A Compact Travel Stroller Should Be Easy to Carry

You need a compact travel stroller that folds into a compact size. It should be lightweight and have a design that is compatible with car seats. It will also fit into the overhead airline bins.

This streamlined stroller by UPPAbaby is a great choice. It's a snap to fold, has a padded carrying strap and easily fits into the overhead compartment of planes. It has an easy, nearly flat recline and smooth movement.

Easy to Assemble

When you're strolling through the airport on the way to the gate or navigating an unfamiliar city with your infant in the stroller, traveling can be stressful enough without having to worry about how to pack and carry everything. We believe that a great travel stroller can be a breeze to assemble, fold, and transport around. This lightweight Kolcraft stroller does exactly the same features. The lightweight, compact stroller can be opened and closed by pressing two buttons on the handle while standing up. It can be placed in overhead bins on most planes and comes with a carry bag that allows you to carry the stroller over your shoulders while out and out and about.

In our tests, this light stroller easily rolled over any terrain, and was able to maneuver well and was a great option for travel. It also has a massive sun canopy with a zip-open mesh segment that provides ample coverage and visibility for your child and an easy-to-change leg rest and shoulder straps with padding. It also fits many Nuna PIPA car seats (just click, and you're finished) and comes with an enormous storage bag that can store the majority of your necessities in the car.

This compact Babyzen stroller is a favorite among parents who like to travel or live in cities. It arrives in the box already assembled and is just as easy to open using two buttons on the handle. It folds down similarly easily and fits into the included carrying bag. The only drawback is that it might be a bit too big for some airplane overhead bins, and we've received reports of the handles being fragile and some parents found it uncomfortable. It's a great option for those looking for an ultra-light, compact travel stroller. We just wish it had an extra pocket for parents to use to store things like dollar bills to buy ice cream!

Easy to Fold

As the name implies, travel strollers are designed to be compact. They fold less than normal strollers and have fewer accessories, like cup holders and an enormous storage basket. They should be able to be used for everyday use, and be easy to carry. Look into a stroller for travel that is suitable for your needs if you plan to travel frequently with your child.

For instance the UPPAbaby G-Luxe can be folded easily and can be tucked away in overhead bins. It is also easy to move and roll on rough terrain. The UPPAbaby is equipped with a variety of nice features, like a deep recliner, as well as an additional sun canopy that gives your child ample coverage. The only downside is that the mechanism for folding is a bit finicky and you might have to carefully time your hands to get it just right.

The Babyzen YOYO2 is another option. It folds down to a tiny size and can be opened with one hand. It isn't as spacious in storage space as other travel strollers but it comes with some attractive features, like a comfortable carry strap, a large undercarriage basket, pram pushchair and a large-extending canopy. It's the most expensive of our travel stroller picks, but it's also the most luxurious.

The Cybex Libelle 2 travel stroller is another one with a fold that's easy to fold. It's heavier than other travel strollers but still lightweight and compact enough to make a great option for city living and luxurious travel. It has many nice features, including a cup holder for the standard mug, an easy-to-carry handle, and a canopy that can be extended to shield your child from the sun.

The Minu from UPPAbaby is a great option for those who own the brand's Vista or Cruz strollers and are looking for a lighter, more compact version. It's lighter than the original Minu but it's still a bit heavy for a travel pushchair pushchair pram. It's got plenty of other cool features, including a spacious storage basket, a deep recline and an extended sun canopy that comes with UPF 50+ protection.

Take it with you easily

Whether you're taking your little one on an airplane or putting it into the car for road trips the ease with which your travel stroller folds down can make all the difference in how easy it is to navigate a busy airport or crowded bus. When folded, a great stroller can easily fit into your trunk or overhead bin with a few controlled movements. It should also stand up on its own. You should be able to lift it by its handle, attach a carry strap or slip it into the storage bag that comes with it for easy transport.

If you're planning to use your stroller while traveling, make sure it's approved by the airline, or that it can fit into the overhead bins. The International Air Transport Association recommends that carry-on luggage not be larger than 22 x 18 10 inches, meaning that several of our top picks, including the ultra-lightweight, $100+ Nuna TRVL--will fit in there (though some may require you to gate-check the strollers). The TRVL is even lightweight enough to be carried as a purse with the help of an attached strap for the shoulder that is padded and an adjustable bumper bar that can double stroller as a handle for carrying.

The TRVL is also a great choice for parents who are always on the move, as it works with all Nuna Pipa baby car seats and without adapters. Our experts love its simple, two-position reclining harness with no-rethread designed to grow with your child. It's also lighter than the majority of other strollers, making it the ideal choice for families that are frequent travelers.

Other great features on this compact travel stroller include a spring-loaded back-of-the-underseat basket that's big enough for a backpack, diaper bag, or purse, and a flat, open sun canopy that offers some coverage and blockage (though it's not as large as the ones on some of our other top picks). It's also among the lightest strollers we tested--but keep in mind that even though most airlines will allow you to gate check a full-sized stroller, they may require you to carry the stroller folded through security and out of the airplane cabin. If this is the case, you may be interested in buying a travel bag with a protective cover to shield it from damage caused by baggage handlers.

Easy to store

A compact travel stroller is ideal for frequent travelers since it doesn't need a large stroller trunk or take up a lot of space in your car or hotel room. Some models are so small that they can be easily stowed in the overhead bin of an airplane, while others are so lightweight that they don't weigh much on carry-on luggage. They are also easy to maneuver around busy airports and on city sidewalks.

If you're a frequent traveler it's worth purchasing one of the top strollers we've tried. The Silver Cross Jet 4 is a comfy, well-made option with lots of features including an enormous under-seat basket as well as an adjustable handlebar that is padded with a wrist strap that is comfortable for long trips. The reclining mechanism is simple and the stroller fits into the overhead bins of airlines (though you'll have to gate-check it). This model is compatible with the Nuna pipa infant car seats and comes with a carry bag which shields your stroller from harm while traveling.

The Babyzen YoYo2 stroller is also a super-lightweight model, perfect for travel, or for quick vacations. The stroller is easy to maneuver through airplane aisles and is stable when folded. This is helpful if you are trying to maneuver the stroller along with other luggage. The YoYo2 folds down to a smaller size than a standard stroller however, it offers many features. These include an under-seat basket that's large and can be operated using one hand, as well as an adjustable mechanism for reclining.

For many parents who have children, a stroller is a must-have piece of gear to get around with kids. A quality, compact stroller will give you peace of mind when traveling and allow you to navigate busy urban sidewalks and public transportation easily. Think about your family's needs and lifestyle when you're looking for a new baby stroller. Look over the top picks for finding the perfect stroller for your needs and your family. This guide is based on the latest research and has been tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute for more than 100 years. Editors and writers, who are parents with children aged 6 and below independently reviewed the guide. They inspected the strollers in a lab along with their families as well as on road trips. They also spoke with consumer testers to obtain additional feedback.