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How to Choose the Best Travel pushchair buggy

If you are planning a trip to a different country with your child, you'll need a travel stroller that folds easily and can stand alone when closed. Look for a travel pushchair with a large basket and an adjustable seat.

Also, make sure that your stroller is approved for cabin use, and is able to handle a height that is comfortable for parents of all heights.

Foldable and easy to fold

If you are planning to travel with your child, it is crucial to choose a stroller that can be folded easily and quickly. It's much easier to fit the stroller in your car's boot or to carry it up the flight of stairs. It should also be small enough to fit in the overhead storage compartment of a plane, too.

Whether you're looking for a light travel pushchair or a larger model, there's a wide range of options. The most effective models fold up pushchair in one hand and stand on their own when closed. It is also recommended to consider a stroller that is small and has a big basket to store your luggage.

The Joolz Aer is a premium travel pushchair that's extremely light and compact when folded. It can be pushed by one hand. It's available as a bundle with a newborn bassinet and other add-ons to meet your needs such as a rain cover and leg rests.

Mountain Buggy Colugo is another travel-friendly stroller that is smaller and lighter. It's more expensive but it still has many useful features, including the ability to fold with one hand and an enormous storage basket. It lacks the same maneuverability and might not fit into the overhead storage of some flights. However, the Colugo is an excellent choice for those looking for an easy-to-transport stroller that can be used on most airlines. It has an asymmetrical lock on the wheels that makes it more stable and sturdy than other strollers. This is a great option when you plan on spending long periods of time outdoors or visiting countries with rough terrain.

Lightweight

The ideal stroller for traveling is one that is easy to lift and carry. This applies whether you are navigating stairs on public transportation or trying to fit it into an overhead baggage compartment in the cabin of a plane. It should also be small enough to fit in a small car boot without taking up all the space, and freestanding when folded. Some brands have gone even further and created strollers that can be folded so small that they can be tucked away in the corner of a car seat!

The drawback of light travel pushchairs is that they are less robust than other models. Designers have to sacrifice features like basket space in order to keep them light. However, the majority are sturdy enough for everyday use and will cope with uneven pavements. Some have the added benefit of being cabin friendly, so you can take them on flights.

Make sure your new pushchair has a rain cover as well as a sunshade in case you plan to use it for holidays. It's worth the money to buy a cover specially designed for your particular model rather than a generic one, as it's more likely to fit correctly and prevent water from getting in.

Our favorite lightweight travel pushchair is the Joie Pact Pro, which is easy to fold and opens by one hand. It's the smallest model in our guide and can be put into car boots that are tight however it's a manoeuvrable pushchair suitable for toddlers and babies from birth until a few years old. It's also cabin friendly and weighs less than 15kg, which means it can be brought to the airport as hand luggage.

Compact

A travel stroller that folds up compactly will allow it to be stowed away easily in the boot of a vehicle and fits into the overhead storage compartments on trains, planes or boats. A compact and light travel stroller will also be much easier to lift into and out of the car and take up a flight stairs, which is particularly important when you're traveling to historic European cities with cobbled streets.

Look for a single-handed folding mechanism you can use while carrying a child and/or additional luggage. You should also be aware of the weight limit of your travel pushchair and whether you want an recline, a canopy or footmuff (depending on where you're travelling).

The Gb Pockit, for instance, is incredibly light and compact, and can fold so compactly that it fits into cup holders of cafe seats. Its smaller wheels make it somewhat more difficult to use on rough terrain, but it still manages the job. If you plan to take a beach trip or an off-road adventure then you need a travel stroller with thicker and larger wheels.

Another great option for families is the Joie Tourist stroller. It is only 6kg when folded, and it is certified for cabin use. This means it can be tucked away on a plane in the overhead compartment. It's a stylish and affordable alternative too. The magnetic buckle is a smart idea and it's also suitable for infants up to four years old (provided you purchase an adapter for your car seat and carry the cot).

Easy to Manoeuvre

If you're looking for the ideal travel pushchair for your vacation or something light and compact to put in the car boot, you need to select a model that is easy to manoeuvre. You should look for an easy-to-use steering system and a chassis that is light to aid you in navigating the airport and tight aisles of shopping. When not in use, you'll need to ensure that the travel pushchair can fit into the overhead compartment of the plane.

Our test subjects discovered that the Babyzen YOYO2 is a great choice for this, with its sleek design and premium feeling. The hood has UPF 50 and is sufficient to cover the infant. The handlebar feels solid and soft, which our testers found superior to the handles of other light Pushchairs For Active Parents. Our testers were impressed by how easy it was to maneuver the handlebar over different terrains, but they did not like the wheels were smaller and did not offer the same grip.

The Graco EeZeFold pushchair is a good choice for parents who want a nippy-friendly travel system. It is suitable for babies from birth, and folds compactly to fit in the boot of your car or in the overhead compartment on the plane. It's a little more expensive than other pushchairs for travel however our test participants considered it worth the cost for its ease-of-use and durability.