I wouldn't recommend using any jogging stroller before 6 months of age because jogging strollers do not offer much head support for young babies but after the 6 month mark you're probably sleeping more and adjusted to a new baby and ready to run! I owned this instep safari jogging stroller from the time my son was 6 months old until the time that he outgrew it. It was a key component in helping me lose the baby weight because my son loved going faster then a typical stroller ride, he would kick back and just enjoy our three times weekly jog to the park. It always seemed to be a very comfortable and very safe ride for him which was crucial! This stroller was also easy to push. It's very lightweight and flows with my running rhythm very well. It was also very stable even on slightly bumpier roads in the neighborhood. I also loved all the storage components which made it easy to carry snacks for my son and water and my phone for me. I would highly recommend the instep safari jogging stroller to all new moms trying to get in shape again! It's a great way to enjoy nature and time with your new addition!

mrsobama69

Undisclosed

I am reviewing this as a running stroller. I run with it 25-25 miles a week. I have had babies from 1-5 years ride in it. I absolutely LOVED IT... then one day, the front wheel started wobbling when I would run. If I locked it, it would not wobble, but it's super hard to turn when it's locked. I love the cup holder, storage pouches, large road tires. I have put hundreds of miles on this stroller...I even have the double version! I wish they would fix the wobbly frint wheel. It would be PERFECT! Design Lots of storage space. I love the cup holder on the child tray. Safety Has an adjustable 5 point harness that lowers and raises with ease. Child Comfort Reclines easily. My oldest child always wanted to sit straight up, and this seat didn't go as straight as he would've liked. He ended up holding himself forward on the tray. Maneuverability Turns easily with one hand when fron swivel wheel is not locked. Durability I received this stroller as a gift 7 years ago with my first child!! I STILL use it with child #3, and it has been wonderful. Pleeeeease fix the wobbly wheel!!

laceewideg

USA

I work for a business that supplies rental baby equipment to people on vacation. This Jogging stroller is our number one choice for beach strollers. The tough tires glide through the sand on the beach when the front wheel is locked. Unlock the front wheel, and you can glide around town. I love the maneuverability this stroller has, as well as the turn radius. It's lightweight and easy for anyone to use! The back of the Jogger can either lay back or sit up straight to keep my wiggly toddler comfortable. She can sit up while we walk to the beach, and after a long day, I can lay the seat back and she can take a nap underneath the large canopy. The best part about this Jogger is that it is so easily to clean. A clean cloth and disinfecting spray, and it's clean. For the sandy tires, I can easily hose them off. This is the perfect Jogging stroller for anyone that takes their child with them where ever they go. Maneuverability Takes tight turns, and easy to push with just one hand.

AliReinbolt

USA

I had a love hate thing going on with this jogging stroller. It was an amazing stroller for jogging or walking such a smooth ride for baby. It has great storage and cup holder that is a must have for me. It was very roomy for my lil guy. What I didn't like is how big and heavy it was. I am someone who keeps the stroller in the car all the time. It took up my entire trunk I couldn't ever fit anything else in with it. It was also very tall for me im average height and I still felt the handle was too high.

MWorm

USA

Love this stroller very durable and rides smooth.. Goes over all kinds of rough surfaces.. Great for hiking Design Love the front moveable wheel... This stroller has great features like the parent tray on the handle for cup and keys. The try for the baby is great and opens up easy. Safety The harness is really great and safe for even small babies. Lots of room in the seat area for toddlers and the harness fits great on both big and small babies. The latches are all great and secure yet easy to use. Child Comfort My son loves this stroller.. Has been us ing this one since he was born. Nice padded seat . Great movable sun visor. Has great tray on the front for babies snacks and cup or bottle. Maneuverability Moves very easily around tight corners. Great to go hiking with. Goes over all kinds of rough surfaces easily. The front movable wheel makes it easy to turn in tight places. Goes over gravel wonderful and smooth. So smooth it won't wake a baby. Durability Very durable.i have 6 kids and it gets pushed by all of them. Never have had anything break or loosen.

