Do you think I can jog with non-jogging stroller?

[Deleted]

I want to start the C25K program so it will only be short periods of jogging in the beginning. Right now the only time I can jog is during the day and I have a 7 week old.

Can I put him in the infant carrier and snap it into my regular stroller? I don't want to invest in another jogging stroller because I already have one to use when he can sit up.

Eta : I will only be on paved trails

[grk2012]

Nope, it's not safe. And it would be really, really awkward.

[2doxies]

I would see if there is an adapter that would allow you to use your infant carrier with the jogging stroller.

[agrippa]

May 29, 2012 20:19:28 GMT -5 2doxies said:

I would see if there is an adapter that would allow you to use your infant carrier with the jogging stroller.

This, but I still wouldn't run with a 7 week old, even on paved trails. MAYBE a 3 or 4 month old depending on relative neck control, but my kids were tripod sitting by then, so perhaps my ages are still young.

[Wines Not Whines]

I don't think you can run with a 7 week old, period. A jogging stroller has a much more stable ride than a regular stroller, so it would be even more unsafe with a regular stroller.

[tardyfortheparty]

With a 7 week old, jogging would be dangerous. Stick to walking with your stroller.

[katinthehat]

I started C25K when my second was six weeks old. She was in her car seat, attached to our jogging stroller (a Phil & Ted's sport.)

My pediatrician cleared us for that at that age, so check with your pediatrician.

That being said, no way would I run, jog or even joggle with anything other than a jogging stroller.

[mollyjean]

I ran with a normal stroller when my son was just over a year. It sucked for me and he loved every minute. That being said, I was only running a two miles at a time and wasn't ready to invest in a jogging stroller at that point.

I don't think I even had my son out to the grocery store at 7 weeks old. But I was uber-protective (see: freak-weirdo-helicopter-mom). I think you should wait on taking the babe out, but just my opinion.

[InBetweenDays]

No way. I wouldn't jog with a regular stroller at any age, but certainly not 7 weeks.

I did start running with them around 2 months in my jogging stroller with the car seat adapter though. I'd go on the bike path and it really wasn't any more bouncy than they would encounter in their car seat in the car.

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[Deleted]

Thanks everyone. I think I will stick to running on the weekends when my husband is around to watch the babe.

[Brit]

May 29, 2012 21:16:46 GMT -5 katinthehat said:

I started C25K when my second was six weeks old. She was in her car seat, attached to our jogging stroller (a Phil & Ted's sport.)

My pediatrician cleared us for that at that age, so check with your pediatrician.

That being said, no way would I run, jog or even joggle with anything other than a jogging stroller.

This. Our pediatrician cleared DD to ride in her car seat snapped to the BOB when she was about six weeks old.

Ask your pediatrician, if it is allowed, watch your baby in the car seat and use common sense. You will know if it looks too bouncy still.

[NitaX]

May 29, 2012 20:45:47 GMT -5 Wines Not Whines said:

I don't think you can run with a 7 week old, period. A jogging stroller has a much more stable ride than a regular stroller, so it would be even more unsafe with a regular stroller.

This. You can't run with a 7 week old. Their necks are not strong enough to endure being jostled around. The recommended age for use with a jogging stroller is 6 months.

Can you not have someone (husband, so, grandparent) sit with your child while you run?

[karebear219]

May 30, 2012 7:51:32 GMT -5 Brit said:

May 29, 2012 21:16:46 GMT -5 katinthehat said:

I started C25K when my second was six weeks old. She was in her car seat, attached to our jogging stroller (a Phil & Ted's sport.)

My pediatrician cleared us for that at that age, so check with your pediatrician.

That being said, no way would I run, jog or even joggle with anything other than a jogging stroller.

This. Our pediatrician cleared DD to ride in her car seat snapped to the BOB when she was about six weeks old.

Ask your pediatrician, if it is allowed, watch your baby in the car seat and use common sense. You will know if it looks too bouncy still.

This.

[dragonfly08]

May 29, 2012 21:16:46 GMT -5 katinthehat said:

My pediatrician cleared us for that at that age, so check with your pediatrician.

Definitely this. Because just to show you how things can differ, our ped doesn't recommend jogging with kids under 6 months old due to issues with head/neck control.

And no matter what age your ped is comfortable with, I'd never jog without a jogging stroller (and even then I wouldn't feel comfortable using an adapter and the infant carrier because I'd be afraid of hitting a bump and having it fly off).