Best All Terrain Stroller
All terrain strollers are a great option if you like running through rocky trails or strolling through parks with grassy areas. You'll want large, durable tires with suspension that can take on the rough terrain.
All strollers designed for terrain are designed to help inspire a love of the outdoors in your child from an early age. We evaluate their ease of use and mobility. This includes the ability to access the basket, activate the brakes, as well as insert and remove an infant seat (where appropriate).
The Best Overall Stroller
If you're planning on carrying a stroller for a long time, it has to do more than just transport your child from point A to point B. Strollers multiply like rabbits and having one that is able to handle all of your family's excursions is an excellent investment.
The Nuna MIXX Next can do all of that and more. It can be used from birth, thanks to a baby-friendly flat recline. It also comes with a compact fold-down to make it easy to store and can roll smoothly over grass, sidewalks and cobblestone. It's also available in a bundle with the lightweight PIPA urbn car seat, for a complete travel system. The price is more expensive than our other picks but our testers said it was worth it since it's tough and can withstand even the most difficult excursions.
Three-wheelers are an excellent choice for a stroller that is light and can handle more rough terrain. The Thule Shine was a past winner in this category. It's a bit more costly than our other picks but it's a solid product and has a lot of features (car seat compatible! dual cup holders!) that makes it a worthy investment. Additionally, it folds compactly enough to fit inside the overhead bins of airplanes, making it a great option for families who travel a lot.
Wendy Schmitz, Senior Review Editor at Baby Gear Reviews, has been reviewing strollers for over two year. She along with our product testing team test each stroller by pushing, running the strollers, folding them and lifting them to test their performance, comfort and usability. They're all moms and they understand how important a good stroller is for everyday life and for family outings. This year, we widened our testing pool to include five parenting experts and stroller experts. They 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 co-owner of Safe Beginnings First Aid), Holly Choi and Sarah Huff.
The BOB Sport Utility
The BOB Sport Utility is the best stroller for parents who want to step away from the main roads and get some exercise. This stroller for jogging has pneumatic knobby tires that are perfect for trail runs, and a hand brake that lets you manage the downhills. It also has a state-of the-art suspension system, two-step folding, and a large cargo basket. It can also be used with a car seat for your infant when you purchase the appropriate adapters.
The biggest drawback of this jogging stroller 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. The size of its footprint makes it unsuitable for tight turns or small trunk spaces, but it has a handle at the back of the storage basket that you can pull to collapse it into an upright, compact position.
This stroller is easy to maneuver despite its size. The front wheel is equipped with a locking mechanism, which allows you to switch between locked and normal mode. The handlebar can be adjusted to different heights of parents. It comes with a spacious seat which can be reclined to almost flat, as well as a large vinyl peekaboo window.
The Sport Utility also scored a 9 out of 10 for its exceptional quality. It has a thick frame made of aluminum with tight connections, no rough edges, and no weak stitching. It also has adjustable dampers which aid in smooth rolling performance.
As with the other BOB strollers reviewed in this review the Sport Utility has optional car seat adapters that let you use it with different infant car seats. In our tests, it took about 5:24 hours to put together this stroller from unpacking before it was ready to go. The assembly was simple however you'll require a Philips screwdriver. The manual provided is well-organized and clear but it's good to have one in your case.
The Baby Trend Expedition
This jogger is designed with safety, style and user-friendliness as its primary goals. It has a parent tray that includes 2 cup holders and covered storage, and a child tray that is able to swing away and includes two cup holders. The adjustable canopy with a peek-aboo window and the extra-wide ergonomically-shaped handle provide comfort for both parents. The lockable front swivel wheel on the front can be locked for jogging, and unlocked to stroll. The large storage basket can accommodate essential travel items.
In the Strollers test program from Consumer Reports, the Baby Trend Expedition jogger performs well overall, for its price, and is rated higher over its rivals in various categories. This includes the ease of using the 5-point harness folding and unfolding as well as adjusting the backrest. engaging the wheel brakes and infant car seat removal and installation (only for compatible models). It's a simple design and a one-handed recline that's deep enough to allow napping. The canopy cover that has the ratcheting mechanism can be difficult. It takes about 8 minutes to put it up, and the instructions are confusing with multiple languages mashed together and hard-to-understand illustrations.
The only downside to this jogger is that it doesn't come with suspension, which means the ride may be bumpier than the other all-terrain strollers we've tested. This might cause discomfort for young kids, especially when they're on the verge of napping. The air-filled wheels are great, but don't offer the same amount of cushioning as rubber tires on strollers that are more expensive.
This is a great choice for those who don't want to run often but would like to walk across grass and gravel without difficulty and without problems with curbs or other obstacles. It's also a good option for families with limited space as it folds into an extremely compact unit. It's lighter than a lot of the other joggers that we've tested and can be tucked away in places that full-size strollers cannot.
best all-terrain pushchair is that it's easier to carry and lift than the larger Joggers we've tested. This is especially important if it's something you lift out and into your car trunk regularly or if you're constantly in motion.
The Nipper Sport V4
Nipper Sport V4 is the most efficient jogger for all terrains. The latest version of Out 'n' About's three-wheeled running stroller is designed for jogging. It features large pneumatic alloy tyres of 16 inches that can tackle even the most challenging tracks and paths. The Nipper is also light and compact, making it easy to fold and carry.
The pushchair is equipped with a range of features that make it suitable for tackling all types of terrain that include front suspension and a handlebar brake. It also has an adjustable recline seat with a removable quilted seat liner as well as the five-point safety harness and hinged bumper bar. It is also compatible with travel systems, so you can use it with a Cybex Maxi-Cosi or Be-Safe baby car seat.
This buggy also has a large front wheel which ensures a smooth ride for the child. This is especially important when tackling difficult terrain because it allows the buggy to track better and glide more easily over dips and bumps. Nipper Sport is easy to drive and comes with a single pedal brake. The handlebar features an ergonomic design and a single-pedal easy-lock brake with adjustable steering. The buggy folds effortlessly, thanks to clear instructions and pictures provided in the user's guide.
The Nipper Sport is designed for children aged up to six months. It can be used by a baby because of the integrated insert. However, it's not recommended for use with babies under six months as the seat's harness isn't strong enough to keep them.
The pushchair is also without a storage basket underneath the seat. It has a small shopping pouch at the back of the seat, but it won't be large enough for an enormous changing bag. It is easy to open and close. There are only two handholds needed to release the plastic catch on either side of the lower frame. The red handlebar has an additional lock that can be retracted with just one hand.