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A Compact Travel Stroller Should Be Easy to Carry

When it comes to choosing the ideal compact stroller, you want one that folds into a small, easy-to-carry package. It should be lightweight, come with an automobile seat-compatible design, and be able to fit in overhead bins for airlines.

This streamlined stroller from UPPAbaby meets the criteria. It is easy to fold and comes with a comfortable strap for carrying. It can also be easily placed in the overhead compartments of planes. It has an easy, nearly flat recline and smooth movement.

Easy to Assemble

If you're walking through the airport on your way to the gate or exploring an unfamiliar city with your infant in the stroller, traveling can be stressful enough without worrying about how to pack and haul everything. We believe that a great travel double pram and pushchair should be easy to fold, assemble, and carry. This is exactly what this lightweight Kolcraft model has to offer. The stroller is compact and light. is easy to open and close by pressing two buttons on the handle- all while still standing upright (no need to lean back to do it). It can be tucked away in overhead bins of most planes and comes with a carrying bag that allows you to carry the stroller over your shoulders while out and out and about.

In our tests, this light twin stroller easily rolled over all types of terrain and swung well, making it a great pick for travel. It also has a massive sun canopy with a zip-open mesh segment that offers plenty of coverage and visibility for your baby and also an easy-to-change leg rest and shoulder straps that are cushioned. It's also a great fit for all Nuna PIPA series car seats (just click and you're done) and includes a large storage basket that can accommodate lots of your daily essentials.

This compact Babyzen stroller is a popular choice for parents who love to travel or reside in cities. It arrives in a box already assembled and is just as simple to open by pressing two buttons on the handle. It also folds back up with the same ease and fits into the convenient, included carrying bag. It might be too big for some airline overhead bins. Some parents have complained about the handles being flimsy. It's still a great choice for those who want an easy-to-use, compact stroller. We'd love to see a small parent pocket to store things like dollars for ice cream!

Easy to Fold

Like the name suggests, travel strollers are designed to be compact. They are lighter and smaller than standard strollers, and have fewer features like cup holders and storage baskets. However, they will be able to function effectively enough for day-to-day use and be easy to carry around or put away. Look into a stroller for travel that meets your needs if you plan to travel often with your child.

For instance the UPPAbaby G-Luxe can be folded easily and fits into overhead bins. It's also easy to move and roll, even on rough terrain. The UPPAbaby also has some attractive features, including the deep recline as well as an additional sun canopy that offers your child ample coverage. The only downside to the UPPAbaby is that it's finicky to fold. It's possible to time your hands carefully to get it right.

Another option is the Babyzen YOYO2, which can be folded to an ultra-small size and opens with one hand. It may not offer as much storage space as other strollers, but it does have some great features. It comes with a comfortable carrying strap and a large basket underneath the carriage and a wide-extending umbrella. It's the most expensive of our top travel strollers, but it's also the most luxurious.

The Cybex Libelle 2 is another travel stroller that has a tiny fold that's easy to unfold. It is heavier than other travel strollers but still light enough and compact enough to make a great choice for city living and luxury travel. It has many nice features, including the cup holder that can be used for a standard mug, a convenient handle and a canopy to protect your child against the sun.

The UPPAbaby Minu is an excellent option for those who own the brand's Vista or Cruz strollers and are looking for a lighter, more compact version. It weighs less than the original Minu, but it's still quite heavy for a travel stroller. It also has a variety of interesting features like an enormous storage basket, a deep reclining seat and a canopy that can be extended with UPF protection of 50+.

Easy to Carry

If you're taking your baby on an airplane or packing it into your car for an excursion the ease with how your stroller folds down can make all the difference in how easy it is to get through a busy airport or on a cramped bus. A good travel stroller should easily fit into your trunk or overhead bin using a few simple, controlled movements and stay standing up in its own way when folded. You should be able lift it by its handle, attach a carry strap or slide it into the storage bag that comes with it for easy transport.

If you're planning 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 10 inches, which means that the majority of our top picks -- including the super lightweight, $100-plus Nuna TRVL--will fit in there (though some may require you to check gate for the strollers). The TRVL is light enough to lug around as a handbag due to its strap for the shoulder that is padded and an adjustable bumper bar that doubles as a carry handle.

The TRVL is a great option for parents who are on the move, too, as it's compatible with all Nuna Pipa infant car seats without needing adapters. Our experts are awestruck by the simple two-position reclining mechanism, as well as the non-rethread safety harness, which is designed to adapt to the changing needs of your baby. It's also lighter than other travel strollers, making it a great choice for families who frequently 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, Prams for newborns 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 while most airlines will allow you to gate check the full-sized stroller, they may also require you to take the stroller in a folded form through security and out of the cabin. If this is the case, consider buying a protective travel bag for it to protect against accidental damage by baggage handlers.

Easy to Store

A compact travel stroller is perfect for frequent travelers because it doesn't require a full-size stroller trunk or take up a lot of space in your car or hotel room. Some models are so compact that they can be easily stowed in the overhead bins of airplanes and others are so lightweight that they don't make a huge difference to the weight of carry-on luggage. They're also easy to maneuver in crowded airports and on packed city sidewalks.

If you're an avid traveler, it's worth investing in one of the best strollers we've tried. The Silver Cross Jet 4 is an excellent, well-made stroller with a number of features. It has a huge basket underneath the seat and a padded bar with a wrist-strap that allows it to be ideal for long-distance trips. The stroller's reclining mechanism is simple to use and Travel systems can be tucked away in an airline's overhead compartment (though you'll need to gate-check it). This model is compatible for babies from birth using the Nuna Pipa infant car seat and has an integrated carry bag with insurance against damage to your stroller during travel.

The Babyzen YoYo2 is another super-lightweight model that is ideal for air travel or short excursions on vacation. It's a breeze to maneuver in airplane aisles, and the stroller stays upright when folded, which is useful if you're trying to juggle it with your other baggage. The YoYo2 isn't quite as large as a larger stroller when folded, but it still comes with plenty of features including a large under-seat basket as well as a recline mechanism that can be operated using just one hand.

For many parents who have children, a stroller is an essential piece of equipment for getting around with kids. A good quality compact stroller will provide you with peace of mind while traveling and will allow you to navigate the busy streets and public transportation with ease. Take into consideration your family's needs and lifestyle when choosing an infant stroller. Check out the top choices for the perfect stroller for you and your family. This guide is based on expert research and has been tested by the Good Housekeeping Institute for more than 100 years. Editorial and writer contributors who are parents of children aged 6 and below independently analyzed the guide. They used the strollers in the lab, on road trips and with their own families, and leaned on consumers to provide feedback.