Jeep Scout Double: Folding the Jeep Scout Double was not intuitive and took some figuring out. "Once you get used to it, it does get easier, but it's not very intuitive," concluded one tester. While this one falls into the budget range, our testers didn't care for it. Our testers raved about the maneuverability of the City Tour 2. "The maneuverability on the Baby Jogger is exceptional," one tester said. "There was little perceptible difference between shag carpet and smooth wood and tile surfaces. And while other strollers struggled a bit on the gravel, this stroller navigated it with ease." Travel + Leisure / Conor Ralph Tips for Buying a Travel Stroller Consider the types of travel strollers TheBabyzen YOYO is another stroller, and arguably the best known – which meets most airlines cabin baggage allowances and can be used as a carry on baby stroller.

Once folded, the stroller is a very compact45 x 23 x 54 cmwhich means it fits in most car boots (we have a Ford S Max 7 seater and with all 7 seats up I could fit in several folded Butterflys). It handled pretty well over the smooth hard surfaces with no noticeable hiccups, but it struggled a bit on the gravel. It wasn't the lightest stroller we tested, but neither was it the heaviest. It was one of the most expensive strollers. But, considering how well it performed and its superior durability, we think it's worth it. Other useful features of this stroller include a Velcro rain cover, seat cover, spacious under-seat basket, padded handlebar with a wrist strap, reclining mechanism, and an easy-to-use foot brake. One of the times you really need a travel stroller is at the airport, particularly for that long walk to baggage reclaim and the usual snaking queue at immigration. Whilst some airlines do their best to help by providing you with courtesy strollers as you disembark, this is sadly not the norm. Cabin sized strollers or ‘airplane strollers’ can make a huge difference, especially if you have a tired child to contend with.The best option is to know your airlines cabin baggage regulations and maximise them to the hilt by bringing a compact cabin sized stroller as your permittable carry on or hand luggage for the flight. A small pushchair is useful for all modes of transport. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ This Bugaboo stroller is designed for children up to 22kg/around 4 years which is bigger than most in the travel strollercategory. My petite 6 year old (21.5kg) has ridden in it on some longer days and it is still easy to push and tall enough in the seat to handle her. At 5 foot 9, I often struggle with stroller’s that don’t have a height adjustable bar, but I find the Butterfly is still comfortable to push and offers a smooth ride. Once we fully assembled all 32 strollers in our New York City testing lab, we measured their height, length, and width, both fully opened and fully folded down. We also weighed each one, since weight is a particularly important aspect if anyone will be carrying the stroller during a trip. 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. We considered how difficult it would be to do with a baby in one arm or with a whiny toddler pulling at our legs.

I have some more really useful ideas, tips and insider info from my cabin crew days – flying over 80 flights in the baby and toddler stages too. For 2024, here are the latest options of travel strollers, perfect for flights, including the Bugaboo Butterfly which meet most airline cabin baggage guidelines and have a great deal of portability and compactness. (The guide below this will show what size cabin baggage airlines allow and which strollers meet this criteria.) In terms of maneuverability, the Minu performed fine. It didn't make quite as tight turns as the Joolz or Nuna, and it felt a bit heavier to push, but it handled the gravel really well. A canopy rod popped out of place when we pushed the stroller off the table, but we were able to fix it pretty easily. Overall, while the stroller is expensive, it's not the priciest on the list and is worth it for the well-crafted features. It folds down in 2 simple steps and can be carried via the attached handle. It is considerably heavier at 12.3lbs/5.6kgs than its predecessor, but it is still a very lightweight travel stroller, which can be moved with one hand. These compact pushchairs are quite popular in Europe because they fit through narrow doorways and offer a smooth ride. The YOYO, is on the pricier end, but saying that, it does have a lot more functions and could easily be an everyday stroller, not just for travel.

The verdict: Compact strollers

The Cloud Plus doesn't fold down quite as small as most every other one we're testing; the shape is somewhere between an umbrella and normal travel stroller. It's very lightweight, which we love, but since it doesn't fold small enough to fit in an overhead bin and doesn't have a strap or handle, it's not as portable as other options. We could surely wax poetic about this stroller’s luxe appearance and smooth as silk maneuverability, but our favorite feature? Its ability to transform into a rolling suitcase. This thing was made to fly since it easily folds down into suitcase form and glides over surfaces just as easily when folded as it does unfolded. Not only that, but transitioning between the stroller’s two forms is super easy — it takes just one hand and a matter of seconds. Cybex Libelle Stroller: The Cybex Libelle Stroller was another good, just not great performer. It was fine in our tested categories and will get the job done. Our testers just liked the other ones listed above better. Our testers particularly liked how easy it was to fold and unfold.