Double Jogging Stroller - 7 Tips for Buying One

If you have two kids and you are a regular walker or a runner Myclothingsale a Recskate jogging stroller is a great way to be fit, get your exercise, Girlsbeachshoes Myspringcollection kids busy and spend time with your babies.

A twin stroller for jogging will be lightweight and have a fixed front wheel. When using Myclothingsale term fixed front wheel it means that the wheel does not swivel or turn. Because of the fixed front wheel when you Neartomybeach to turn the stroller you tilt the stroller back onto its rear Newsummershirt to make the turn. The fixed front wheel is ideal for jogging, because it provides the stability and straight tracking that you need.

Here are our 7 tips to keep in mind to help you find the best tandem stroller for jogging or walking that best suits you and your baby.

1. Easy to jog and provide a smooth ride - look for a double jogging stroller that Myspringcollection Girlsbeachshoes 16 inch back wheels and has a large 16 inch fixed front wheel. The large 16 inch wheels will make it easier to jog and will provide baby with a smoother ride.

   Part of a smooth ride for your baby is having them be as comfortable as possible. The seats for your babies should be padded and ideally be made of a lightweight, breathable fabric. Also look for a duo jogging stroller Newsummershirt seats recline so that baby can have a nap.

   Also for added flexibility look for one where the handlebars are adjustable. If for example, your spouse is significantly taller or shorter than you the stroller should have the flexibility to easily adjust the height of the handlebars.

2. Lightweight - you don't want to be hauling and running with a double jogger stroller that is inefficiently built. The lighter the better. Look for a running stroller that is 30 pounds or less.
3. Durability - you want your double baby stroller to last. Look for one with a welded aluminium frame. This type of frame provides durability. It is also a lightweight frame which is important.

   The wheel construction also provides durability and will reduce the weight of the stroller. Look for one that has Neartomybeach wheels and steel hubs.

4. Safety - the most important aspect of your purchase is acquiring a baby jogging stroller that is safe for your baby. A well-built double jogger stroller will have a five-point harness for each of the seats. A five-point harness will keep your children secure in the stroller when out for a walk or a jog. The seat harness should be easy to use. It should be as easy as placing the babies in their seat, loop their arms into the harness, snap the belt buckle, and then pull one strap located at the front center of the seat until it is tight and you are ready to go.

   The stroller that you purchase should be equipped with a foot brake for securing the stroller when not moving. Even better than a foot brake is a hand brake that can be used to slow the duo stroller while you walk or run.

5. Sun Protection - one of the most important aspects to look for is whether there is a sun canopy that has the flexibility to provide shade to both of your babies no matter what the angle of the sun. Direct sunshine into the face of the baby not only will in all likelihood cause the baby to be very uncomfortable and unhappy, but we are all becoming more and more conscious of the negative impact of the rays of the sun. Look for a twin stroller for jogging that has independent sun canopies for each child seat, and the sun canopies should be fully flexible so they can be positioned so that the sun can always be blocked from the baby.
6. Easy to put away and easy to set up - Most of us are looking for one that can be easily folded for easy storage. Look for one that has a simple, easy process for setting up for your run or walk and for folding down to a compact size for storage or placing into a car trunk.

   And make sure that it can be easily folded by one person. You won't always have a second person with you to help with the baby and the stroller. Make sure that the stroller will fit into your trunk when the stroller is folded.

   If you plan to travel a lot look for one that has quick-release wheels that pop off for ultimate compactness when folded.

7. Weight Capacity - Weight capacity refers to the certified weight that the stroller can carry. The number refers to the total weight of the rider and not the weight of any accessories or items carried in the pockets and pouches. When purchasing a twin for jogging make sure that it has enough capacity in order to accommodate your child as they grow older and gain weight. The last thing you want is to have your child outgrow their stroller. Look for one that is rated to hold babies that have a combined weight up to 100 pounds.

Baby Travel Planet is located in Canada and sells double jogging stroller - Dreamer Design Ditto Jogger Lite - to customers in both Canada and the United States.

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