© Provided by Fatherly Being mobile with your baby in tow is about much more than just getting from point A to point B. For that, you can get by with a barebones umbrella stroller with few extra features beyond wheels, seat, and canopy. When it's time to travel with some semblance of comfort, you need a travel stroller, one that's compact and foldable, small enough to fit into a trunk but sturdy enough to handle both your offspring and piles of baby gear. The best travel strollers have a one-handed fold, accommodating parents who need to instantly collapse a stroller while holding a squirmy kid in their other hand. When your baby is comfortable and your lightweight stroller doesn't require an advanced degree to set up, things go a lot smoother.
The name of the game here is convenience and ease of use. Other features worth considering include an adjustable handlebar (hard to find in travel strollers, but so worth it when you do because of the comfort factor), multi-position recline, and a UPF canopy to protect baby from the sun. A roomy storage basket, plus pockets, are great to have. Bonus if the stroller is self-standing, which makes it that much simpler to use.
If you have a newborn, make sure the travel stroller is compatible with whatever car seat you're using. Pay particular attention to the stroller's capacity limit; you don't want to spend money on something you can only use for a year or two before your child becomes too heavy for it.
From its one-handed, free-standing fold to its smooth handling and solid suspension, this is one dope travel stroller with a much smaller footprint than its older siblings. It has a swiveling front wheel with suspension that can be locked into a fixed position, and can be used from birth on with a compatible car seat. The deep recline is pretty much going to guarantee that your kid finds a comfortable sleep position. The wheels are foam-filled, for a nice ride, the storage basket is decent in size, and of course it has an adjustable handlebar.
If folding a stroller really bothers you and raises your blood pressure, then this is the product for you: To collapse it, you just push down the handle and the thing folds automatically, thanks to its gravity fold feature. The weight limit is 45 pounds and the stroller weighs 15 pounds. There's a multi-position reclining seat and linked wheel foot brakes. The ease of use is what's really the appeal here.
At just under 15 pounds, this is a lightweight strollers with ample features. You get a multi-position seat recline, one-hand action freestanding fold, a carry handle and shoulder strap for carrying the stroller around, and all-wheel suspension for one of the smoothest rides out there. The storage basket is big enough that you can haul 20 pounds' worth of stuff around. The stroller weight limit is 50 pounds.
The 11-pound GB Pockit self-stands when folded and easily fits into a your tiny closet or an airplane's overhead bin. It can carry 55 pounds of kid and plenty of their gear in the bottom basket. When folded, it fits right into a bag so you can tote it around. This model has a UPF50+ sun canopy and reclining seat back, which should make parents overjoyed, because the first model did not recline.
A nice, streamlined stroller, the Inglesina weighs only 13 pounds, about the same as a gallon of paint. That's less than a 1-year-old child. When you collapse it, you tote it around with a carry handle. It has a one-touch foot brake, a single-handed open, reclining backrest, and adjustable leg rest. The weight limit is 55 pounds.
The Beezy is a compact stroller with the features you'd expect from an oversized one. In fact, it's loaded with features. First, the basics. The stroller weighs 18 pounds, so it's right in the middle in terms of weight. It has all-wheel suspension, which means a way smoother ride than you can rightfully expect. The weight limit is 55 pounds. There's a multi-position reclining seat, integrated leg rest supports for growing children, lockable wheel brakes, and an oversized sun canopy. Naturally, as you'd expect, there's also a frree-standing fold. It's a great urban stroller, and it's so easy to maneuver that you can do it one-handed.
When you're done using it, you just sling this stroller over your shoulder. It's really that easy. The newer model has a new faux leather handlebar, new harness straps, and a reinforced frame. The seat has a multi-position recline. The stroller has one-handed steering and folding and unfolding, as well as rear-wheel parking brakes and swivel front wheels. The stroller weighs 14 pounds and can be used until your child is 40 pounds.
The very cool thing about this Cybex is its one-hand 360 degree rotating seat, which makes it easy to position your child in forward-facing or parent-facing mode when you're on the go. The weight limit is 55 pounds, and the stroller itself weighs 18 pounds. There's both rear- and forward-facing recline; the stroller has rear wheel brakes as well as a linked foot brake.
At just 16 pounds, this stroller weighs less than a pressure cooker. It's also way easier to carry. To fold it, you just press a button and to unfold you release the fold latch. The seat reclines fully, and for the money, it's hard to find a smoother ride. The entire set includes the stroller, cup holder, rain cover, and carry backpack. The max weight limit is 55 pounds, and the basket can hold 10 pounds.
Sleek as a Tesla, this travel stroller has all-wheel suspension and smooth maneuverability. There's a removable, water repellent UPF 50+ canopy, one-handed recline that also goes fully flat for naps, and a removable, reversible two-piece seat pad that grows with your child. The key upgrades with this stroller, as opposed to the previous model: A standing fold, and a compact fold-away axle that makes the stroller even more compact when folded. Meaning, it fits into tighter spaces. The handlebar is adjustable. The stroller has a one-touch brake and front swivel wheel locks. You can use it until your kid clocks in at 48.5 pounds.
