How to Choose the Best Travel Pushchair

If you're planning a trip to another country with your child, you will need a travel stroller that is easy-to-fold and can stand on its own when closed. Choose a travel pushchair with a large storage basket and a fully reclined seat.

It is also important to ensure that your travel stroller is cabin-approved, and has a handle that is convenient for parents of any height.

Foldable Easily

If you are planning to travel with your child, it is essential to select the stroller that can be folded easily and quickly. This will make it much easier to move the stroller into and out of your car's trunk or carry up an uphill climb. It should be compact enough to fit into the overhead storage compartment of an airplane, too.

Whether you're looking for a light travel pushchair or a larger model, there's plenty of options available. The most effective models fold with one hand and can stand on their own when closed. You should also look for a stroller that's compact and has a large basket to store your luggage.

The Joolz Aer premium travel pushchair is extremely lightweight compact and can be operated with only one hand. It's available as the form of a bundle that includes a baby bassinet, as well as other accessories to suit your needs, including a rain cover and leg rests.

Other travel-friendly pushchairs include the Mountain Buggy Colugo, which is lighter and smaller than the Yoyo. It is more expensive, but it still has many useful features including the ability to fold with one hand and an enormous storage basket. However, it does not offer the same smooth maneuverability as the Yoyo and may not be able to fit in the overhead storage space on certain flights. The Colugo is a great choice for those seeking a light stroller that they can take on almost all airlines. It features an asymmetrical lock on the wheels that makes it more stable and sturdy than other strollers. This is a great option for those who plan to spend a lot of your time outdoors or in areas with rough terrain.

Lightweight

The ideal travel pushchair is one that is easy to carry and lift, whether you're tackling stairs on public transport or shoving it into the overhead luggage compartment of the plane. It should also be compact enough to fit into a small car's boot without taking up too much space and it should be freestanding when folded. Some brands have gone further and created strollers that fold so compactly that they can be put in the corner of a car seat!

The downside of lightweight travel pushchairs is that they tend to be less durable than other models. Designers have to compromise features like basket space in order to keep them light. They are generally durable enough to be used on a daily basis and are able to handle uneven pavements. Some even have the bonus of being cabin-friendly, so you can carry them on flights.

Make sure your new pushchair has an umbrella and rain cover, as well as a sunshade if you plan to use it during your vacation. You should invest the extra money on a cover that is specifically made for your model instead of a generic one. It will be more suited to your model and stop water from getting in.

The Joie Pact Pro is our favourite lightweight travel pushchair stroller. It's simple to fold and opens with just one hand. It's the smallest of the pushchairs in our guide, and it can fit into small car boot spaces. However, it is still a movable pushchair that's suitable for babies and toddlers from birth up to one year old. It's also cabin-friendly, weighing less than 15kg, so it can be brought to the airport as hand luggage.

Compact

A compactly folded travel pushchair can easily be tucked away in the boot of your vehicle or in the overhead compartments of planes, trains and boats. A compact and light stroller is also much easier to lift in and out of your car and take up a flight of stairs, which is particularly important when you're traveling to historic European cities with cobbled streets.

Find a one-handed folding mechanism that you can use while carrying children or other luggage. Also, you should consider the weight limit of your travel pushchair as well as whether you'd like a recline, deep canopy or footmuff (depending on 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. The smaller wheels make it somewhat more difficult to use on rough terrain, but it still manages the job. If you're planning to take a beach trip or an off-road trip and want to find an outdoor stroller that has bigger and thicker wheels.

Another top pick for families is the Joie Tourist stroller. It weighs only 6kg when folded, and is cabin-approved meaning it can be stored in the overhead storage compartment of a plane. It's a stylish and cost-effective option too. It's magnetic buckle is smart and is also suitable for babies as young as four years old (provided you buy an adapter for car seats and a carry cot).

Easy to maneuver

If you're looking for the best travel pushchair for your holiday or are looking for something compact and light to pop into your car boot, you need to select a model that is easy to manoeuvre. You'll want a lightweight chassis and a smooth steering mechanism to aid you in your journey through the airport and narrow shopping aisles. Also, you should ensure that the travel pushchair is small enough to fit inside the overhead storage compartment of a plane when not in use.

Our test participants felt that the Babyzen YOYO2 was a great option for this because of its sleek design and luxurious feel. The hood provides UPF 50 sun protection and is large enough to fit your child while the handlebar features the solid, leather feel that our testers felt was much better than the handles on other lightweight pushchairs. Our test subjects were awed by the ease it took for them to maneuver over various terrains, however they did note that the wheels were smaller and did not offer enough grip.

The Graco EeZeFold is another great alternative for parents who are looking for an easy-to-use travel system. It is suitable for babies from birth, and folds easily to fit into the trunk of your car or the overhead compartment on a plane. It's a bit more expensive than many other travel pushchairs but our test participants agreed that it's worth the extra cost for its convenience and durability.