How to Choose the Best Travel Pushchair

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

You should also make sure that your travel stroller is approved for cabin use, and is able to handle a height that is comfortable for parents of any height.

Easily foldable

If you are traveling with your child, it is crucial to choose the stroller that can be folded quickly and easily. It's much easier to place the stroller in the car's trunk or to take it up a flight of steps. It should be small enough to fit in the overhead compartment of an airplane.

There are many choices, whether you're looking for an ultra-light travel pushchair or a large enough. The best models fold with one hand and can stand on their own when closed. You should also consider a My Babiie MB51 Stroller - Lightweight Travel Buggy that is small and has a big basket to store your luggage.

The Joolz Aer premium travel pushchair walker - Additional Info - is extremely light compact and able to be operated with just one hand. The Joolz Aer is purchased as an assortment that includes a newborn bassinet with leg rests, as well as rain covers.

Mountain Buggy Colugo is another stroller for travelers that is smaller and lighter. It's more expensive but still offers a good range of features, such as a one-handed fold and a spacious storage basket. It does not have the same maneuverability and might not fit in the overhead storage spaces of certain flights. The Colugo is a great option for those seeking a light stroller that is portable enough to use on any airline. It features an asymmetrical lock on the wheels that makes it more stable and sturdy than other strollers. This is a great option for those who plan to spend much time outdoors or visiting countries with rough terrain.

Lightweight

The ideal stroller for traveling is one that you can easily carry and lift. This is the case whether you're navigating the stairs on public transportation or trying to get it into an overhead baggage compartment on a plane. It also needs to be small enough to fit in a car boot that isn't taking up all the space and also freestanding when folded. Some brands have even taken it a step further by designing strollers that fold up so small that they can be stored in the corner of the seat!

The drawback of lightweight travel pushchairs tends to be that they are less robust than other models. This is because designers have to sacrifice features such as basket space in order to keep them lightweight. However, most are sturdy enough for daily use and can handle uneven pavements - and some have the added bonus of being cabin-friendly so that you can take them on flights.

Make sure that your new travel pushchair has an umbrella and rain cover, as well as shade if you intend to use it during your vacation. It's worth the extra cash to purchase a cover specially designed for your particular model rather than a generic one, because it's more likely to be fitted correctly and prevent water from getting in.

Our favourite lightweight travel pushchair is called the Joie Pact Pro, which is easy to fold and open with one hand. It's the smallest of the pushchairs in our guide, and it can fit in small car boot spaces. But it's still a maneuverable pushchair that's suitable for babies and toddlers from birth until a few year old. It's also cabin friendly and weighs less than 15kg, which means it can be taken on board as hand baggage.

Compact

A compact travel pushchair can easily be tucked away in the back of your car, or in the overhead compartments of planes, trains, and boats. A compact and light travel stroller will be much easier to lift into and out of the car and carry up a flight of stairs, which is especially important when you're traveling to historic European cities with cobbled streets.

Find a single-handed folding mechanism you can use while carrying a child and/or additional luggage. You should also be aware of the weight limit of your travel pushchair as well as whether you want an recline, a canopy, or footmuff (depending on the destination you're traveling).

The Gb Pockit, for instance, is incredibly light and compact, and can fold so compactly that it can fit into the cup holders of cafe seats. Its smaller wheels make it a little more difficult to use on rough terrain, but it's still capable of doing the job. If you're planning to go on an off-road adventure or you require a more robust stroller for the beach choose a pushchair with larger and more sturdy wheels.

The Joie Tourist stroller is another ideal option for families. It weighs just 6kg when folded and is cabin-approved, which means it can be stored in the overhead storage compartment of the plane. It's an attractive and affordable alternative too. We love its magnetic buckle and the fact that it's suitable from birth to four years old (as long as you buy the car seat and carry cot adapters).

Easy to manoeuvre

If you're looking for the ideal travel pushchair easy fold for your holiday or are looking for something light and compact to pop in your car boot, it's essential to select a model that is easy to maneuver. Look for a smooth steering system and a chassis that is light to aid you in navigating the airport and tight aisles for shopping. When not in use, you'll need to make sure that the travel pushchair will be tucked away in the overhead compartment of a plane.

Our test participants felt that the Babyzen YOYO2 was an excellent choice for this because of its elegant design and premium feel. The hood has UPF 50 and is sufficient to cover the baby. The handlebar feels solid and leathery and our testers found it superior to the handles of other light pushchairs. Our testers were also impressed with how easy it was to manoeuvre over a variety of terrain, although they noted that the wheels are smaller than those of other models and don't offer as much grip.

The Graco EeZeFold is a good option for parents who want a quick travel system. It's suitable for babies and folds down to a small size which makes it easy to put in your car's boot or in an overhead compartment on a flight. It's a little more expensive than other pushchairs for travel, but our testers found it worth the extra cost due to its ease of use and durability.