How to Choose the Best Travel Pushchair
If you’re planning a trip to another country with your child, you will need a travel stroller that is easy-to-fold and can be used on its own if closed. Choose a travel pushchair with a large basket and an adjustable seat.
It is also important to ensure that your stroller is cabin-approved and is able to handle a height that is suitable for parents of any height.
Easily foldable
If you are traveling with your child, it’s essential to select a stroller that can be folded easily and quickly. It will be much easier to fit the stroller into your car boot or take it up a flight of stairs. It must be small enough to fit into the overhead storage compartment of an airplane, too.
There are a variety of options, whether you’re looking for a lightweight travel pushchair or one that is fully-sized. The best ones come with an easy fold that can be folded with one hand and are freestanding when closed. It is also recommended to look for a stroller that’s small and has a big basket to store your luggage.
The Joolz Aer is a premium travel pushchair that’s super lightweight and compact when folded. It can be pushed with just one hand. The Joolz Aer can be purchased as an assortment that includes a baby bassinet as well as leg rests, and rain covers.
Other travel-friendly pushchairs include the Mountain Buggy Colugo, which is lighter and smaller than the Yoyo. It’s more expensive but it comes with many useful features including a single-handed fold and an enormous storage basket. It lacks as much maneuverability, and it may not fit into the overhead storage of some flights. Despite this the Colugo is a great option for those who want an easy-to-transport stroller that can be taken on all airlines. It also comes with an exclusive dual-sided wheel lock that makes it more durable and stable than other strollers. This is a great option if you plan to spend most of your time outdoors or in countries with rough terrain.
Lightweight
The best stroller for travel is one that is easy to lift and carry. This is true regardless of whether you’re climbing stairs on public transportation or trying to fit it into an overhead luggage compartment on the cabin of a plane. It should also be small 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, designing strollers that fold up so small pushchair that they can be stored in the corner of the seat!
The disadvantage of light travel pushchairs is that they are less sturdy than other models. This is due to the fact that designers have to sacrifice features such as basket space to keep them light. However, the majority are sturdy enough to withstand daily use and will cope with uneven pavements – and some have the added bonus of being cabin friendly, so you can take them on flights.
If you’re planning on using your new travel pushchair for holidays, make sure it comes with a sunshade and rain cover. It’s worth the money to buy a cover made specifically for your model instead of a generic one, because it’s more likely to be fitted correctly and will not let water in.
Our favourite lightweight travel pushchair is the Joie Pact Pro, which is easy to fold and open with just one hand. It’s the smallest model in our list and is able to fit into tiny car boot spaces. However, it is still a maneuverable pushchair that’s suitable for toddlers and infants from birth up to the age of a few years old. It’s also a good choice for cabin use because it weighs less than 15kg, which means you can take it on the plane with your hand luggage.
Compact
A compactly folded travel pushchair can be easily stored in the trunk of your car, or in the overhead compartments of trains, planes, and boats. A lightweight and compact travel stroller will be much easier to lift in and out of the car and take up a flight of steps, which is especially important when you’re traveling to old European cities with cobbled streets.
You should look for a one handed folding mechanism that lets you fold the pushchair while holding your child or other luggage. Consider the weight limit and whether or not you need a footmuff, deep canopy or recline for your travel pushchair (depending where you are travelling).
The Gb Pockit for instance is so lightweight and compact, and can fold so compactly that it fits into cup holders of cafe seats. The smaller wheels make it a bit more challenging to use on rough terrain but it’s still able to complete the task. If you’re planning on going on an off-road excursion or need a more sturdy stroller for the beach and the beach, consider a travel pushchair with bigger and thicker wheels.
The Joie Tourist stroller is another popular choice for families. It weighs only 6kg when folded and cabin-approved. This means it can be tucked away on a plane in the overhead compartment. It’s a stylish and cost-effective option too. It’s magnetic buckle is smart and is suitable for babies up to four years old (provided you buy an adapter for your car seat and carry the cot).
Easy to maneuver
It’s crucial to choose the model that has a smooth steering system as well as a chassis that is lightweight to assist you in your journey through the airport and narrow shopping aisles. Choose a smooth steering system and a chassis that is light to help you navigate the airport and narrow shopping aisles. When not in use, you’ll need to make sure that your travel pushchair can be tucked away in the overhead compartment of the plane.
Our test subjects discovered that the Babyzen YOYO2 is a fantastic option for this, due to its sleek design and premium feeling. Its hood offers UPF 50 sun protection and is big enough to protect your baby while the handlebar features the solid, leather feel that our testers thought was better than handles of other pushchairs that are lightweight. Our testers were also impressed by the ease with which to maneuver across different terrains but they also noted that the wheels are a bit smaller than some other models and don’t offer the same grip.
The Graco EeZeFold is another great option for parents who want a quick travel system. It’s suitable from birth, and folds compactly to fit into the boot of your car or the overhead compartment of an airplane. It’s a bit more expensive than other travel pushchairs buggies however our test participants have found it to be worth the cost due to its ease of use and durability.
