How to Choose the Best Travel Pushchair

If you're planning a trip to a different country with your child, you'll need a travel stroller that folds easily and can stand alone when closed. You should also choose one with an adequate-sized basket as well as a seat that is fully reclined.

It's also worth ensuring that your pushchair for travel is approved by cabin and has a convenient handle height for parents of all heights.

Foldable and easy to fold

If you're planning to travel with your child it is essential to select a pushchair that can be folded easily and quickly. It will be much easier to fit the stroller into the car's trunk or to carry it up the flight of steps. It should also be compact enough to fit into the overhead storage compartment of an airplane, too.

There are plenty of options, whether you're looking for a light travel pushchair or a full-sized. The best ones come with an easy fold that can be folded with one hand and can be freestanding when closed. Also, you should look for a stroller that's compact and has a large basket to store your luggage.

The Joolz Aer premium travel pushchair is extremely light, compact and can be pushed with just one hand. It is available in an assortment that includes a newborn pushchair bassinet and other add-ons to meet your needs, including rain covers and leg rests.

Mountain Buggy Colugo is another stroller that's smaller and lighter. It's more expensive however, it has many useful features including a one handed fold and a large storage basket. However, it doesn't offer the same smooth maneuverability as the Yoyo and may not fit in overhead storage on some flights. The Colugo is a great choice for those looking for a light stroller that is portable enough to take on most airlines. It features a dual-sided lock on the wheels that makes it more stable and durable than other strollers. This is a great choice when you plan on spending a lot of time outside or visiting countries with rough terrain.

Lightweight

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

The disadvantage of light travel pushchairs is that they are less durable than other models. Designers must sacrifice features like basket space in order to keep them lightweight. However, they are durable enough to withstand daily use and can handle uneven pavements - and some come with the added benefit of being cabin-friendly so that you can take them on flights.

Make sure your new pushchair shop near me has a rain cover as well as shade if you intend to use it for holidays. You should invest the extra money on an item specifically made for your model rather than a generic cover. It will fit better and prevent water from entering.

The Joie Pact Pro is our favorite lightweight travel pushchair. It's easy to fold, and opens with only one hand. It's the smallest model in our guide and can be put into car booties that are tight however, it's still a manoeuvrable pushchair suitable for baby and toddler from birth to a few years old. It's also a good choice for cabin use because it weighs less than 15kg, so you can carry it on the plane with your hand luggage.

Compact

A compactly folded travel stroller can be easily stowed in the back of your car or the overhead compartments of trains, planes and boats. A compact and light stroller is also much easier to get in and out of the car and take up a flight of steps, which is especially crucial if you're going to historic European cities with cobbled streets.

Find an easy-to-fold mechanism that you can use while carrying a child and/or additional luggage. Be aware of the weight limit and whether you want a footmuff, deep canopy or recline your travel pushchair (depending where you are travelling).

The Gb Pockit stroller for example, is super lightweight and small. It also folds so compactly that it will be tucked away in the cup holders of a café seat. Its smaller wheels make it a little more difficult to maneuver on rough terrain, but it still does the job. If you're planning to take vacation to the beach or go on an off-road trip, you should look for a stroller that is thicker and larger wheels.

Another great option for families is the Joie Tourist stroller. It weighs only 6kg folded and is cabin-approved, which means it can be stored in the overhead storage compartment of a plane. It's an attractive and affordable option too. The magnetic buckle is a smart idea and is also suitable for infants up to four years old (provided you buy an adapter for car seats and a carry the cot).

Easy to maneuver

If you're searching for the best travel pushchair to take on vacation or something compact and light to put into your car boot, it's essential to select a model that is easy to maneuver. You'll need a light chassis and an easy-to-use steering mechanism to aid you in your journey through the narrow aisles of the airport. When not in use, you'll want to ensure that your travel pushchair can fit into the overhead compartment of a plane.

Our testers thought that the Babyzen YOYO2 was an excellent choice due to its sleek design and luxurious feel. The hood provides UPF 50 sun protection and is large enough to cover your baby, while the handlebar has an incredibly durable, leather-like feel that our testers thought was better than handles on other pushchairs with lightweights. Our testers were also impressed with how easy to maneuver across a variety of terrain, although they noted that the wheels are smaller than some other models and don't provide the same amount of grip.

The Graco EeZeFold is a good alternative for parents who are looking for an easy travel system. It's suitable for babies and folds up compactly that makes it easy to stow in your car's boot or in an overhead compartment on a flight. It's more expensive than many other travel pushchairs but our testers agreed that it's worth the extra money due to its convenience and durability.