In today's fitness-conscious society many parents with a baby or young child want to continue to exercise - and they want to be able to do their workouts and have their baby join them. The answer for people that want to jog, inline skate or power-walk to stay in shape is a traditional jogging stroller for their family.



Traditional joggers are great for serious runners/joggers. They are built to be easy to push and for a comfortable ride for their passengers. They have 2 16" wheels in the back (which provide the smooth ride and easy pushing) and they have one 16" front wheel which is locked in place. The fixed wheel is designed to keep the stroller tracking straight and true when out for a run. To turn the stroller you tilt it back slightly so the front wheel is just off the ground.

The fixed front wheel is a very important component of a traditional jogger. It keeps the stroller very balanced even at high speeds, and it also ensures that the stroller will go straight even over tough and uneven surfaces.

But there are people who are looking for a stroller that they can use for other purposes. Sure they want to use it to exercise - but they also want to use it when they go shopping, or when they are at an amusement park, or any outing with their kids.

The drawback to a regular jogging stroller for some people is that they are inconvenient when it comes to turning them - especially if you are trying to make a turn when there is a crowd of people. Turning is easy when there is no one else around - but difficult when trying to work your way through a crowded mall or a busy amusement park.

There is now a new style of jogging stroller on the market - one that can be effectively used for exercising (jogging/running, inline skating, power-walking, and so on) and can also be used for other practical purposes - going to the store, walking through the neighbourhood, etc.

This "hybrid" jogging stroller has a front wheel that swivels. The hybrid strollers still have two large 16 inch wheels in the rear - they provide the smooth ride. They have a smaller 12 inch front wheel in the front that can be locked in place for jogging purposes with a push of a button and can be a swivel wheel for everyday shopping purposes. Here are the advantages of a Baby Jogging Stroller with a swivel front wheel...

* Great for jogging through a park and on other smooth surfaces

* It's like having two strollers in one. Use it for exercising with the front wheel locked in the straight position and use it for going to the mall (with the front wheel in the swivel position).

* Made of lightweight material which means they are made for smooth rolling and easy pushing. You won't be straining yourself to put the stroller into and out of the trunk of your car.

* Made of long-lasting, rust-resistant aluminum frame.

* Passenger comfort. The two rear wheels are built similar to bicycle tires (spoked wheels with air-filled tires) making the ride for your child very smooth.

* Safe - Safety is the most important aspect whenever it comes to your baby. Most of the hybrid-style strollers have a five-point harness that will keep your child secure in the stroller when out for a walk or a jog.

* Sun canopies that rotate 360 degrees so that they can be set in any location in order to protect your child's face from damaging sunrays.

* Easily folds-down by one person. These new strollers have a quick process for folding down - and it can be done by one person. Why is this important? You won't always have the luxury of having a second person nearby to help to collapse the stroller.

* Adjustable-height handlebar. Many of these strollers come with a handle bar that be made taller or shorter with a simple push of the button. This is important especially if several people will be using the stroller - and they are of different heights.

* Within your budget. A top-quality stroller (with a 20 year warranty) with a swivel front wheel (that can be locked straight) can be purchased on the internet for under $280.