How to Choose the
Best Travel PushchairIf you are planning a trip to another country with your child, you will require a stroller for travel that folds up easily and stand alone when closed. You'll also want to search for one with a good-sized basket and a seat that is fully reclined.
It is also important to ensure that your travel stroller is approved for cabin use, and has a handle that is suitable for parents of all heights.
Foldable Easily
If you're travelling with your little one, it's important to choose a stroller that folds quickly and easily. It's much easier to place the stroller in your car's boot or take it up a flight of steps. It should be small enough to fit into the overhead storage compartment on a plane, 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 stand on their own when closed. Look for an easy-to-use stroller with large baskets that can hold your luggage.
The Joolz Aer is a premium travel
collapsible pushchair that is extremely light and compact when folded. It can be operated with only one hand. The Joolz Aer is purchased in the form of a bundle, which includes a baby bassinet, leg rests and a rain cover.
Mountain Buggy Colugo is another stroller for travelers that is smaller and lighter. It's more expensive, but it comes with a range of useful features like a one handed fold and an enormous storage basket. However, it doesn't have the same slick maneuverability as the Yoyo and might not fit in overhead storage on some flights. Despite this, the Colugo is a great choice for those who want lightweight, compact strollers that can be used on most airlines. It features two-sided locks on the wheels, which makes it more stable and sturdy 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 best travel pushchair is one that is easy to lift and carry regardless of whether you're climbing stairs on public transport or fitting it into the overhead luggage compartment of a plane. It also needs to be compact enough to fit into a car boot that isn't taking up all the space and also 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 the car seat!
The downside to lightweight travel pushchairs is that they are less robust than other models. This is due to the fact that designers must sacrifice features such as basket space to keep them lightweight. However, the majority are sturdy enough for daily use and can withstand uneven pavements. 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 a sunshade if you plan to use it for holidays. You should spend the extra money on the right cover made for your particular model, instead of a generic one. It will fit better and prevent water from entering.
The Joie Pact Pro is our favorite lightweight travel pushchair. It is easy to fold, and opens with only one hand. It's the smallest in our guide and can be packed into tight car boots, but it's still an easily maneuverable pushchair that is suitable for baby and toddler from birth until a few years old. It is also cabin friendly since it weighs less than 15kg, which means you can take it on the plane with your luggage.
Compact
A compactly folded travel
stroller pushchair can easily be tucked away in the back of your car, or in the overhead compartments of planes, trains, and boats. A compact and light stroller is also much easier to lift into and out of the car, and carry up a flight of steps, which is especially crucial if you're going to historic European cities with cobbled streets.
You should look for a one handed folding mechanism that allows you to fold the pushchair while holding your child or additional luggage. Take into consideration the weight limit and whether you need a footmuff, deep canopy or recline your travel pushchair (depending the location you're traveling to).
The Gb Pockit, for example is incredibly light and compact, and is so compact that it fits into cup holders of cafe seats. Its smaller wheels make it more difficult to use on rough terrain, however it still does the job. If you're planning to go on vacation to the beach or go on an off-road trip, you should look for a travel stroller with bigger and
Holiday pushchair thicker wheels.
The Joie Tourist stroller is a ideal option for families. It weighs just 6kg when folded and is cabin-approved, which means it can be put in the overhead storage compartment of an airplane. It's also an attractive, cost-effective option. We love the smart magnetic buckle, and the feature that it's suitable from birth to four years (as long as you buy an infant carry cot and car seat adapters).
Easy to Manoeuvre
Whether you're looking for the best travel pushchair for your holiday or are looking for something light and compact to fit into your car boot, you need to select a model that is easy to maneuver. You'll want a lightweight frame and a smooth steering mechanism that can help you navigate through the narrow aisles of the airport. You'll also want to make sure that the pushchair you choose to use is small enough to fit inside the overhead storage compartment on a plane when not in use.
Our testers thought that the Babyzen YOYO2 was a great option due to its sleek design and luxurious feel. Its hood offers UPF 50 sun protection and is wide enough to fit your child, while the handlebar has the solid, leather feel that our testers felt was better than handles on other pushchairs with lightweights. Our test subjects were also impressed by the ease with which to maneuver across various terrains but they also noted that the wheels are smaller than those of other models and don't provide as much grip.
The Graco EeZeFold
jogging pushchair is a ideal option for parents who are looking for a nippy-friendly travel system. It's suitable for babies and folds down to a small size, so it's easy to put in the car boot or in an overhead compartment when you fly. It's more expensive than other travel pushchairs however our test participants have found it to be worth the cost for its ease-of-use and long-lasting.
