Three-wheeled strollers: features of choice and review of popular models

When the grown-up baby no longer wants to lie in the cradle and shows interest in everything around, it's time for parents to look at a new transport for their children. The best option to replace the bulky and heavy cradle is a three-wheeled stroller. With such an adaptation, mothers will not only be easy and pleasant to make long walks with the child, but it will also be difficult to avoid the curious glances of others.

Such types of wheelchairs that are suitable for children after half a year are called walking. Models with a softer back are designed for older children with a formed spine. This kind of children's transport is more convenient than others for those children who have only learned to sit or learn the first steps, so they get tired quickly.

The elevated transformers and modular strollers for the smallest obviously lose to recreational models in weight and maneuverability, and light and compact canes can harm the development of such crumbs. In addition, most models for walking are available with a hood to protect from rain, wind or sun.

Recently, among young parents, interest in baby strollers with three wheels has increased. And this trend is quite understandable, since the three-wheeled transport has many advantages.

• The vast majority of models with three wheels are equipped with a front swivel wheel that can rotate 360º. This design feature makes it easy to deploy the stroller in a different direction, almost without moving it from its place. Therefore, the three wheels make children's transport more maneuverable.
• In folded form, the three-wheeled children's transport becomes very compact, which is convenient for transportation by car or storage in small apartments.

• Typically, the design of three-wheeled varieties of walks are a lightweight version, so the weight of such wheelchairs is less. And the absence of the fourth wheel leads to the logical conclusion that the model weighs less.
• Despite the growing popularity of such models every day and the variety available to manufacturers, a three-wheeled vehicle for transporting a child looks rather unusual. The stroller looks very stylish, and the thoughtful design of the models, excluding all unnecessary details, cannot go unnoticed.

With all these positive characteristics, the varieties of such wheelchairs are quite affordable for parents with different levels of wealth. However, the chassis feature strollers with three wheels can deliver some inconvenience. So, it is not always convenient to climb or descend along ramps ramps specially installed on the stairs, to overcome some elevations on the roads, to drive through a snowdrift or off-road.

The absence of a reversible handle makes it impossible to install the stroller facing the mother, and the widely spaced wheels may not enter the old models of small-sized elevators.

Today the market of strollers is widely represented by a large number of manufacturers.Due to the high competition, each company tries to please the client as much as possible and comes up with new details that make life easier for young mothers. Walking with three wheels rightly occupy the best places in the ranking of the most convenient modes of transport for older kids.

The ideal option for traveling can be called the model Jogger Cruze from the Polish manufacturer Baby Care. The age of exploitation declared by the manufacturer from 6 months to 3 years is fully justified, since the back can be turned almost to a flat surface, which allows the child to sleep in a wheelchair comfortably.

A simple mechanism for adding a book and removable large plastic wheels make it easy to take it with you on trips. Although the wheelchair comes with a removable cover on the legs for the cold season, this model, according to customer reviews, is not the best option for winter.

UhThis model is from one of the most popular manufacturers of children's vehicles from China. Geoby is a prime example of value for money. Wheels of this model are slightly smaller than those of the above wheelchair. They are made of psevdoreziny that allows to soften asperities of the road as much as possible. There is a double wheel at the front which provides greater stability, which can be fixed in the dirt or to overcome snow drifts.

However, the opinions of those who have tried this model differ over the use in winter. For many, the stability of this model, even in the folded position, is an advantage. By the way, you can fold and unfold the stroller with one hand, simply by pressing the button on the handle. As well as the advantages of the model is a large number of accessories in the kit and the ability to position the backrest in three positions.

A wide range of colors allows you to choose a model for every taste - the traditional pink and blue copies will help you recognize the gender of the baby by the stroller, and the beige or green model will become a universal vehicle for babies of both sexes.

The American model Joovy Zoom 360 Jogging has established itself as the best representative of three-wheeled children's transport, not only in the opinion of users, but also from the words of experts. Stability, smooth ride and good cushioning provides chassis design with inflatable wheels.

For a comfortable walk in the kit, the manufacturer included a pump for the wheels, a convenient organizer for parents and a large basket located rather high from the ground. Stylish design and high-quality performance fully justify the rather high cost of this instance.

When choosing a vehicle for the baby with three wheels One should be attentive to the details in order not to be disappointed in his far from expensive purchase in the near future.

• Choosing a three-wheeled design, Preference should be given to models with a rotating front wheel, which, if necessary, can be fixed. Such models have greater maneuverability. And the front wheel with a variable tilt angle will add stability to the stroller.
• The front wheel is central to the three-wheel design. Therefore, ideally, it should be rather big (not less than 29 cm) and have sufficient width. It is better if there is a dual wheel in front, which will provide the greatest stability of transport and will prevent tilting.

• Do not deprive the attention of the braking system of the pram. Many models are equipped with a handbrake, which allows you to more safely overcome slopes and other dangerous areas. It is desirable that the handbrake locks all three wheels at once. In addition, the rear wheels must be equipped with additional brakes to lock the stroller in one place. Immediately before buying, you should ask the seller to demonstrate the serviceability of the brake system.As well as a sign of high-quality assembly is the brake cable hidden in the design of the stroller.
• Another important indicator when choosing a stroller for a baby is its weight. Optimal for such models is considered a weight of not more than 15 kg. It should be remembered that the lighter the stroller, the easier it is to manage. For a ride on the curb, it is necessary to lift the front wheel, and with a heavy construction such a trick is far from powerful to everyone. Usually, the weight of the structure is reduced by using aluminum frames.

• For children who prefer to sleep while walking, It is especially important to choose a model with a rigid back. This will preserve the health of the spine of the child and will not lead to rapid tiredness of the baby.
• The child should feel as comfortable as possible in his means of transportation. Therefore, you should pay attention to whether the height adjustable footrest. And also important is the depth of the hood. Ideally, if it can be lowered almost to the feet, then the sun and the wind will not bother the child during a long walk.

• Availability of additional accessories Not only will be a nice bonus for parents, but also saves from additional expenses. Not bad, if the kit has a cover on the legs for cool weather, a mosquito net for summer walks and a rain cover for the weather. It does not interfere in the stroller and table for the baby with a hole for the bottle, stand or bag with pockets for mom and other pleasant things.

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