3 Wheel Compact Stroller Review

There are three wheeled buggies-wheel compact strollers for everyone regardless of whether you're looking for a jogging stroller or a stroller that you can use on a daily basis. Wendy Schmitz, Senior Review Writer and Managing Editor at Sentry, put these models to the test on road surfaces and off-road ones. They also evaluated the safety of the seats for children.

Stroller Features

The top strollers come with features that allow you to travel with your child more comfortable. Look for features that simplify your life including a big bin for storage, a tray for the parent with cup holders, an adjustable canopy and more when you are shopping for the latest stroller. It's important to determine what features are important to you and your family, and which you can do without.

BOB Gear Wayfinder is our top-rated stroller for jogging. It has many useful features that will keep parents happy and comfortable. The handlebar can be adjusted to three different heights to accommodate caregivers. A wrist strap helps keep the stroller from slipping away while you are jogging. The Wayfinder comes with the largest sunshade of all the strollers we tested and a glass window on the top lets children to look out when they are resting. And Jenni's 3 wheel reversible stroller-year-old found the seat to be comfortable padded, so bumps in the road don't cause him to shake.

The stroller is equipped with an automatic hand brake that can help you control slippery surfaces. It folds to the size of a compact, slim package that occupies a small space in the trunk of your car, and it can be converted into a travel system using the best infant car seats from brands like Nuna, Maxi-Cosi, and Cybex by purchasing an adapter. It is also compatible with the Uppababy Mesa V2 Bassinet.

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

The stroller folds up in just two easy steps. It locks when folded, and is small enough to fit in most elevators. However it's not as easy to move around as our other strollers with four wheels, and the mechanism for locking is a bit difficult to understand. It involves clicking a button on the front of the stroller, a flap on the foot area, and then raising the handle. We'd rather have a simpler system that clicks in place or opens by pulling.

Stroller Weight

The weight of the overall stroller is an important factor to consider. A heavier stroller tends to be more stable than one that is lighter and can provide better performance in rough terrain. However, many parents discover that a stroller with a lighter weight is easier to maneuver and is more suitable for use in everyday situations.

Another crucial aspect of a stroller is the size of its wheels and type. Some strollers come with larger wheels, like jogging ones which makes the ride easier for your baby. Larger wheels can weigh more on the stroller, making it difficult to fold and store, transport and fold.

Some models in our selection have wheels filled with air that provide an enjoyable, stable ride to your child even on rough terrain. However, tires that are filled with air can easily become flat, which will require you to change them out. If you plan to travel a lot with your stroller, we recommend a model with solid tires that can withstand regular contact with different surfaces and last longer.

Strollers with front wheels that swivel are ideal for navigating stairs and escalators safely. Falls on stairs or escalators are the most frequent stroller injuries. They are especially hazardous for infants. If you are unable to avoid taking the stairs or escalator in your stroller, we advise using it only when your child is securely strapped in the seat and is close to you while walking up or down.

Some strollers are an integrated travel system that incorporates both the car seat as well as the stroller. While these products often boast attractive price tags and offer convenience in terms of cutting down on shopping time but they are usually more expensive than standalone models and might not perform as well over the long run. In addition many parents regret buying a bundled product as it may not include all of the features they would like, or it could prove to not be compatible with their car or child seat. We suggest that you purchase a stroller that is purchased separately from the capsule or car seat if you want to upgrade to a more sophisticated model in the near future.

Stroller Folding

The best compact 3 wheel strollers are easy to fold and store. Some even lock in place automatically when you open them. This feature is particularly beneficial for families who frequently take public transport or drive to go on a walk.

Three-wheel strollers are designed to move around tight spaces like aisles of grocery stores and other crowded areas with ease. They also have suspension systems that provide a more comfortable stroll for your child which is especially useful on sidewalks that are bumpy.

The Guava Roam is a compact stroller that can be used for jogging. It's a good-looking stroller that can be used as a travel system with the adapters for car seats for Nuna Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, and Cybex infant carseats and the Uppababy bassinet (car seats and stroller boards sold separately). The stroller features an easy two-step fold that locks in place when opened.

The Babyzen Yoyo 2 is another stylish 3 wheel baby buggy-wheeled jogging stroller that looks nice. This stroller is a little more expensive than our top picks, but is worth it if you travel often or live in the city. This lightweight stroller can be folded down to a compact 20 x 17 x 7 inch size. It has five-point, no-rethread cushioned harness. It can be used as a pram for newborns or young toddlers (with an infant car seat adapter).

The Babyzen is a great product with some nice features. It has a spacious recline and has storage space. However some parents are disappointed with its performance. The seat isn't flat when reclined and there aren't cup holders or snack trays for children. The brakes are a bit difficult to engage and the handlebar's height is too high for many short moms.

The Graco Fastaction stroller is designed to be as lightweight as possible, without sacrificing comfort or convenience. It has a long list of features that are impressive including a large basket and a one handed fold. The only issue is that the brakes can be difficult to engage and do not stay locked when the stroller is folded.

Stroller Safety

The safety features of a stroller must keep your child safe while using it. The top-scoring strollers in our review have a five-point safety harness that has adjustable, cushioned crotch straps. This allows for a custom fit. Some have a cushioned 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 the safety lock that locks both wheels. This is particularly important for those who run, since it prevents them from tumbling over while going up or down stairs and escalators.

In our tests the maneuverability of strollers was rated in three wheel pushchairs different ways. We rated it based on a product's ability to bounce and turn when bumps and dips occur and its comfort with a child in it and its capacity to traverse rough terrain. We also evaluated how easy it was to open and close the safety harness, fold and unfold the stroller, adjust the backrest and handlebar height and brakes, and attach and take off car seats (if applicable).

We found that 3-wheel strollers were easier to maneuver however the advantages decreased as the weight of the baby increased. We recommend choosing the model that has a hand brake. It can help you slow down or stop without putting in 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 fixed-wheel models has it.

It is also important to think about the best 3 wheel stroller frequency that you will need to take your stroller on a set of stairs or an escalator and whether or not it's safe to do so while the stroller is in its the same place. Stairs and elevators are more hazardous because they have moving mechanical parts that make it difficult for you to control your stroller. We recommend looking for alternatives to these hazards, like an elevator, if you can or have another adult to carry the stroller up and down with you. Some of the top-scoring strollers may be taken up a set or stairs with the safety brake activated. It's always safer to be secure rather than regretting.