How to Choose the best travel pushchair (please click the next post)

If you're planning to travel abroad with your baby or toddler, you'll need a travel pushchair that is easy to fold and also freestanding when closed. You'll also want to search for one with an ample basket and a seat that is fully reclined.

You should also make sure that your stroller is approved for cabin use, and has a handle that is suitable for parents of all heights.

It is easily foldable

When you are travelling with your child, it's important to choose the stroller that can fold easily and quickly. It will be much easier to put the stroller in the car's trunk or carry it up a flight steps. It should be small enough to fit into the overhead compartment of a plane.

Whether you're in search of a light travel pushchair or a large model, there's plenty of options available. The most effective models fold in one hand and stand on their own when closed. You should also consider a stroller that is compact and has a large basket to store your luggage.

The Joolz Aer premium travel pushchair is extremely lightweight, compact and can be operated with just one hand. The Joolz Aer is purchased in an assortment that includes a baby bassinet as well as leg rests, and rain cover.

Mountain Buggy Colugo is another travel-friendly stroller that is smaller and lighter. It's more expensive but still has a wide range of features, including the ability to fold with one hand and a spacious storage basket. It doesn't have as much maneuverability, and it may not fit into the overhead storage space of some flights. However the Colugo is a great choice for those who are looking for lightweight, compact strollers that can be used on most airlines. It has two-sided locks on the wheels that makes it more stable and durable than other strollers. This is a great option if you plan to spend a lot of your time outdoors or in countries with rough terrain.

Lightweight

The ideal travel stroller is one that you can easily carry and lift. This applies whether you are navigating stairs on public transportation or trying to fit it into an overhead luggage compartment in the cabin of a plane. It also has to be small enough to fit in the car's boot without taking up all the space and freestanding when folded. Some brands have gone further and designed strollers that can be folded so compactly that they can be stored right in the corner of a car seat!

The drawback of light travel pushchairs is that they are less durable than other models. Designers must sacrifice features such as basket space to make them lightweight. Most are durable enough to be used every day and are able to handle uneven pavements. Some even have the bonus of being cabin-friendly so that you can bring them along on flights.

If you're planning on using your new born push chair travel pushchair on holidays, make sure it has an umbrella and a rain cover. You should spend the extra cash on the right cover made for your particular model, rather than a generic cover. It will fit better and keep water out.

Our favorite lightweight travel pushchair is the Joie Pact Pro, which is easy to fold up pushchair and opens with one hand. It's the smallest model in our guide and can be packed into tight car boots, but it's still an easy-to-manoeuver pushchair suitable for baby and toddler from birth to around a few years old. It's also a cabin pushchair-friendly model and weighs less than 15kg, which means it can be carried with you on a plane as hand baggage.

Compact

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

You should consider a single-handed folding mechanism that allows you to fold the pushchair while holding your child or other luggage. Be aware of the weight limit and if you'd like a footmuff deep canopy or recline your travel pushchair (depending the location you're traveling to).

The Gb Pockit for instance is incredibly light, small, and folds so compactly, it fits into cup holders of cafe seats. Its smaller wheels make it a bit more challenging to maneuver on rough terrain, but it's still able to do the job. If you're planning to take an off-road excursion or require a more robust stroller for a trip to the beach, look for a travel pushchair that has larger and more robust wheels.

Another popular option for families is the Joie Tourist stroller. 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 a stylish and cost-effective alternative too. The magnetic buckle is stylish and is suitable for infants up to four years old (provided you buy an adapter for your car seat and carry the cot).

Easy to maneuver

Whether you're looking for the ideal travel pushchair for your holiday or are looking for something lightweight and compact to put into your car boot, it's important to choose a model that's easy to manoeuvre. You'll want a lightweight pushchair chassis and a smooth steering mechanism that can assist you in navigating the airport and narrow shopping aisles. You'll also want to ensure that the travel pushchair is small enough to fit inside a plane's overhead storage compartment when not being used.

Our testers discovered that the Babyzen YOYO2 is a fantastic choice for this, with its sleek design and premium feeling. The hood has UPF 50 and is wide enough to cover the baby. The handlebar feels sturdy and leathery which our testers deemed superior to the handles of other light pushchairs and buggies. Our test subjects were also impressed by the ease with which it was to manoeuvre over a variety of terrain however they did note that the wheels are smaller than those of other models and don't offer the same grip.

The Graco EeZeFold is another great alternative for parents who are looking for a quick travel system. It's suitable from birth and has a compact fold that makes it easy to put in the car boot or in an overhead compartment on a flight. It's more expensive than other pushchairs for travel however our test participants have found it to be worth the cost for its ease-of-use and durability.