SuzyOtt

USA

From birth to now 4 years old, still holding strong with minimal damage from extensive use and abuse. Took it on an uphill mountainous trail with no problems! At times we were pushing it with one hand over the ragged rocks, all the while a 38 pound toddler on board! Design The three tire design makes it easy to maneuver anywhere! Sharp corners are a breeze. It's easy to fold and the design makes it small enough to store in tight spots. Safety I have had no problems safety wise. The brakes are rock solid even after the years of wear and tear. The safety string attached that is used when running or jogging is assay to use and does its job by keeping you in control. Child Comfort We purchased the infant seat that attaches to the stroller, best stroller I've-ever owned. Three kids later I would not purchase anything else. The straps are adjustable and click to lock. Maneuverability Sharp turns, corners and rocky or sandy -this stroller rarely to never gets stuck. Moves well on any surface. Durability We have not replaced the tires since purchasing. We have however used the fix a flat due to a nail, that was over two years ago and the tire is still holding! We air up the tires every once in awhile like you would a soccer ball or bike tire. The material from which it was made is holding up amazing considering how much we use it and how much we have left it out in the sun, rain and snow! It even grew cobwebs during one of the bad sandstorms we had BUT it cleaned up beautifully with an outside Waterhouse and a little bit of dawn.

Savvy09

USA

I did a lot of research into the jogging strollers because they are so expensive and I settled on this one.  What I liked about it was that it had 2 comfortable seats that lowered and had the 5 pt. harness.  I liked the storage capability at the bottom and the sunshade.  My favorite part of it was the front swivel wheel.  What I had read about a lot of jogging strollers was that they were hard to manueuver because the front wheel was stationary so the swivel wheel was a must.  What I found I didn't like about this was that the sun shade wasn't long enough so the sun still got in their eyes, I bought an extension cover for it.  It also didn't come with any storage on the handle for keys, cups, etc. so I bought an extra piece for that as well.  Once I had those things it worked great!  My only other concern was with how heavy it is.  It's extremely heavy, although easy to close, it's just heavy and bulky and will take up an entire trunk for a compact car.  Design It needs a longer sun shade and it's quite heavy. Maneuverability I liked that it had a swivel wheel for easy steering.

texasjewel

Spring, TX

I LOVE my InSTEP stroller. Before purchasing I researched several different strollers and this one met both my price range and the quality I was looking for. Love the color the quality and the option to let the wheel swivel or stay straight. The stroller comes with a carrier for your car seat so before your baby is big enough to sit in the stroller, you can begin using it. There are a few downsides to this product but nothing I couldn't deal with. One issue, when the wheel swivels and it can shake if you are moving at a fast pace. I'm more of a walker than a runner so this issue hasn't affected me. Two, the shade doesn't do much good but this could be for all strollers (this is just the only one I have used). Three, the strap seems a little ackward over the shoulder and between the legs but works fine. To me, this are all minor issues. My child is secure and safe and the stroller does the job I wanted it to. Safety Harness could be a little better but it's still safe.

peachy423

Whitehouse, TX

I was planning to purchase the "all-in-one" travel systems, but when seeing them at the store I decided they were much too bulky. When family members recommended that we get a jogging stroller (and wanted to buy it for us), we began hunting around. The InStep Safari seemed to get extremely good reviews for a decent price. So far, it has not let us down. It was very easy to assemble and came with the adapter bar for adding a car seat - which is the only way we've used it so far. It is compatible with most brand of infant carrier. We love the larger rear wheels which are extremely smooth on even the bumpiest of surfaces. The front wheel can be locked (for running) or unlocked to allow it to swivel (great for shopping or walking). The seat includes a canopy with a viewing window on the top so you can see baby if you want. There is also plenty of storage for all your items. The adjustable handlebars are a plus too. There are two small annoyances: As I've read in other reviews in the past, the front wheel does wobble a bit on ours when unlocked (even when walking), but I believe there is a way to tighten it a bit more to stop it. Also, the cup holders are a bit too shallow for some items. Overall a really great stroller for the price - and I love the colors! We get a lot of compliments.

firelily301

Milwaukee, WI

We purchase this jogging stroller almost 2-years ago and then AGAIN within the last 6-months. The only reason for the replacement is due to a momentary driving-error from a distracted mom while backing out of the garage! We did not hesitate to purchase the SAME stroller the second time around because we have found this to be an exceptional stroller & low-cost option for our family. The stroller navigates wonderfully. My husband runs on a local prairie path with our toddler son. I use the stroller for errands around time, walks around the neighborhood and even inside at Children's Museums, stores/malls, etc. The adjustable handlebar is a must for myself (5'6") and my husband (6'2") to both operate comfortably. My husband looks sympthetically to other dads who appear to be almost doubled-up as the push their little ones in too-short strollers. The 'shock absorbing' coils which were not present on our first InSTEP Jogging Stroller but appeared as an advanced feature on our newly purchase stroller, make a big difference in the comfort of our son's ride. A great stroller. A reasonable price. Highly recommend.

bjoyful

Glen Ellyn, IL