3 Wheel Compact Stroller Review

If you're a health-conscious person in search of a jogging stroller or just looking for an all-purpose stroller to use for everyday use, there's a three-wheel compact stroller that is suitable for you. Managing Editor Sentry and Senior Review Writer Wendy Schmitz put these models through the paces on pavement and off-road surfaces, as well as assessing the comfort of children in the seats.

Stroller Features

The best strollers come with features that allow you to travel with your child much easier. If you're looking for a new 3-wheel stroller or 4-wheel stroller, look for convenience features like a large storage basket as well as a tray for the parent with cup holders, a movable canopy and much more. It's important to determine the features that are important to you and your family members and which you can do without.

BOB Gear Wayfinder is our top-rated stroller for running. It comes with a variety of practical features that keep parents content and comfortable. The handlebar can be adjusted to three different heights to accommodate caregivers. A wrist strap helps keep the stroller from slipping when you're jogging. The Wayfinder has the largest sunshade of the strollers we tested and a clear opening at the top that allows children to see out when they're resting. Jenni's three-year-old son reportedly found the seat to have a comfortable padding, which meant bumps on the road did not cause any discomfort for him.

This jogging stoller comes with a handbrake to help you keep control on slippery surfaces. It can fold into a slim, compact package that takes up little space in your trunk. It is also possible to transform it into an entire travel system by buying an adapter. It is also compatible with the Uppababy Mesa V2 bassinet.

Solid tires are crucial for strollers that are used on terrains that are rough. Solid tires are not as comfortable as spongy or air-filled tires, but they're excellent to navigate bumps and potholes.

This stroller is a jogging model and comes with a fold that only requires two steps. It locks in place when folded, and it's small enough to fit into the majority of elevators. However, it's not as easy to move around as our other strollers with four wheels, and the mechanism to lock it is a bit confusing. It involves clicking a button on the front of the stroller, a flap that is located near the foot area, and lifting the handle. We'd like to see a more simple system that clicks into the position or opens when pulled.

Stroller Weight

The weight of the entire unit is a significant consideration. A heavier stroller tends to be more stable than a lighter one and may offer better performance in rough terrain. However, many parents discover that a lighter stroller is easier to maneuver and more suitable for everyday use.

The type and size of the wheels is another important feature. Certain strollers, like ones that jog, have larger wheels that can provide a smoother ride for babies. The larger wheels can add weight to the stroller, making it more difficult to fold and store, transport and fold.

Certain models in our collection have wheels filled with air that provide an enjoyable, stable ride to your child even on rough terrain. Air-filled tires are more prone to flattening, so you will need to replace them. If you are planning to travel a lot with your stroller, we suggest a model with solid tires that can stand up to frequent contact with various surfaces and last longer.

Strollers with swivel front wheels are ideal for walking up and down escalators and stairs safely. Falls on escalators or stairs are the most frequent accidents that occur due to strollers and are especially dangerous for infants. If you can't avoid taking the stairs or escalator with your stroller, we suggest using it only when the child is securely strapped in the seat and is close to you as you walk up or down.

Some strollers come as a travel system which includes both the car seat and the stroller. These products are often more expensive and commodious than their standalone counterparts, and they may not be as effective in the long run. Additionally many parents regret buying a bundled product as it may not include all of the features they want or may turn out to not be compatible with their vehicle or child seat. If you are planning to upgrade your product in the future we recommend you purchase a stroller separately from car seats or capsules.

Stroller Folding

The most compact 3 wheel stroller lightweight wheel strollers fold quickly and easily to make transport and storage effortless. Some of them lock automatically when you open them. This feature is especially useful for families who frequently use public transport or drive prior to taking a a walk.

Three-wheeled strollers are able to maneuver easily in tight spaces like aisles of grocery stores or other areas with a lot of people. They are often equipped with suspension systems that provide a smoother ride. This is especially beneficial on sidewalks that are bumpy.

The Guava Roam is a compact stroller for jogging. The stroller is elegant and can be used as a part of a travel set-up with adapters for car seats to fit Nuna MaxiCosi, Cybex, and Nuna infant carseats, as well as the Uppababy Bassinet. (Car seats and stroller boards are sold separately). The stroller folds in two steps and locks into place after opening.

Another nice-looking pushchair 3 wheels-wheel jogging stroller is the Babyzen Yoyo 2. It's more expensive than our top choices, but it's worth the cost If you're a lover of travel or live in a city. This stroller is lightweight and can be folded down to a tiny 20 17x7 inches size. It comes with a five-point, no-rethread, padding on the harness. It can also be used as a pram for newborns or young toddlers (with an infant car seat adapter).

While the Babyzen comes with some nice features, including an ample recline and additional storage space, some parents are dissatisfied with its performance. The seat doesn't lie flat when it is reclining and there aren't cup holders or snack trays for children. The brakes are also a bit difficult to engage and the handlebar's height is too high for many moms who are petite.

The Graco Fastaction is another stroller that's designed to be as light as is possible without skimping on the comfort or convenience. It has an impressive list of features, including a spacious basket and a fold that is one-handed. The only downside to this stroller is that the brakes can be a bit difficult to engage and they're not locked when the stroller has been folded.

Stroller Safety

The safety features of a stroller will keep your child safe while using it. Some of the top-scoring strollers we've reviewed have a five-point safety harness that has adjustable, padded straps for the crotch. This allows for a customised fit. Some strollers have a padded cushion that shields your child's head if they fall off or roll out of their seat. Some strollers feature a safety brake that locks two wheels, which is particularly important for strollers that run jogging as it stops them from flipping over when they're going down escalators or stairs, where they can be especially risky for children.

In our tests, the maneuverability of strollers was assessed in three different ways. We evaluated it based on a product's capability to turn and bounce when bumps and dips occur as well as its user-friendliness with a child loaded, and its ability to navigate over rough terrain. We also assessed the ease of opening and closing the safety harness as well as folding and unfolding the stroller, adjusting the height of its backrest and handlebar as well as operating the brakes as also the ability to attach and remove car seats (if appropriate).

We found that strollers with 3 wheel tandem stroller wheels were more maneuverable however, the advantages decreased as the weight of the baby increased. We suggest choosing a model with hand brakes. It will help you slow down or stop without putting in the same effort as your body by itself. Many of the top-scoring swivel-wheel strollers do not have this feature. Only one of our top-rated fixed wheel strollers has it.

It is important to think about how often you'll need to use your stroller to go up and down escalators or stairs and if it's safe to do so. Stairs and escalators pose more of a hazard due to the fact that they move mechanical parts which make it difficult to control the movements of the stroller. If you can choose to, we suggest using an elevator or having an adult assist you in carrying the stroller. Some of the best-rated strollers can be carried up a set or stairs with the safety brake activated. It's always safer to be secure than sorry.