3 Wheel Baby Stroller Wheel Buggies

3 wheel buggies provide excellent maneuverability, and are a stylish, sleek frame. A lot of them come with a fabric sling seat with an incredibly comfortable lying flat bed and excellent weight distribution that is ideal for babies from birth.

The wheels are bigger and often come with suspensions to allow for smooth, swift moving on different terrains. The only downside is that they may be heavier and more bulkier to store & transport.

Stability

Three wheel buggies are remarkably stable – they don’t tip over as easily as pushchairs that have four wheels when going in a straight line, and you’ll notice that you can manoeuvre them much more quickly and easily. If you attempt to stop or turn suddenly, they’ll lose stability and can tip over. This is why certain manufacturers add an additional wheel to their three wheel buggy designs to improve the stability of the chassis.

You can also conquer off-road terrain with the extra wheel. Find models that have air-filled tires (also called pneumatic tyres), which can handle off-road paths, sand and mud, and other surfaces such as rock and sand. These models will also feature wheels that lock in the front to improve the stability of the vehicle over rough terrain.

With the right design, engineering, and weight distribution, these buggies can be turned on a dime – easy to steer with one hand; have 360o front swivel wheels that allow agility and mobility to be effortless and light in handling. They’ll also pass the same rigorous stability standards and tests as the 4-wheel buggies.

If you are in the market for a fabric seat, these tend to be less upright in comparison to modular seats. This means that your baby’s center of gravity will be closer to the ground, instantly providing a smoother ride.

Maxi-Cosi is best 3 wheel stroller known for its car seat collection however, it has recently expanded its product line with the Citylife lightweight travel system and pushchair. This 3-in-1 model is designed for urban living and can be used starting at birth with a newborn carrycot or infant car seat. It comes with four wheels as well as an unique pewter-black frame, which the brand describes as’slim’ and compact. It’s just 2cm wider than the Babyzen Yoyo.

Folding

There are many three wheel buggies that can be folded down to can fit into smaller spaces. Many of these buggies can be folded in one hand and are easy to clean. Some of the smaller models have a simple height-of-handlebar adjustment, whereas others come with adjustable suspensions and an ultraviolet canopy of 50+ that can be extended. Some models may have an enormous basket as well as a brake lever that is quick-release.

The best 3 wheel buggy to tackle rough terrain

A 3 wheel stroller set-wheeler will typically be more able to deal with off-road terrain than a 4-wheel model, although both models can get stuck in difficult spots. A model with bigger rear and front wheels can assist. This allows them to push across rough terrain and can help in moving up and down steep kerbs.

One option is the latest Roma Atlas, which has been praised for its surprisingly quick handling, despite its 3-wheel design. MFM reviewer Kath has tested it with her baby, and she said that “it handled really well on bumpy surfaces, cobbles dirt roads, gravel tracks and a few hills.”

Another alternative is the new all-terrain 3 wheel buggy made by Maxi-Cosi, a car seat manufacturer which is called Stella. It’s suitable for babies when used with the carrycot and is a slightly larger than the lighter 4wheelers (with a surprisingly slim frame of 54cm wide) however it has large, air-filled tyres, 3 wheeler pushchairs recline positions and a fast one-hand fold.

Its most appealing feature is its modularity. It’s compatible with all the brands’ baby strollers and car seats. This means you can create your ideal travel system for day-today or longer walks, using only the chassis as a base.

Tyres

The tyres for 3 wheel buggies come in a variety of designs and materials, and each comes with its pros and cons. For instance, air-filled tyres offer a great ride and manoeuvrability, while foam-filled tyres are more durable. The kind of tyre you pick will be determined by your lifestyle and the place it is that you live.

For instance, if you intend to frequently travel on rough or muddy terrain, you may want to consider a 3-wheeler with sturdier tyres. You should also think about the type of suspension that you need. Strong suspensions are useful to deal with humps and bumps but they can be heavy and add to the overall weight.

The size of the tyre is also important. Knowing how to read the tyre size is important for safety, performance and durability. The combination of letters and numbers on a tyre sidewall may seem confusing until you get the hang of it, you will be able to understand the tyre’s dimensions. For instance, a tyre’s size of ‘185/70 R14’ means that the tire is a 185/70 radius with 14 inches of rim diameter.

PU tires are lighter and more puncture-resistant than rubber tires. If you’re not sure if the pushchair you are using has rubber or PU tires, you can test sliding the tires across a smooth surface and tie them. If the tires slide easily and smoothly, they’re made of PU. If they do not, then the tires are made of rubber.

Suspension

The suspension of a 3 wheel buggy is an important element to look for as it absorbs the jolts and bumps of rough terrain, making it much more comfortable for your baby. Having large wheels, that are ideally air-filled and lockable to ensure stability while jogging is essential to ensure your buggy is capable of navigating off roads with ease.

Depending on the style of buggy you’re looking for There are a variety of options to suit all lifestyles and budgets. For instance, the Mountain Buggy pioneered all terrain agility in a 3-wheel buggies. With the perfect geometry and engineering, their fabrics sling seat is tucked away inside the frame as opposed to sitting on top like modular seats, providing the lowest centre of gravity and sitting at the right height for optimal weight distribution, allowing it to easily take on kerb pops.

Another option worth considering is the Urban Glide 2 from Thule that boasts a sleek style with a large, highly maneuverable front wheel, a great suspension and an easy-to-use handbrake that twists. MFM reviewer Kath put this buggy through its trials by going for a ride through rough terrain. She found that it performed admirably, saying that it “navigates over bumpy grass, cobbles, sidewalks and dirt tracks, and even makes it easy to go up and down kerbs”.

The Roma Atlas is another popular off road option and similar to the Urban Glide 2, comes with a variety of colours to complement your style. It also comes with a movable handlebar and a large basket. You can also pick from a variety of infant car seats that will transform the buggy into pram. This includes the stylishly designed Carrycot Plus(tm) which is a comfortable, flat bed for newborns or babies from 12 months old.

Safety

Four wheels make the buggy more stable, less likely for it to tip over and easier to maneuver. It also makes it safer for your child as the weight of their body is evenly distributed across the frame.

A four-wheeled buggy also tends to have a lower centre of gravity and therefore is easier to lift up and over curbs. The fabric sling seats are positioned inside the frame rather than on top of it like modular seats. This results in a lower seating position and a buggy that can be easily moved.

However, if you want to go out for an exercise with your child then a four-wheeler is better suited as it has a suspension system that allows the front wheel to move independently of the rear one so you can tackle bumpy roads and rough terrain – just bear in mind not all 4 wheel buggies are suitable for running (most are NOT, such as the Phil and Teds). The exception is Mountain Buggies which have a specially-designed suspension system that has been tested by an independent party on all terrains.