Best All Terrain Stroller
If you love going for a run, hike on trails with rocks or stroll through grassy parks then an all-terrain stroller is the best choice. You'll want large, durable tires with suspension that are able to take on the rough terrain.
All strollers with terrain are designed to assist you in instill a love of the outdoors in your child from an early age. We evaluate the mobility and ease of use and maneuverability, including the ability to access the basket to engage brakes, insert and remove the infant seat (where it is needed).
The Best Overall Stroller
If you plan to use a stroller to carry your child for a long time it should be able to be more than just a means of getting them from A to B. Strollers multiply like rabbits, and having one that can handle all of your family's outings makes for a smart investment.
The Nuna MIXX Next can do all that and more: It can be used from birth, thanks to a baby-friendly flat recline. It has a compact fold to make it easy to store and can roll effortlessly over grass, sidewalks and cobblestone. The lightweight PIPA Urbn car seat is also available as an entire travel solution. It's more expensive than our other choices, but our product tester said it was worth the price because it's durable and can effortlessly handle even the most challenging of excursions.
Three-wheelers are a great choice for a stroller that is light and can handle more difficult terrain. The Thule Shine is a good choice, and we have named it the previous winner in this category. It's more expensive than some of our other picks, but it feels solid and has plenty of options (car seat compatibility! Dual cup holders! that makes it a worthy investment. It can also be folded down to fit in the overhead bins of airplanes making it an ideal choice for families that frequently travel.
Wendy Schmitz, Senior Review Editor at Baby Gear Reviews has been reviewing strollers for more than two year. She along with the rest of our team of product testers test each stroller by running, pushing the strollers, folding them and lifting them to evaluate their performance, comfort and usability. All of them are moms and are aware of the importance of a good stroller for everyday use as well as family outings. This year, we widened our testing pool to include five parenting experts and stroller experts. These included Lisa Trofe (executive director of the Juvenile Product Manufacturers Association), Kyleyn Gosewisch (customer care specialist at the strolleria), Marielle Marquez (pediatric occupational therapist), Holly Choi (cofounder and coowner of Safe Beginnings First Aid), Holly Choi and Sarah Huff.
The BOB Sport Utility
The BOB Sport Utility is the ideal stroller for parents who want to get away from the main roads and get some exercise. The jogging stoller features pneumatic knobby wheels that are ideal for running trails, and the handbrake allows you to control the downhills. It also features a state-of the-art suspension system, two-step folding, and a large cargo basket. If you buy the correct adapters you can pair it with a child car seat.
The main drawback of this stroller for jogging is its weight and folded size. It weighs 25 pounds and folds down to 17,850 cubic inches, which is the average for this group of strollers. Its size makes it unsuitable for tight turns and small trunk spaces. However, it has a small handle on the back of the storage bin that can be pulled to fold the stroller into a compact flat position.
Despite its size, this stroller remains easy to move around. The front wheel is equipped with a locking mechanism, that allows you to change between locked and normal mode. The handlebar can be adjusted to accommodate different heights for parents. It also has a wide seat that reclines to almost completely flat, and it also has a large, vinyl peek-a-boo window that's easy to open and close.
The Sport Utility also scored a 9/10 for its impressive quality. It is built with a strong aluminum frame that has strong connections and has no rough edges or poor stitching. It also has adjustable dampers that help in the smoothness of the rolling.
The Sport Utility stroller, like the other BOBs reviewed in this review, comes with adapters for car seats. This lets you use it with various car seats for infants. In our tests, it took around 5:24 minutes to assemble the stroller from packing it up before it was ready to go. The assembly was simple however, you'll require a Philips screwdriver. The included manual is clear and well-organized. However, it's still recommended to keep one on hand just in case.
The Baby Trend Expedition
Created with style, safety features and ease of use in mind, this jogger has an adult tray with two cup holders, a covered storage and a swing away tray for children that has two cup holders. The adjustable canopy, with its peek-aboo windows and a wide ergonomically-designed handle, provide comfort for both parents. The lockable front swivel wheel on the front can be locked to jog, but unlocked to stroll. The large storage basket is perfect for storing essential travel items.
In the Strollers test program from Consumer Reports, the Baby Trend Expedition jogger performs well overall for the price, and gets higher marks over its rivals in various categories. The 5-point harness, folding, unfolding and adjusting backrests, braking the wheel and infant car seat installation and removal (only compatible models) are all included. It is designed with an easy one-handed recline that is sufficient for naps. The canopy cover with an adjustable ratcheting isn't easy to use. It also takes almost 8 minutes to install and the directions are confusing with multiple languages mixed together and difficult-to-read illustrations.
The only negative about this jogger is that it does not have a suspension system, so the ride could be more bumpy than other all-terrain strollers we've tried. This could be difficult for children with small hands, especially when their nap is about to begin. The air-filled wheels are nice, but don't offer as much cushioning as rubber tires on more expensive strollers.
This is a great choice for those who don't want to run a lot but would like to walk over gravel and grass easily and without issues with curbs or other obstacles. It's also a great option for families with a little space, since it folds into a relatively compact unit. It is lighter than most of the other joggers we've tested and fits in spaces that some full-size strollers won't.
Another benefit is that it's much easier to lift and carry than the larger Joggers we've tested. This is important if it's something you lift into and out of your car trunk on a regular or if you're constantly moving.
The Nipper Sport V4
Nipper Sport V4 is the best jogger for any terrain. This new version of Out 'n' About's 3-wheeled stroller designed specifically for jogging and comes with large 16'' pneumatic alloy tyres designed to take on even the most difficult trails and tracks. The Nipper is also light and compact, making it easy to fold and move.
This pushchair comes with a handlebar and front suspension, making it ideal for all terrains. It has an adjustable quilted liner that can be removed and a multi-position recline, along with a padded 5-point safety harness and a hinged bar. It is also compatible with travel systems, so you can use it with a Cybex Maxi-Cosi or BeSafe baby car seat.
The buggy also has a large front wheel that ensures an enjoyable ride for the child. This is especially important when tackling difficult terrain as it enables the buggy to track better and glide more easily over bumps and dips. In addition the Nipper Sport is also very easy to drive. The handlebar is ergonomically designed, and comes with one pedal that is easy-lock and adjustable steering. The buggy is also very easy to fold, with clear step-by-step directions and photos in the user manual.
The Nipper Sport is designed for children aged from 6 to months. It can be used by a baby due to the built-in insert. However, it isn't recommended for use with babies younger than six months, because the harness of the seat isn't strong enough to keep them.
all terrain pram uk with this pushchair is its lack of a storage bin underneath the seat. It does have a small grocery pouch to the rear of the seat, but it wouldn't be large enough to accommodate a large changing bag. It is, however, extremely easy to open and close, with only two hands required to release the plastic catches that are on either side of the lower frame. The red handlebar comes with a secondary lock that can be opened using just one hand.