How to Choose the Best Travel Pushchair

If you're planning a trip to another country with your child, you'll require a stroller for your child that is easy-to-fold and can be used on its own if closed. You should also look for one that has a good-sized basket and a fully-reclining seat.

Also, make sure that your stroller is cabin-approved, and is able to handle a height that is suitable for parents of all heights.

Foldable and easy to fold

If you are traveling with your child, it is essential to select a stroller that is able to fold easily and quickly. This will make it easier for you to get the stroller in and out of your car's boot or carry it up an uphill climb. It must also be compact enough to fit into the overhead storage compartment of an airplane, too.

There are plenty of choices, whether you're looking for a lightweight travel pushchair or one that is full-sized. The best pushchair for newborn ones come with the ability to fold with one hand and can be freestanding when closed. Choose compact strollers with an ample basket which can accommodate your luggage.

The Joolz Aer premium travel pushchair is extremely light, compact and can be pushed with just one hand. It is available in the form of a bundle that includes a baby bassinet and other add-ons to meet your needs, including a rain cover as well as leg rests.

Mountain Buggy Colugo is another stroller for travelers that is smaller and lighter. It's more expensive but still provides a variety of features, including a one-handed fold and large storage basket. However, it doesn't offer the same smooth maneuverability as the Yoyo and may not be able to fit in the overhead storage space on certain flights. Despite this the Colugo is a great option for strollers those who are looking for lightweight, compact strollers that can be used on all airlines. It also comes with an exclusive dual-sided wheel lock which makes it more durable and stable than other strollers. This is a great choice if you plan to spend most of time outside or in areas with rough terrain.

Lightweight

The best travel stroller is one that is easy to carry and lift. This applies regardless of whether you're climbing stairs on public transportation or trying to get it into an overhead luggage compartment on an airplane. It should also be compact enough to fit into a small boot of a car without taking up too much space. It should also be it should be freestanding when folded. Some brands have even gone a step further, designing strollers that fold up so compactly that they can be stored in the corner of your seat!

The downside to lightweight travel pushchairs is that they are less robust than other models. This is because designers must compromise features such as basket space in order to keep them lightweight. They are generally durable enough to be used every day and can withstand uneven pavements. Some even have the benefit of being cabin-friendly so that you can take them with you on flights.

If you're planning on using your new travel pushchair easy fold on holidays, make sure it has an umbrella and a rain cover. It's worth the extra cash to purchase a cover made specifically for your model rather than an ordinary one, since it's more likely to fit properly and prevent water from getting in.

Our top lightweight travel pushchair is the Joie Pact Pro, which is easy to fold and can be opened by one hand. It's the smallest pushchair in our list, and it can fit in small car boot spaces. However, it's nevertheless a moveable pushchair suitable for babies and toddlers from birth until a few year old. It's also a cabin-friendly model and weighs less than 15kg so that it can be carried with you on a plane as hand baggage.

Compact

A compact travel pushchair can easily be tucked away in the boot of your car or the overhead compartments of trains, planes and boats. Travel strollers that weigh less and compact will be much easier to carry into and out of a car and also to carry up stairs. This is particularly crucial if you're heading to an old European city with cobbled streets.

Choose an easy-to-fold mechanism that you can use while carrying children or other luggage. Be aware of the weight limit and whether you need a footmuff, deep canopy or recline for your travel pushchair (depending the destination you're traveling).

The Gb Pockit, for example is so lightweight and compact, and folds so compactly, it can be tucked away in the cup holders of cafe seats. Its smaller wheels mean it's a bit more challenging to use on rough terrain, but it still manages the job. If you're planning to go on an excursion to the beach or on an off-road excursion then you need a stroller that is thicker and larger wheels.

Another great option for families is the Joie Tourist stroller. It weighs only 6kg when folded, and is cabin-approved which means it can be put in the overhead storage compartment of the plane. It's also a stylish, inexpensive option. The magnetic buckle is stylish and it's also suitable for babies as young as four years old (provided you purchase an adapter for your car seat and carry cot).

Easy to maneuver

Whether you're looking for the best travel pushchair for your vacation or something light and compact to fit in the car boot, it's important to choose a model easy to maneuver. You'll need a light chassis and an easy-to-use steering mechanism to assist you in navigating the narrow aisles of the airport. It's also important to make sure that the travel pushchair is small enough to fit in a plane's overhead storage compartment when not being used.

Our testers thought that the Babyzen YOYO2 was the best choice 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 the solid, leather feel that our testers found was much better than the handles of other pushchairs that are lightweight. Our testers were also awed by how easy to maneuver across various terrains but they also noted that the wheels are smaller than those of other models and do not offer the same amount of grip.

The Graco EeZeFold pushchair is a ideal option for parents who are looking for a nippy-friendly 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 more expensive than many other travel pushchairs but our test participants agreed that it's worth the extra money for its convenience and long-lasting use.