Choosing a Cabin Pushchair For Air Travel

Traveling with a toddler or baby can be a stressful experience. Fortunately, many airlines allow parents to take their pushchairs on planes as long as they meet baggage size and weight restrictions.

The most efficient single pushchairs and buggies to fly with are compact and lightweight. Find UPF 50+ hoods with more+ hoods and smart design elements that make them easier to carry around on the go.

Lightweight

The Didofy Aster 2 was designed with practicality in mind and is compact, lightweight, and easy to fold. It also features flip-flop-friendly brakes, puncture free tyres and spacious storage baskets. The UPF 50+ canopy, padded straps and large storage baskets all add to its comfort. However, the recline mechanism makes a loud noise when it is turned on and requires both hands which could wake your sleeping child.

This lightweight, cabin-approved stroller is a stylish, versatile option for trips abroad. The Newborn Pack or Bassinet included in the package can be used to carry the newborn. It folds onto the frame and takes up less space than a traditional carrycot. The seat can be positioned towards the parent to provide reassurance or away to explore the world.

This compact pushchair has an elegant fold. It was awarded a Red Dot award for its elegant design. It's also extremely sturdy and is able to fold to meet the size requirements for luggage that is held by most airlines. The Ergobaby Metro+, unlike other strollers that are small it is not a pop-up pushchair. However, it is a great choice for those who want to take a lightweight and foldable stroller on vacation.

Easy to fold

When choosing a cabin pushchair, it's important to consider the ease with which it can fold and to store. You need to be able to fit it in the overhead lockers as hand luggage or in the hold of the plane. You can avoid the possibility of losing your child's pushchair during the flight.

The Babyzen Yoyo2 is a popular travel buggy that features a clever one-handed fold and compact dimensions. It also offers good mobility, a large storage basket, and one of the largest canopies on our list. The design isn't for everyone, and it does not look as sleek as its competitors.

The Joolz Geo2 Travel is a popular choice. This lightweight Kinderkraft GRANDE PLUS Stroller - Gray - Toddlers folds down into a slimline package and can fit into the overhead compartments on most planes. Its one-handed fold makes it great for on the move and is a great alternative for the Babyzen Yoyo2. It's also much less expensive.

The Bugaboo Butterfly, a new product from Bugaboo's line-up comes with a variety of innovative features. It is a compact fold and is just a little larger than other travel pushchairs, however it still falls within the dimensions established by Emirates and BA. It's also suitable for infants using the option of a bassinet or carrycot.

This pushchair is more difficult to fold than other models from the UPPAbaby line. The button-and ring mechanism is a bit finicky and requires practice to master. But, it provides smooth, fast and compact umbrella fold and an excellent shoulder strap to make carrying it easy.

While there are many options for folding and moving an in-cabin pushchair, it's best to check airline rules before booking your flight. Airlines generally require that your pushchair meet the requirements for storage in the hold. This could include the maximum of 56cm in length, 45cm in width, and a 25cm depth. If your stroller does not meet the requirements, it may be required to store it in the hold during your flight.

Easy to transport

When choosing a stroller to take on an air journey, choose one that is foldable and transportable. A stroller that is approved for cabin travel will fit into the requirements for hand baggage of the airline and is able to be kept in overhead lockers or in the hold during the flight. These kinds of pushchairs tend to be less expensive than prams, and they can be easily disassembled by baggage handlers at the airline when the plane lands.

Most airlines allow you to take a pushchair with a cabin-approved label on board for free, as long as it is within certain weight and size limits. The Babyzen Yoyo2 is a great example of a travel buggy which meets these requirements, and folds to a very compact size. It also features the carry strap as well as a seat inlay for easy transport. This pushchair also reclines flat, meaning it can be used for newborns, with the addition of a special Newborn Pack or bassinet.

Another option is a light buggy like the Bugaboo Butterfly City Pushchair. Its clever design lets it fold and unfold in seconds. It weighs just 7.3 kg. Its small footprint means it can be easily stored in the trunk of a car, and its small fold mechanism that is one-handed makes it perfect for traveling with a child.

If you'd rather not have the hassle of putting your pushchair in the hold and need to carry it in a baby carrier backpack on holiday instead. You'll have hands free to go through passport control and baggage pickup, while your child can see the sights as you explore.

Many airlines have strict rules regarding the size and dimensions of pushchairs they can allow into their cabins. If the pushchair is too big to meet these requirements, it will be stowed in the hold for the duration of the flight and won't be available until you reach your final destination. It's worth trying to protect your pushchair during travel by wrapping it in bubble wrap or plastic wrap and using cable ties to secure the handles. You can also remove any accessories, such as bumper bars or cup holders to stop them from getting lost or damaged when you travel to and from the airport.

Easy to store

The Ergobaby metro+ is a great choice for parents looking to buy a cabin pushchair for a reasonable price. It is a slim, lightweight buggy which folds into an extremely compact size. It can be stored in an overhead storage spaces in the cabin. It comes with a large SPF hood that is perfect for beach holidays. It does not recline as smooth as other buggies. This means it's more suited to smooth surfaces than rough ones.

The BabyZen Yoyo 2 is another popular choice because it is lightweight and robust. It is simple to use and can be used from birth, with a newborn backpack or bassinet (both sold separately). The seat unit is foldable on the frame, and it comes with the largest storage basket for this price range. It has a padded handlebar that is not adjustable however it is a great size for tall and short adults.

Wrap your pushchair with bubble wrap or foam if you decide to put it in the storage. You could also think about using cable ties to secure the handlebars and to prevent any loose parts from falling off during transportation.