What is unusual in a tricycle? Every parent knows that it differs from the more common four-wheeled one with only one obvious detail. Otherwise, everything is corny: a seat or cradle mounted on the frame, a hood, a shopping basket ...
But modern manufacturers in an endless struggle for consumer hearts and wallets staged a real arms race. A three-wheeled stroller can be lightweight or massive, sports or elegant, and a set of additional options further emphasizes the individuality of the vehicle.
For those who love sports
In the United States and Europe, this category of strollers is unusually common. Sports carriages with large wheels are called joggers (from the English "running"). Often this word is also present in the name of models, which emphasizes belonging to the sports class. For example, the stroller shown in the following photo is named Baby Jogger Performance Single.
With these baby tricycles, you can play sports: run or roller skate. They have medium or even large weight, which ensures stability. The front wheel can be swivel or thruster (tilting).
Time tested
Every day, something new appears, but some models continue to be produced for years. This is not because the manufacturer is lazy or stuck in the past. It’s just that some engineering and design solutions are so good that time seems to have no power over them.
Examples include Chicco Trio S3, Jane Trider Extreme (pictured), Cam Cortina Evolution X3, Maxi Cosi Mura 3.
These are modular models that are designed for children from birth to three years. Interest in them has not subsided for a very long time. True, the catalogs of these manufacturers may be of interest to fans of new products.
The most advanced
It is difficult to list all the coolest and most creative vehicles on the modern market. Some models are equipped with displays, flashlights, electronics. There are strollers on which a special device is installed that converts kinetic energy (from wheel rotation) into electrical energy. Thanks to this, the backlight and the built-in charger for the phone work. However, most of the above applies to traditional four-wheel models.
But among the three-wheeled strollers there are ultramodern options. An example of this is Bloom Zen from the famous American company Baby Zen. The buyer chooses the complete set on his own: on the frame you can install a Yoga cradle from the same brand and a 0+ child car seat.
Transport is positioned as the most compact model when folded among the existing full-size strollers. The manufacturer managed to achieve this not due to the rejection of comfort and convenience, but thanks to the special design of the frame.
A flashlight is installed above the front floating wheel, which can illuminate the road in the dark. The back is laid out by unfastening the zippers. The huge hood, if necessary, can be lowered to the bumper. It’s convenient to operate the stroller even with one hand.
The cradle also deserves attention. It can be used without a frame, thanks to folding legs.
Travel system
Such vehicles are allocated in a separate group, which is called Travel system. This is a real cozy camper in which you can not only walk for a long time, but also travel the world.
One of the most prominent members of the family is the 3-in-1 Orbit Baby three-wheeled stroller on the O2 chassis. It is worth noting that among the owners of the products of this brand are many stars, politicians, businessmen.
What is remarkable in this model? By and large, it has no analogues in the world. The only model that has these characteristics is the four-wheeled Orbit Baby on the G3 chassis.
The main design feature is the round platform to which the seat is attached. It can be adjusted in height (three positions), as well as deploy the chair with the child 360 ° . The angle of inclination of the chair is also adjustable. A branded car seat or cradle is installed on the same platform.
Powerful suspension and protectors perfectly cope with all the "charms" of the Russian winter. The manufacturer offers many accessories for the Orbit Baby Stroller Travel System, including sets of replaceable textiles, footboards, skateboards for older children, wardrobe trunks.
The lightest
Not everyone prefers to buy 3 in 1 strollers. When the baby grows up, and the need for a cradle disappears, some mothers are looking for lightweight transport - strollers.
Quinny Yezz and Quinny Zapp Xtra have been favorites for three years now among the three-wheeled children’s vehicles.
These three-wheeled strollers are produced in the Netherlands and are of excellent quality.
Zapp Extra, despite its modest dimensions, is not inferior in functionality to full-size transport. The seat can be set in the direction and in the opposite direction, and when the baby falls asleep, the bucket can be moved to a horizontal position. This stroller is also very light, compact and easy to maintain.
The Yez model weighs just 5.5 kg. It can be folded with one hand. This stroller is often chosen as an extra. It is impossible to expand the back, as well as reinstall the chair. But on a trip, this transport will give odds to any other.
Strollers
Instead of the usual walking one, you can purchase an option such as a Galileo Strollcycle tricycle. While the child is very small (but already confidently sitting, prefers to talk on a walk, rather than nap), the parent completely controls the transport.
Later, with a single movement, a convenient footboard can be turned into functional pedals, so that the baby begins to learn cycling. There is also a brake and a steering lock on the handle. And if the baby is still dozing, the seat can be tilted to make it more comfortable.
Surely a child who rides in such a luxurious transport will subsequently want more. It is not difficult to turn the Galileo into a regular tricycle by removing unnecessary parts.
New time - new solutions
Today, absolutely unusual three-wheeled strollers, which combine spectacular design, comfort and safety, are gaining popularity. This is a fairly large children's transport, but it copes with the unevenness of the road, even at high speed. The child is in a kind of cozy cocoon.
The main feature of this transport is that the front wheel can be folded, and then with the help of the device included in the set, fasten the stroller to an adult bicycle. An example of such a transport is the Thule Chariot Chinook.
The user reviews say that the strollers are expensive, but beautiful in appearance, made with high quality and will last a long time. Not everyone can afford modern and functional models, so you can buy an inexpensive option.