You know the Maclaren. Every parent seems to have one. And for good reason. The brand has been around seemingly forever, and the strollers can withstand a viking attack. It weighs less than 14 pounds, and fits kids weighing up to 55 pounds. It has a one-handed open and close. The seat has four recline positions. The handlebar is height-adjustable (big bonus) and the stroller itself has four-wheel suspension swivel wheels for easy handling.
The stroller comes with a protective pouch to keep it clean when you fold it up and store it. But that's not all. It weighs just 13 pounds; its max weight limit is 50 pounds. The seat reclines, and it has smooth four-wheel suspension. The one-touch rear-wheel brakes are also a nice touch.
One of the most maneuverable strollers out there: When you're done with the Pepp, it folds flat and you pull it along as you would a suitcase. The handlebar is height-adjustable, which is fantastic for the price. It has a three-position reclining seat, front lock swivel wheels, a one-touch, and a rear wheel braking system. You can use it from birth to 50 pounds, and the stroller itself weighs just over 21 pounds.
At just 13 pounds, this is another nimble stroller, from the heritage brand beloved by Queen Elizabeth and Princess Grace of Monaco, to name but a few famous fans. It has a simple, one-handed fold, with a removable bumper bar that does double duty as a luggage handle. The seat lies flat and has a multi-position recline. The stroller has swivel front wheels and back wheel brakes. The canopy has a pop-out visor. The maximum weight limit is 55 pounds, and the stroller comes with a protective travel cover to keep it clean either in the trunk or in the overhead bin.
The great thing about this travel stroller is that it's compatible with more than 35 different car seats (adaptors sold separately). The weight limit is 14 pounds, and the stroller itself weighs 14 pounds. It has a one-handed fold and a forward-facing seat, as well a small footprint. Meaning, it fits anywhere and everywhere. The seat reclines, too.
The 2-in-1 Doona ? an infant car seat with an integrated compact stroller ? is a must-have for parents of newborns who love to travel. Simply pull it out of the car and the wheels fold down like a plane's landing gear. And speaking of planes, it's FAA-approved. The Doona comes with a cushioned insert for infants up to 11 pounds and the unique design allows the stroller handle to double as an anti-rebound bar when positioned against the car's back seat. A sunshade, rain cover, snap-on storage, and padded travel bag are all sold separately.
One of the most compact strollers you can buy, Graco's Jetsetter is exactly what its name implies. It has a one-hand fold and is compatible to use from birth with any Graco Click Connect car seat. It weighs a mere 14 pounds, has a padded carry handle and shoulder strap, and a carry bag if you need to stow it away somewhere.
This stroller's claim to fame is a super-comfortable padded seat with side and lumbar support and an adjustable leg rest. It weighs only 14 pounds and has a one-handed fold. The seat is machine-washable, which is a bonus, and it has a hidden back pocket. Plus, it fits into most overhead bins.
One of the more affordable options out there, the Evenflo stroller travel system is another highly-rated option. It's a car seat and stroller combo featuring the Sarema car seat and base. The stroller has six modes, letting your baby face in or out. The seat converts to a baby carriage, frame stroller, or travel system.
We sort of want to elope with this stroller, which feels like its full-sized siblings but is so much more maneuverable. It has all the suspension and ease of use of a full-sized stroller, but it folds up one-handed in seconds and has a carry strap. And it fits in most carry-ons (check with your airline to be sure). Plus it has a pop out UPF 50+ sunshade and vented peekaboo window, as well as a sturdy basket.
This is the ultimate luxury stroller, that's also among the lightest you can buy. It weighs only 15 pounds. It has a large storage basket, UPF canopy, and five reclining options. The reversible seat can be positioned facing you or facing outward. It's suitable from birth up to 50 pounds, and if there's an older sibling around, he or she can ride along on the wheeled board. It has a self-standing one-handed fold and fits in most airline overhead compartments. And it's one of the handful of lightweight travel strollers in its class with an adjustable handlebar.
Hikers and runners, here's your stroller. The push handle on this stroller is extra wide, ergonomically shaped and foam padded, and the adjustable canopy with covered sunroof blocks out the sun and wind. The stroller features a multi-position reclining padded seat with a fully adjustable five-point safety harness and tether strap. Best of all, the stroller folds compact for seamless storage and transport.
The Best Umbrella Strollers
Unlike their fancier counterparts, traditional umbrella strollers sound like exactly what they are: They have handles that curve up, they are insanely lightweight, and they fold up into almost nothing. When folded up, they look like umbrellas. They're a great choice as a secondary stroller for shorter outings, like a quick jaunt to the store or fast subway trip.
This umbrella stroller gets high marks for its dual foot-activated parking brake and roomy canopy. It fits kids weighing up to 50 pounds. It weighs only 13 pounds but does not recline.
We like this umbrella stroller because unlike many of its peers, it has a four-position recline. It fits kids weighing up to 50 pounds and it weighs 13 pounds.
This Chicco umbrella stroller has a four-position backrest that easily adjusts with one hand for growing children. The canopy is adjustable and removable. It has a compact fold with an automatic storage latch and carry handle. It only fits kids up to 40 pounds.
Every product on Fatherly is independently selected by our editors, writers, and experts. If you click a link on our site and buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Related Articles:
The post The Best Travel Strollers and Umbrella Strollers for Road Warriors appeared first on Fatherly.