Six of The Best Travel Prams
As a new or expecting parent, a pushchair is one of the biggest, most expensive and most important purchase you’ll make. You must consider a number of factors to find the best pram for you and your little ones, and if you’re a family who’s often on the move, you’ll need a pushchair that you can bring along on all your adventures.
Whether you’re jetting off for your summer break and need a cabin-approved pushchair for the plane, need a foldable pushchair that could easily fit in an overhead train compartment, or you need an all-terrain pushchair that will make it through the sand on holiday, in this blog we’ll explore the best travel stroller options that we have for you.
In this detailed guide to our six best travel prams, we’ll look at specific recommendations for each category such as best lightweight stroller and best pram for air travel. We’ll explain their key features and highlights, list their pros and cons and give an overall NBS verdict for each one. Keep reading to find the best pram for your next family road trip…
Best lightweight stroller for travel
Our recommendation for the best lightweight compact stroller is the Butterly Pushchair from Bugaboo.
The Bugaboo Butterfly is made for a fast-paced life and parents who are always on the go, with its one-second fold and ultra-compact design. With the Butterfly by your side, you and your growing baby can explore the streets together in style.
The Butterfly weighs just 7.3kg, but is strong enough to hold your baby, as well as all your groceries and essentials in a generous under seat basket. This compact stroller folds down super small making it perfect for storage and has a handy strap for hands-free carrying, so you’re free to hold your child’s hand.
Pros:
- Can be tucked away almost anywhere
- Certified for air travel and fits in airplane overhead compartments
- Lightweight
- Compatible with multiple car seats
- Self-standing
- Quick click five-point harness
- One second compact fold
- Shock absorbing wheels
- Reclinable seat
- Adjustable leg rest.
Cons:
- Not suitable from birth
- Doesn’t lie flat
- Doesn’t come with a travel bag
- On the pricier side.
Exciting news about the Bugaboo Butterfly – It is now available in a gorgeous Dark Cherry colourway, making it the perfect stroller for autumn.
Best pram for air travel & travelling abroad
The YOYO3 Stroller from Stokke is our choice for the best pram for air travel and travelling abroad.
Popular and well-known amongst parents around the world, the Stokke YOYO3 (previously known as the BABYZEN YOYO), is a sturdy and versatile stroller that’s designed to grow with your child.
The YOYO3 is ultra-compact and can be stored in even the smallest spaces. We’ve chosen it as our best travel pram for going abroad because the YOYO was the first ever stroller to be approved for air travel. It’s the ideal travel stroller that you can bring with you on the train, bus, in taxi or while you jet off to somewhere sunnier. The YOYO3 was made so parents can be ready for anything.
Pros:
- Storage basket that holds 10kg
- Extended sun canopy
- Folds out in seconds
- Five-point harness
- Super compact
- Lightweight at just 6.2kg
- Reflective wheels
- Foldable handlebar
- UPF50+ fabric
- Can be used from birth with the newborn pack (sold separately).
Cons:
- Doesn’t lie flat
- Can only be used from birth when bought with newborn pack
- No parent-facing option
- Not great on bumpier terrains.
Best budget travel pram
If you’re looking for the best budget compact travel pram, the Silver Cross Pop Lightweight Stroller is the one for you.
The Silver Cross Pop is the best, classic, umbrella-fold stroller that’s suitable from birth and super budget friendly. Made from crease-resistant, water resistant, machine-washable fabrics, the Pop is a pushchair that offers practicality, versatility and value for money.
The Pop features a spacious, lie-flat seat as well as a five-point safety harness and plenty of room for growth as it can be used up to four years. The Pop rolls on double wheels that are durable and easy to manoeuvre, with a reliable suspension and a strong frame.
Pros:
- Rain cover included
- Low price point
- Compact and easy to store
- Padded and washable seat liner
- Stroll from birth
- UPF50+ sun canopy
- Good suspension
- Easy umbrella fold.
Cons:
- Handle isn’t height adjustable
- Only one shoulder strap position
- Quite bulky when folded
- Awkward to carry around
- Small under seat basket.
Best travel pram for newborn
If you’re an expecting parent looking for a stroller to be by your side from day one, the Joolz Aer+ Pushchair is the perfect choice.
The Joolz Aer makes travel with a newborn as light and easy as possible and weighs only 6kg so you can carry it over your shoulder using the handy strap. The Joolz Aer+ is airline approved and folds up small enough to be stored in an overhead locker.
Designed with ergonomic thinking, the Joolz Aer+ has a super comfortable seat that keeps your little one safe and happy while you’re both out exploring. What’s great about this newborn stroller is that it folds out in seconds with one hand at the push of the button. It can then be folded down again just as easily. The seat fully reclines back so your newborn can lie flat and use it from day one all the way through toddlerhood.
Pros:
- Ultra-compact
- Airline approved
- Lie-flat seat
- Easy to manoeuvre
- Travel bag included
- Foldable bumper bar
- Lightweight
- Self-standing
- Spacious seat
- One hand fold
- UPF50+ sun canopy
- Adjustable harness
- Used from birth.
Cons:
- Seat is forward facing only
- On the expensive side
- Rain cover not included
- Smaller size carrycot
- Not great on bumpier terrains.
Best travel pram for toddler
Buckle up for a thrill with the smarTrike Traveler Active Stroller. This stroller blends the benefits of a pushchair and a trike making it a compact, travel friendly stroller for parents, and an exciting trike for toddlers. The smarTrike Traveler is the perfect companion for urban adventures with the family.
With just a simple click, you can easily transform the Traveler from stroller to trike mode, then switch it back when your toddler gets tired without needing to stop. This stroller doesn’t compromise on safety and comfort, offering an almost lie-flat seat that’s perfect for a quick nap after lots of peddling.
This travel stroller will take care of your baby while they grow, allowing them to take control and improve their independence as they steer the way.
Pros:
- Four in one functionality
- Suitable from six months to four years
- Quick fold
- Parent/child control
- Extendable canopy
- Reclining seat
- Shock absorber
- Five-point harness
- Safety strap
- Super compact.
Cons:
- Rain cover purchased separately.
Best pram for an active holiday
If your family loves getting active whilst on holiday, you’re going to need a travel pram that can keep up with you. The CYBEX Avi Spin Stroller gives you flexibility, manoeuvrability and dexterity while sightseeing in the city, exploring the great outdoors or jogging in the park.
The Avi Spin features a front swivel wheel to lead the way so you can easily tackle tight corners and rough terrain. This stroller has an ergonomic lie-flat position and integrated leg rests so it can be used from birth, keeping them in the perfect natural position to explore the world.
Getting your baby in and out is simple thanks to the one-pull harness. This stroller is also compatible with the CYBEX Cot S and all CYBEX infant car seats so it can be part of your active family for years to come. Best of all, the Avi Spin has a one-hand compact fold perfect for weekends away and adventures with the whole family.
Pros:
- Compact fold
- One-pull harness
- Air-filled tires
- Swivel front wheel
- Adjustable handle
- Cushioned comfort
- Travel system ready
- Lie-flat
- XXL sun canopy.
Cons:
- Quite large when unfolded
- On the expensive side
- Carrycot sold separately.
We hope you now feel equipped to find the best travel pram for you and your family. Whether you love exploring the city, or jetting off somewhere more exotic, here at Natural Baby Shower, we’ve got the ideal compact stroller ready for your next adventure.
If you have any questions or want to test drive any of our recommendations, come and visit us in store where you can chat to our product experts and have all your questions answered.
Ready to purchase your travel pram? Explore our full range of compact travel strollers today.
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