How to Choose the Best Travel Pushchair

If you're planning a trip to another country with your infant or toddler, you'll require an infant or toddler pushchair that is easy to fold and also freestanding when closed. You should also search for one with an ample basket and an adjustable seat.

It's also worth ensuring that your pushchair for travel is approved by cabin and has a comfortable handle height for parents of all heights.

Foldable Easily

When you are travelling with your child, it's important to choose a stroller that is able to be folded quickly and easily. This will make it easier for you to get the stroller into and out of your car's boot or carry up a flight of stairs. It should be compact enough to fit into the overhead storage compartment on an airplane, too.

There are plenty of options to choose from, whether you're searching for a light travel pushchair or one that's full-sized. The best ones offer the ability to fold with one hand and are freestanding when closed. Find a compact stroller with a large basket which can accommodate your luggage.

The Joolz Aer is a premium travel pushchair that is extremely light, compact when folded and can be pushed by one hand. It's available as a bundle with a newborn bassinet, as well as other accessories to meet your requirements, including a rain cover as well as leg rests.

Other pushchairs for travel include the Mountain Buggy Colugo, which is lighter and smaller than the Yoyo. It is more expensive, but it still has a range of useful features, including a single-handed fold and a large 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 option for those looking for a lightweight stroller that is portable enough to take on most airlines. It features two-sided locks on the wheels which makes it more stable and durable than other strollers. This is an excellent option for those who plan to spend most of your time outdoors or in countries with rough terrain.

Lightweight

The best travel pushchair is the one that's easy to carry and lift, whether you're tackling stairs on public transport or shoving it into the overhead luggage compartment on the plane. It also needs to be small enough to fit in a car boot that isn't taking up all the space and also freestanding when folded. Some brands have gone one step further, creating strollers that fold so small that they can be tucked away in the corner of your seat!

The downside to lightweight travel pushchairs is that they are less robust than other models. This is because the designers have to sacrifice features like basket space in order to keep them lightweight. However, most are sturdy enough for everyday use and can handle uneven pavements - and some come with the added benefit of being cabin-friendly so you can take them on flights.

Make sure that your new travel pushchair comes with an umbrella and rain cover, as well as a sunshade in case you plan to use it for holidays. You should spend the extra cash on a cover that is specifically made for your model instead of a generic one. It will fit better and stop water from getting in.

The Joie Pact Pro is our most loved travel pushchair that is lightweight. It's simple to fold and can be opened using only one hand. It's the smallest pushchair in our guide, and it is able to fit into tiny car boot spaces. But it's nevertheless a moveable pushchair suitable for toddlers and babies from birth up to the age of a few years old. It is also cabin friendly because it weighs less than 15kg, so you can take it on board with your luggage.

Compact

Getting a travel pushchair that folds down compactly will ensure it can be easily tucked away in the trunk of a car and easily fits into the overhead storage compartments of boats, planes, or trains. A Kinderkraft TIK Lightweight Stroller - Gray Travel-Friendly and compact Red Kite Quatro Stroller in Black: Stylish and Functional is also much easier to lift in and out of the car, and carry up a flight of steps, which is especially crucial if you're going to old European cities with cobbled streets.

Choose a one-handed folding mechanism that you can use while carrying the child or any other baggage. Consider the weight limit and whether you need a footmuff, deep canopy or recline for your travel pushchair (depending where you are travelling).

The Gb Pockit stroller, for example, is super lightweight, small and folds up so compactly that it could fit into the cup holders of a cafe chair. Its smaller wheels make it more difficult to use on rough terrain, however it's still capable of doing the job. If you plan to take a beach trip or an off-road excursion then you need a travel stroller with larger and more robust wheels.

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

Easy to Manoeuvre

If you're looking for the best travel pushchair for your holiday or are looking for something light and compact to pop in your car boot, you need to select a model that is easy to maneuver. You should look for a smooth steering system and a chassis that is light to make it easier to navigate the airport and tight aisles for 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 in use.

Our test participants discovered that the Babyzen YOYO2 is a great choice for this, with its elegant design and premium feel. The hood provides UPF 50 sun protection and is wide enough to fit your child and the handlebar offers a sturdy, leather feel that our testers felt was better than handles of other pushchairs that are lightweight. Our testers were also awed by the ease with which it was to manoeuvre over a variety of terrain however they did note that the wheels are smaller than other models and don't offer the same grip.

The Graco EeZeFold is a great option for parents who want an easy travel system. It is suitable from birth, and folds compactly to fit in the boot of your car or the overhead compartment of the plane. It's a bit more expensive than many other travel pushchairs but our testers found it worth the extra money for its ease of use and its durability.