How to Choose the Best Travel Pushchair
If you're planning to travel abroad with your infant or toddler, you'll need a pushchair for travel that folds easily and also freestanding when closed. Find a pushchair for travel with a large storage basket and an adjustable seat.
Also, make sure that your stroller is cabin-approved, and is able to handle a height that is suitable for parents of any height.
Folds easily and folds away
If you're planning to travel with your child it's essential to choose a pushchair that can be folded quickly and easily. This will make it easier for you to carry the stroller in and out of your car boot or to carry it up a flight of stairs. It should be compact enough to fit in the overhead compartment of an airplane.
If you're looking for a lightweight travel pushchair or a large model, there are plenty of options available. The best ones offer the ability to fold with one hand and are freestanding when closed. It is also recommended to choose a stroller which is compact and has a large 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 can be purchased as a bundle that includes a baby bassinet, leg rests and a rain cover.
Other pushchairs for travel include the Mountain Buggy Colugo, which is lighter and smaller than the Yoyo. It's more expensive but it still has many useful features like a single-handed fold and an enormous storage basket. It does not have as much maneuverability, and it may not fit into the overhead storage space of some flights. The Colugo is a great choice for those looking for a light, portable stroller they can use on any airline. It features an asymmetrical lock on the wheels, which makes it more stable and sturdy than other strollers. This is a great option for those who plan to spend long periods of time outdoors or traveling to countries with rough terrain.
Lightweight
The ideal travel stroller is one that is easy to move and carry. This is true whether you are navigating steps on public transport or trying to fit it into an overhead baggage compartment on a plane. It should also be compact enough to fit in the tiny car boot without taking up too much space. It should also be freestanding when folded. Some brands have gone a step further, creating strollers that fold so small that they can be stored in the corner of the seat!
The drawback of light travel pushchairs is that they are less robust than other models. This is because designers must sacrifice features like basket space to keep them light. However, the majority are sturdy enough to withstand daily use and can withstand uneven pavements - and some come with the added benefit of being cabin friendly so you can take them on flights.
Make sure that your new travel pushchair comes with a rain cover and shade if you intend to take it on vacation. You should spend the extra money for the right cover made for your particular model, instead of a generic cover. It will fit better and keep water out.
Our favorite lightweight travel
pushchair cheap is the Joie Pact Pro, which is easy to fold and opens with just one hand. It's the smallest
jogging pushchair in our list, and it can fit into
Small Folding pushchair car boot spaces. But it's nevertheless a moveable pushchair suitable for toddlers and babies from birth until one year old. It's also a cabin-friendly model and weighs less than 15kg, so it can be taken with you on a plane as hand baggage.
Compact
Getting a travel pushchair that folds up compactly will allow it to be easily tucked away in the trunk of a car and easily can be tucked away in the overhead storage compartments on trains, planes or boats. Travel strollers that are light and compact will be much easier to lift into and out of a vehicle, and to carry up stairs. This is particularly important if you are heading to an old European city with cobbled streets.
It is recommended to look for a one handed folding mechanism that lets you fold the pushchair while carrying your child or any other luggage. It is also important to be aware of the weight limit of your travel pushchair and whether you'd like a recline, deep canopy, or footmuff (depending on where you're travelling).
The Gb Pockit for instance is incredibly light and compact, and is so compact that it fits into cup holders of cafe seats. Its smaller wheels mean it's somewhat more difficult to use on rough terrain but it's still able to complete the task. If you plan to take an excursion to the beach or on an off-road adventure, you should look for a travel stroller with thicker and larger wheels.
The Joie Tourist stroller is another popular choice for families. It weighs just 6kg when folded, and it is certified for cabin use. This means it can be stored on an airplane in the overhead compartment. It's a stylish and cost-effective option too. The magnetic buckle is a smart idea and is suitable for babies as young as four years old (provided you buy a car seat adapter and carry cot).
Easy to Manoeuvre
It's important to select the model that has a smooth steering system as well as a lightweight chassis to help you navigate the airport and narrow shopping aisles. You'll want a lightweight chassis and an easy-to-use steering mechanism to aid you in your journey through the airport and narrow shopping aisles. When not in use, you'll want to ensure that the travel pushchair can fit in the overhead compartment of an airplane.
Our test subjects discovered that the Babyzen YOYO2 is a great choice for this, with its sleek design and premium feeling. The hood provides UPF 50 sun protection and is large enough to protect your baby, while the handlebar has the solid, leather feel that our testers felt was superior to the handles on other pushchairs with lightweights. Our testers were also impressed by the ease with which it was to manoeuvre over various terrains however they did note that the wheels are smaller than some other models and don't provide as much grip.
The Graco EeZeFold is a great option for parents who want an easy travel system. It's suitable from birth and folds down to a small size which makes it easy to stow in the car boot or in an overhead compartment on a plane. It's a little more expensive than other travel pushchairs however our test participants considered it worth the cost for its convenience and durability.