What to Think about When Buying a Double Jogger Stroller

Keeping fit can be the best way to bounce back after having a child. Exercise can release endorphins and help you feel like your old self again. You shouldn't let having two small children keep you from jogging. A good double jogger stroller can be just the thing you need to get out and get active again. Here are a few things that you should be thinking about when you are shopping for one.

A stroller can be quite heavy and a double stroller can be even more so. Think about how much lugging you will need to do and, if possible, try picking the stroller up and moving it around. Then, consider how quickly the weight can add up when you have two children and gear in the stroller as well. The idea behind the stroller is to get a workout from jogging, not pushing a massively heavy stroller up and down hills. If you cannot move the stroller easily, you are less likely to want to use it. An aluminum frame, while expensive, is a good thing to have since it can be much stronger and lighter than other frames.

How easy is it to fold the double jogger stroller? If you are dealing with two children at the same time, a model which folds with one hand can be just the thing you need. If you have a smaller vehicle or do not have a lot of storage space, you may want to see how compactly the stroller will fold up. Many will collapse down, but you cannot expect that they will end up as small as a single stroller. You should try to fold and unfold any stroller you are considering to see how hard it is to do so. Keep in mind that you will be more accustomed to it in time but it should still be fairly easy to do the first time you try.

Do you want a double jogger stroller with two seats which are side by side, or which are positioned in a row? If you want a stroller where they are in a row, you should be aware that they are harder to find than side by side models. If you do choose a side by side model, is it narrow enough to navigate store aisles? If it is a longer stroller, will it be hard to turn in tight corners? And if you have seats in a row, will the back child be cramped for leg room? Keep in mind, however, that if you pick a side by side model, you can often find that they become unbalanced if the children have weights which are very different from one another.

You need to think about where you will be taking the double jogger stroller. Off roading calls for large wheels, and often three wheeled models are the best ones to choose for going off the beaten track. You may want to think about picking a model with four wheels so that it can be easy to navigate if you need to turn, such as if you are navigating in a store or other urban environment.

You may be surprised at the number of different features you can get on a double jogger stroller. You may be able to find features like cup holders, which can be great for helping you keep your hands free when you need them to be. Organization is great as well, and you may be able to find detachable organizers and specialized storage options.

One last thing to think about is how easy the double jogger stroller will be to clean and keep clean. You need to make sure that after a while with your children, you can keep your stroller looking good. Some good features to look for can include dark patterned fabric that will hide stains, fabrics which have been treated so they can be wiped down, and removable seat liners.

It doesn't matter how you compare strollers, nothing beats a test drive to tell you whether a particular model is for you. Make sure that you spend time trying out the different strollers while imagining different life scenarios which you may be confronted with. It can be the only way to truly tell whether a double jogger stroller is right for you.