Choosing a Cabin Pushchair For Air Travel

Travelling with a baby or toddler can be difficult enough. Luckily, most airlines permit parents to take their pushchairs with them on planes as long as they comply with dimensions and restrictions on cabin bags.

The most effective single pushchairs for flying with are light and compact. Look for deeper UPF 50+ hoods and smart design elements that make them easy to use on the go.

Lightweight

The design was created with practicality in mind, the Didofy Aster 2 is compact, light and easy to fold. It also features flip-flop friendly brakes, puncture-free tires and large storage baskets. Its UPF 50+ canopy as well as straps with padding provide extra comfort. The recline mechanism is noisy and requires two hands to operate. This could wake your child.

This buggy that is lightweight and cabin-approved is stylish and a great choice for holidays abroad. It can fit infants with the included Newborn Pack or bassinet, which folds onto the frame and occupies less space than a traditional carrycot. The seat can be positioned towards the parent to provide reassurance or away to explore the world.

This pushchair features a smart compact fold. It has also was awarded the Red Dot product design award for its elegant design. It's also extremely durable and folds down to meet the size requirements of most airlines for luggage that is held. Contrary to other small travel pushchairs it is the Ergobaby Metro+ is not a one-handed pop unfold but it is still an excellent option for those looking to take a light, easy-to-fold buggy with them when they travel on holiday.

Easy to fold

It's important to think about how easy it is to fold and store a pushchair in the cabin. You must be able to put it in the overhead bins as hand luggage, or in the hold of an aircraft. You'll avoid the chance of losing your child's pushchair during the flight.

The Babyzen Yoyo2 is a popular travel buggy that features a clever fold that can be folded with one hand and small dimensions. It has a large storage basket, good maneuverability and one of the largest canopies in the list. The design isn't for everybody and it isn't as sleek as the other models.

Another popular choice is the Joolz Geo2 Travel pushchair. This stroller is lightweight and folds into a compact size and fits in the overhead compartments of many planes. Its single-handed fold makes it perfect for those who travel and it is a great substitute for the Babyzen Yoyo2. It's also less expensive.

The Bugaboo Butterfly is a new addition to the brand's line-up and comes with a variety of clever features. It folds in a slim way and is just a little larger than other pushchairs for travel, but it still fits within the dimensions established by Emirates and BA. It is suitable for babies with the optional carrycot or bassinet.

This model is more difficult to fold than other models in the UPPAbaby line. The button-and ring mechanism is a bit finicky and requires practice to master. However, it offers an easy, quick and compact umbrella fold, as well as an ideal shoulder strap to make carrying it easy.

Although there are many options for folding and transporting an in-cabin pushchair, it's always best to read the airline's rules prior to making a booking for your flight. Airlines generally require that your pushchair meets the requirements to be stored in hold. These could include a maximum of 56cm in length, 45cm in width, and a depth of 25cm. If your pushchair is not conforming to the requirements you could be required to store it in the hold for the duration of your flight.

Easy to transport

When choosing a pushchair to use on an air journey pick one that is foldable and transportable. A cabin-approved stroller will fit in the hand baggage requirements of the airline and can be kept in overhead lockers or in the hold during the flight. These kinds of pushchairs are often cheaper than prams and can be easily disassembled by the airline's baggage handlers following the landing of the plane.

A majority of airlines allow you to bring a stroller that is approved by the cabin to the plane for free in the event that the pushchair meets certain weight and size limits. The Babyzen Yoyo2 travel buggy is a good example of a stroller that meets these standards and folds down to a very compact size. It also has the carry strap as well as a seat inlay for easy transport. The pushchair can also be used as a stroller for babies with the addition of a baby pack or bassinet.

Another option is a light buggy, such as the Bugaboo Butterfly City Pushchair. Its innovative design lets it be folded and unfolded in just a few seconds. It also weighs 7.3 kg. Its small footprint means that it is able to be stored in the trunk of a car, and its compact single-handed folding mechanism makes it perfect for traveling with a child.

Consider a backpack for your baby instead of a pushchair in order to avoid the hassle. This will give you hands free to walk to passport control and baggage collection and your child will be able to take in the sights of your destination as you explore.

There are many airlines that have strict rules regarding the size and dimensions of pushchairs they allow in their cabins. If a pushchair is too large to meet these standards, it will be stowed in the hold for the duration of the flight and will not be available until you reach the destination you're looking for. You can shield your stroller by wrapping it in plastic wrap or bubble wrap and using cable ties to secure the handles. You can also remove any accessories, such as bumper bars or cup holders, to prevent them from getting lost or pushchairsandprams damaged during the journey to and from the airport.

Easy to store

The Ergobaby Metro+ is a great option for parents who want to purchase a cabin pushchair on a budget. It is a lightweight, slimline buggy that folds to the size of a suitcase and can fit in overhead cabin storage. It comes with a huge SPF sun hood, which is ideal for beach holidays. It doesn't recline as smoothly as other buggies. This means it is more suited to smooth terrain than rough surfaces.

The BabyZen Yoyo 2 has also proven to be a popular choice since it is light and durable. It is simple to use and can be used right from birth, with a newborn push chair backpack or bassinet (both sold separately). The seat unit is folded up on the frame, and it has one of the larger storage baskets that are available in this price range. It has a padded handlebar that is not adjustable however it is a good size for tall as well as short adults.

If you decide to put your pushchair into the hold, be sure to wrap it in bubble wrap or foam to safeguard it. You can also use cable ties to secure handlebars to prevent loose parts from falling in transportation.