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Choosing a Fold Up Pushchair

Fold-up pushchairs are a breeze to transport on public transportation or fit in the back of your car. They are also very lightweight and compact making them ideal for travel by plane.

This UPPAbaby model has one of the most attractive compact folds we've seen. It has a few limitations including a small canopy, and there's no storage.

Ease of folding

When choosing a fold up pushchair, it's important to consider how and where you're going to be using it. When you are travelling with your baby on an airplane, a compact and lightweight buggy is a good alternative. It will fit in the overhead compartments for luggage and is small enough to be carried on the shoulder. It is recommended to choose a buggy that can be folded with one hand while holding your child. It should have a handle that is height-adjustable to ensure that caregivers and parents with different heights are able to use it comfortably. A lock that can swivel is essential if you intend to hike with your baby. It will assist you to navigate through uneven terrain. Other useful features to consider include a deep recline for easy naps on the go and an extendable canopy which provides additional sun protection.

It's important to test the pushchairs prior to purchasing them to be sure that they can be folded using one hand while holding your child. Our test subjects found the UPPAbaby GLUXE to be particularly impressive thanks to its innovative mechanism that combines to a slimmer, sleeker package than an umbrella. It has a pocket that can store keys and phones as well as a recliner seat that can be adjusted with one touch.

A few of the smallest fold up pushchairs are designed to be used right from birth and offer an easy-to-leap seat or an option to add an additional carrycot, so they're great for babies who want to sleep throughout the day. If you intend to use your travel system from the beginning using a one-click attachment method for a car seat for infants is also essential.

The tiniest of the bunch is the Cybex Libelle, is an ideal choice for families who travel because it folds smaller than the YOYO2 (only 4cm smaller) and weighs less at under 6kg so is extremely light to carry around. It's also incredibly easy to use, with a simple one-hand fold and seat recline which is perfect for naps with toddlers. This model is also a good choice for hikers as it has an oversized front swivel wheel that can tackle any terrain.

One-Handed Folding

When you're going for an afternoon stroll in the park, whizzing around town on public transport or heading off to exotic shores with baby in tow, it pays to have a pushchair that folds easily. It's not a good idea to fold a complex travel system while trying to manage a child as well as all of their essentials, such as keys, shopping bags, and other things. This is why pushchairs and strollers that can be folded one hand are the most popular choice for parents.

As the name implies the pushchair that folds with one hand can be collapsed with just the touch of one or two buttons. Certain models may require more effort, or even two hands. However, the convenience of this process makes them easy to maneuver and put away. They also tend to be lighter, making them simpler to transport around or fitting in small spaces.

One of the best examples is the G-Luxe from UPPAbaby. This model is one of the easiest to fold with one hand in our roundup. It's all it takes is pulling a lever on the chassis. It also stands on its own, making it ideal to store in a corner of a café or foyer.

The Bugaboo Bee is another model which folds easily using just one hand. It is one of the first compact-fold pushchairs buggies. Although it is bigger than other models the Bugaboo Bee still has an easy and sleek fold. It has a great range of features, too with a recline that is deep and an UPF 50+ canopy that can be expanded that is designed to keep your baby covered on sunny days.

Some of these compact-fold pushchairs are not suitable for toddlers or older infants however, there is many models that are designed to be used from the time of birth. These have a full or partial lie-flat seat and may come with the option of adding an infant car seat. MFM's Gemma has traveled with her son in a Babyzen YOYO - one of the first strollers of its kind. It is still a favorite. It's a little smaller and less compact fold than others, but it's extremely easy to maneuver and fits into the cabin luggage allowance on the majority of airlines.

Lightweight

A collapsible pushchair that folds is often very small and lightweight. This is especially true of umbrella-folding pushchairs, which typically weigh less than 20 pounds. They are perfect for short walks on pavements or flat surfaces and for transportation between your vehicle and other' houses. They're also a great option if you don't wish to purchase an all-terrain stroller, and prefer to use your stroller only on flat surfaces.

Consider getting air-filled tyres for use with your compact fold-up pushchair on rough terrain, on sand, or on slippery surfaces. These tyres are heavier, but they provide greater grip and traction. It's important to note that the extra weight will increase the size of your pushchair.

Many lightweight pushchairs were designed for older toddlers and infants that could sit up on their own, but more are now suitable from birth. Models like the Mamas & Papas Airo have a seating area that is flat and can be used in conjunction with an infant car seat or a carrycot (sold separately). Some compact-fold pushchairs are designed to work with a stroller board, transforming them into a double buggy. ideal to take Grandma or Grandad along.

A lot of the top lightweight strollers are simple to use. Some are simply open or closed at the touch of a button, whereas others have more complex mechanisms, but they take up a small amount of space. Some pushchairs feature wrist bands that allow you to hold the pushchair even when it's folded. This makes it easier to maneuver.

The 3D Lite stroller from Contours is an excellent example of a compact stroller that's packed with features. There's a decent-sized basket, plenty of padding, adjustable handlebar height (for tall and short parents) and a reclining seating and a huge canopy to protect. Additionally, it's extremely light and comes with a handy carry bag.

Compact

One of the primary things you will need to take into consideration when choosing a pushchair is the size of the pushchair when folded. Some models are very compact to fold while others are larger, according to their overall size and what features they have.

The compactness is essential when you are planning to travel with your baby. Some models can fold down to a compact size or even bags making them easy to store in the trunk of your car or to carry on a plane. If you plan to travel frequently or in a city that aren't able to use a large stroller every day it is the best option for you.

Some of the most desirable pushchairs are those that have a smooth, fuss-free folding process that can be performed with just one hand. The Babyzen YOYO is the first of its kind and has been imitated since, but it stands apart thanks to its unique features and superior design.

The Babyzen YOYO is a great choice for travel due to its an extremely tiny and is only slightly bigger than the average allowance for hand luggage. It can even be taken to the airport and used in between boarding and catching your flight.

If you are looking for a larger, compact pushchair, check out the Mamas and Papas Airo. This is a fantastic seat that reclines completely and provides plenty of padding to ensure your child is comfortable. It can be used from birth, with the addition of a newborn cocoon pack or carrycot (not included).

The Ergobaby Metro+ can also be used as a lightweight stroller for use in the everyday. It has a compact fold that can be positioned upright when not in use. It's not as easy-to-use as other models, and it's able to create a lot more noise when you adjust its canopy. This could wake your baby.