Avoid Making This Fatal Mistake When It Comes To Your Strollers

The Lightest, Most Compact and Easiest to Fold Travel Strollers

This foldable stroller is one of the lightest and compact. It's also among the easiest folding strollers. Despite its size, it offers an excellent ride, a great sun canopy and multi-position recline.

This stroller is a great value at less than $100. It features an easy compact fold and carry strap, which makes it easy to carry over your shoulder or take on public transportation.

1. Lightweight

The most important aspect of a great travel stroller is that it must be light and easy to fold. The top models we tested fold down using only one hand (and sometimes two hands) and can be tucked away in overhead luggage compartments. They are also compact and roll well making them easy to maneuver into tight space. Some even offer a telescoping handle for parents of various heights. Find a lightweight, easy-to transport pushchair stroller for your family, no matter if you're planning to take a short trip with a baby or taking a long-haul journey with a toddler.

To find the best travel strollers, we evaluated nine models that met our minimum weight and size requirements. Each model was put to the test on country sidewalks and in the terminal at the airport for mobility as well as ease of folding and carrying, as well as overall comfort for your child.

Our most popular choice is the Babyzen YoYo2 (320), which folds the easiest of all the strollers we tested, and fits in overhead bins of planes. It's car seat-compatible and its seat can recline almost completely flat, making it ideal for infants. Other features that parents will appreciate include a deep undercarriage storage basket, a bag hook on the handle, and a UPF 50+ canopy which provides ample coverage for your little traveler.

The Cybex Orfeo (320) is another great option. It features the ability to fold in concertina that can be completed by one hand and is very light. The five-point harness is padded, an adjustable crotch strap and a an reversible seat will keep your child safe with a huge undercarriage basket and a convertible seat will ensure there is room for their belongings. It's also compatible with the brand's infant car seat. This makes it an ideal option for families starting from birth.

The Coya TRVL ($320), a one-handed, one step fold that is also compatible with car seats and comes with a large canopy. It's more expensive than the other models in this category however, it comes with additional features such as a large cupholder and parent pocket, a movable handlebar to fit parents of all heights and a comfortable carrying strap. The simplicity of the model does not mean it's as durable, as contrasted with other models in this category.

2. Easy to fold

If you're constantly on the move, your stroller has to be easy to open and close. You don't want a stroller that is difficult to close when you have children or groceries in your arms. Even with just one hand, the best travel strollers can fold up easily and compactly. A lot of them have padded straps that you can comfortably wear over your shoulders.

In our tests in our tests, the Libelle stroller scored highly for its easy Folding stroller and compact size. However, it also has some great features: It can roll smoothly over all surfaces and has a generous canopy that offers ample coverage. It's also surprisingly light and stands up by itself when folded. This makes it easier to keep in storage.

We recommend that parents who want their strollers to fit into the overhead bins of planes and are looking for models that claim to fit. The Munchkin Sparrow, for example is a great fit in the smallest fold and comes with a handy protective travel cover, but it has no reclining seat and a narrow cargo space that can only hold a small tote bag or diaper bag (no backpacks).

The Babyzen Yoyo 2 is another alternative. It folds concertina-style, but has a reversible seating position for riding back-toback or face-toface. Our managing editor found it a breeze to open and close, though she wasn't crazy about how the handle slides into the seat when folded.

The tri-fold is a new travel stroller. It folds in three parts and offers the best combination between compactness and features. The UPPAbaby Miniu, for instance, has a reclined seat, a non-structured rear storage pouch, and a lockable clasp to keep it folded. It's a bit bigger than the umbrellas from the brand, but is smaller than their G-Luxe and G-Link counterparts. It also comes with a shoulder strap that is cushioned.

3. Easy to store

The most effective travel strollers fold up into smaller, compact size that you can easily fit into the trunk of your car or squeeze into the overhead bin of an airplane. Some models even come with a carrying strap that makes it easy to carry over your shoulder and not have to be concerned about your hands becoming tired. They're also lighter than standard strollers. This makes them easy to lift and carry around for a quick stroll in the neighborhood or at 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. Some of our test subjects found it a bit flimsy and the handlebar wasn't padded to keep your hands at ease. Another thing to take into consideration is how big the basket is: It's on the smaller side, and some parents have found it difficult to fit an enormous diaper bag in it.

We suggest calling your airline ahead to inquire about their specific rules regarding strollers. They may differ. This is particularly important if you wish to check your stroller's gate that allows you to get around the airport without it and be able to use it once you're on the plane (though this option isn't suitable for families that require an infant car seat or booster).

The Contours Itsy travel stroller is an excellent option if you are looking for a compact, lightweight stroller. It comes nearly fully assembled straight out of the box and the only thing you need to do is to snap the bumper bar in the appropriate spot. It comes with an apron for a cup for the parent, as well as a back pocket. However, it does not have an oversized basket. This can restrict your ability to carry essentials for a long trip.

If you are a frequent traveler we recommend you look into a more robust stroller with better features and the ability to hold more cargo. The UPPAbaby Minu, for instance, comes with many of the same features like its G-Luxe or G-Link siblings, but it's more compact and folds more quickly. It's also a bit more durable than an umbrella stroller, and comes with a comfortable carrying strap that takes some of the weight off your shoulders.

4. Comfortable

Strollers are often used for extended durations of time when traveling, which is why the comfort of the stroller is crucial. Seats that have plenty of padding as well as a reclining system that can be adjusted to various angles are ideal. Also, consider whether the canopy extends to give protection from the sun, and if it has mesh windows that allow airflow. You should consider a model that comes with an organizer for the parents or a cupholder, as well as an enormous basket underneath the seat in case you need to carry things with you. If you're shopping for a stroller for older children, check the age range and consider whether your child will be at ease in the seat, even without a car seat for infants.

It is also important to consider how a stroller rolls. It should be able to move easily on various surfaces that include smooth carpets, hardwoods and shag carpets cobblestones and gravel. It should be able to handle curbs, stairs and other obstacles easily. Pick a stroller that is lightweight if you plan to do a lot walking during your trip. This will prevent back and leg pain.

A good travel stroller is also easy to use. It should be assembled in less than 30 seconds and be able to snap together when you put it in the right place. It should also fold down flat enough to fit in the boot of your pushchairs car seats or Pram Sets in the overhead compartments of planes. It should also remain upright when folded so that you can reach it up with one hand while holding your child in the other.

The Joie Tourist is an excellent choice for parents who are seeking a light high-quality stroller for their travels. It comes with several recline positions, which means your child can rest comfortably, and its extensible canopy provides plenty of sun coverage with UPF protection. It also comes with a rain cover, coffee cup holder, and a footmuff. Charlotte is delighted the fact that the car seat is suitable for newborns to four years old and does not require a separate adapter.