Best Travel Pushchair
You might be looking for the ideal travel pushchair if you are always on the move or plan to travel with your child. You may want one that folds quickly and is easy to navigate over bumpy terrain. You might also need an adjustable seat to allow for a comfortable snooze or comes with additional accessories such as a bassinet for a baby.
1. G-Luxe Stroller from UPPAbaby
The UPPAbaby G-Luxe stroller is among the best umbrella strollers that are lightweight on the market. It's sleek and stylish, and feels sturdy and posh when you push it. It's also easy to fold and comes with a carrying strap for when you have to put it away in a tiny space like a corner of your hotel or closet.
It comes with a full set of accessories for traveling including the rain cover as well as the SPF 50+ sunshade, which clicks on easily. The G-Luxe comes with a wide stretchy canopy that is perfect for taller children and provides ample coverage to protect them from the sun.
As opposed to other umbrella strollers with lightweights, the UPPAbaby G-Luxe has recline that is operated by one hand, and an adjustable footrest so your child can be comfortable. It also has an easy-to-access storage bin that's big enough to accommodate the diaper bag or snacks as well as drinks. It's even big enough to fit a large-sized changing pad.
Another excellent feature is the UPPAbaby G'Luxe's brake system, which has been rated as one of the best available on the market. The stroller is simple and responsive to control, with responsive brakes. However, a few parents did complain about the G-Luxe's difficulty in folding.
Founded in the US in 2006, UPPAbaby has become known for its practical-but-stylish buggies at competitive prices and its focus on quality and environmental sustainability. UPPAbaby is also a favorite among celebs. Both Emily Blunt, and Adele own UPPAbaby Vista and Cruz strollers.
2. Cybex Mios Stroller
The Mios is an elegant stroller that comes with a broad assortment of accessories. Its unique one-hand folding mechanism lets you fold it into self-standing mode for easy storage while the mesh fabric is breathable, making hot days a breeze. You can add a parasol for your child to shield from the sun. The Mios is available in a variety of colours and patterns to match your style from modern to classic.
It is able to be used with the carrycot that is available and lies flat for a comfortable fit. The comfortable carrycot is easy to remove from the frame with one click and memory buttons. It is one of the easiest prams to transport and is easily transported over short distances as well as up and down stairs.
The Mios is easy for you to drive and maneuver, particularly on smooth surfaces like paths, pavements and paved roads. It's also a pleasure to use on rough terrain. Adele was enjoying navigating it around the hills and mud of Victoria Park with confidence.
The Mios is an excellent choice for families that plan to use it in conjunction with a car safety seat. The Mios includes Cybex car seats adapters compatible with GB or Cybex infant car seats. These adapters can remain attached even when the Mios is folded down. It can also be used with the Cybex Aton 2 and Cloud Q series infant car seats with an additional adapter that is sold separately. This combination is the perfect travel pushchair for long walks or a day of exploring the city. The Cybex Mios is also a ideal choice for parents with twins, because it can be paired with the Bugaboo Comfort Wheeled Board+ to accommodate two children.
3. Doona Stroller
The Doona is the only car seat for infants that also can be used as a stroller, making it the ideal travel pushchair if you don't want to carry a separate car seat or stroller. It has high safety ratings from Stifting Warentest, ADAC, and OAMTC, plus a five-star rating for user-friendliness. The Doona is also rated for air travel and is certified to meet all US and EU standards.
It has a unique double-wall structure that lets the wheels simply fold in the Doona's body, which offers significant safety advantages. Two layers of impact-absorbing plastic, along with additional layers of EPS foam and fabrics, provide enhanced side-impact safety for your child. The handle acts as a strong anti-rebound bar that absorbs the force of an accident, and helps prevent your baby from rotating and sustaining serious injuries.
To pop out the wheels of the Doona There's a lever on the back of the seat that you can lift up. The result is a slight jolt that doesn't wake your baby. To tuck the wheels back into the car, simply lift the lever, and the process is seamless.
The Doona is compatible with numerous car models and public transport which makes it a great travel pushchair. It's designed to easily fit into narrow aisles of airlines and is affixed to traveling with infants which means you can take your Doona with you wherever you go, even to foreign countries. It's also easy to install without or with the base. This is ideal for those who are renting a car on your journey, or don't want to clutter up your home to store the base.
4. Trvl Stroller
Whether you are on a quick outing around town or on a weekend getaway, or exploring far-flung destinations, the Nuna Trvl Stroller will keep your travels easy and stress-free. This stroller is lightweight and packed with convenience and comfort for both you and your child. It also has a compact self-fold, which redefines what it means for a stroller to be ready for travel.
The forward and back wheel suspensions allow you to maneuver over bumpy terrain. The adjustable calf supports raise the seat so that your child can ride in the comfort of. The tailored canopy features UPF 50+ sun protection, as well as a peek-a-boo window. If you're a frequent Push Chairs & Prams UK flyer, you'll appreciate the fact that this stroller can be tucked away in the overhead bins of most airlines (please check with your airline to confirm! ).
The Trvl is incredibly easy to use even with a newborn. Thanks to its magnetic MagneTech secure snap buckle, it's simple to attach the PIPA Series infant car seat to the belly bar with no additional adapters required. The Trvl also has a luxe leatherette accented handle and pushbar for a comfortable grip.
The Trvl has a big, easy-to-access basket that can hold a large amount of gear (it can fit the diaper bag as well as a small backpack!). Its legs are also placed on the longer side to provide more stability and the stroller was able to roll well over all surfaces tested. However, it has one minor issue: the fold is a bit tricky. It is easy to lose the handle and ring combination If you're not careful. This is a minor inconvenience however it is something to be considered if you plan to take this stroller on trips.
5. Graco 3D Lite Stroller
This single-child stroller offers plenty of features for the money. It comes with an expandable basket as well as an adult cup holder. It can fold in one second. It also comes with an adjustable tray for children and 5-point harness. Its drawback is that it's not able to fully recline, making it not the best option for infants (use beginning at 6 months or more).
This is the most affordable in this review. It's light and has high seats that give your toddler a nice view. It's not as robust as the more expensive models however, and it isn't able to handle uneven surfaces like cobblestones. It has two front wheels that can be shifted to the side when they encounter obstacles.
The 3D Lite has a small storage bin that is able to hold a moderate-sized backpack diaper bag and it also has an open window in the canopy. Its sunshade is quite small and may be the smallest of the bunch and doesn't extend beyond the back of your child. It does come with the ability to pop out a sun visor however.
The frame has a 5-point harness that is padded on the seat, and the frame has a shoulder strap that lets you carry it when folded. It's not as compact as the TraveLite but it still folds very quickly.
It comes with three recline positions however, not all the way down (use from 6 months+). The brakes on the 3D Lite are a little stiffer than those of most competitors and require that both sides be pressed in order to fully engage. Overall, 3DLite's quality is excellent for the price. It's better than the budget-friendly Kolcraft cloud plus however, it's not as great as some of the more costly competitors.