How to Choose the best travel pushchair (try this)

If you're planning to travel abroad with your baby or toddler, you'll require a pushchair for travel that is easy to fold and freestanding when it is closed. You should also look for one that has an ample 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 convenient for parents of any height.

Easy to fold

If you are traveling with your child, it's important to choose a stroller that is able to fold easily and quickly. This will make it easier to move the stroller into and out of your car's trunk or to carry it up the stairs. It should also be small enough to fit into the overhead storage compartment of a plane, too.

There are plenty of options to choose from, whether you're searching for a lightweight travel pushchair suitable from birth or one that's fully-sized. The best ones offer the ability to fold with one hand and can be freestanding when closed. You should also consider a stroller that is small and has a big basket to store your luggage.

The Joolz Aer is a premium travel pushchair that is extremely light it folds up compactly and can be pushed with just one hand. The Joolz Aer is purchased as a bundle that includes a baby bassinet as well as leg rests, and rain cover.

Mountain Buggy Colugo is another stroller that's smaller and lighter. It's more expensive, but it still has various useful features like a single-handed fold and a large storage basket. However, it does not have the same smooth maneuverability as the Yoyo and may not fit into overhead storage on some flights. Despite this it is a great stroller. Colugo is a great option for those looking for a light, portable stroller that can be taken on all airlines. It features two-sided locks on the wheels, which makes it more stable and solid than other strollers. This is a great option for those who plan to spend a significant portion of time outside or in countries with rough terrain.

Lightweight

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

The drawback of lightweight travel pushchairs is that they are less sturdy than other models. This is due to the fact that designers must sacrifice features like basket space in order to keep them lightweight. Most are durable enough to be used on a daily basis and can withstand uneven pavements. Some even have the benefit of being cabin-friendly so you can bring them along on flights.

Make sure your new pushchair comes with a rain cover and shade if you intend to take it on vacation. It's worth the cash to purchase a cover designed specifically for your model rather than a generic one, as it's more likely to fit properly and not let water in.

Our top light travel pushchair is the Joie Pact Pro, which is easy to fold and can be opened with one hand. It's the smallest of the pushchairs in our list and can fit in small car boot spaces. However, it is still a maneuverable pushchair that's suitable for babies and toddlers from birth until the age of a few years old. It's also a good choice for cabin use as it weighs less than 15kg, so you can take it with you on your hand luggage.

Compact

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

You should look for a single-handed folding mechanism that lets you fold the buy pushchair while seated with your child or additional luggage. Consider the weight limit and whether or not you'd like a footmuff deep canopy or recline for your travel pushchair easy fold (depending the location you're traveling to).

The Gb Pockit, for example is so lightweight, small, and can fold so compactly that it fits into cup holders of cafe seats. Its smaller wheels make it more difficult to maneuver on rough terrain, however it's still capable of doing the job. If you're planning on going on an off-road excursion or require a more robust stroller for the beach and the beach, consider a travel pushchair that has larger and more robust wheels.

Another top pick for families is the Joie Tourist stroller. It weighs only 6kg when folded and cabin-approved. This means it can be put on an airplane in the overhead compartment. It's a stylish and affordable option, too. The magnetic buckle is stylish and it's also 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 ideal travel pushchair to take on holiday or are looking for something light and compact to pop in your car boot, it's important to select a model that is easy to manoeuvre. Look for a smooth steering system and a chassis that's light to make it easier to navigate the airport and tight aisles of shopping. It's also important to ensure that the travel pushchair is small enough to fit inside the overhead storage compartment of a plane when not being used.

Our testers thought that the Babyzen YOYO2 was an excellent choice for this due to its elegant design and premium feel. Its hood offers UPF 50 sun protection and is big enough to cover your baby, while the handlebar has a sturdy, leather feel that our testers found was much better than the handles on other lightweight pushchairs. Our test subjects were awed by the ease it took to maneuver the handlebar over various terrains, however they did not like the wheels were smaller and didn't provide the same grip.

The Graco EeZeFold is a good alternative for parents who are looking for a quick 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 other travel cheap pushchairs however our test participants found it worth the extra cost for its convenience and durability.