How to Choose the
Best Travel Pushchair
If you are planning a trip to a different country with your child, you'll require a stroller for travel that is easy-to-fold and can stand alone when closed. Look for a travel
pushchair up to 25kg with a large basket and a fully reclined seat.
It's also important to ensure that your travel pushchair is cabin-approved and has a suitable handle height for parents of all sizes.
Easy to fold
If you're travelling with your baby, it's important to choose the stroller that can be folded easily and quickly. This will make it easier for you to carry the stroller out and in of your car's boot or carry it up an uphill climb. It must also be small enough to fit into the overhead storage compartment on a plane, too.
There are a variety of choices, whether you're looking for an ultra-light travel pushchair or one that is full-sized. The best ones come with a one-handed fold and can be freestanding when closed. You should also consider a stroller that is compact and has a large basket to store your luggage.
The Joolz Aer premium travel pushchair is super lightweight compact and can be pushed using only one hand. The Joolz Aer can be purchased in a bundle that includes a bassinet for babies as well as leg rests, and rain covers.
Mountain Buggy Colugo is another stroller for travelers that is smaller and lighter. It's more costly, but has a wide range of features, such as an easy fold that can be folded with one hand, as well as large storage basket. However, it doesn't have the same slick maneuverability as the Yoyo and may not be able to fit into overhead storage on some flights. Despite this it is a great
stroller and pushchair. Colugo is an excellent choice for those looking for lightweight, compact strollers that can be used on almost all airlines. It also features a unique dual-sided wheel lock that makes it more durable and sturdy than other strollers. This is a great option for those who plan to spend a lot of time outside or traveling to countries with rough terrain.
Lightweight
The best stroller for travel is one that you can easily lift and carry. This is true regardless of whether you're climbing steps on public transport or trying to fit it into an overhead baggage compartment in the cabin of a plane. It also needs to be small enough to fit into a small car boot without taking up all the space, and it should be freestanding when folded. Some brands have even gone one step further, making strollers that fold so compactly that they can fit in the corner of the seat!
The downside to lightweight travel pushchairs tends to be that they are less robust than other models. This is due to the fact that designers have to sacrifice features such as basket space in order to keep them lightweight. Most are durable enough to be used every day and can handle uneven pavements. Some even come with the added benefit of being cabin-friendly, so you can take them with you on flights.
If you're planning on using your new travel pushchair for holiday trips, check that it comes with an umbrella and a rain cover. It's worth spending the extra cash to purchase a cover made specifically for your model, rather than a generic one, as it will be much more likely to fit properly and not let water in.
Our top lightweight travel pushchair is the Joie Pact Pro, which is easy to fold and can be opened with just one hand. It's the smallest model in our guide and is able to fit into tiny car boot spaces. But it's nevertheless a moveable pushchair suitable for toddlers and babies from birth until one year old. It's also suitable for use in cabins because it weighs less than 15kg, which means you can bring it on board with your hand luggage.
Compact
A compact travel stroller can be easily stored in the trunk of your car, or in the overhead compartments of trains, planes, and boats. A small and lightweight travel stroller will be much easier to get in and out of the car, and take up a flight stairs, which is particularly important if you're heading to historic European cities with cobbled streets.
Look for a single-handed folding mechanism you can use while carrying a child and/or additional luggage. Be aware of the weight limit and whether you'd like a footmuff deep canopy, or recline on your travel pushchair (depending the destination you're traveling).
The Gb Pockit stroller, for example, is super lightweight and compact. It folds so compactly that it can be tucked away in the cup holders of a cafe chair. Its smaller wheels make it more difficult to use on rough terrain, but it's still capable of doing the job. If you're planning to take an off-road excursion or need a more sturdy stroller for a trip to the beach choose a pushchair with bigger and thicker wheels.
Another top pick for families is the Joie Tourist stroller. It weighs only 6kg when folded, and is cabin-approved. This means it can be tucked away on a plane in the overhead compartment. It's an attractive and affordable alternative too. We love its smart magnetic buckle, and the fact that it's suitable from birth to four years old (as long as you buy the carry cot and car seat adapters).
Easy to maneuver
It's crucial to choose an automobile with a smooth steering system as well as a chassis that is lightweight to assist you in your journey through the airport and tight shopping aisles. You should look for an easy-to-use steering system and a chassis that's light to make it easier to navigate the airport and tight shopping aisles. Also, you should make sure that the pushchair you choose to use is small enough to fit inside the overhead storage compartment of a plane when not being used.
Our test participants discovered that the Babyzen YOYO2 is an excellent option for this, due to its sleek design and premium feeling. The hood has UPF 50 and is wide enough to cover the infant. The handlebar is sturdy and leathery which our testers deemed superior to the handles of other light pushchairs. Our testers were also awed with how easy to maneuver over a variety of terrain, although they 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 boot of your car, or in the overhead compartment of an airplane. It's a bit more expensive than other travel pushchairs but our test subjects found it worth the extra money due to its convenience and durability.