How to Choose the Best Travel Pushchair

If you're planning to travel abroad with your baby or toddler, you'll need a pushchair for travel that folds easily and also freestanding when closed. It is also important to look for one that has an ample basket and an adjustable seat.

It's also important to make sure that your travel pushchair is approved by the cabin and has a suitable handle height that is suitable for parents of all heights.

Foldable and easy to fold

If you're traveling with your child it is essential to select the stroller that can be folded easily and quickly. This will make it easier for you to get the stroller in and out of your car's trunk or carry it up an uphill climb. 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 an ultra-light travel pushchair or one that is full-sized. The top ones have an easy fold that can be folded with one hand and are self-standing when closed. Also, you should consider a stroller that is compact and affordable Pushchairs has a large basket to store your luggage.

The Joolz Aer is a premium travel Pushchair sale Uk that's extremely light, compact when folded and can be pushed by one hand. The Joolz Aer can be purchased in a bundle that includes a baby bassinet, leg rests and rain cover.

Mountain Buggy Colugo is another stroller pushchairs that's smaller and lighter. It's more expensive but still provides a variety of features, such as a one-handed fold and a spacious storage basket. However, it doesn't offer the same smooth maneuverability as the Yoyo and may not fit in overhead storage on some flights. The Colugo is a great option for those looking for a light, portable stroller they can take on almost all airlines. It features a dual-sided lock on the wheels that makes it more stable and sturdy 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 ideal travel pushchair is one that is easy to lift and carry when you're trying to climb stairs on public transport or shoving it into the overhead baggage compartment on an airplane. It should also be small enough to fit in a tiny car boot without taking up too much space and freestanding when folded. Some brands have even gone one step further, designing strollers that fold up so compactly that they can be stored in the corner of the seat!

The drawback of light travel pushchairs is that they tend to be less durable than other models. This is because the designers must compromise features like basket space in order to keep them lightweight. 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.

Check that your new travel pushchair has a rain cover and a sunshade if you plan to use it during your vacation. You should invest the extra cash on a cover that is specifically made for your model instead of a generic cover. It will be more suited to your model and stop water from getting in.

The Joie Pact Pro is our favorite lightweight travel pushchair. It's simple to fold and opens with just one hand. It's the smallest in our guide and can be packed into car booties that are tight however it's a manoeuvrable pushchair suitable for toddlers and babies from birth to around a few years old. It's also a cabin-friendly model, weighing less than 15kg, so it can be brought to the airport as hand luggage.

Compact

A compactly folded travel pushchair can be easily stowed in the back of your car or the overhead compartments of trains, planes, and boats. A lightweight and compact travel stroller will also be much easier to get in and out of your car and take up a flight stairs, which is particularly crucial if you're going to old European cities with cobbled streets.

Find a single-handed folding mechanism you can use while carrying the child or any other baggage. You should also take into consideration the weight limit of your travel pushchair and whether you want an recline, a canopy, or footmuff (depending on where you're travelling).

The Gb Pockit, for example is so lightweight and compact, and can fold so compactly that it fits into cup holders of cafe seats. Its smaller wheels make it a little more difficult to use on rough terrain, pushchair with large canopy but it still does the job. If you're planning to take a beach trip or an off-road trip, you should look for a travel stroller with bigger and thicker wheels.

Another popular option for families is the Joie Tourist stroller. It weighs only 6kg when folded and is cabin-approved, which means it can be stored in the overhead storage compartment on an airplane. It's also a stylish, inexpensive alternative. The magnetic buckle is stylish and is suitable for babies as young as four years old (provided you buy an adapter for car seats and a carry the cot).

Easy to maneuver

If you're looking for the best travel pushchair for your vacation or something light and compact to put in your car boot, it's important to choose a model easy to maneuver. You'll want a lightweight frame and a smooth steering mechanism that can help you navigate through the airport and narrow shopping aisles. You'll also want to make sure that the travel pushchair is small enough to fit inside the overhead storage compartment of a plane when not in use.

Our test subjects discovered that the Babyzen YOYO2 is a great choice for this, with its elegant design and premium feel. Its hood comes with UPF 50 sun protection and is wide enough to fit your child while the handlebar features the solid, leather feel that our testers felt was much better than the handles on other pushchairs with lightweights. Our testers were also awed by how easy to maneuver across different terrains, although they noted that the wheels are smaller than those of other models and don't provide as much grip.

The Graco EeZeFold pushchair is another good choice for parents looking for an infant travel system. It's suitable for babies and folds up compactly that makes it easy to put in the car boot or in an overhead compartment when you fly. It's more expensive than other pushchairs for travel, but our testers said it was worth the extra money due to its convenience and long-lasting use.