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The Best Jogger Baby Strollers under $480

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Baby Jogger

City Mini GT2

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From $389.99

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Urban Glide 2

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Chicco Activ3 Air

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Features

  • Multi-position reclining seat with 3D Air Mesh backrest for improved ventilation.
  • Exclusive Control Console with hand-operated swivel and brake controls for unmatched convenience.
  • One-hand fold, soft parent tray with 2 cup holders, and large storage basket.
  • Foam-filled tires and adjustable Flex Core suspension for smooth rides on flat or varied terrain.
  • Accepts all Chicco KeyFit and Fit2 car seats with click-in attachment (sold separately).

Pros

  • ⊕ Large canopy.
  • ⊕ Rubber tires.
  • ⊕ Adjustable shocks.
  • ⊕ Below average price.
  • ⊕ Potential for jogging.

Cons

  • ⊖ Heavy.
  • ⊖ Hard to use.
  • ⊖ Challenging runner.
  • ⊖ Involved fold process.
  • ⊖ Crud collecting fabric.

Specs

  • One-handed Fold: Yes.
  • Click-in Car Seat Adapters: None.
  • Recline: Deep.
  • Locking Fold: Auto.
  • Sun Shade Size: Large.
  • Storage Basket Size: Medium.
  • Weight: 27.1 lbs.
  • Handlebar Height - Min/Max: 40"/44.6".
  • Setup Time: 10:31 min:sec.
  • Folded Dimensions: 25.3"W x 15.2"H x 37"L.
  • Included Car Seat Compatibility: Chicco KeyFit, KeyFit 30, Fit2.
  • Capacity Limits: Minimum: Walk Only With infant car seat: birth - 6mo. Stroller seat: 6mo. - 12mo. Jogging 12mo. - 5y Maximum: 50 lbs.

Baby Jogger City Mini GT2

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Features

  • ONE HAND FOLD: Lift a strap with one hand and the City Mini GT2 stroller folds itself simply and compactly.
  • UNCOMPROMISED AGILITY: Stroller has forever air rubber tires with all wheel suspension, providing uncompromised agility on any terrain.
  • COMFORTABLE FOR PARENTS: Adjustable handlebar and hand operated parking brake provides comfortable steering and control all within arm's reach.
  • CREATE A TRAVEL SYSTEM: Add a City GO Infant Car Seat using the included City GO infant car seat adapters (car seat sold separately) and go anywhere from day one.
  • SAFE AND SNUG: Stroller seat holds a child up to 65 pounds and includes a 5 point stroller harness to keep your child safely secured.

Pros

  • ⊕ Handbrake.
  • ⊕ Fairly lightweight.
  • ⊕ Lots of car seat compatibility.

Cons

  • ⊖ Prop-up footrest.
  • ⊖ Limited storage access.

Specs

  • Stroller Weight: 22.5 lbs.
  • Weight Range: Up to 65 lbs.

BOB Gear Rambler

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Features

  • Extra space: large lowboy cargo basket for spacious storage underneath the stroller seat.
  • Perfect fit: no-rethread harness design for easy height adjustments as your child grows.
  • Travel system ready: compatible with most major brand car seats with the use of a bob infant car seat adapter (sold separately).
  • Kid comfort: fully upright, padded seating allows your child to see the world; one-hand recline adjustment lets you quickly lay the seat back with the squeeze of a button.
  • Smooth ride: suspension system provides an ultra-smooth ride; compact, air-filled tires save on trunk space.

Pros

  • ⊕ Jogger.
  • ⊕ Durable.
  • ⊕ Easy to move.
  • ⊕ Great runner.
  • ⊕ Quality materials.

Cons

  • ⊖ Larger.
  • ⊖ Cumbersome when folded.
  • ⊖ Harder to lift and carry.
  • ⊖ May be hard to lift and carry.
  • ⊖ Not for babies under 8 months.

