How to Choose the Best Travel Pushchair

If you're planning a trip abroad with your infant or toddler, you'll require an infant or toddler pushchair that is easy to fold and freestanding when it is closed. Look for a travel pushchair with a large basket as well as a fully reclining seat.

It's also important to ensure that your travel pushchair is cabin-approved and has a convenient handle height for parents of all heights.

It is easily foldable

If you're travelling with your child it's essential to choose the stroller that can be folded easily and quickly. This will make it much easier to move the stroller out and in of your car boot or carry up a flight of stairs. It is important to make it small enough to fit into the overhead compartment of a plane.

Whether you're looking for a light travel pushchair or a large model, there's a wide range of options available. The best ones offer an easy fold that can be folded with one hand and are self-standing when closed. Choose an easy-to-use stroller with an ample basket which can accommodate your luggage.

The Joolz Aer is a premium travel pushchair that's extremely light and compact when folded. It can be pushed by one hand. The Joolz Aer is purchased in a bundle that includes a bassinet for babies as well as leg rests, and a rain cover.

Other travel-friendly pushchairs include the Mountain Buggy Colugo, which is lighter and smaller than the Yoyo. It's more expensive but it comes with a range of useful features, including a one handed fold and a large storage basket. It lacks the same maneuverability and might not fit in the overhead storage of some flights. Despite this it is a great stroller. Colugo is a great option for those looking for lightweight, compact strollers that can be taken on all airlines. It also comes with an exclusive dual-sided wheel lock which makes it more durable and sturdy than other strollers. This is a great option if you're planning on spending a lot of time outside or traveling to countries with rough terrain.

Lightweight

The ideal travel pushchair is one that is easy to carry and lift, whether you're tackling the stairs on public transport or placing it in the overhead luggage compartment on an airplane. It also needs to be compact enough to fit in a small car boot without taking up all the space, and freestanding when folded. Some brands have gone further and created strollers that can be folded so compactly they can be stored right in the corner of a car seat!

The downside to lightweight travel pushchairs tends to be that they are less robust than other models. Designers must sacrifice features such as basket space to keep them lightweight. However, they are durable enough for daily use and can handle uneven pavements - and some come with the added benefit of being cabin friendly, so that you can carry them on flights.

Make sure your new pushchair has an umbrella and rain cover, as well as shade if you intend to use it during your vacation. You should spend the extra money on a cover that is specifically made for your particular model, instead of a generic cover. It will fit better and keep water out.

Our favorite 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 pushchair in our list and is able to fit into tiny car boot spaces. However, it is still a maneuverable pushchair near me that's suitable for toddlers and babies from birth to a few year old. It's also suitable for use in cabins because it weighs less than 15kg. This means you can take it on the plane with your luggage.

Compact

A compact travel stroller can be easily stored in the boot of your car or the overhead compartments of planes, trains, and boats. A small and lightweight travel stroller will also be much easier to lift in and out of the car, and carry up a flight of stairs, which is especially crucial if you're going to old European cities with cobbled streets.

You should look for a single-handed folding mechanism that lets you fold the pushchair while holding your child or other luggage. Also, you should be aware of the weight limit of your travel pushchair and whether you'd like an recline, a canopy, or footmuff (depending on the destination you're traveling).

The Gb Pockit stroller, as an example, is super lightweight, small and folds up so compactly that it can fit into the cup holders of a cafe chair. Its smaller wheels make it more difficult to use on rough terrain, but 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 a trip to the beach choose a pushchair with bigger and thicker wheels.

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

Easy to maneuver

If you're searching for the best travel pushchair for your holiday or are looking for something light and compact to fit in the car boot, it's important to choose a model easy to maneuver. You should look for a smooth steering system and a chassis that's lightweight to aid you in navigating the airport and narrow aisles of shopping. When not in use, you'll want to ensure that the travel pushchair can be placed into the overhead compartment of the plane.

Our test participants felt that the Babyzen YOYO2 was the best choice for this because of its sleek design and premium feeling. The hood is UPF 50 and sufficient to cover the baby's. The handlebar feels solid and soft, which our testers found superior to the handles of other lightweight pushchairs. Our testers were also impressed by the ease with which it was to manoeuvre over a variety of terrain, although they noted that the wheels are a bit smaller than other models and don't offer as much grip.

The Graco EeZeFold is a great alternative for parents who are looking for a quick travel system. It is suitable for babies from birth, and folds compactly to fit in the trunk of your car or the overhead compartment of a plane. It's a little more expensive than some other travel pushchairs shop but our test subjects found it worth the extra cost for its convenience and its durability.