How to Choose the Best Travel pushchair suitable from birth

If you're planning a trip abroad with your baby or toddler, you'll require a pushchair for travel that is easy to fold and also freestanding when closed. Choose a travel pushchair with a large basket as well as a fully reclining seat.

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

Easily foldable

If you're planning to travel with your baby, it's important to choose a pushchair that folds quickly and easily. This will make it much easier for you to carry the stroller out and in of your car boot or to carry it up the stairs. It must be small enough to fit into the overhead storage compartment of a plane, too.

Whether you're looking for a light travel pushchair or a large model, there are plenty of options to choose from. The most effective models fold with just one hand and stand on their own when closed. Look for an easy-to-use stroller with an ample basket that can carry your luggage.

The Joolz Aer is a premium travel pushchair that's extremely light it folds up compactly and can be operated with only one hand. It can be bought in the form of a bundle that includes a baby bassinet as well as other accessories to meet your requirements, including rain covers and leg rests.

Other pushchairs that are suitable for travel include the Mountain Buggy Colugo, which is lighter and smaller than the Yoyo. It's more expensive but still provides a variety of features, such as a one-handed fold and a spacious storage basket. It does not have as much maneuverability and may not fit in the overhead storage of some flights. The Colugo is a great option for those looking for a lightweight stroller that is portable enough to use on any airline. It has a dual-sided lock on the wheels, which makes it more stable and durable than other strollers. This is a great choice when you are planning to spend a lot of time outside or in countries with rough terrain.

Lightweight

The best travel pushchair is the one that is easy to lift and carry, whether you're tackling stairs on public transport or shoving it into the overhead baggage compartment on the plane. It should also be compact enough to fit in a small car's boot without taking up too much space, and it should be freestanding when folded. Some brands have gone further and created strollers that can be folded so small that they can be tucked away in the corner of a car seat!

The downside to lightweight travel pushchairs tends to be that they are less sturdy than other models. This is because the designers must sacrifice features such as basket space to keep them lightweight. Most are durable enough to be used for a long time and can withstand uneven pavements. Some even have the benefit of being cabin-friendly so that you can bring them along on flights.

If you're planning on using your new pushchair for holidays, make sure it comes with a sunshade as well as a rain cover. It is recommended to spend the extra money for a cover that is specifically made for your particular model, instead of a generic one. It will be more suited to your model and keep water out.

The Joie Pact Pro is our favorite lightweight travel pushchair. It's easy to fold and can be opened using just one hand. It's the smallest pushchair in our list, and it can fit into small car boot spaces. However, it's still a maneuverable pushchair that's suitable for toddlers and babies from birth until the age of a few years old. It's also a cabin-friendly model and weighs less than 15kg, which means it can be brought with you on a plane as hand baggage.

Compact

A travel pushchair that folds down compactly will allow it to be easily stored in the boot of a vehicle and can be tucked away in the overhead storage compartments of planes, trains or boats. Travel strollers that are light and compact will be easier to move into and out of a car and to carry up the stairs. This is particularly crucial if you're heading to an old European city with cobbled streets.

Find a one-handed folding mechanism that you can use while carrying the child or any other baggage. Be aware of the weight limit and whether you want a footmuff, deep canopy or recline your travel pushchair (depending the destination you're traveling).

The Gb Pockit stroller for example, is super lightweight and small. It also folds so compactly that it could fit in the cup holders of a cafe chair. Its smaller wheels mean it's somewhat more difficult to use on rough terrain, but it's still able to do the job. If you're planning to go on a beach trip or an off-road adventure then you need a travel stroller with bigger and thicker wheels.

Another popular option for families is the Joie Tourist stroller. It weighs just 6kg when folded and cabin-approved. This means it can be put on a plane in the overhead compartment. It's also an attractive, inexpensive alternative. We love its magnetic buckle and the fact that it's suitable from birth to 4 years (as long as you buy the carry cot and car seat adapters).

Easy to Manoeuvre

Whether you're looking for the ideal travel pushchair to take on holiday or are looking for something compact and light to put 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 help you navigate through the airport and narrow shopping aisles. When not in use, you'll want to ensure that your travel pushchair can be tucked away in the overhead compartment of the plane.

Our test participants felt that the Babyzen YOYO2 was a great option for this because of its elegant design and premium feel. Its hood comes with UPF 50 sun protection and is wide enough to fit your child while the handlebar features a sturdy, leather feel that our testers found was superior to the handles on other Lightweight Pushchair pushchairs. Our testers were also awed by how easy to maneuver across a variety of terrain but they also noted that the wheels are a bit smaller than other models and don't offer the same amount of grip.

The Graco EeZeFold is a great alternative for parents who are looking for an easy-to-use travel system. It's suitable from birth, and folds easily to fit in the trunk of your car or in the overhead compartment on an airplane. It's a bit more expensive than some other travel pushchairs but our testers said it was worth the extra money for its ease of use and its durability.