How to Choose the Best Travel Pushchair

If you're planning a trip to another country with your infant or toddler, you'll need a pushchair for travel that folds easily and also freestanding when closed. You should also choose one with an adequate-sized basket as well as a seat that is fully reclined.

You should also make sure that your travel stroller is cabin-approved and is able to handle a height that is comfortable for parents of all heights.

Foldable Easily

If you are traveling with your child, it is crucial to choose the stroller that can fold easily and quickly. It's much easier to put the stroller in the car's trunk, or carry it up a flight steps. It should be small enough to fit in the overhead storage compartment on a plane, too.

There are a variety of options, whether you're looking for a lightweight travel pushchair or a full-sized. The top ones have a one-handed fold and can be freestanding when closed. Look for an easy-to-use stroller with a large basket that can hold your luggage.

The Joolz Aer is a premium travel pushchair that is extremely light and compact when folded. It can be operated with only one hand. The Joolz Aer is bought in the form of a bundle, which includes a baby bassinet, leg rests and rain cover.

Mountain Buggy Colugo is another travel-friendly stroller 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. It lacks as much maneuverability and may not fit into the overhead storage of some flights. However it is a great stroller. Colugo is a great option for those who want a light, portable stroller that can be used on most airlines. It has an asymmetrical lock on the wheels, which makes it more stable and solid than other strollers. This is a great option when you are planning to spend a lot of time outside or in areas with rough terrain.

Lightweight

The ideal stroller for travel is one that is easy to lift and carry. This is the case whether you're navigating the stairs on public transportation or trying to fit it into an overhead baggage compartment in a plane. It also needs to be compact enough to fit in a car boot that isn't taking up all the space and it should be freestanding when folded. Some brands have gone even further and designed strollers that fold so compactly they can be tucked away in the corner of a car seat!

The downside of lightweight travel pushchairs is that they tend to be less robust than other models. This is because designers must compromise features such as basket space to keep them light. However, most are sturdy enough for daily use and will cope with uneven pavements - and some have the added benefit of being cabin friendly so that you can take them on flights.

If you're planning on using your new travel pushchair on vacation, make sure it has an umbrella and a rain cover. It's worth spending the extra cash to purchase a cover designed specifically for your model instead of a generic one, because it will be much more likely to fit properly and not let water in.

Our favourite light travel pushchair is the Joie Pact Pro, which is easy to fold and open with just one hand. It's the smallest pushchair in our guide and can fit into small car boot spaces. However, it's still a maneuverable pushchair that's suitable for toddlers and infants from birth up to a few year old. It's also cabin friendly and weighs less than 15kg so that it can be carried with you on a plane as hand baggage.

Compact

A travel pushchair that folds in a compact way will make it possible for it to be easily tucked away in the boot of a car and easily fits into overhead storage compartments on boats, planes, or trains. Travel strollers that are light and compact will be easier to move into and out of a car and to carry up stairs. This is particularly crucial if you're heading to an old European City Tour 2 - Foldable Compact Pushchair Buggy with cobbled streets.

You should look for a one handed folding mechanism that allows you to fold the pushchair while holding your child or other luggage. Consider the weight limit and if you need a footmuff, deep canopy or recline for your travel pushchair (depending the location you're traveling to).

The Gb Pockit stroller, for instance, is extremely light and compact. It folds so compactly that it will be tucked away in the cup holders of a café seat. Its smaller wheels make it a little more difficult to use on rough terrain, however it still does the job. If you're planning to take an off-road trip or need a more sturdy stroller for the beach, look for a travel pushchair that has larger and more robust wheels.

The Joie Tourist stroller pushchair is another top choice for families. It weighs just 6kg when folded, and is cabin-approved which means it can be stored in the overhead storage compartment on a plane. It's a stylish and cost-effective option, too. It's magnetic buckle is smart and it's also suitable for babies up to four years old (provided you purchase an adapter for your car seat and carry the cot).

Easy to Manoeuvre

It is essential to choose the model that has an easy-to-use steering system and a chassis that is lightweight pushchair (Going to Pushchairsandprams) to assist you in your journey through the airport and narrow shopping aisles. Choose an easy-to-use steering system and a chassis that's light to make it easier to navigate the airport and tight shopping aisles. When not in use, you'll want to make sure that the travel pushchair will fit into the overhead compartment of the plane.

Our test subjects found that the Babyzen YOYO2 is a fantastic option for this, due to its elegant design and premium feel. Its hood offers UPF 50 sun protection and is wide enough to cover your baby, while the handlebar has a sturdy, leather feel that our testers felt was better than handles on other lightweight pushchairs. Our testers were amazed by how easy it was for them to maneuver over various terrains, however they did note that the wheels were smaller and did not offer as much grip.

The Graco EeZeFold is a great alternative for parents who are looking for an easy travel system. It's suitable from birth and has a compact fold, so it's easy to stow in your car boot or in an overhead compartment when you fly. It's more expensive than some other travel pushchairs but our test subjects found it worth the extra money for its ease of use and long-lasting use.