Best Travel Prams - Lightweight Strollers That Are Quick to Fold and Easy to Operate

Lightweight strollers need to be quick to fold and easy to operate. The best travel strollers have a compact fold that easily fits in overhead bins or Baby Products smaller car boots, and can even accommodate an infant car seat.

The BabyZen Yoyo2 has become the stroller of many parents traveling due to its light design that is gate-check-friendly as well as its compact folding. It also has a great turn radius and a near-flat recline.

UPPAbaby G-Luxe

The UPPAbaby G-Luxe has a reputation as an elegant, feature-packed product that is well-designed. It is extremely light and folds into smaller dimensions to make it easy to move. The stroller also comes with a front wheel lock that keeps it in place when used, and a fixed canopy for adequate protection against the sun. It is easy to maneuver and comes with an ample storage basket.

In contrast to the more expensive models within the UPPAbaby family, the G-Luxe is surprisingly affordable and comes with a variety of extras, travel strollers including a parent cup holder and a rain cover. It also has a convenient brake system that is one step and tall handlebars that make it easier to push for parents of all heights, and a hand-level folding mechanism that makes it easy to stow.

The UPPAbaby G-Luxe comes with a modern, sturdy frame design that emulates the VISTA and CRUZ strollers, as well as a new front-end single-wheeled design that improves maneuverability and a larger canopy, with a larger and more spacious an open SPF 50+ sunshade. It also has a large storage basket and a back pocket that is accessible from the back.

The G-Luxe was a top performer in our tests of noise, but it wasn't the top of its class in terms of performance and durability. It also had the least number of recline positions when compared to the other test models, and its rear-facing seat is not recommended for children under two years of age.

Although the UPPAbaby G-Luxe didn't take home our top umbrella stroller award, it is a worthy contender and comes with many of the features that make our top picks so popular with families. It is 16 lbs, has a compact footprint when folded, but is not as compact. The Summer Infant 3D Lite is 2 lbs lighter than the G-Luxe, and folds to an even smaller size which makes it a great option for those looking for a lightweight travel stroller that is easy to move.

BabyZen Yoyo2

The BabyZen Yoyo2 pram delivers on its promises. It is simple to use, lightweight, and elegant. It's designed to blend into the city however, it can also be used for travel. It's a bit more expensive than some of the other choices, however it's one of the few that have an umbrella for rain.

Five Frenchmen founded BabyZen with the intention of creating a lightweight stroller for urban living. The YOYO2 is their most recent version. The YOYO2 is a unique folding and unfolding device that is able to be folded and unfolded using just one hand. It's also extremely compact and light, and it can even be carried on the shoulder. It's a great option for babies and has a bassinet. It's then able to convert into a seat when your baby is ready for this stage. You can also add a car-seat to create an entire travel system.

In terms of features, the YOYO2 is a fantastic suspension that can withstand difficult terrain and is extremely easy to move around. It comes with a large storage basket and a big zip pocket behind the seat, which is handy for your phone, wallet or snacks. It can be linked to other YOYOs for larger families and is compatible with all Babyzen accessories like an earplug and a big shopping bag.

The only drawback to the YOYO2 is that it's not ideal for long walks in the park or on cobblestones. It is a smooth ride, but it may not be as durable as something made for more rocky terrain. However, if you only plan on using it for short city walks or to do errands, it should do the job perfectly well. The YOYO2 is easy to get into and out of the boot of my Honda Civic and it will easily fit into the footwell too. It's also smaller than the majority of people's hand luggage, making it perfect for flying with a child.

Summer Infant 3D Lite

The Summer Infant 3D Lite stroller is a lightweight, convenient stroller with lots of features. It can be folded into a small package making it easy to transport and store. It's among the lightest strollers we tested, and it's one of the top budget options. It's not a great option for a stroller that you can use everyday since it doesn't have a bassinet or car seat compatibility, but it is ideal for travel.

It can hold a toddler easily. The large seat can be positioned almost flat to accommodate diaper changes or naps. The 5-point harness can be adjusted into three different height positions. The storage basket is large and has a cup holder on the back for parents to use. The canopy has an open-air window made of fabric and a pocket with a zipper to store smaller items.

Like the UPPAbaby G-Luxe the stroller also steers very well on smooth surfaces but was stuck in cracks during our testing of rough terrain. The wheels are made of plastic and they vibrate more than the average of our test group. It has a shorter strap for carrying than the majority of the strollers we tested, which makes it more difficult to carry when you're carrying a large bag.

The 3Dlite unfolds and folds in only six seconds. There are a few steps to the process: raising the lever in the center of the back to release the latch, then pushing down the latch on the right back side and then pushing the handles down. While these aren't necessarily the fastest or slowest time for folding and unfolding a stroller, they are still quite quick. It has relatively taller handles which could be an issue for people who are smaller.

The Summer Infant 3D Lite has one major disadvantage: it doesn't have a sunshade. It comes with a large canopy, but it does not provide much protection to your child when walking in front of the sun. It is a retractable visor that provides some protection when fully opened however it doesn't protect the head of your baby.

Zoe Traveler

If you're looking for a light and compact stroller, look no further than the Zoe Traveler. This stroller is not just light, but it can fold up to the size and shape of a carry on suitcase! This is a major plus in our book. It also comes with sun canopy as well as a console for parents and many other features like the ability to carry a backpack for travel with a single or cross-body straps, a kid's snack tray, and a weather cover.

Zoe was started by a family, and is committed to making products for parents that are as beneficial as they can be as their children grow. This philosophy is evident in their line of strollers, which range of umbrellas ranging from a basic model to an expandable twin double with reclined seats. Their travel strollers are also some of the best options available, and they offer the most bang for your buck.

We tested the Zoe Traveler in order to evaluate it against the competition in terms of function and user-friendliness. We looked at a variety of factors, including folding and unfolding, storage and maneuverability, and safety. We found this stroller to be easy to fold and unfold, but it does take some effort using one hand. It's also not as smooth as its rivals. It's not a good choice for taller parents as the handlebars are only 40 inches tall. This could make it uncomfortable for long trips.

It is crucial to have enough storage space in your stroller, especially when you are traveling. It's a significant portion of our overall score on ease of use. The Zoe Traveler scored a solid 7/10 in this category. There's a small storage bin at the back of the seat that could be used to store a diaper bag as well as perhaps a coat or jacket. It's unlikely to hold an entire day's worth of items.

The seats in the Zoe Traveler are comfortable but not the largest in our test group. The seats are padded to a moderate level and there are two recline settings. The recline can be adjusted easily with one hand, but it takes two hands to raise it back up.