Exercise enthusiasts have no fear - your love of the outdoors does not have to suffer with the arrival of your baby. There is a wide variety of fabulous jogging strollers out there that can accommodate everyone from weekend warriors to the daily dedicated. While tracking down a jogging stroller that best fits your exercise profile is important, it is equally essential that the stroller be designed with certain basic safety features.

Be on the lookout for a five-point harness that will prevent your little one from slipping in the seat and rear-wheel brakes that can prevent the stroller from folding or collapsing when in use. While you’ll find that many jogging manufactures say a baby can be in a stroller at eight weeks, our medical consultants all say that a baby should be at least six months old (eight months for off road riding), able to sit up on their own, and have some head support to withstand a potentially bumpy ride.

With so many stand-out jogging strollers and the 6 month lead time, have fun finding the one that best fits your exercise, style, and safety requirements… and let the race begin!