The Lightest, Most Compact and Easiest to Fold Travel Strollers

This stroller is among the lightest and most compact. It's also the easiest to fold. Despite its size, it provides an excellent ride, excellent sun canopy and multi-position recline.

This stroller is an excellent value for less than $100. It's small and easy to fold, making it ideal for public transport or to carry over your shoulder.

1. Lightweight

When it comes to travel strollers, lightweight and easy-to-fold are the most important factors. The top models we tested fold down with just one hand (and sometimes two hands) and can be tucked away in overhead luggage compartments. They are also compact and roll well making them easy to maneuver in tight spaces. Some even come with the option of a telescoping handle to parents of various heights. Find a lightweight, easy to carry stroller for your family, regardless of whether you're planning a short trip with a baby, or a long-haul trip with a toddler.

To determine the top travel strollers, we evaluated nine that were able to meet our weight and size requirements. Each model was tested on city streets and country side walks and at the airport terminal to assess its ability to maneuver, its the ease of carrying and folding as well as overall comfort for children.

Our top picks include the Babyzen YoYo2 ($320), which is the easiest to fold of all the travel strollers we've tested and can fit into overhead bins for airplanes. It's car seat compatible and its seat reclines almost completely flat, which makes it suitable for babies. Other parent-friendly features include a deep undercarriage storage basket and a bag hook attached to the handle, and a UPF 50+ canopy which provides ample coverage for your little traveler.

The Cybex Orfeo (320) is another great option. It features a concertina folding that can be done using just one hand, and is very light. The padded five-point harness, an adjustable crotch strap and a Reversible seats protect your child and secure, while a large undercarriage basket and a reversible seat ensure there's space for their belongings. It is also compatible with the brand's infant car seat. This makes it an ideal option for families starting that have children from the time of birth.

The Coya TRVL ($320) is an all-hands, one-step fold and is also compatible with car seats and comes with an enormous canopy. It's a bit pricier than other models in this category however it has additional features such as a large cupholder for the parent facing pram and a handlebar that can be adjusted to accommodate parents of all heights and a comfortable carry strap. Its simplicity does sacrifice a bit of durability compared to the other models in this category, but.

2. Folding is easy

If you're constantly on the move, a travel stroller needs to be easy to open and close. If you're carrying a load of groceries, or children in your arms, you don't want to wrestle with a catch that keeps it folded. It's a bit bigger than the umbrellas of the brand but can be folded more compactly than G-Luxe or G-Link counterparts. It also comes with an adjustable shoulder strap.

3. Easy to store

The best travel strollers can fold down to a size that can be easily stored. They can be easily stored in the trunk of a car or the overhead bin of an airplane. Some even have a carrying strap that is easy to carry over your shoulder, so you don't have to be concerned about your hands getting tired. They're also lighter than regular strollers. This makes them easier to lift or carry for a quick walk in the neighborhood or at the airport.

The stroller performed extremely excellently in our durability tests and was easy to maneuver on all types of surfaces. From smooth hardwoods to shag flooring, this stroller is a great option. Some of our testers found it a bit flimsy, and the handlebar was not cushioned to ensure that your hands are comfortable. The size of the storage basket should also be taken into consideration. It's quite small and some parents have had difficulty difficult to fit a large diaper bag into it.

In general, we suggest calling your airline prior to time to check their specific guidelines for bringing strollers on board and strollers, as they may vary. This is particularly important if you want to check your stroller's gate-ability, which would allow you to get around the airport without it, and Sale prams (a knockout post) then use it when you're on the plane (though this option isn't suitable for families who require car seats or a toddler booster).

If you're looking to purchase a straightforward travel stroller that's lightweight and folds down to an extremely compact size, the Contours Itsy is a great choice. It comes nearly fully assembled straight out of the box The only thing you have to do is snap the bumper bar into place. It comes with a cup holder for the parent, as well as an additional back pocket. However it doesn't come with an oversized basket. This can restrict your ability to carry essentials for a long journey.

If you're an avid traveler, we suggest you consider a more robust stroller that has more features and can carry more cargo. The UPPAbaby Mini for example has many of its G-Luxe and G-Link siblings' features, but is smaller and folds more quickly. It's also slightly sturdier than an umbrella stroller, and comes with a comfortable carrying strap to take some of the weight off your shoulders.

4. Comfortable

It is important to be comfortable when using strollers for long durations of time. Seats with a lot of padding and a recline system that can be adjusted to different angles are the best. Be sure to check if the canopy extends to give coverage from the sun and if it comes with mesh windows to allow airflow. If you need to carry your own items look for a stroller with a parent organizer/cup holder and a large storage basket under the seat. If you're looking for a travel stroller for older children, make sure to check the age range and consider whether your child will be at ease in the seat, even without a car seat for infants.

How a stroller rolls is also important. It should be able to move easily over various surfaces, from smooth hardwoods and shag carpets to cobblestones, and gravel. It must be able of handling steps, curbs and other obstacles with ease. Consider a stroller with a light weight when you are planning to do a lot of walking during your trip. This will prevent back and leg pain.

A good quality travel stroller should be simple to use, as well. It should be easy to put together and snap together when placed in the correct place. It should also fold down flat enough to fit in the boot of your car or in the overhead compartments of planes. It should also remain upright when folded, so that you can pick it up with one hand, while holding your baby in the other.

If you're a parent who's looking for a premium, lightweight travel stroller, the Joie Tourist is a great option. It comes with numerous recline positions so your child can rest comfortably, and its extended canopy offers ample sun coverage and UPF protection. It also comes with a rain cover as well as a coffee cup holder and footmuff. Charlotte is thrilled the fact that the car seat is suitable for newborns to four years old and doesn't require an adapter separately.