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The Lightest, Most Compact and Easiest to Fold Travel Strollers

This stroller is one of the lightest and compact. It's also one of the easiest folding stroller - Full Posting - strollers. It has a great ride and a fantastic sun canopy, and multi-position recline.

With a price of less than $100 it's an excellent value. It's compact and easy to fold away, making it ideal for public transport or slinging over your shoulder.

1. Lightweight

The most important aspect of a great travel stroller is to be lightweight and easy to fold. The top models we tested could be folded with one hand, and sometimes two and fit in overhead luggage compartments. They also roll well and are compact pushchair enough to be easily maneuvered in tight spaces. Some even offer an adjustable handle pram for newborn parents of various heights. Find a lightweight, easy to pack stroller for your family, no matter if you're planning an excursion with a baby or an extended trip with an infant.

We tested nine strollers that met our minimum size and weight requirements. Each model was tested on city streets, country side walks, and at the airport terminal to determine its maneuverability, ease of carrying and folding and overall comfort for children.

Our top picks are the Babyzen YoYo2 ($320), which has the simplest fold of all the travel strollers we tested and can fit into airplane overhead bins. It's car seat-compatible and the seat reclines completely flat, making it ideal for infants. The car also features an undercarriage with a deep design and a bag-hook attached to the handle and UPF50+ canopy to provide plenty of protection for your child.

Other great options include the Cybex Orfeo ($320), which has a one-handed, concertina fold and is extremely light. Its five-point harness, padded and crotch strap keep your child safe, while the reversible seat as well as a hefty undercarriage basket ensure there's plenty of space for their items. It is also compatible with the brand’s infant car seat. This makes it a good prams option for families with children from the time of birth.

The Coya TRVL ($320) is a one-handed, one step fold and is also compatible with car seats and features a large canopy. It's a bit more expensive than other models in this category, but it offers extra features like a large cupholder and parent pocket, pushchairs an adjustable handlebar for parents of all heights and a comfy carry strap. Its simplicity is sacrificed for some durability when compared to the other models in this category, however.

2. Easy to fold

If you're constantly on the move the stroller you use for travel needs to be easy to open and close. You do not want a stroller which is difficult to close when you're carrying children or groceries in your arms. Even with just one hand, the most efficient travel strollers can fold up easily and compactly. Many have a padded strap that you can put comfortably over your shoulders.

In our tests In our tests, the Libelle stroller scored highly for its ease of folding and compact size. It also has a few nice features: It rolls smoothly over all surfaces and comes with a huge canopy that offers plenty of coverage. It's also surprisingly light and free-standing when folded which makes it easier to store.

We recommend that parents who want their stroller to fit in the overhead bin of a plane, look for models that are guaranteed to fit. The Munchkin Sparrow, for example, fits nicely into the smallest fold and comes with a handy protective travel cover, but it comes with no recliner, and a narrow cargo area that can hold a small tote bag or diaper bag (no backpacks).

The Babyzen Yoyo 2 is another alternative. It folds concertina style, but it offers a reversible seat to ride face-to-face or back-to-back. The handle is hidden behind the seat, but our editor didn't love the way it folded.

The tri-fold is a new travel stroller. It folds in three parts and offers the most compact combination of size and features. The UPPAbaby Miniu, for instance, has a reversible seat and a storage compartment that is unstructured at the rear, Prams Pushchairs and a locking latch that keeps it folded. It's a bit bigger than the umbrella models made by the brand however it folds smaller than its G-Luxe and G-Link counterparts. It also comes with a carry strap with padding that can be worn over your shoulder.

3. Easy to store

The most effective strollers for travel can be folded down to a compact size that can be easily stored. They can be easily stowed in the trunk of a vehicle or the overhead bin of an airplane. Some even have a carrying strap that makes it simple to carry over your shoulder and not have to worry about your hands becoming tired. They are also lighter than normal strollers, which can make them easier to carry and lift when it's time for a quick walk around the neighborhood or the airport.

When we tested this stroller, it did exceptionally well in our durability tests and was easy to maneuver over all sorts of surfaces, from smooth hardwoods to shag carpeting. However some of our testers noticed that it was a bit thin and the handlebar does not have any padding to keep your hands in a comfortable position. The size of the basket should also be taken into consideration. It's quite small and some parents have had difficulty difficult fitting a large diaperbag into it.

We suggest calling your airline in advance to verify their specific guidelines concerning strollers. They can differ. This is especially important if you plan to gate-check a stroller. Then, you can use it on the plane and navigate through the airport without the stroller.

If you're looking to purchase a straightforward travel stroller that's lightweight and folds down to an extremely compact size the Contours Itsy is a great option. The Contours Itsy comes completely assembled and all you need to do is attach the bumper bar. It has a parent cup holder and back pocket, but no oversized basket which might limit your ability to pack essentials for long trips.

If you're a frequent traveler we suggest a more robust stroller that offers better features and can hold more cargo. The UPPAbaby Mini, as an instance, comes with many of the G-Luxe or G-Link siblings however it's smaller and folds much faster. It is also slightly more durable than an umbrella stroller and comes with a cushioned strap to help lift some of the burden off your shoulders.

4. Comfortable

It is important to be comfortable when using strollers for extended durations of time. Find seats with plenty of padding and recline systems that lets you set it at various angles. Also, consider whether the canopy extends to give coverage from the sun and if it has mesh windows to allow airflow. Consider a model that has an organizer for parents and a cupholder as well as an ample basket under the seat in case you need to carry things with you. If you're looking for a stroller that is suitable for older children, check the age range and assess whether your child will be comfortable in the stroller without an infant car seat.

It is also important to think about how a stroller is rolled. It must be able to roll effortlessly across different surfaces that include smooth hardwoods, shag carpets, cobblestones and gravel. It should also be able to navigate stairs and curbs without difficulty. If your travel plans include the majority of walking, choose a stroller that is light to prevent leg and back soreness.

A high-quality travel stroller should be easy to use, as well. It should be easy to assemble and snap together when put in the proper position. It should also be able to fold flat and fit in the car's boot or in the overhead compartment of a plane. It should also remain upright when folded, so that you can reach it with one hand while holding your child in the other.

The Joie Tourist is an excellent choice for parents who are seeking a light quality, high-end travel stroller. It comes with various recline positions, to allow your child to rest comfortably. The canopy that extends can provide ample sun protection, with UPF protection. It also includes a rain cover as well as a coffee cup holder and a footmuff. Charlotte loves the fact that it is suitable from newborns up to four years and doesn't require a separate car seat adapter.