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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 is easy to fold and also freestanding when closed. It is also important to look for one that has an adequate-sized basket as well as an adjustable seat.
It is also important to ensure that your travel stroller is approved for cabin use, and has a handle that is suitable for parents of all heights.
It is easily foldable
If you are traveling with your child, it's important to choose the stroller that can fold easily and quickly. This will make it much easier for you to get the stroller out and in of your car boot or carry it up a flight of stairs. It must be compact enough to fit in the overhead compartment of a plane.
There are plenty of options, whether you're looking for a lightweight travel pushchair or one that's large enough. The most effective models fold in one hand and can stand on their own when closed. You should also consider a stroller that is small and has a big basket to store your luggage.
The Joolz Aer premium travel pushchair is extremely lightweight, compact and can be pushed using only one hand. The Joolz Aer is purchased in the form of a bundle, which includes a newborn bassinet with leg rests, as well as a rain cover.
Other pushchairs that are suitable for travel include the Mountain Buggy Colugo, which is lighter and smaller than the Yoyo. It's more expensive but still provides a variety of features, including the ability to fold with one hand and large storage basket. However, it doesn't have the same slick maneuverability as the Yoyo and may not fit in the overhead storage space on certain flights. The Colugo is a great option for those who are seeking a light stroller that they can take on almost all airlines. It has a dual-sided lock on the wheels that makes it more stable and solid than other strollers. This is a great option for those who plan to spend a lot of time outside or visiting countries with rough terrain.
Lightweight
The best travel pushchair is the one that is easy to lift and carry regardless of whether you're climbing stairs on public transport or placing it in the overhead luggage compartment on the plane. It should also be compact enough to fit in the car's boot without taking up all the space and also freestanding when folded. Some brands have even gone a step further, designing strollers that fold up so small that they can fit in the corner of your seat!
The disadvantage of light travel pushchairs tends to be that they are less robust than other models. This is because the designers have to sacrifice features such as basket space to keep them lightweight. They are built to last and can be used every day and can withstand uneven pavements. Some even have the bonus of being cabin-friendly so you can take them with you on flights.
Check that your new travel pushchair comes with an umbrella and rain cover, as well as a sunshade in case you plan to use it during your vacation. It's worth the money to buy a cover made specifically for your model, rather than a generic one, because it's more likely to fit correctly and will not let water in.
The Joie Pact Pro is our favourite lightweight travel pushchair. It's easy to fold, and can be opened using only one hand. It's the smallest model in our list and is able to fit into tiny car boot spaces. However, it is nevertheless a moveable pushchair suitable for toddlers and infants from birth up to a few year old. It's also cabin friendly, weighing less than 15kg, which means it can be carried to the airport as hand luggage.
Compact
A compactly folded travel stroller can easily be tucked away in the boot of your car or the overhead compartments of planes, trains and boats. Travel strollers that are light and compact will be much easier to move into and out of a vehicle, and to carry up stairs. This is especially important if you are heading to an old European city with cobbled streets.
You should look for an easy-to-fold mechanism that allows you to fold the pushchair while seated with your child or additional luggage. You should also be aware of the weight limit of your travel pushchair and whether you want a recline, a deep canopy, or footmuff (depending on the destination you're traveling).
The Gb Pockit for instance is so lightweight, small, and folds so compactly, it can fit into the cup holders of cafe seats. Its smaller wheels make it a bit more challenging to maneuver on rough terrain but it's still able to do the job. If you plan to take vacation to the beach or go on an off-road trip then you need a stroller that is 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. This means it can be stored on a plane in the overhead compartment. It's a stylish and affordable alternative too. It's magnetic buckle is smart and it's also suitable for babies up to four years old (provided you purchase a car seat adapter and carry cot).
Easy to manoeuvre
If you're looking for the best travel pushchair to take on vacation or something compact and light to pop into your car boot, you need to choose a model that's easy to manoeuvre. You'll want a lightweight frame and an easy-to-use steering mechanism to help you navigate through the airport and narrow shopping aisles. When not in use, you'll need to make sure that the travel pushchair newborn will be tucked away in the overhead compartment of the plane.
Our test participants found that the Babyzen YOYO2 is an excellent option for this, due to its sleek design and premium feeling. The hood is UPF 50 and sufficient to cover the baby. The handlebar is sturdy and leathery and our testers found it superior to the handles of other light pushchairs. Our testers were amazed by the ease it took for them to maneuver over various terrains, however they did note that the wheels were smaller and didn't offer enough grip.
The Graco EeZeFold pushchair is a good choice for parents looking for a nippy travel system. It's suitable from birth and folds down to a small size that makes it easy to put in your car boot or in an overhead compartment when you fly. It's more expensive than some other travel pushchairs but our test subjects said it was worth the extra money for its convenience and durability.