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 folds easily and can stand alone when closed. Look for a travel pushchair with a large basket and a fully reclining seat.

Also, make sure that your travel stroller is approved for cabin use, and has a handle height that is comfortable for parents of any height.

Easy to fold

If you're travelling with your little one it's essential to choose a stroller that folds quickly and easily. This will make it easier for you to carry the stroller into and out of your car's trunk or carry up a flight of stairs. It should be compact enough to fit in the overhead compartment of a plane.

If you're in search of a light travel pushchair or a full-sized model, there's a wide range of options. The best ones come with an easy fold that can be folded with one hand and are freestanding when closed. It is also recommended to consider a stroller that is compact and comes with a large basket to store your luggage.

The Joolz Aer is a premium travel pushchair that's super lightweight, compact when folded and can be pushed by one hand. The Joolz Aer is purchased in a bundle that includes a baby bassinet, leg rests and rain cover.

Other pushchairs for travel include the Mountain Buggy Colugo, which is lighter and smaller than the Yoyo. It's more expensive, however, it has various 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 into overhead storage on some flights. The Colugo is a great choice for those looking for a light stroller that is portable enough to take on most airlines. It also comes with an exclusive dual-sided wheel lock that makes it more durable and stable than other strollers. This is a great option when you are planning to spend a lot of your time outdoors or in areas with rough terrain.

Lightweight

The best travel stroller is one that you can easily move and carry. This applies whether you're navigating the steps on public transport or trying to fit it into an overhead luggage compartment in an airplane. It should also be small enough to fit in the small car's boot without taking up too much space. It should also be freestanding when folded. Some brands have gone even further and created strollers that can be folded so small that they can be stored right in the corner of the car seat!

The downside to lightweight travel pushchairs and strollers tends to be that they are less robust than other models. This is due to the fact that designers must compromise features like basket space to keep them light. However, they are durable enough for everyday use and will cope with uneven pavements. Some come with the added benefit of being cabin-friendly so that you can take them on flights.

If you're planning to use your new travel pushchair on holiday trips, check that it has a sunshade as well as a rain cover. It's worth the extra money to buy a rain cover designed specifically for your model rather than a generic one, because it will be much more likely to fit correctly and prevent water from getting in.

The Joie Pact Pro is our favourite lightweight travel pushchair. It's simple to fold, and opens with just one hand. It's the smallest of our list and can be put into car booties that are tight however it's an easy-to-manoeuver pushchair suitable for baby and toddler from birth until a few years old. It's also cabin-friendly and weighs less than 15kg, so it can be taken to the airport as hand luggage.

Compact

Getting a travel pushchair that folds up in a compact way will make it possible for it to be stowed away easily in the boot of a vehicle and can be tucked away in the overhead storage compartments of boats, planes, or trains. Travel strollers that are light and compact will be easier to carry into and out of a car and to carry up stairs. This is particularly important if you are heading to an old European city with cobbled streets.

It is recommended to look for a one handed folding mechanism that lets you fold the pushchair while seated with your child or other luggage. Consider the weight limit and whether or not you need a footmuff, deep canopy, or recline on your travel pushchair (depending where you are travelling).

The Gb Pockit, for example is so lightweight and small that it can fold so compactly that 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's still able to do the job. If you're planning to go on an off-road excursion or want a more robust 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 folded, and is cabin-approved meaning it can be stored in the overhead storage compartment on the plane. It's a stylish and affordable option, too. The magnetic buckle is a smart idea and it's also suitable for babies up to four years old (provided you purchase an adapter for car seats and a carry the cot).

Easy to manoeuvre

Whether you're looking for the ideal travel pushchair to take on holiday or are looking for something light and compact to pop in your car boot, it's essential to select a model that is easy to manoeuvre. You'll need a light chassis and a smooth steering mechanism that can aid you in your journey through the airport and narrow shopping aisles. When not in use, you'll need to make sure that your travel pushchair can be tucked away in the overhead compartment of the plane.

Our testers thought that the Babyzen YOYO2 was the best choice for this because of its elegant design and premium feel. The hood provides UPF 50 sun protection and is wide enough to cover your baby and the handlebar offers an incredibly durable, leather-like feel that our testers felt was much better than the handles of other pushchairs that are lightweight. Our test subjects were awed by how easy it was to maneuver the handlebar over different terrains, but they did notice that the wheels were smaller and did not offer as much grip.

The Graco EeZeFold pushchair is another good choice for parents looking for an infant travel system. It's suitable from birth and folds down to a small size that makes it easy to stow in your car boot or in an overhead compartment on a flight. It's more expensive than many other pushchairs for travel, but our testers said it was worth the extra money due to its ease of use and durability.