How to Choose the Best Travel Pushchair

If you're planning to travel to another country with your infant or toddler, you'll need a travel pushchair that is easy to fold and also freestanding when closed. You'll also want to search for one with an ample basket and a fully-reclining seat.

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

It is easily foldable

If you are traveling with your child, it is crucial to choose a stroller that is able to fold easily and quickly. It's much easier to place the stroller in your car's boot or take it up a flight of steps. It should be compact enough to fit in the overhead compartment of a plane.

There are plenty of choices, whether you're looking for an ultra-light travel pushchair or a full-sized. The top ones have the ability to fold with one hand and are freestanding when closed. You should also choose a stroller which is compact and comes with a large basket to store your luggage.

The Joolz Aer premium travel pushchair is extremely lightweight compact and can be pushed using only one hand. It can be bought in an assortment that includes a newborn bassinet and other add-ons to meet your needs including rain covers and leg rests.

Mountain Buggy Colugo is another stroller that's smaller and lighter. It's more costly, but provides a variety of features, including the ability to fold with one hand and an ample storage basket. It does not have the same maneuverability and might not fit into the overhead storage spaces of certain flights. The Colugo is a great choice for those who are seeking a light stroller that they can take on most airlines. It also features a unique dual-sided wheel lock that makes it more durable and stable than other strollers. This is an excellent option for those who plan to spend a lot of time outside or in countries with rough terrain.

Lightweight

The ideal stroller for travel is one that is easy to carry and lift. This is the case whether you're navigating the stairs on public transportation or trying to get it into an overhead luggage compartment on a plane. It should also be compact enough to fit in the tiny car boot without taking up too much space. It should also be 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 a car seat!

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

If you're planning on using your new travel pushchair on holidays, make sure it has a sunshade as well as a rain cover. It is recommended to spend the extra cash on the right cover made for your model instead of a generic one. It will be more suited to your model and prevent water from entering.

The Joie Pact Pro is our favorite lightweight travel pushchair. It's easy to fold and can be opened using just one hand. It's the smallest model in our list and is able to fit into tiny car boot spaces. But it's still a maneuverable pushchair that's suitable for babies and toddlers from birth to one year old. It's also cabin pushchair friendly with a weight of less than 15kg so that it can be taken with you on a plane as hand baggage.

Compact

A compact travel parent facing pushchair can be easily stowed in the trunk of your car, or in the overhead compartments of planes, trains, and boats. A lightweight and compact stroller is also much easier to get in and out of the car and take up a flight of stairs, which is particularly crucial if you're going to the old European cities 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 additional luggage. You should also take into consideration the weight limit of your travel pushchair, as well as whether you want an recline, a canopy, or footmuff (depending on the location you're traveling to).

The Gb Pockit for instance is extremely light and compact, and is so compact that it can fit into the cup holders of cafe seats. Its smaller wheels make it a little more difficult to use on rough terrain, however it's still able to do the job. If you're planning to go on an off-road trip or need a more sturdy stroller for your beach trip, look for a travel pushchair with bigger and thicker wheels.

Another great option for families is the Joie Tourist stroller. It weighs only 6kg folded and is cabin-approved, which means it can be stored in the overhead storage compartment of an airplane. It's also an attractive, cost-effective alternative. We love its smart magnetic buckle and the fact that it's suitable from birth to 4 years old (as as you purchase the carry cot and car seat adapters).

Easy to manoeuvre

It is essential to choose the model that has an easy-to-use steering system and a chassis that is lightweight to assist you in your journey through the airport and narrow shopping aisles. You should look for smooth steering and a chassis that's lightweight to help you navigate the airport and narrow aisles of shopping. 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 a fantastic option for this, due to its sleek design and premium feel. Its hood comes with UPF 50 sun protection and is wide enough to protect your baby pushchair tips and the handlebar offers the solid, leather feel that our testers found was better than handles of other pushchairs that are lightweight. Our testers were also awed by the ease with which to maneuver over various terrains but they also noted that the wheels are a bit smaller than those of other models and don't offer the same grip.

The Graco EeZeFold pushchair is a ideal option for parents who want a nippy travel system. It's suitable for babies and has a compact fold, so it's easy to store in your car's boot or in an overhead compartment when you fly. It's a bit more expensive than many other travel pushchairs but our test subjects found it worth the extra cost for its ease of use and long-lasting use.