How to Choose the Best Travel Pushchair
If you're planning to travel abroad with your infant or toddler, you'll need a travel pushchair that folds easily and freestanding when it is closed. You should also search for one with an adequate-sized basket as well as a seat that is fully reclined.
Also, make sure that your travel stroller is cabin-approved, and is able to handle a height that is comfortable for parents of any height.
Foldable Easily
If you are traveling with your child, it is essential to select a stroller that is able to be folded quickly and easily. This will make it much easier to move the stroller out and in of your car boot or carry up the stairs. It must be small enough to fit into the overhead storage compartment of an airplane, too.
There are plenty of options to choose from, whether you're searching for an ultra-light travel pushchair or one that's large enough. The best models fold with just one hand and stand on their own when closed. It is also recommended to look for a stroller that's small and has a big basket to store your luggage.
The Joolz Aer premium travel pushchair is super lightweight compact and can be operated with only one hand. The Joolz Aer can be bought in a bundle that includes a newborn bassinet as well as leg rests, and rain covers.
Mountain Buggy Colugo is another stroller for travelers that is smaller and lighter. It's more expensive but still provides a variety of features, such as an easy fold that can be folded with one hand, as well as a spacious storage basket. However, it doesn't have the same smooth maneuverability as the Yoyo and may not be able to fit in overhead storage on some flights. The Colugo is a great option for those who are looking for a lightweight stroller that they can use on any airline. It features two-sided locks on the wheels that makes it more stable and sturdy than other strollers. This is a great option for those who plan to spend long periods of time outdoors or visiting countries with rough terrain.
Lightweight
The best travel stroller is one that is easy to lift and carry. This applies whether you're navigating the stairs on public transportation or trying to get it into an overhead luggage compartment on a plane. It also has to be small enough to fit in the car's boot without taking up all the space and also freestanding when folded. Some brands have gone even further and designed strollers that fold so small that they can be tucked away in the corner of the car seat!
The downside of lightweight travel pushchairs is that they are less robust than other models. Designers have to sacrifice features such as basket space to keep them light. However, the majority are sturdy enough to withstand daily use and can handle uneven pavements - and some have the added bonus of being cabin friendly, so that you can carry them on flights.
Make sure that your new travel pushchair has a rain cover as well as a sunshade in case you plan to take it on vacation. It's worth spending the extra money to buy a cover specially designed for your particular model, rather than a generic one, because it will be much more likely to fit properly and will not let water in.
Our top light travel
pushchair is the Joie Pact Pro, which is easy to fold and opens by one hand. It's the smallest model in our list, and it is able to fit into tiny car boot spaces. However, it is still a maneuverable pushchair that's suitable for toddlers and infants from birth until the age of a few years old. It's also a good choice for cabin use as it weighs less than 15kg, which means you can carry it with you on your luggage.
Compact
A compact travel pushchair can be easily stored in the back of your vehicle or in the overhead compartments of planes, trains and boats. Travel strollers that are lightweight and compact will be much easier to lift 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.
It is recommended to look for a single-handed folding mechanism that allows you to fold the pushchair while carrying your child or any other luggage. Take into consideration the weight limit and whether you want a footmuff, deep canopy or recline your travel pushchair (depending where you are travelling).
The Gb Pockit stroller, as an instance, is extremely light, small and folds up so compactly that it could fit in the cup holders of a cafe chair. Its smaller wheels make it a little more difficult to maneuver on rough terrain, but it's still capable of doing the job. If you're planning to take vacation to the beach or go on an off-road adventure, you should look for 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, which means it can be stored in the overhead storage compartment of an airplane. It's a stylish and affordable option, too. We love its smart magnetic buckle, and the feature that it's suitable from birth to 4 years old (as as you purchase a carry cot and car seat adapters).
Easy to maneuver
If you're looking for the ideal travel
parent facing pushchair for your vacation or something light and compact to pop in your car boot, you need to choose a model that's easy to maneuver. Choose a smooth steering system and a chassis that is light to aid you in navigating the airport and tight aisles of shopping. Also, you should ensure that the travel
Collapsible pushchair is small enough to fit inside a plane's overhead storage compartment when not in use.
Our test participants discovered that the Babyzen YOYO2 is a fantastic option for this, due to its sleek design and premium feel. Its hood comes with UPF 50 sun protection and is big enough to protect your baby and the handlebar offers an incredibly durable, leather-like feel that our testers found was much better than the handles on other lightweight pushchairs. Our testers were amazed by how easy it was to maneuver the handlebar over different terrains, but they did notice that the wheels were smaller and didn't offer the same grip.
The Graco EeZeFold is a good alternative for parents who are looking for an easy-to-use travel system. It's suitable for babies and folds up compactly that makes it easy to put in the car boot or in an overhead compartment on a plane. It's a bit more expensive than other travel pushchairs, but our testers found it worth the extra money due to its convenience and its durability.