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Best Travel Prams - Lightweight Strollers That Are Quick to Fold and Easy to Operate
Lightweight strollers should be easy to fold and easy to use. The most reliable travel prams come with a compact fold that easily fits in overhead bins or smaller pushchair car seat boots, and can also accommodate an infant car seat.
The BabyZen Yoyo2 has become the baby stroller of many parents who are traveling due to its light design that is gate-check-friendly and its compact folding. It also has a fantastic turn radius and a nearly flat recline.
UPPAbaby G-Luxe
The UPPAbaby G-Luxe is known as a stylish, feature-packed product that is intuitively designed. The stroller is lightweight and folds down to smaller dimensions to make it easy to move. It also comes with a front wheel lock that ensures the stroller is stable during use, and a fixed canopy that gives plenty of protection from the sun. It is easy to maneuver and comes with a large storage basket.
In contrast to the more expensive models of the UPPAbaby family, the G-Luxe is surprisingly affordable and comes with a range of extras, such as the parent cup holder as well as rain cover. It also comes with a handy brake system that is one step and handles that are tall, making it easier for parents of all heights to push, and a user-friendly hand-level folding mechanism that makes it simple to carry the stroller.
The UPPAbaby G-Luxe comes with a modern, sturdy frame design that is reminiscent of the VISTA and CRUZ strollers, as well as a fresh front-end single-wheeled design that improves mobility and has a larger, more expansive canopy with the ability to pop out a sunshade with SPF 50+. It also has a large storage basket and a back-of-seat pocket that is accessible from the back.
While the G-Luxe scored well in our noise testing but it was not at the top of the class in terms of performance or durability. It also had the smallest recline positions of all our test models. Its rear-facing seats are not suitable for children less than two years.
UPPAbaby G-Luxe was a close competitor, but did not win the award for best umbrella pushchair stroller. It still offers many of the features that make the winners so popular among families. It weighs 16 pounds and has a tiny footprint folded down, but it is not as compact as the other models we tried. The Summer Infant 3D Lite is 2 pounds lighter than the G-Luxe and folds down to an even smaller size, making it an excellent option for parents who want a stroller that is light and is easy to move.
BabyZen Yoyo2
The BabyZen Yoyo2 is a pram that delivers what's on the Tin. It is easy to use, light and elegant. It's designed to blend into the city but it can also be used for travel. It's more expensive than other options, but it includes a raincover.
Five Frenchmen created BabyZen with the intention of developing a stroller that was light designed for urban use. The YOYO2 version is their most recent. The YOYO2 is an innovative folding and unfolding device that can be operated using just one hand. It is also light and compact and can be carried on your shoulder. It can be used right from birth, and comes with a bassinet that can be used for newborns. When your baby is ready, it can be converted into an infant seat. You can also add a car seat to make it an entire travel system.
The YOYO2 is a great bicycle with suspension that can take on rough terrain and is easy to push. It comes with a large storage basket and an internal zip pocket that is big enough to hold your phone, wallet, or even snacks. It can be connected to other YOYOs to accommodate larger families. It is compatible with all Babyzen products, including a footmuff or a large shopping basket.
The only drawback of the YOYO2 is that it's not suitable for long walks in the park or on cobblestones. It's a smooth and easy ride, but it might not be as durable as a model designed with more rough terrain in mind. However, if you only intend to use it for short city walks and to run errands then it should do the job perfectly. The YOYO2 can easily fit in and out of my Honda Civic's boot and will also fit in the footwell. It is also smaller than people's hand luggage, which means it is perfect for flying with children.
Summer Infant 3D Lite
The Summer Infant 3D Lite is a light, feature-rich and compact stroller that folds into an extremely compact package for transport and storage. It is the lightest stroller that we tested and is among the top budget options available. It is not suitable for everyday use as it does not come with a bassinet, or a car seat but it is great for travel.
It is able to support a weight capacity of 50 pounds and can easily hold toddlers. The seat is flat for napping or diaper changes and the 5-point harness can be adjusted to three height positions as your child grows. There is a huge storage basket as well as a cup holder for parents. There is a window that peeks out on the canopy which is covered with a flap of fabric and a pocket with a zipper for smaller items.
This stroller, like the UPPAbaby G-Luxe steers well on smooth surfaces, but can get stuck in cracks when we test it on rough terrain. The wheels are made of plastic, and have a higher frequency of vibration than the average for our test group. It has a shorter strap to carry 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 just six seconds. The process is a few steps to lift the lever at the back of the stroller to open the latch, then push down the latch on the right side, then push the handles downwards. While these are not the fastest or most slow fold and unfold times of any stroller, they are nevertheless fairly quick. It also has significantly taller handle bars which could be a problem for smaller people.
The Summer Infant 3D Lite has one major disadvantage: it doesn't have a sunshade. It has a fairly large canopy, but doesn't offer any protection for your child when you're walking facing the sun. It is a retractable visor that provides some protection when fully open, but does not cover the baby's head.
Zoe Traveler
The Zoe Traveler is the perfect stroller for those who want lightweight, compact strollers. This little stroller is not only lightweight, but it also folds down to the size of a carry-on suitcase! This is a huge plus in our books. It also includes sun canopy, a parent console and many other features like the ability to carry a backpack for travel and cross-body or single shoulder straps, a kids' snack tray, and a weather cover.
Zoe was founded by a family, and prides itself on making products for parents that are as beneficial as they can be as their children develop. This philosophy is evident in their line of strollers, which includes a range of umbrellas ranging from a basic model to an expandable twin double with reclined seats. Travel strollers from this brand are some of the best available and offer the most value for the money.
We tested the Zoe Traveler to see how it compares to competitors in terms of ease of use and performance. We examined a variety of criteria, including the fold and unfold, storage, maneuverability and safety. This stroller is very easy to fold and unfold. However, it takes a little effort with just one hand. It's also not as smooth a ride like some of the other models. It's not the ideal choice for taller parents as the handlebars only reach around 40 inches, which may be uncomfortable for long rides.
Storage is crucial in a stroller, particularly when you're traveling. It accounts for 25% of our overall ease of use score. The Zoe Traveler scored a solid 7 out of 10 in this category. There's a small bin in the back of the seat that could hold a diaper bag and perhaps a coat or jacket. But it's not going to fit a full day's worth of supplies.
The seats on the Zoe Traveler are comfortable, however they're not the most spacious in our test group. The seats have average padding and two recline settings. One hand is required to adjust the recline, but two hands are needed to bring it back up straight.