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 up easily and stand alone when closed. Look for a travel pushchair egg with a large storage basket and an adjustable seat.

Also, make sure that your travel stroller is cabin-approved and has a handle height that is suitable for parents of any height.

Easily foldable

If you're traveling with your baby it is essential to select the stroller that folds quickly and easily. It will be much easier to fit the stroller in your car boot or take it up a flight of stairs. It should be small enough to fit into the overhead storage compartment on an airplane, too.

If you're in search of a light travel pushchair or a large model, there's plenty of options to choose from. The most effective models fold with one hand and stand on their own when closed. Look for a compact stroller with an ample basket that can carry your luggage.

The Joolz Aer is a premium travel pushchair that's extremely light it folds up compactly and can be pushed by one hand. It is available in a bundle with a newborn bassinet as well as other accessories to meet your needs including a rain cover as well as leg rests.

Other travel-friendly pushchairs include the Mountain Buggy Colugo, which is lighter and smaller than the Yoyo. It's more expensive however, it has a range of useful features including the ability to fold with one hand and a large storage basket. It doesn't have as much maneuverability, and it may not fit in the overhead storage of some flights. The Colugo is a great option for those who are looking for a light stroller that they can take on almost all airlines. It also comes with a unique dual-sided wheel lock that makes it more sturdy and stable than other strollers. This is a great option when you plan on spending much time outdoors or visiting countries with rough terrain.

Lightweight

The ideal stroller for travel is one that you can easily move and carry. This is true whether you are navigating steps on public transport or trying to get it into an overhead baggage compartment on the cabin of a plane. It should also be small enough to fit in the small boot of a car without taking up too much space. It should also be is freestanding when folded. Some brands have gone further and designed strollers that can be folded so compactly they can be stored right in the corner of the car seat!

The disadvantage of light travel pushchairs is that they are less robust than other models. Designers have to sacrifice features like basket space to keep them light. They are built to last and can be used for a long time and can handle uneven pavements. Some even come with the added benefit of being cabin-friendly so that you can carry them on flights.

Check that your new travel pushchair has a rain cover and a sunshade in case you plan to use it during your vacation. It's worth spending the extra cash to purchase a cover made specifically for your model rather than an ordinary one, since it's more likely to fit correctly and prevent water from getting in.

Our top lightweight travel pushchair is called the Joie Pact Pro, which is easy to fold and can be opened with one hand. It's the smallest of our guide and can be packed into tight car boots, but it's still an easy-to-manoeuver pushchair makes suitable for baby and toddler from birth to around a few years old. It's also a good choice for cabin use since it weighs less than 15kg, which means you can carry it on the plane with your luggage.

Compact

A compactly folded travel stroller can be easily stored in the boot of your car, or in the overhead compartments of trains, planes, and boats. Travel strollers that weigh less and compact are easier to move into and out of a car and also to carry up stairs. This is especially important if you are heading to an old European city with cobbled streets.

Find a one-handed folding mechanism that you can use while carrying the child or any other baggage. It is also important to consider the weight limit of your travel pushchair, as well as whether you'd like a recline, deep canopy or footmuff (depending on the destination you're traveling).

The Gb Pockit, for instance, is extremely light and compact, and can fold so compactly that it can be tucked away in the cup holders of cafe seats. The smaller wheels make it somewhat more difficult to use on rough terrain but it's still able to complete the task. If you plan to take a beach trip or an off-road adventure then you need a stroller that is thicker and larger wheels.

The Joie Tourist stroller is another ideal option for families. It weighs just 6kg when folded and is cabin-approved, meaning it can be stored in the overhead storage compartment of a plane. It's a stylish and cost-effective alternative too. The magnetic buckle is stylish and is also suitable for infants up to four years old (provided you purchase an adapter for car seats and a carry cot).

Easy to maneuver

It is essential to choose the model that has a smooth steering system and an easy-to-use chassis that can assist you in your journey through the airport and narrow shopping aisles. Choose an easy-to-use steering system and a chassis that is light to help you navigate the airport and tight aisles of shopping. When not using the pushchair, you'll want to make sure that your travel pushchair can be tucked away in the overhead compartment of a plane.

Our testers thought that the Babyzen YOYO2 was a great option due to its elegant design and premium feel. The hood has UPF 50 and is wide enough to cover the baby's. The handlebar feels solid and soft and our testers found it superior to the handles of other light pushchairs. Our test subjects were also impressed with how easy to maneuver over different terrains but they also noted that the wheels are smaller than those of other models and do not offer the same grip.

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