How to Choose the Best Travel Pushchair

If you're planning a trip to another country with your infant or toddler, you'll need a travel pushchair that folds easily and also freestanding when closed. You'll also want to search for one with an adequate-sized basket as well as an adjustable seat.

It is also important to ensure that your stroller is approved for cabin use, and has a handle height that is comfortable for parents of all heights.

Foldable and easy to fold

When you are travelling with your child, it's crucial to choose a stroller that can fold easily and quickly. It's much easier to place the stroller into your car boot or to carry it up a flight stairs. It should also be small enough to fit into the overhead storage compartment on the plane, too.

There are a variety of options to choose from, whether you're searching for a light travel pushchair or a large enough. The best ones come with the ability to fold with one hand and are freestanding when closed. Choose compact strollers with an ample 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 with just one hand. It can be bought in a bundle with a newborn bassinet and other add-ons to meet your requirements such as a rain cover and leg rests.

Mountain Buggy Colugo is another travel-friendly stroller that is smaller and lighter. It's more expensive, however, it has various useful features including a single-handed fold and an enormous storage basket. However, it doesn't have the same slick maneuverability as the Yoyo and may not fit into overhead storage on some flights. However the Colugo is a great choice for those looking for an easy-to-transport stroller that can be used on all airlines. It features an asymmetrical lock on the wheels which makes it more stable and durable than other strollers. This is a great option for those who plan to spend much time outdoors or visiting countries with rough terrain.

Lightweight

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

The drawback of lightweight travel pushchairs buggies tends to be that they are less sturdy than other models. This is because the designers have to sacrifice features like basket space to keep them light. However, the majority are sturdy enough to withstand daily use and can handle uneven pavements. Some have the added bonus of being cabin friendly so that you can carry them on flights.

If you're planning to use your new pushchair for holidays, make sure it has an umbrella and a rain cover. You should spend the extra money on the right cover designed for your model, instead of a generic cover. It will fit better and prevent water from entering.

The Joie Pact Pro is our most loved travel pushchair that is lightweight. It is easy to fold, and opens with only one hand. It's the smallest of our list and can be popped into tight car boots however it's an easy-to-manoeuver Pushchair sale uk suitable for baby and toddler from birth until a few years old. It is also cabin friendly since it weighs less than 15kg. This means you can carry it on board with your hand luggage.

Compact

A compact travel stroller and pushchair can easily be tucked away in the trunk of your car, or in the overhead compartments of trains, planes, and boats. Travel strollers that are lightweight and compact are easier to move into and out of a vehicle, and to carry up stairs. This is especially crucial if you're heading to an old European city with cobbled streets.

Look for a one-handed folding mechanism that you can operate while holding a child and/or additional luggage. Consider the weight limit and whether you'd like a footmuff deep canopy, or recline on your travel pushchair (depending the destination you're traveling).

The Gb Pockit stroller, as an example, is super lightweight, small and folds up so compactly that it could fit in the cup holders of a café seat. The smaller wheels make it slightly more difficult to maneuver on rough terrain, but it's still able to complete the task. If you plan to take vacation to the beach or go on an off-road adventure then you need an outdoor stroller that has larger and more robust wheels.

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

Easy to Manoeuvre

It's crucial to choose a model with a smooth steering system as well as a lightweight chassis to assist you in your journey through the airport and tight shopping aisles. Look for a smooth steering system and a chassis that's light to make it easier to navigate the airport and narrow shopping aisles. Also, you should ensure that the travel pushchair is small enough to fit into the overhead storage compartment on a plane when not in use.

Our testers thought that the Babyzen YOYO2 was an excellent choice for this due to its elegant design and premium feel. The hood is UPF 50 and sufficient to cover the infant. The handlebar feels sturdy and soft, which our testers found superior to the handles of other lightweight pushchairs. Our testers were amazed by how easy it was to move around various terrains, however they did not like the wheels were smaller and didn't offer enough grip.

The Graco EeZeFold is a good option for parents looking for a quick travel system. It's suitable for babies and folds up compactly which makes it easy to put in the car boot or in an overhead compartment when you fly. It's more expensive than many other pushchairs for travel, but our test subjects agreed that it's worth the extra cost for its ease of use and its durability.