How to Choose the Best Travel Pushchair

If you're planning to travel abroad with your infant or toddler, you'll require a travel pushchair that folds easily and freestanding when closed. You should also choose one with an ample basket and a seat that is fully reclined.

It is also important to ensure that your stroller is cabin-approved and has a handle height that is comfortable for parents of any height.

Easy to fold

If you're traveling with your little one, it's important to choose a stroller that can be folded quickly and easily. This will make it easier for you to get the stroller out and in of your car boot or carry up an uphill climb. It must also be small enough to fit into the overhead storage compartment of a plane, too.

There are a variety of choices, whether you're looking for a Lejoux+ Light Grey Baby Pushchair - Premium Quality travel pushchair or one that is large enough. The best models fold in one hand and can stand on their own when closed. You should also look for a stroller that's compact and has a large basket to store your luggage.

The Joolz Aer is a premium travel pushchair that is extremely light it folds up compactly and can be pushed by one hand. The Joolz Aer is purchased in a bundle that includes a newborn bassinet with leg rests, as well as a rain cover.

Other pushchairs for travel include the Mountain Hauck Atlantic Twin Double Buggy in Grey Colugo, which is lighter and smaller than the Yoyo. It's more expensive, but provides a variety of features, such as an easy fold that can be folded with one hand, as well as an ample storage basket. It doesn't have as much maneuverability, and it may not fit into the overhead storage space of some flights. Despite this, the Colugo is a great choice for those who are looking for lightweight, compact strollers that can be carried on almost all airlines. It has an asymmetrical lock on the wheels that makes it more stable and sturdy than other strollers. This is a great choice for those who plan to spend much time outdoors or traveling to countries with rough terrain.

Lightweight

The ideal travel pushchair is the one that is easy to carry and lift regardless of whether you're climbing stairs on public transport or placing it in the overhead luggage compartment on the plane. It should also be compact enough to fit in the small boot of a car without taking up too much space and freestanding when folded. Some brands have even taken it a step further by making strollers that fold so compactly that they can fit in the corner of the seat!

The disadvantage of light travel pushchairs is that they tend to be less robust than other models. Designers have to sacrifice features like basket space in order to keep them lightweight. However, the majority are sturdy enough for everyday use and can withstand uneven pavements. Some have the added bonus of being cabin friendly, so that you can take them on flights.

If you're planning to use your new pushchair for holidays, make sure it comes with a sunshade and rain cover. It's worth the money to buy a cover made specifically for your model instead of a generic one, as it's more likely to be fitted correctly and not let water in.

Our top lightweight travel pushchair is the Joie Pact Pro, which is easy to fold and opens by one hand. It's the smallest model in our guide, and it can fit into small car boot spaces. However, it is still a movable pushchair that's suitable for babies and toddlers from birth up to one year old. It's also cabin-friendly and weighs less than 15kg, so it can be carried to the airport as hand luggage.

Compact

A travel stroller that folds down compactly will ensure it can be easily stored in the trunk of a car and easily fits into overhead storage compartments on trains, planes or boats. A lightweight and compact stroller is also much easier to get in and out of the car and take up a flight of steps, which is especially important if you're heading to old European cities with cobbled streets.

Choose a one-handed folding mechanism that you can operate while holding the child or any other baggage. Take into consideration the weight limit and whether or not you want a footmuff, deep canopy, or recline on your travel pushchair (depending the location you're traveling to).

The Gb Pockit stroller, for example, is super lightweight, small and folds up so compactly that it will fit in the cup holders of a cafe seat. Its smaller wheels make it a little more difficult to use on rough terrain, however it's still capable of doing the job. If you're planning on going on an off-road excursion or need a more sturdy stroller for your beach trip choose a pushchair with larger and more sturdy wheels.

Another popular option for families is the Joie Tourist stroller. It is only 6kg when folded, and is cabin-approved. This means it can be stored on an airplane in the overhead compartment. It's a stylish and cost-effective alternative too. We love the smart magnetic buckle, and the possibility of it being suitable from birth to four years (as long as you buy an infant car seat and carry cot adapters).

Easy to manoeuvre

It's important to select an automobile with an easy-to-use steering system and a chassis that is lightweight to help you navigate the airport and tight shopping aisles. You'll need a light chassis and an easy-to-use steering mechanism to help you navigate through the narrow aisles of the airport. It's also important to make sure that the pushchair you choose to use is small enough to fit in the overhead storage compartment on a plane when not in use.

Our testers felt that the Babyzen YOYO2 was an excellent choice for this because of its elegant design and premium feel. The hood provides UPF 50 sun protection and is wide enough to fit your child and the handlebar offers the solid, leather feel that our testers found was much better than the handles on other pushchairs with lightweights. Our testers were also impressed with how easy to maneuver over a variety of terrain however they did note that the wheels are a bit smaller than some other models and do not offer the same amount of grip.

The Graco EeZeFold is another great option for parents looking for an easy-to-use travel system. It's suitable from birth, and folds easily to fit into the trunk of your car or in the overhead compartment of the plane. It's a bit more expensive than other travel pushchairs, but our test subjects said it was worth the extra cost for its ease of use and its durability.