Roll 'Em

Becoming a parent means less free time and more stuff to lug around, but it doesn't have to mean less running. Taking your child with you on a run can be liberating—you don't have to wait for your spouse or a sitter in order to get out the door—if you have a baby jogger. To figure out which joggers are worth a spin, we had five parents (and seven kids) test eight jogging strollers. These four standouts will help you share your workouts with your little one, without missing a step.



FRONT RUNNER
THE KELTY SPEEDSTER SWIVEL-DEUCE ($475) makes running with two kids (and pushing up to the 100-pound maximum) a little less onerous. Testers found the swiveling front wheel—it also locks in fixed position—allowed for easy turns, especially when pushing that much weight. The fabric seats adjust independently and create a barrier that keeps children from bugging each other. kelty.com



EASY RIDER
Our testers were impressed with the BABY JOGGER F.I.T.'S ($299) ease of use. One pull of a strap in the seat collapses the jogger in half, so it's a breeze to put away when your hands are full. The harness is simple to adjust and attaches via two secure clips. Testers liked how the caliper brakes gave them more control while going downhill. babyjogger.com



DOUBLE PLAY
What makes the BOB REVOLUTION DUALLIE ($569) outpace other joggers is maneuverability. The front wheel swivels (though you should lock it for running), making the BOB really easy to turn, even around tight neighborhood corners with the weight of two kids. On the run, the BOB's progressive shock system in the rear wheels—similar to a mountain bike's suspension shocks—smooths out bumpy gravel paths. Testers liked the safety leash and the parking brake that's extremely easy to engage with your foot. bobgear.com

UPDATE, February 2011: BOB announced a voluntary recall of 11 models of its jogging strollers. Read more here.