How to Choose the Best Travel Pushchair

If you are planning a trip to a different country with your child, you will need a travel stroller that folds up easily and be used on its own if closed. It is also important to choose one with an adequate-sized basket as well as a seat that is fully reclined.

It's also worth ensuring that your travel pushchair is cabin-approved and has a comfortable handle height that is suitable for parents of all sizes.

It is easily foldable

If you are planning to travel with your child, it is essential to select a stroller that can fold easily and quickly. It's much easier to place the stroller into your car's boot or take it up a flight of steps. It should also be compact enough to fit into the overhead storage compartment of a plane, too.

There are many options, whether you're looking for a lightweight travel pushchair or a full-sized. The most effective models fold with just one hand and can stand on their own when closed. Look for an easy-to-use stroller with an ample basket that can hold your luggage.

The Joolz Aer is a premium travel pushchair that's super lightweight, compact when folded and can be operated with only one hand. It's available as the form of a bundle that includes a baby bassinet as well as other accessories to meet your needs such as a rain cover as well as leg rests.

Other travel-friendly pushchairs include the Mountain Buggy Colugo, which is lighter and smaller than the Yoyo. It's more expensive but still has a wide range of features, including the ability to fold with one hand and pushchairs an ample storage basket. It doesn't have the same slick maneuverability as the Yoyo and may not be able to fit in the overhead storage space on certain flights. However the Colugo is a great option for those who are looking for a light, portable stroller that can be used on almost all airlines. It has a dual-sided lock on the wheels that makes it more stable and solid than other strollers. This is a great option when you plan on spending a lot of time outside or traveling to countries with rough terrain.

Lightweight

The ideal travel stroller is one that you can easily move and carry. This is true whether you're navigating the steps on public transport or trying to get it into an overhead baggage compartment in the cabin of a plane. It should also be compact enough to fit into a small boot of a car without taking up too much space. It should also be it should be freestanding when folded. Some brands have gone a step further, creating strollers that fold so compactly that they can be tucked away in the corner of the seat!

The downside of lightweight travel pushchairs is that they tend to be less robust than other models. Designers have to compromise features like basket space to make them light. However, most are sturdy enough for everyday use and can handle uneven pavements. Some have the added benefit of being cabin friendly so that you can carry them on flights.

Make sure your new pushchair stroller has a rain cover and shade if you intend to take it on vacation. You should invest the extra cash on the right cover made for your model instead of a generic one. It will be more suited to your model and prevent water from entering.

Our favourite light travel pushchair is the Joie Pact Pro, which is easy to fold and can be opened by one hand. It's the smallest of the pushchairs in our guide and can fit in small car boot spaces. However, it's nevertheless a moveable pushchair suitable for babies and toddlers from birth until one year old. It's also suitable for use in cabins as it weighs less than 15kg. This means you can take it on board with your hand luggage.

Compact

A compact travel pushchair can be easily stowed in the trunk of your vehicle or in the overhead compartments of planes, trains, and boats. A lightweight and compact travel stroller will be much easier to get in and out of the car and take up a flight of stairs, which is particularly crucial if you're going to old European cities with cobbled streets.

You should look for a single-handed folding mechanism that allows you to fold the pushchair while carrying your child or any other luggage. It is also important to be aware of the weight limit of your travel pushchair and whether you'd like a recline, deep canopy or footmuff (depending on where you're travelling).

The Gb Pockit stroller, as an instance, is extremely light and small. It also folds so compactly that it could fit in the cup holders of a café seat. Its smaller wheels make it slightly more difficult to use on rough terrain but it's still able to do the job. If you're planning to take an off-road adventure or you require a more robust stroller for the beach and the beach, consider a travel pushchair with bigger and thicker wheels.

Another popular option for families is the Joie Tourist stroller. It weighs only 6kg when folded, and is cabin-approved which means it can be put in the overhead storage compartment of a plane. It's a stylish and affordable option too. We love the smart magnetic buckle and the fact that it's suitable from birth to four years old (as as you purchase the carry cot and car seat adapters).

Easy to manoeuvre

It's crucial to choose a model with a smooth steering system as well as an easy-to-use chassis that can assist you in navigating the airport and narrow shopping aisles. You should look for a smooth steering system and a chassis that's light to help you navigate the airport and tight aisles for shopping. When not in use, you'll need to make sure that the travel pushchair can be tucked away in the overhead compartment of an airplane.

Our testers felt that the Babyzen YOYO2 was a great option for this due to its elegant design and premium feel. Its hood offers UPF 50 sun protection and is large enough to fit your child, while the handlebar has an incredibly durable, leather-like feel that our testers thought was better than handles on other lightweight pushchairs. Our testers were also awed with how easy to maneuver over different terrains but they also noted that the wheels are smaller than those of other models and do not offer the same grip.

The Graco EeZeFold pushchair is another good choice for parents who want an infant travel system. It's suitable for babies and folds down to a small size, so it's easy to put in the car boot or in an overhead compartment on a plane. It's a bit more expensive than many other travel pushchairs but our testers found it worth the extra money for its convenience and durability.