From moderately priced to luxury, these are the best lightweight strollers (perfect for traveling and family trips!) at different price points.
It’s that time of year when we load suitcases and duffel bags packed with tiny summer outfits and matching socks (and whatever else we need for Pesach) into the trunk of our cars and head out to parents’ guest rooms, your husband’s childhood bedroom, or another (more exotic) destination.
With such limited living space in your temporary, week-long home (or your car!), you might consider leaving the full-size stroller behind and pack a lightweight travel stroller.
Here is a lineup of our top picks at different price points:
Mountain Buggy Nano $219.99
You can view and purchase here.
This ultra-lightweight stroller features a full recline, sling-style seat, making it newborn-ready, and a super-compact fold. It is FAA approved, and able to fit into the overhead bin in planes. The Nano is car seat compatible with an included universal car seat adapter.
Pros:
- Super lightweight (only 13 lbs)
- Smooth push
- Newborn ready
Cons:
- Two-step fold
- Very small wheels (may not perform as well on rough surfaces)
Cybex Beezy $349.99
You can view and purchase here.
The Beezy pushes like a dream. It features a simple one-hand, self-standing fold and can be used with a car seat as well. The all-wheel suspension gives you a seamless ride over bumps and uneven surfaces. The Beezy has a relatively steep one-hand recline. The stroller comes with the car seat adapter and bumper bar, and has a capacity of 55 lbs.
Pros:
- One-hand, one-step fold
- All wheel suspension
- Near flat recline
- Large under-seat basket
- Easy one-hand push
Cons:
- 18 lbs (not the lightest one on the market)
Silver Cross Jet $399.99
You can view and purchase here.
This lightweight compact stroller has a nice, smooth push with improved suspension and a roomy seat as well. It features soft woven fabric and a tan leatherette swivel bumper bar.
Pros:
- Super lightweight (13.6 lbs)
- 55 lb weight capacity
- Higher seat position for taller toddlers
- Bumper bar included
Cons:
- Two-hand, two-step fold might be annoying if you’ve got full hands
- Bar in center of under-seat basket means less accessability
Uppababy Minu $429.99
You can view and purchase here.
The Minu is a very lightweight and compact stroller that features a one-hand, one-step fold, a seamless, smooth push, extended canopy, deep recline, and adjustable footrest. This stroller is also FAA approved on most airlines.
Pros:
- Super lightweight (14.8 lbs)
- One-hand, one-step, self-standing fold
- Extended UPF 50+ sunshade
- Optional birth kit (sold separately)
- Car seat compatible
- All-wheel suspension
- Storage bag included
Cons:
- Fabric might seem a bit flimsy compared to other strollers (though we haven’t found it to be a problem at all)
BABYZEN YOYO2 $529.98
You can view and purchase here.
BABYZEN YOYO2 is an upscale, lightweight travel stroller that pushes like a dream! It can be used in bassinet mode or in 6+ mode. The YOYO2 can be used with an infant seat as well, with its compatible adapter. It features all-wheel suspension, and has a 40 lb capacity.
Pros:
- Seamless push
- All-wheel suspension
- FAA approved
- Newborn compatible
Cons:
- Two-hand, two-step fold might be annoying if you’ve got full hands
- Higher price point
Read our post on the best full-size strollers here!
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Just wanted to share that I can fold my yoyo with one hand….. maybe its an older version?
Hi SG, to get the complete fold – you would need to fold it with 2 hands
A con of the yoyo should be that it’s quite heavy
It also doesn’t sit up completely. It’s always on a slight incline which is annoying.
I have a pockit stroller, it folds up small enough to fit in a back, highly recommend. I’ve brought it on numerous flights and traveling with it is a dream
Love this post!
Can you share recs for travel doubles?
Thank you!
Hey Chavi – for lighter weight double travel strollers, I would recommend the Baby Jogger City Tour2 double, or the Valco Baby Duo Trend.
major cones of the yoyo is that it doesn’t lean back and doesn’t hold baby’s feet up.
It does wheel very smoothly but can flip very easily too…
don’t know why so many people buy it…….
I have the joolz aer. Newer and up and coming. One hand fold. Lightest of this whole list!!
Can you discuss double strollers for a newborn and toddler?
What should we get full size or lightweight. Are both necessary
Are there any other good lightweight strollers that are cheaper than all these? Like less than 200?
Yes- citi miny travel stroller- i think 160. (The one with the 4 wheels, not three) Fully functional- does the job but not as sleek as the others. Also smaller wheels. Leans further back than others and has a footrest. Very easy fold, good basket and quite light. It worked great for me although did regret not getting something a bit more fashionable since i use waaay more than i thought i would.
Bought a maclaren online for $159. Weighs about 7 lbs. perfect for taking in and out of the car!
Hi
I’m not sure if you can purchase this in the USA but the Cybex Libelle is extremely compact and lightweight. It’s perfect as a travel pushchair.
Love love uppababy minu! Wheels like a dream, verg compact. Best of all, the whole stroller, including hood and basket, strips and can get washed in a front loader!
Not available in the us but the bump rider connect is a game changer. Similar to a yo-yo except it has an amazing magnetic feature which connects 2 strollers into a double. For all the Europeans out there…
Hi Ruchie- the Uppababy G-luxe is $199.99
I have the nano! Best part is that is lays completely flat!
Any suggestions for a sibling ride on board?
the bugaboo butterfly is amazing-just came out got it by elemeno in lakewood ! super!
My favorite is my babjogger city tour. Super light weigh, easy fold, full recline and fits in airplane storage. Only issue is canopy not as good as other baby joggers so I extended it with material!
What’s with the bugaboo butterfly? Can someone recommend it?
I compared the minu and butterfly in person. I found that the minu fit a bigger child more comfortably. The adapters are also cheaper.
Uppa baby makes a ride on bored for the minu
The bugaboo butterfly is amazing and one handed fold. The joolz aer is also amazing, and also one handed fold. Joolz is lighter than the bugaboo by a couple pounds, both wheel really nicely and a breeze to take in and out of trunks, buses, taxis…
Thanks! How does mountain buggy compare to city jogger baby tour, both similar price.