Graco~$220
Graco FastAction Jogger LX
Jogging
Owner reports
- Weight
- 28.2 lb
- Folded size
- not published
- Handlebar height
- not published
Best for: Casual walking and jogging on paths on a budget
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JoggingBaby Trend
Baby Trend Expedition Jogger
This 24 lb three-wheel jogger has all-terrain bicycle tires and a lockable swivel front wheel, listed at $149.99. Seat limits are 50 lb and 42 in, and the folded stroller measures 33.5 x 24 x 15.5 inches.
Best for: Casual walkers and joggers on a tight budget
~$150list price at the last catalog update
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What it does well
- $149.99 list; the next-cheapest jogger in the catalogue is $220
- At 24 lb it is the lightest jogger listed
- Locking front wheel and bicycle tires for sidewalks and paths
- 50 lb and 42 in seat limits
- Takes EZ-Lift infant car seats on the tray
- Parent tray and child tray each have two cup holders
What it gives up
- Steel frame, with no suspension listed
- Baby Trend says to wait until 6 months before jogging
- No handlebar height is given, a gap for a taller runner
- Basket capacity is not rated
What you lift
24 lb as Baby Trend weighs it.
Source: Baby Trend spec: "Item weight: 24 lb"
The first months: Newborns ride in an infant car seat. Baby Trend: the child tray accepts EZ-Lift infant car seats; Baby Trend recommends the child be at least 6 months old for jogging.
Infant car seats
| Seat family | How it attaches | Models the maker names |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Trend EZ-Lift | Clicks on, no adapter | Baby Trend EZ-Lift infant car seats |
Source: Baby Trend: the child's tray "accept[s] Baby Trend EZ-Lift infant car seats to make into a travel system"
The whole car-seat matrixSpecifications
- Approx. price
- ~$150
- Type
- Jogging
- Weight
- 24 lb
- Newborn option
- Newborns ride in an infant car seat
- Folded size
- 33.5 x 24 x 15.5 in
- Carry-on check
- Over by 11.5 in (3 sides over)
- Folded box
- 7.21 cu ft
- Unfolded size
- 47 x 24 x 42.5 in
- Fold
- One-hand fold
- Baby Trend: "Effortless trigger fold easily reduces stroller to a compact unit" (hands needed not stated)
- Max child weight
- 50 lb
- Baby Trend spec: "Maximum weight recommendation: 50 lb"; "Maximum height recommendation: 42""
- Recline
- Multi-position reclining padded seat (number not published)
- Car seats
- 1 seat family: 1 click in directly
Baby Trend publishes no handlebar height for this model, so taller parents have nothing to check it against here.
The carry-on check
Over by 11.5 in (3 sides over)
| Side | Folded | Limit | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longest | 33.5 in | 22 in | +11.5 in |
| Middle | 24 in | 14 in | +10 in |
| Shortest | 15.5 in | 9 in | +6.5 in |
Measured against the Delta Air Lines carry-on size limit. How the check works
Source: Baby Trend spec: "Product dimensions folded: 24" x 33.5" x 15.5"" (listed width, length, height order as printed, 24 x 33.5 x 15.5)
Features
- Lockable swivel front wheel
- All-terrain bicycle tires
- Parent tray with two cup holders
- Child tray with two cup holders
- Trigger fold
- Multi-position recline
- 5-point harness with tether strap
- Footrest reflectors
- Rotating canopy with visor
Others in the same part of the catalog
Baby Trend~$145
Baby Trend Passport Carriage
Full-size
- Weight
- 20 lb
- Folded size
- 30.75 x 22.5 x 16.38 in
- Handlebar height
- not published
Best for: A flat nap position without buying a separate bassinet
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Joovy~$340
Joovy Zoom 360 Ultralight
Jogging
- Weight
- 25.7 lb
- Folded size
- 34 x 25 x 19 in
- Handlebar height
- not published
Best for: A solo-child runner shopping for a light jogger under $350
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