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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 freestanding when it is closed. It is also important to look for one that has a good-sized basket and an adjustable seat.
It is also important to ensure that your stroller is approved for cabin use, and is able to handle a height that is comfortable for parents of any height.
Foldable and easy to fold
If you're planning to travel with your little one it's essential to choose a pushchair that folds easily and quickly. This will make it much easier for you to get the stroller in and out of your car boot or carry up the stairs. It should be compact enough to fit into the overhead storage compartment of the plane, too.
If you're looking for a lightweight travel pushchair or a larger model, there's a wide range of options. The best ones offer the ability to fold with one hand and are freestanding when closed. Find compact strollers with an ample basket that can hold your luggage.
The Joolz Aer premium travel pushchair is super lightweight compact and can be pushed with just one hand. The Joolz Aer is purchased in an assortment that includes a baby bassinet with leg rests, as well as rain cover.
Mountain Buggy Colugo is another stroller for travelers that is smaller and lighter. It's more costly, but provides a variety of features, such as an easy fold that can be folded with one hand, as well as an ample storage basket. However, it doesn't have the same smooth maneuverability as the Yoyo and may not fit into overhead storage on some flights. The Colugo is a great choice for those who are seeking a light, portable stroller they can take on almost all airlines. It also features a unique dual-sided wheel lock that makes it more sturdy and more stable than other strollers. This is a great option when you are planning to spend most of time outside or in areas with rough terrain.
Lightweight
The best travel pushchair is the one that is easy to lift and carry, whether you're tackling the stairs on public transport or shoving it into the overhead luggage compartment of a plane. It also has to be small enough to fit into a small car boot without taking up all the space and it should be freestanding when folded. Some brands have gone further and created strollers that can be folded so compactly that they can be put in the corner of the car seat!
The disadvantage of light travel pushchairs tends to be that they are less durable than other models. This is due to the fact that designers must sacrifice features such as basket space in order to keep them light. Most are durable enough to be used every day and are able to handle uneven pavements. Some even have the benefit of being cabin-friendly so you can bring them along on flights.
If you're planning to use your new travel pushchair for holiday trips, check that it has a sunshade as well as a rain cover. You should invest the extra cash on an item specifically made for your particular model, rather than a generic cover. It will fit better and keep water out.
Our favorite light travel pushchair is the Joie Pact Pro, which is easy to fold and can be opened with just one hand. It's the smallest of the pushchairs in our list, and it is able to fit into tiny car boot spaces. However, it's still a movable pushchair that's suitable for babies and toddlers from birth to a few year old. It's also cabin friendly, weighing less than 15kg, which means it can be brought to the airport as hand luggage.
Compact
A travel stroller that folds compactly will ensure it can be easily tucked away in the trunk of a car and easily can be tucked away in the overhead storage compartments on boats, planes, or trains. Travel strollers that are light and compact will be much easier to move into and out of a car, and also to carry up stairs. This is particularly important if you're going to an old European city with cobbled streets.
It is recommended to look for an easy-to-fold mechanism that allows you to fold the pushchair up to 25kg while holding your child or any other luggage. Be aware of the weight limit and if you want a footmuff, deep canopy or recline your travel pushchair (depending where you are travelling).
The Gb Pockit, for example is so lightweight and small that it folds so compactly, it fits into cup holders of cafe seats. Its smaller wheels make it a little more difficult to use on rough terrain, but it's still able to do the job. If you're planning to take an excursion to the beach or on an off-road adventure and want to find an outdoor stroller that has thicker and larger wheels.
The Joie Tourist stroller is another ideal option for families. It weighs just 6kg when folded and is cabin-approved, which means it can be put in the overhead storage compartment of the plane. It's a stylish and affordable option too. We love the smart magnetic buckle and the possibility of it being suitable from birth to 4 years (as long as you buy a carry cot and car seat adapters).
Easy to manoeuvre
If you're searching for the ideal travel pushchair for your holiday or are looking for something lightweight and compact to pop into your car boot, it's important to select a model that is easy to maneuver. You'll want a lightweight frame and an easy-to-use steering mechanism to help you navigate through the narrow aisles of the airport. When not in use, you'll want to ensure that your travel pushchair can be tucked away into the overhead compartment of the plane.
Our test subjects discovered that the Babyzen YOYO2 is a great option for this, due to its sleek design and premium feeling. Its hood comes with UPF 50 sun protection and is wide enough to cover your baby while the handlebar features an incredibly durable, leather-like feel that our testers felt was much better than the handles of other pushchairs that are lightweight. Our testers were amazed by the ease it took to move around different terrains, but they did note that the wheels were smaller and didn't offer the same grip.
The Graco EeZeFold pushchair is a excellent option for parents who want a nippy-friendly travel system. It's suitable for babies and folds down to a small size, so it's easy to stow in your car's boot or in an overhead compartment when you fly. It's a little more expensive than other travel pushchairs however our test participants found it worth the extra cost for its convenience and long-lasting.