20 Fun Facts About Travel Stroller
A Compact Travel Stroller Should Be Easy to Carry
When it comes to choosing the most compact stroller, you should choose one that folds into a small, easy-to-carry package. It should be light and have an auto seat-compatible design and fit into overhead bins for airlines.
This streamlined stroller by UPPAbaby is the perfect stroller. It folds easily and has a comfortable carrying strap that easily fits in the overhead compartment of planes. It has a simple, nearly flat recline and smooth movement.
Easy to Assemble
If you're walking through the airport on your way to the gate or navigating an unfamiliar city with your infant with you, traveling can be stressful enough without worrying about how to pack and carry everything. We believe that a great travel pram should be simple to fold, assemble and carry. This lightweight Kolcraft stroller offers exactly that. This lightweight, compact stroller is easy to open and close by simply pressing two buttons on the handle -while remaining straight (no need to lean over to do it). It also fits into the overhead bins on most planes, and it comes with a great carrying bag that is ideal to carry the stroller over your shoulder when you're on the go.
This stroller is light and a good choice for travel. It moved over any terrain and maneuvered well. It also features a huge sun canopy with a zip-open mesh section that provides ample coverage and visibility for your child, as well as an adjustable leg rest and shoulder straps with padding. It also fits many Nuna PIPA car seats (just click and you're finished) and comes with an enormous storage bag that can store the majority of your necessities when you're on the move.
This compact Babyzen stroller is a favorite for parents who love to travel or live in cities. It arrives in the box fully assembled, and it's just as simple to open by pushing two little buttons on the handle. It folds back with the same ease and can be tucked away in the, included carrying bag. It might be too big for some overhead bins on airlines. Some parents also complained about the handles being thin. However, it's an excellent choice for those looking to purchase an ultra-light, compact stroller to travel with. We wish it had a parent pocket to hold things like dollar bills for ice cream!
Easy to Fold
As the name suggests the strollers designed for travel are made to be compact. They fold less than normal strollers and come with fewer accessories, like cup holders and an enormous storage basket. However, they should still function well enough for day-to-day use, and are easy to carry around or put away. If you plan on traveling often with your little one, consider getting a stroller for travel with features that meet your requirements.
For instance the UPPAbaby G-Luxe can be folded easily and can fit into overhead bins. It's also easy to roll and maneuver even on rough terrain. The UPPAbaby comes with nice touches, such as a deep recline, as well as an extra sun canopy that provides your child a lot of protection. The only downside to the UPPAbaby is that it's a little finicky to fold. You may need to time your hands carefully to ensure that it's folded correctly.
The Babyzen YOYO2 is a different option. It can be folded down to a very small size and can be opened with one hand. It doesn't have as much storage space as other strollers, but it does offer some nice features, such as a comfortable carry strap, a large undercarriage basket and a wide-extending canopy. It's the most expensive of our travel stroller picks, but it's also the most luxurious.
The Cybex Libelle 2 travel stroller is a different model that folds easy to fold. It's heavier than other travel strollers but still compact and lightweight enough to make it a great choice for city living and luxury travel. It also comes with a number of nice features, such as an integrated cup holder that will fit an average-sized mug, a convenient carry handle and an extensible canopy that's big enough to protect your child from the sun.
The UPPAbaby Minu is an excellent choice for people who already own the brand's Vista or Cruz strollers and are looking for an easier, smaller version. It's lighter than the original Minu but still quite heavy for a travel pram. It also has a variety of cool features such as large storage baskets as well as a deep reclining seat and a canopy that can be extended with UPF protection of 50+.
It is easy to carry
The ease at folding your travel stroller will make an enormous difference in how it is possible to navigate a crowded airport or squeeze into a crowded bus. A great travel stroller will be able to fit in your trunk or an overhead bin with just a couple of quick controlled movements, and remain standing up in its own way when folded. You should be able to carry it up by the handle, attach a carrying strap or slide it into the storage bag that comes with it to make it easier to transport it.
If you plan to use your stroller in an airplane, make sure it's approved by the airline, or that it will fit in the overhead bins. The International Air Transport Association recommends that carry-on luggage not be larger than 22 x 18 x 10 inches, so several of our top picks, including the super lightweight, $100-plus Nuna TRVL--will fit in there (though some may require you to gate check them). The TRVL is so light, you can carry it as a bag. It comes with a cushioned shoulder strap and a bumper bar which doubles as a handle.
The TRVL is a great choice for parents who are constantly moving around, since it works with all Nuna Pipa baby car seats with no adapters. Our experts love its easy two-position recline system and harness that's designed to adapt to your child's needs. It's also lighter than other travel strollers, making it a great option for families who often travel.
Other great features on this compact travel stroller include a spring-loaded back-of-the-underseat basket that's big enough for a backpack, diaper bag, or purse, and a flat, open sun canopy that offers some coverage and blockage (though it's not as large as the ones on some of our other top picks). It's also among the lightest strollers we tested--but keep in mind that even though most airlines will allow you to check-in at the gate with the full-sized stroller, they may also require you to take the folded stroller through security and out of the airplane cabin. If this is the case, you might be interested in purchasing a protective travel bag to protect it from damage by baggage handlers.
Easy to store
A compact travel stroller can be ideal for frequent travelers, because it doesn't require the size of a trunk or take up a lot of space in the hotel room or in the car. Some models are small enough that they can be easily stored in the overhead bins of airplanes, pram set while others are so light that they do not weigh much on carry-on luggage. They're also easy to maneuver in the crowded airports as well as on the crowded city sidewalks.
If you travel frequently it's worthwhile to invest in the best travel stroller we've tried. The Silver Cross Jet 4 is an excellent, well-made stroller with many features. It comes with a large basket underneath the seat and a cushioned bar with a wrist-strap that makes it ideal for long-distance trips. The reclining mechanism is easy and the stroller is able to fit into the overhead bins of airlines (though you'll have to gate-check it). This model is suitable for babies from birth using the Nuna Pipa infant car seat and has an included carry bag with insurance against the possibility of damage to your stroller during travel.
The Babyzen YoYo2 stroller is also extremely light, making it ideal for air travel or quick vacations. It's easy to maneuver in airplane aisles and it's upright when folded, which is useful in case you're trying to carry it with your other baggage. The YoYo2 folds down to less than a full-size pram however, it offers numerous features. It has an under-seat storage basket that is large and can be operated with one hand, and double Pram a reclining mechanism.
For many parents strollers are a must-have piece of gear for navigating with children. A compact stroller with good quality will provide you with peace of mind when traveling, and will allow you to navigate busy streets and public transportation easily. Consider your family's lifestyle and requirements when choosing a new baby stroller. Then you can look through our top picks to help you choose the best stroller for your family's next adventure. The Good Housekeeping Institute has been testing products for more than a century, and this guide is based on expert research. It was reviewed independently by contributing writers and editors who are parents of children 6 and under. They used the strollers in the lab, during road trips, and with their own families and leaned into consumer testers for additional feedback.