Specs

  • Self-standing Fold: No.
  • One-handed Fold: Yes.
  • Included Car Seat Compatibility: None.
  • Recline: Deep.
  • Locking Fold: Auto.
  • Storage Basket Size: Large.
  • Handlebar Height - Min/Max: 38.8".
  • Weight: 25.1 lbs.
  • Setup Time: 5:30 min:sec.
  • Folded Dimensions: 25.3"W x 13.5"H x 38.5"L.
  • Capacity Limits: Minimum: Walk Only: Infant Car Seat: 0 - 8 wk. Stroller Seat: 8 wk. - 8 mo. Jogging & Off-Road: 8 mo. - 5 yr. Maximum: 74 lbs/44".
  • Strap-in Car Seat Adapters: Britax B-Safe, B-Safe 35, B-Safe 35 Elite, Chaperone BOB B-Safe, B-Safe 35 Graco SnugRide Click Connect 30, 30LX, 35, 35 LX, 40, SnugRide Classic Connect 22, 30, 32, 35 Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35, Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30, Primo Viaggio SIP Chicco KeyFit, KeyFit 30.

Thule Urban Glide 2

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Features

  • Lightweight design: 25. 3 lbs; Peekaboo window with magnetic closure lets you check on your sleeping child without disturbing him or her.
  • Swivel front wheel locks into place for jogging.
  • Weight capacity: 75 lbs.
  • A lightweight, all-terrain stroller perfect for jogging or strolling through town.
  • Reclining seat with padded 5-point harness and ventilation.
  • Large 16" rear wheels plus suspension for an ultra smooth ride.
  • Sitting height: 21 inches; Door pass through: 27. 2 inches.
  • Large storage basket with zip top cover.
  • One-handed, compact fold to easily store and transport.
  • Ergonomic, adjustable handlebar with twist hand brake.

Pros

  • ⊕ Jogger.
  • ⊕ Easy to use.
  • ⊕ High quality.
  • ⊕ Great runner.
  • ⊕ Easiest to push.

Cons

  • ⊖ Longer.
  • ⊖ Bulkier.
  • ⊖ Harder to transport.

Specs

  • Self-standing Fold: No.
  • One-handed Fold: Yes.
  • Included Car Seat Compatibility: None.
  • Locking Fold: Auto.
  • Fixed/Swivel Wheel: Swivel.
  • Handlebar Height - Min/Max: 30"/46".
  • Weight: 24.4 lbs.
  • Rolling Resistance: 144.3 Feet.
  • Folded Dimensions: 27.2"W x 15.5"H x 36.5"L.
  • Capacity Limits: Minimum: Walk Only: Infant Car Seat: Birth Stroller Seat: 6 mo. Jogging & Off-Road: 6 mo. Maximum: 75 lb Total Capacity Limit.
  • Click-in Car Seat Adapters: BeSafe Izi GO Mod, Izi GO X1 Chicco KeyFit, KeyFit 30 Cybex Aton, Aton 2, Aton 4, Aton 5 Maxi Cosi CabrioFix, Citi, Mico 30, Mico Max 30, Mico NXT, Pebble, Pebble Plus Nuna Pipa.
  • Strap-in Car Seat Adapters: BOB Unity Britax Affinity Unity, B-Safe, B-Safe 35, B-Safe 35 Elite, Chaperone, Unity, Unity ISOFIX Compatible Britax-Romer Baby-Safe, Baby-Safe Plus II Chicco KeyFit Plus Combi Shuttle 33 Evenflo Discovery 5 Graco SafeSeat, SnugRide, SnugRide Click Connect, SnugRide Click Connect 30, SnugRide Click Connect 35, SnugRide Click Connect LX 35, SnugRide Click Connect 40 Peg Perego Primo Viaggio SIP 30/30, Primo Viaggio 4-35 Safety 1st Comfy Carry Elite, onBoard, onBoard Air Safe-n-Sound Unity, Unity Neos UPPAbaby Mesa.