Buying a Travel Pushchair
When you are buying a stroller for your travels look at the fold, storage, recline and canopy. Also, look for accessories like a footmuff, coffee cup holder and rain cover.
If you travel frequently you should consider a model that has a an easy fold and is a cabin-approved. Our test with parents says that the Joie Tourist is a great choice for this. Its one-hand mechanism makes it easy to fold and fold while trying to manage a toddler.
Lightweight
A travel pushchair is a small, lightweight stroller that folds quickly and compactly, allowing it to be put in luggage for a flight or put in the boot of the car. These strollers are designed to be used with infants from birth. They often can be fitted with carseats, but adapters are required. Some are suitable for toddlers and can be used for day trips or holidays.
There are a variety of travel pushchairs available on the market, and it's crucial to choose which one is suitable for your family. If you have a toddler you might prefer a stroller with a removable foot rest to stop your child's legs from dangling. When choosing a stroller travel, it is crucial to consider how much storage space you'll require.
If you frequently travel and need a small buggy that fits within the cabin baggage allowance, look for models that fold down to approximately 48cm x 43cm and 21.5 cm, which is smaller than the average size of hand luggage. If you pick a model that has an innovative, dynamic folding mechanism, it will be much easier to pack, as the buggy can fold into itself, similar to a book.
Another good option is to buy a travel pushchair and car seat bundle. This will save you time researching compatible components as well as money. A brand bundle usually includes a pushchair and car seat that are designed to be compatible in terms of design and fit. Some brands provide additional features such as cups holder or parent organizer, which are useful when traveling.
Some brands sell additional accessories like a baby bassinet or rain cover to transform your travel pushchair into twin pushchairs or double buggy. These are especially useful for families with older children and want to ensure that they have a comfortable place to sit while travelling.
Folding is easy
A travel pushchair needs to be simple to fold and move especially if you'll be required to do it in tight spaces, such as the cabin of a plane or train. The Joie Pact Pro is a good example, with one-handed operation that our parent tester found extremely easy to use. This makes it perfect for parents who want to take their baby on day excursions, local excursions and even air travel.
Another good option is a travel system bundle that combines an infant car seats of the same manufacturer. You can be certain that the car seat will fit inside your pushchair and work with the chassis that you've chosen for your child. These types of bundles are often a better deal than buying the components separately, however it's crucial to confirm that the components you want to purchase work together prior to making a purchase.
If you intend to use your stroller on rough terrain, you should choose one with a sturdy base and wheels that are large enough for handling bumps and lumps. Smaller wheels are harder to control on anything except smooth pavements. Reversible seats are handy, so that your child can be facing you initially and then turn to see the world as they get older.
Depending on the season you plan to travel, you'll also need to consider whether your stroller will offer the protection against weather that you require. A sunshade will protect your baby from harmful UV rays and raincovers can stop snow or water from getting into the pushchair. Make sure to purchase a rain cover specifically designed specifically for your model of pushchair, not an unspecific one.
The last requirement is that the stroller should be compact and lightweight. This is especially true for travel pushchairs, which need to be able to fold down to a compact size. The Bugaboo Butterfly has one of the smallest folds on the market and is able to be stowed in the overhead compartments of some airlines (although not all). The Bugaboo Butterfly was a comfortable ride for our tester's parents and her toddler. It features reclining seats that are spacious and of high quality.
Easy to Manoeuvre
If you're traveling through busy train or bus stations with a sleepy baby pram and need to fold and move your stroller easily so that you can easily get off and on without causing any disturbance to your child is a must. Choose models that have smooth front wheels that swivel to allow you to turn and move your stroller effortlessly.
Typically they have smaller wheels than other kinds of strollers to keep their weight and size down however, if you're looking for something that can handle rough terrain or for a walk to the beach, select one with larger, more robust wheels to handle this kind of challenge.
Certain brands and retailers offer travel system bundles which include the pushchair, car seat and any additional accessories you might require. This is a great choice if you already know what you want and don't want to spend hours looking for compatible parts. Make sure that the components you purchase are compatible before purchasing a travel bundle. You can find this information on the websites of certain brands or inquire with the retailer.
Easy to store
If you want to fit a pushchair that can travel in your car's trunk or in the overhead bin of an airplane, it must be compact and foldable. It's also beneficial if the pushchair comes with a shoulder harness so that you can carry it with one hand, especially when your child is asleep!
Consider how often you will use the pushchair and the terrain you will be covering when choosing one. For instance, some buggies are best suited for a stroll around town or on smooth pavements and won't perform well off the road or on the beach. If you're planning to go off-road and need a more sturdy buggy, check that it comes with suspension and a larger set of wheels that can withstand rougher surfaces.
If you intend to use it starting at birth you should look for a travel stroller with a newborn pram bag. The Babyzen Yoyo2 is a great model, featuring a brilliant one-hand fold, and a variety of extras, including a baby bassinet with a rain cover as well as the most comfortable foot muff.
If you only plan to use it for brief vacations and trips, you may want to consider a stroller equipped with a car seat adaptor that can be connected to the chassis. This allows you to keep your child in their car seat for the duration of the journey. A lot of travel system bundles come with car seats, but you can design your own customized bundle if you prefer.
When you're choosing a travel system, bear in your mind that it's likely to cost more than buying the individual items independently, so think about the amount of use you'll get from each piece. You'll have to think about the cost of a base to connect your car seat to the pushchair and any adaptors that you may need. These are all available online or in store Some brands even offer bundles that include them all making it simple to create your dream travel system!