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A Compact Travel Stroller Should Be Easy to Carry

When it comes down to choosing the ideal compact stroller, you should choose one that folds down into a compact, easy-to-carry package. It should be light, feature an automobile seat-compatible design, and fit into overhead airline bins.

This compact stroller made by UPPAbaby is the perfect stroller. It folds easily and has a comfortable carrying strap that easily fits in the overhead compartment of planes. It has a simple, nearly flat recline and smooth movement.

Easy to Assemble

If you're walking through the airport to get to the gate, Babiie Pram or navigating an unfamiliar city with your child in tow, traveling is stressful enough without worrying about how to pack and carry everything. We believe that a good travel stroller should be simple to fold, assemble and carry. And that's exactly the features this light Kolcraft model provides. The stroller is lightweight and compact. can be opened and closed by pressing two buttons at the handle while standing up. It can also be inserted into the overhead bins on most planes, and it comes with an excellent carrying bag that is ideal to carry the stroller on your shoulder while you're on the move.

In our tests, this lightweight stroller was able to easily navigate through all types of terrain, and was able to maneuver well and was a great option for Travel Strollers travel. It has a huge sun canopy that has a mesh segment that can be shut and opened to provide your child with ample coverage and visibility. It also comes with a leg rest that is easily adjustable and comes with padded shoulder straps. It's also a perfect fit for most Nuna PIPA series car seats (just click and you're done) and comes with a huge storage basket that can hold many of your travel essentials.

The ultra-compact stroller from Babyzen is a favorite of parents who reside in cities and/or want to travel. It comes fully assembled, and is easy to open with two buttons on the handle. It also folds back up in the same way and fits into the convenient bag that comes with it. The only issue is that it may be a bit too big for some overhead bins used by airlines, and we've received reports of the handles being a bit flimsy that some parents find uncomfortable. But, it's an excellent choice for those who want a super lightweight, small-fold stroller to travel with. We'd love to see a smaller parent facing pushchair pocket for holding things like dollars for Ice cream!

Easy to Fold

As the name implies that they are designed to be compact. They fold down smaller than regular strollers and are equipped with fewer features such as cup holders and a large storage basket. They must function well for everyday use, and they should be easy to carry. Look into a stroller for travel that is suitable for your needs if you are planning to travel often with your child.

For instance, the UPPAbaby G-Luxe can be folded easily and fits into overhead bins. It's also easy to roll and maneuver, even on rough terrain. The UPPAbaby comes with nice features, like a deep recline and an additional sun canopy that provides your child a lot of protection. The only downside is that the folding mechanism isn't as smooth and you might have be careful when you use your hands to ensure that it is just right.

The Babyzen YOYO2 is an alternative option. It folds down to a compact size and opens with just one hand. It doesn't have as much storage space as other travel strollers however it has some attractive features, like a comfortable carry strap, a spacious undercarriage basket, and an extended canopy. It's our most expensive travel stroller, but it's also the most luxurious.

The Cybex Libelle 2 is another travel stroller that has a tiny fold that's easy to unroll. It's heavier than other strollers, but is still compact and lightweight enough to be an excellent choice for city living and luxurious travel. It also comes with plenty of great features, including a cup holder that fits a standard-size cup, a convenient carry handle and an extensible canopy that's sized to protect your child from sun.

The Minu from UPPAbaby is an excellent option for those who already have the brand's Vista or Cruz strollers but want an easier, smaller version. It weighs less than the original Minu however it's a bit heavy for a travel stroller. It's a good thing that it comes with a lot of other great features, like large storage baskets, a deep recline and an extended sun canopy that comes with UPF 50+ protection.

Carry it easily

The ease at the ability to fold your stroller for travel will make a an enormous difference in the way it's possible to navigate a crowded airport or squeeze onto a crowded bus. When folded, a great travel stroller should fit easily into your trunk or overhead bin by using a few controlled movements. It should also be able to stand up on its own. You should also be able to pull it using the handle or attach a strap to carry it or slide it into an included storage bag for easy transport.

If you want to use your stroller while traveling make sure it's certified by the airline or is guaranteed to fit in the overhead bins. The International Air Transport Association recommends that carry-on luggage not be more than 22 x 18 10 inches, which means that the majority of our top picks -- including the super lightweight, $100-plus Nuna TRVL--will fit (though some may require you to gate check the strollers). The TRVL is so light, you can carry it as a handbag. It comes with a cushioned shoulder strap that can be attached to a bumper bar that doubles as handles.