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How to Choose the Best Travel Pushchair
If you're planning to travel abroad with your infant or toddler, you'll require a travel pushchair that is easy to fold and also freestanding when closed. You should also choose one with an adequate-sized basket as well as a seat that is fully reclined.
It's also important to ensure that your pushchair for travel is approved by cabin and has a suitable handle height that is suitable for parents of all sizes.
Foldable Easily
If you are traveling with your child, it is essential to select the stroller that can fold easily and quickly. It's much easier to place the stroller into your car boot or carry it up a flight steps. It must be compact enough to fit into the overhead storage compartment of a plane, too.
There are plenty of options, whether you're looking for an ultra-light travel pushchair or one that is fully-sized. The most effective models fold in one hand and can stand on their own when closed. Find a compact stroller with a large basket that can hold your luggage.
The Joolz Aer is a premium travel pushchair that's super lightweight, compact when folded and can be pushed by one hand. It's available as an assortment that includes a newborn bassinet as well as other accessories to suit your needs, including rain covers and leg rests.
Mountain Buggy Colugo is another stroller that's smaller and lighter. It's more expensive but still provides a variety of features, such as a one-handed fold and an ample storage basket. It lacks as much maneuverability and may not fit into the overhead storage space of some flights. However it is a great stroller. Colugo is a great option for those who want a light, portable stroller that can be carried on all airlines. It also has a unique dual-sided wheel lock which makes it more durable and stable than other strollers. This is a great option when you plan on spending long periods of time outdoors or traveling to countries with rough terrain.
Lightweight
The best travel stroller is one that you can easily lift and carry. This is true whether you are navigating stairs on public transportation or trying to fit it into an overhead luggage compartment in a plane. It also has to be compact enough to fit in a car boot that isn't taking up all the space and it should be freestanding when folded. Some brands have gone further and created strollers that fold so compactly that they can be stored right in the corner of a car seat!
The drawback of light travel pushchairs is that they tend to be less robust than other models. This is due to the fact that designers have to sacrifice features like basket space to keep them lightweight. However, the majority are sturdy enough for daily use and will cope with uneven pavements. Some have the added benefit of being cabin friendly so that you can take them on flights.
Make sure your new pushchair comes with a rain cover as well as shade if you intend to take it on vacation. It's worth spending the extra money to buy a rain cover made specifically for your model, rather than an ordinary one, since it's more likely to fit correctly and will not let water in.
Our favourite lightweight travel pushchair is called the Joie Pact Pro, which is easy to fold and open by one hand. It's the smallest of our list and can be put into car booties that are tight however, it's still an easy-to-manoeuver pushchair suitable for toddlers and babies from birth to around a few years old. It's also cabin friendly and weighs less than 15kg, which means it can be carried to the airport as hand luggage.
Compact
A travel stroller that folds up compactly will allow it to be stowed away easily in the boot of a vehicle and fits into overhead storage compartments on boats, planes, or trains. Travel strollers that are lightweight and compact will be much easier to lift 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.
Find a one-handed folding mechanism that you can use while carrying children or other luggage. It is also important to take into consideration the weight limit of your travel pushchair and whether you want an recline, a canopy, or footmuff (depending on the destination you're traveling).
The Gb Pockit, for example is so lightweight, small pushchair, and folds so compactly, it can be tucked away in the cup holders of cafe seats. Its smaller wheels make it a bit more challenging to use on rough terrain, but it's still able to do the job. If you're planning to go on an off-road trip or want a more robust stroller for the beach and the beach, consider a travel pushchair that has larger and more robust wheels.
Another great option for families is the Joie Tourist stroller. It weighs just 6kg when folded, and is cabin-approved meaning it can be stored in the overhead storage compartment of a plane. It's a stylish and affordable option too. We love its magnetic buckle, and the fact that it's suitable from birth to 4 years (as long as you buy an infant car seat and carry cot adapters).
Easy to Manoeuvre
It's important to select a model with a smooth steering system and an easy-to-use chassis that can help you navigate the airport and narrow shopping aisles. You'll want a lightweight frame and a smooth steering mechanism that can help you navigate through the narrow aisles of the airport. You'll also want to make sure that the pushchair you choose to use is small enough to fit into the overhead storage compartment of a plane when not in use.
Our test participants felt that the Babyzen YOYO2 was an excellent choice for this due to its elegant design and premium feel. Its hood comes with UPF 50 sun protection and is wide enough to protect your baby, while the handlebar has the solid, leather feel that our testers thought was much better than the handles on other pushchairs with lightweights. Our testers were amazed by the ease it took to maneuver the handlebar over various terrains, however they did note that the wheels were smaller and didn't provide as much grip.
The Graco EeZeFold pushchair is a excellent option for parents who want an infant travel system. It's suitable for babies and folds up compactly, so it's easy to put in your car boot or in an overhead compartment when you fly. It's a little more expensive than other travel pushchairs however, our test subjects found it worth the extra cost for its ease-of-use and durability.