The best and worst 3-wheel strollers

If you’re a parent who likes to keep active with your baby or toddler, you’ll probably be in the market for a three-wheel stroller or pram. Whether it’s a morning jog or a weekend bush walk, three-wheel strollers are perfect for getting out and about.

Three-wheelers have one wheel at the front and two at the back, making them easier to steer than four-wheeled strollers. They’re also more manoeuvrable on uneven ground including grass and bush tracks.

Three-wheelers are also easier to push because of their larger wheels. The larger wheels absorb the bumps, so your baby or toddler stays comfortable while you’re out and about.

We test strollers by checking their safety, durability and ease of use. Our ease-of-use tests put the strollers through their paces in real life situations. This includes pushing the strollers over rough terrain, up and down stairs, and through doorways.

Here are our top three-wheel strollers, plus two you should steer clear of.

If you’re after a smaller stroller or a four-wheel model, our test of 45 prams and strollers has a couple of recommended models for less than $200.

The worst 3-wheel strollers

Edwards & Co Oscar M2

Price: $999
Score: 55

This Edwards & Co stroller was our worst single three-wheel stroller. It failed one major safety test, which could cause a child’s head to become trapped. It also failed one minor test because the harness did not meet all the requirements for securing a child. If you’re after an Edwards & Co stroller, check out the test results for the four-wheel options we recommend from this brand – there are two of them.

Edwards & Co disagreed with our findings and provided a lab report indicating the stroller has passed safety requirements.

Thule Urban Glide 2 Double

Price: $1,179
Score: 51

This side-by-side double stroller failed one major safety test. The harness loops at their longest and shortest settings are a strangulation risk. We also found it difficult to manoeuvre. If you’re after a double stroller that’s safe to use, you’re best to buy a four-wheel option. We recommend three double strollers in our test.

Best 3-wheel strollers

What about a secondhand pram or stroller?

A durable stroller can last many years (and several children), so buying a secondhand model is a good option to consider.

Before buying a secondhand stroller, do a safety check and inspect the stroller thoroughly for damage, wear and tear. To help you, read our tips for buying a secondhand stroller.

Our stroller test results also include results for 67 discontinued strollers that we’ve previously tested, so you can compare new and older models.

If you buy from a secondhand dealer, then discover the stroller is faulty, you’re covered by the Consumer Guarantees Act. If you buy privately, you’re not.