A Compact Travel Stroller Should Be Easy to Carry

When it comes down to choosing the most compact stroller, you should choose one that folds into a compact, easy-to-carry package. It should be lightweight, come with a car seat-compatible design and fit in overhead bins for airlines.

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

Easy to Assemble

Traveling is stressful enough, without worrying about how to take everything. We believe that a great travel pram bag should be simple to fold, assemble and carry. This lightweight Kolcraft stroller offers exactly that. The lightweight, compact stroller can be shut and opened by pressing two buttons on the handle while standing up. It can be placed in overhead bins on most planes, and comes with a carry bag that you can carry over your shoulders when you're out and out and about.

This lightweight stroller was the ideal choice for traveling. It was able to roll over all types terrain easily and maneuvered well. It also comes with a large sun canopy with a mesh zipper that provides plenty of coverage and visibility for your little one, as well as a simple adjustable leg rest and padded shoulder straps. It also fits on most Nuna PIPA car seats (just click and you're finished) and comes with a large storage bag that can hold the majority of your necessities when you're on the move.

This ultra-compact Babyzen stroller is a popular choice among parents who love to travel or reside in cities. It arrives in a box already assembled and is just as easy to open with two buttons on the handle. It folds in a similar manner and fits into the included carrying bag. It could be too big for some overhead bins at airports. Some parents also complained about the handles being thin. Despite that, it's still an excellent choice for those looking for an ultra-light, compact stroller to travel with. We'd like it to have pockets for parents to store things like dollar bills to buy Ice cream!

Easy to Fold

Like the name suggests, travel strollers are designed to be compact. They fold down smaller than regular strollers and are equipped with fewer features such as cup holders and an enormous storage basket. They must be used for everyday use, and they should be easy to carry. Consider a travel stroller that is suitable for your needs if you plan to travel a lot with your child.

The UPPAbaby G-Luxe, for example, is easy to fold and can fit into overhead bins. It is also easy to move and roll on rough terrain. The UPPAbaby comes with some great features, such as a large recliner, as well as an additional sun canopy to give your child ample coverage. The only downside to the UPPAbaby is that it's a little finicky to fold. It's possible to time your hands carefully to ensure that it's folded correctly.

The Babyzen YOYO2 is an alternative option. It folds down to a compact size and opens with just one hand. It may not have as much storage as other travel strollers but it does have some great features. They include a comfortable carrying strap and a large basket underneath the carriage, and a large-expanding umbrella. It's the most expensive of our top travel strollers however, it's also the most luxurious.

The Cybex Libelle 2 travel stroller is another one with a fold that is easy to unfold. It is heavier than other travel strollers but still light enough and compact enough to be an excellent option for city life and luxury travel. It also comes with a number of nice touches, including an integrated cup holder that will fit an average-sized cup, a handy carry handle and an extendable canopy that's sized to protect your child from the sun.

The Minu from UPPAbaby is an excellent choice for people who already own the brand's Vista or Cruz strollers and are looking for an easier, smaller version. It's lighter than the original Minu but still quite heavy for a travel stroller. It also has a variety of interesting features like large storage baskets, a deep reclining seat and a canopy that can be extended with UPF protection of 50+.

Easy to carry

No matter if you're taking your child on an airplane or putting it into the car for road trips the ease with which your travel stroller folds down can make all the difference in how easy it is to get through a crowded airport or onto a cramped bus. A great travel stroller will be able to fit in your trunk or overhead bin with just a few quick controlled movements. It should also be standing in its own way when folded. You should be able to lift it by its handle, attach a carry strap or slip it into the storage bag that comes with it to make it easier to transport it.

If you're planning on using your stroller on an airplane ensure that it's approved by the airline or that it will fit in the overhead bins. The International Air Transport Association recommends that carry-on luggage not be more than 22 x 18 10 inches, meaning that the majority of our top picks -- including the ultra-lightweight, $100+ Nuna TRVL--will fit in there (though some may require you to gate-check the strollers). The TRVL is even light enough to lug around as a bag, thanks to an attached padded shoulder strap and a bumper bar that doubles as a carry handle.

The TRVL is also a great choice for parents who are always in motion, as it is compatible with all Nuna Pipa baby stroller car seats and without adapters. Our experts are awestruck by its simple two-position recline harness with no-rethread that is designed to grow with your child. Plus, it's a bit lighter than the majority of other travel strollers--which makes it the ideal choice for families who are frequent travelers.

Other great features on this compact travel stroller include a spring-loaded back-of-the-underseat basket that's big enough for a backpack, diaper bag, or purse, and a flat, open sun canopy that offers some coverage and blockage (though it's not as large as the ones on some of our other top picks). It's also one of our lightweight strollers. However, be aware that many airlines allow gate-checking the full-sized pushchair, but they may require you to take the folded stroller out of the cabin and through security. If this is the case, you might think about purchasing a protective travel bag to protect it from damage by baggage handlers.

Easy to Store

A compact travel stroller is ideal for frequent travelers as it doesn't require a full-size stroller trunk or take up a lot of space in your car or hotel room. Some models fold down so small that you can easily fit them in the overhead bin of an airplane, and some are so lightweight that they don't add any weight to the luggage you carry. They're also easy to maneuver through busy airports and on crowded city sidewalks.

If you're an avid traveler, it's worth buying one of the top travel strollers we've tested. The Silver Cross Jet 4 is an extremely comfortable, well-made model with lots of features including the large under-seat storage basket and a padded handlebar with a wrist strap that's comfortable for long trips. The reclining mechanism is simple and the stroller fits into the overhead bin of an airline (though you'll have to gate-check it). This model is compatible starting at birth with the Nuna Pipa infant car seat and has an included carry bag that comes with insurance against damage to your stroller while traveling.

The Babyzen YoYo2 stroller is also extremely light, making it ideal for short getaways. It's simple to maneuver around airplane aisles and remains upright when folded. This is helpful if you are trying to juggle the stroller with other luggage. The YoYo2 folds down to less than a full-size pram, but still offers a number of features. It has an under-seat storage basket that is large and easy to use using one hand, as well as a reclining mechanism.

For many parents strollers are an essential piece of equipment to get around with kids. A compact stroller with good quality will provide you with peace of mind while traveling, and allow you to navigate city sidewalks and public transport easily. If you're in the market for a new stroller, consider your family's requirements and lifestyle to determine which features are important to you. Take a look at the top picks for finding the ideal stroller for you and your family. The Good Housekeeping Institute has been testing products for more than 100 years and this guide is based upon expert research. It was reviewed by independent editors and writers who are parents of children ages 6 and less. They used the strollers in a lab, on road trips, and with their own families and also leaned on the consumer testers to get additional feedback.