How To Run With a Jogging Stroller

Running with a jogging stroller is hard work! But it is worth it! By exercising and getting outside, you’re getting feel-good endorphins, spending quality time with your kids, and setting a positive example for a lifetime of good health.

But running with a jogging stroller can quickly go awry if you aren’t prepared. Your baby may be screaming. Your toddler may need to use the potty. Your kids may be fighting. You may get annoyed with all the stops. But don’t despair! I am here to help!

I’ve answered all your questions and rounded up the best tips for running with a stroller so you can run longer and everyone can have a good time.

When can I run with my baby in a jogging stroller?

Most pediatricians and jogging stroller companies advise waiting until your baby has good neck strength to run with them in a stroller. Thus, you can safely run with your baby in a stroller when your baby is around 6 to 8 months old.

Now, that is a really long time for a mother runner to wait…and many (myself included) did not wait that long.

In an unscientific poll of about 200 mother runners, half of moms waited until their baby was half-a-year-old to run with them in a stroller. The other half started stroller running at about 6–8 weeks…