Thank you Chicco Canada
for providing me with products to review, free of charge.
These are my own honest opinions.

It can be a challenge to find a stroller that lets you go where you actually want to go. Sometimes the wheels are too small and can’t handle rough terrain. Sometimes the stroller is too wide and will become cumbersome in crowded spaces. Sometimes the stroller itself is just too heavy to lug around and stow in the car.

The Activ3 from Chicco actually tackles all these challenges. You can bring this amazing stroller where you want: use it on rugged terrains, smooth pavement and everything in between. It’s also maneuverable enough that you can navigate it easily, even in crowded spaces, and even while jogging.

This stylish jogger is loaded with features. Let’s start with the basics!

First it’s designed to accomodate children from 6 months to 50 lbs but you can also use it with an infant with the KeyFit infant car seat. The canopy is extendable and nearly touches the bumper bar in front of baby when fully extended. There is a convenient window in the canopy to keep an eye on baby. The handlebar can be adjusted by pressing buttons on either side of the handlebar so both mom and dad can push the stroller comfortably. This is important especially when jogging so you can to be comfortable and not bump your feet into the stroller with every step. There is also a decent size basket with easy access whether the seat is reclined or not. There is a tray with bottles and small items. I wish it was a little deeper for my tall water bottle but for a regular 16oz bottle, it should be fine.

The seat’s angle can be adjusted very easily and it reclines all the way to a nearly horizontal position which is the recommended position if baby falls asleep. For optimal safety, there is a 5-point harness and a runaway strap on the handlebar for the parent to hold (if you slip and let go of the handlebar, the strap will prevent the stroller for rolling away from you).

The Activ3 has 3 large rubber wheels (12 inch) and even though I was a little skeptical about the stability when taking sharp turns, I have to say this stroller is extremely stable. I can turn the stroller as quickly as I want and all 3 wheels remain on the ground. The fact that it has an amazing adjustable suspension system really helps with stability and smooth movements even at higher speed.

The most interesting features of this stroller are all activated on the handlebar. First, the front swivel wheel can be locked and unlocked with a lever and a button on the left hand side of the handlebar. This is much more practical than having to go around the stroller to lock the wheel in position manually! It also means you can decide to lock and unlock the wheels depending on terrain and your speeed as many times as you want. Walking in the sand: lock the wheel. On a narrow winding path: unlock the wheel. Running around the park: lock. Walking home as baby naps in the stroller: unlock. It’s that easy!

The second feature on the handlebar is the brake lock. It’s located on the right hand side of the handlebar and can be activated with one hand. It was a logical and practical choice to place the brake lock there: whereas foot break pedals can get in the way, especially when you jog, a brake lock on the handlebar is easily accessible, yet it doesn’t restrict your movement.

The last feature is a one-handed folding and locking mechanism. Simply press the button with your thumb and rotate the handle to release the stroller to open or fold it. At first, it’ll take a couple tries but it does work! The good thing is you don’t have to bend down at all or strain. Even if you end up using both hands, it’s a really smooth mechanism. When folded, the Activ3 is pretty compact when you fold the handlebar over. The swivel wheel can also be folded out of the way for example if you want to fit it in the trunk of your car.

Overall, the Activ3 is an awesome stroller! We love how easy it is to navigate and control at our fingertips. The ride is very smooth for my daughter yet stable. The huge canopy is also a great feature. I can tell you that Chicco didn’t overlook anything when they designed this modern stroller, perfect for busy parents!

Tell me: d0 you own a jogging stroller? What is your favorite feature on the Activ3?

Rachel