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We tested the best travel strollers on the market for maneuverability, design, durability, and portability.
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We tested more than 32 travel strollers from top brands such as Uppababy, Nuna, and Babyzen.
The seat can only be hand-washed and air-dried.
It’s not especially small when folded and is a little unwieldy to carry.
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That’s the kind of helpful detail any parent or caretaker appreciates.
And that folding process was quick, easy, and doable with one hand.
And it held up just fine in the durability test.
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There isn’t a ton of space in the undercarriage for storage.
Strollers are unnervingly expensive; many new parents experience sticker shock when they first see those price tags.
The Kolcraft Cloud Plus is not.
We love that unfolding can also be done one-handed.
The storage basket can fit a small backpack.
Same goes for the seat padding.
It’s not the smoothest ride, but passable.
The tray came unclasped during the durability test, but there was no actual damage.
Overall, the price-to-performance ratio of the Cloud Plus is so good that it’s an excellent budget option.
The handlebar isn’t adjustable and the stroller is a bit heavier than other options.
The GB Qbit+ All City reminded us of the Nuna Trvl, but at a significantly cheaper price.
That said, there’s plenty to love about the Qbit.
One-handed folding is smooth, and buckling and unbuckling the straps is easy.
The leg rest is simple to maneuver and goes all the way flat.
The seat also reclines almost all the way back so that your baby can take a comfortable snooze.
The included bumper bar comes off and on easily, and the handlebar looks and feels nice.
There’s enough storage for a backpack, too.
As for maneuverability, it rolled great on all our testing surfaces and made crisp, tight turns.
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The canopy sticks out a bit when the stroller is folded.
We actually think that makes for a better travel stroller.
The Minu folds up more easily than other UPPAbaby models and far more compactly than an umbrella model.
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A padded carrying strap easily fits over the shoulder.
The seat’s padding is ample, though we’d like it if the leg rest were adjustable.
We did appreciate the sizable bottom storage basket.
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In terms of maneuverability, the Minu performed fine.
The clips and buckles can be hard to maneuver.
Unfolding is pretty easy, except we noticed our feet getting caught in straps a few times.
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While folding and unfolding were slightly disappointing, we love how portable this stroller is.
The Yoyo 2 has nice features, too.
The canopy is good, though we’d prefer the peekaboo window to be mesh instead of plastic.
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This stroller especially stands out for its handling.
It doesn’t fold down very small, and unfolding it could be easier.
For such a large contraption, this double stroller folds with surprising ease.
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We were even able to do it one-handed with a little effort, which none of us expected.
Unfolding is a little trickier, as it takes some force to unhook the locking clasp.
As a double stroller, the G-Link 2 is not the most compact package when folded.
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Plus, it’s an umbrella structure, so this one probably isn’t fitting in many overhead bins.
We like the canopies on the G-Link 2: quality material and good coverage.
There are little storage pockets behind each seat, and it comes with a cup holder.
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you could also fit a purse or very small backpack in the undercarriage basket.
The seats have generous padding, which extends to form a sort of calf rest for the riders.
Finally, it showed no damage after our durability tests.
It lacked some of the features we’d have liked to see at its price.
The Cybex Libelle Stroller looks sleek and is easy to fold down into an easy-to-store size.
Unfolding this stroller is incredibly easy perfect for families on the go.
The instructions have pictures rather than words, so theyre a bit unclear.
From sharp turns to steep curbs to rocky terrain, the Bugaboo Butterfly Seat Stroller easily traverses it all.
The wheels seemed to absorb bumps and shock well, keeping the seat stable and the baby in place.
We were equally impressed with the strollers packing and traveling capabilities.
Its also simple to assemble, and it remained perfectly intact and undamaged after we dropped it.
At 14.6 pounds, it’s one of the heavier strollers we tested.
It folds up quickly and easily slides into airplane overhead bins for easy access as you board and de-board.
The comfortable seat padding is removable for cleaning and the canopy comes down for sun and rain protection.
The five-point harness is also incredibly easy to adjust and the seat itself reclines to be almost flat.
Parents of older, larger children may not find it as useful.
Its also ultra-lightweight and easily folds with just one hand.
It did not fit in our overhead bin and isn’t easy to fold one-handed.
The unfolding process was a little finicky as well and took some practice.
So what do we like about the Baby Jogger City Tour 2?
We’d have appreciated some more storage space; you’ve got the option to’t fita backpackanywhere.
The button/ring-pull combination for folding it is a bit finicky and has to be timed perfectly.
Once you get that, the folding is smooth, but the whole button-and-ring thing is a little annoying.
As with most UPPAbaby products, however, the G-Luxe’s features are pretty nice.
The G-Luxe maneuvers well, with good tight turns, though it rattled noticeably over the gravel.
It held up well during our durability tests and sustained no damage.
The attachable snack tray is sold separately.
It also comes with a parent cupholder and back pocket to help keep your hands free throughout your journey.
This stroller is also easy to push around on every jot down of terrain especially around tight corners.
Its so easy we didnt even need instructions to figure out how to do it.
you might even fold and unfold this one-handed, perfect for on-the-go travels.
It can be hard to turn on sharp corners.
They all had positive attributes, but a few things held them back.
Then after carefully reading instructions, we repeatedly folded and unfolded each stroller.
We took copious notes to record whether the folding process was intuitive and easy to execute.
While each stroller was in its most compact setup, we tested it for portability.
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Is it easy to pick up?
Are there good handles and straps?
We recorded all this and more.
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Next we carefully examined each stroller for included features.
We tried the features out and took detailed notes on whether they were functional and helpful.
We also practiced buckling and unbuckling the straps.
Then we put 25-pound sandbags in every stroller.
We wheeled them forward and backward over hard floor, carpet, and gravel.
We practiced U-turns and pivots and even wheeled them through a miniature obstacle course of cones.
We also noted how well the brakes worked and if they were easy to engage.
Finally, we gave all of the strollers a durability test.
We dropped each one from waist height and then pushed each off of a table slightly higher than that.
We examined each after the falls to see if there was any damage.
Some may emphasize a lightweight and packable style while others are focused on maneuverability or durability.
You’ll want it to fit easily into car trunks or train/airplane compartments without taking up much space.
That’s a good guide for a stroller that will fit nicely into the aforementioned compartments.
Good travel strollers still offer some storage space for small bags, toys, snacks, etc.
Remember, it’s possible for you to always add a drink caddy for both your stroller and luggage.
Check for good, padded seats that recline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I carry a travel stroller on board a flight?
But many travel strollers fold down so compactly that they fit easily into an overhead bin.
you might reference theFAA websitefor more guidance.
What’s the difference between a travel stroller and a regular stroller?
In short, a travel stroller is lighter than an everyday stroller and folds down far smaller.
Storage space, cup holders, and other accessories will usually be kept to a minimum.
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