3 Wheel Compact Stroller Review

If you're a health-conscious person seeking a jogging stroller or just looking for an all-purpose stroller for use in everyday life, there's a three wheeled buggies-wheel compact 3 Wheel Stroller stroller out there for you. The Managing Editor Sentry and Senior Review Writer Wendy Schmitz put these models through their paces on pavement and off-road surfaces, aswell as assessing the comfort of children in the seats.

Stroller Features

The best strollers have features that allow you to travel with your child more comfortable. Look for features that make life easier for you, like a large bin for storage, a tray for the parent with cup holders, an adjustable canopy and more when looking for the latest stroller. The key is determining what features are non-negotiable for you and your family, and which ones you're able to be content with.

The BOB Gear Wayfinder, our top-rated jogging stroller, comes with a wide range of features to keep moms as well as dads happy and comfortable. The handlebar can be adjusted to three different positions to accommodate caregivers of different sizes and the wrist strap helps ensure that the stroller won't roll away while you're jogging. The Wayfinder comes with the largest sunshade of the strollers we tested and a large, clear window on the top lets children to look out when they are resting. Jenni's 3-year-old son found the seat to have a comfortable padding, so bumps on the road didn't cause any discomfort for him.

The stroller is equipped with a hand brake to help you control slippery surfaces. It folds into a slim, compact package that takes up a tiny space in the trunk of your car. Additionally, it can be converted into a travel system using the best infant car seats from brands including Nuna, Maxi-Cosi, and Cybex using the purchase of an adapter. It also works with the Uppababy Mesa V2 Bassinet.

Solid tires are a must for strollers that are used on rough terrains. Although they don't offer the same level of comfort as foam-filled or air-filled tires, they're perfect for navigating bumps and potholes easily.

The jogging stroller folds in just two steps. It locks when folded, and is compact enough to fit into most elevators. It's not as easy than our other four-wheel strollers, and the locking mechanism is a bit confusing. It's as simple as pressing a button near the foot area on the front of the stroller and lifting the handle. We'd like to see a more simple system where it just clicks into the position or opens when pulled.

Stroller Weight

The overall weight of a stroller is a significant factor to consider. A heavier stroller is more stable and will perform better on rough terrain. Many parents find a lighter stroller easier to maneuver, and more suitable for everyday use.

Another important aspect of a stroller is its wheel size and type. Certain strollers have bigger wheels, like jogging ones, which can make the ride more comfortable for your baby. Larger wheels can add weight to the stroller, making it more difficult to fold, transport and store.

Certain models in our collection come with air-filled wheels, which provide a comfortable, stable ride to your child even on rough terrain. However, air-filled tires can easily become flat, which will need to be changed out. If you intend to travel with your stroller a lot, we recommend you purchase a model with solid wheels. They can withstand contact with various surfaces more frequently and last longer.

Strollers with swivel front wheels are ideal for navigating stairs and escalators safely. Falls on stairs or escalators are the most frequent stroller injuries. They are especially dangerous for infants. If you can't avoid using the stairs or escalator in your stroller, we suggest using it only when your child is securely strapped into the seat. Keep them close to you when walking up or down.

Some strollers are an integrated travel system that incorporates both the car seat and the stroller. These products are often more expensive and commodious than their stand-alone counterparts and may not perform well in the long term. In addition many parents end up regretting purchasing a bundle product because it may not include all the features they want or could turn out to not be compatible with their vehicle or child seat. If you want to upgrade in the near future we recommend you purchase a stroller that is separate from car seats or capsules.

Stroller Folding

The most compact 3 wheel strollers are easy to fold and to store. Some lock automatically into place when you open them. This feature is particularly useful for families that frequently use public transportation or take a car to take a walk.

Three-wheeled strollers can be maneuvered easily in tight spaces, like aisles of grocery stores or other areas that are crowded. Many also come equipped with suspension systems that provide a smoother ride for your little one and can be particularly helpful on slippery sidewalks.

The Guava Roam is a compact stroller for jogging. It's a stylish stroller which can be used as a travel system with the adapters for car seats for Nuna, Maxi-Cosi, and Cybex infant carseats as well as the bassinet for the Uppababy (car seats and stroller board are sold separately). The stroller folds in two steps and locks into place after opening.

The Babyzen Yoyo 2 is another nice-looking 3 wheeled buggies-wheeled jogging stroller. It's more expensive than some of our top choices, but it's worth the investment if you love to travel or live in a city. The stroller is lightweight and can fold down to a smaller size (20.5 x 17.lightest 3 wheel stroller x 7.1) and features a padded, adjustable, five-point no-rethread harness and a large basket. It can be used as a stroller suitable for infants and young toddlers with an infant car seat adapter.

The Babyzen is a quality product with some nice features. It offers a large recline and comes with storage space. However, some parents are disappointed by its performance. The seat isn't fully flat when reclined and there's no cup holders or a snack tray for kids. The brakes are a bit difficult to activate and the handlebars can be too high for some moms.

The Graco Fastaction stroller is designed to be as lightweight as is possible, yet not the comfort or convenience. It's packed with a variety of features, including a large basket and a one-handed fold. The only issue with this stroller is that the brakes are a little difficult to activate, and they're not locked when the stroller has been folded.

Stroller Safety

The safety features of a stroller must keep your child safe while using it. Some of the top-scoring strollers in our review have five-point harnesses with adjustable, padded crotch straps that allow for a customised fit. Others have a padded seat cushion to shield your child's head in the event that they fall from the seat or roll off. Some strollers are equipped with a safety lock that secures both wheels. This is particularly important for jogging walkers, as it prevents them from tumbling over when going up and down stairs and escalators.

In our tests, we evaluated the maneuverability of strollers in three different ways: a product's ability to turn and bounce over bumps and dips, its ease of maneuvering when loaded with a child and its capacity to maneuver over rough surfaces. We also assessed the ease of opening and closing the safety harness folding and unfolding the stroller, adjusting its backrest and handlebar height as well as operating the brakes as well as attaching and removing car seats (if necessary).

We found that double pushchair 3 wheeler-wheel strollers were easier to maneuver however the advantages decreased as the weight of the baby increased. We suggest choosing a model with a hand brake. It will allow you to slow down or stop without having to exert the same amount of effort as your body on its own. However, a lot of the best-scoring swivel wheel strollers don't have this option and only one of our top-rated fixed-wheel models has it.

It's important to consider how often you will require to take your stroller up the stairs or an escalator and whether or not it will be safe to do it with the stroller in the same place. Escalators and stairs present more dangers because they move mechanical components, making it difficult to control the motion of the stroller. If you are able choose to, we suggest using an elevator or having another adult assist you in carrying the stroller. Some of the best 3 wheel pushchair-scoring strollers are able to be taken onto the stairs or an escalator, with their safety brake locked and engaged however it's safer to be safe than to be sorry.