In my experience, traveling with a newborn is one of the easiest times to travel with a baby. Infants spend most of their time cycling between eating and sleeping, making them a pleasure to bring along on a trip. As easy as it is to travel with a newborn, you will need to ensure your baby has a flat place to lie down, which is why it’s crucial to find the best travel stroller for infants.
The best infant travel strollers can either be a fully reclining stroller, have a carrycot attachment or convert to a travel system with an infant travel car seat.
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Best Travel Strollers for Newborns
Based on my experiences traveling with an infant, here are my favorite travel strollers for infants. These highly-regarded infant travel strollers come with many great features in a range of prices to meet any budget.
1. BABYZEN YOYO2 Complete 0+ and 6+ Stroller
For anyone with a big budget, I think the BabyZen YOYO2 is the best travel stroller for newborns hands down. It’s lightweight at only 13.6 pounds, but the maximum weight allowance is only 40 pounds. While this will work for many, if you have a large child you may not get as much use out of this stroller.
The folded dimensions of the BabyZen YOYO2 are 20.5” x 17.3” x 7.1”, allowing it to fit in the overhead bin on most airlines.
The BabyZen YOYO2 has a 0+ Newborn Pack that is fully collapsible and offers your newborn a flat surface for napping on the go. It is also compatible with infant car seats.
For babies 6 months and up to 40 pounds, the 6+ Color Pack offers a reclining seat for comfortable naps.
The Babyzen YOYO2 has a one hand fold and unfold, making it convenient when traveling with a baby or toddler, plus a shoulder strap makes it easy to pick up and go.
- Recline – Multi position to 145 degrees.
- Storage – Large under seat basket.
- Sun Protection – Extendable canopy with pop out sun visor.
- Weight – 13.6 lbs.
- Max Weight Capacity – 40 lbs.
- Compatible with Infant Car Seat – Yes, it’s compatible with Cybex Aton Q, Cybex Aton 2, Nuna Pipa Lite, Nuna Pipa, Clek Liing, Maxi Cosi Mico Max Plus in North America with the car seat adapters.
2. Ergobaby Metro+ Compact Infant Travel Stroller
I've always loved ErgoBaby when it comes to baby travel gear. Better known for their baby carriers, Ergobaby has done a great job at making a travel stroller for infants that is compact while giving parents all the features they could want.
At 16.9 lbs, the Ergobaby Metro+ might not be the most lightweight stroller for travel, but the comfort from newborn right through the toddler stage more than makes up for it. The seat has more padding than most newborn strollers for extra comfort, the seat fully reclines and the sunshade is large enough to block the sun. It’s compact fold will allow the Ergo Metro+ to fit in most overhead bins on the airplane.
One feature I rarely see in a good travel stroller is an adjustable handle, making it an attractive option for tall parents!
When it comes to expensive baby travel gear, I love getting value for my money. You'll get great value with the Ergobaby Metro+ as you can use it with a newborn right through the toddler stages. While it is car-seat compatible, you don't have to use it with a car seat. It has hidden, built-in newborn nest flaps when paired with the full recline allow it to be used from birth.
This compact infant travel stroller includes a weather shield. Ergobaby also has an optional travel bag.
Recommended from newborn and up to 50 pounds, you’ll get plenty of use out of this folding stroller for infants.
- Recline – Full flat recline.
- Storage – Large under seat basket.
- Sun Protection – 4 panel extendable canopy.
- Weight – 16.9 lbs / folds to 21 x 17 x 9 inches.
- Max Weight Capacity – 50 lbs.
- Compatible with Infant Car Seat – Yes, Cybex, Nuna, BeSafe, Maxi Cosi, Graco, Chicco (adapters sold separately).
Read my full review of the ErgoBaby Metro+ stroller.
ErgoBaby has also released the ErgoBaby Metro+ Deluxe stroller which has some premium upgrades, a child support bar plus a cup holder. Read my full review of the Metro+ Deluxe Stroller.
3. Summer 3Dpac CS+ Compact Fold Stroller
The Summer 3Dpac CS+ isn’t the lightest travel stroller for infants on my list, but it has a one-hand compact fold, plenty of storage and a high weight capacity of 50 lbs.
Specific for travel with infants, it is compatible with several infant car seats without the need for an adapter. This very highly regarded travel stroller can be used from the newborn stage (with a car seat) and into the toddler years. It has an adjustable footrest, which many parents want for toddlers.
If a snack tray is important, you can get a slightly heavier model in the very similar Summer 3Dpac CS Compact Fold Stroller.
The folded capacity of the Summer 3Dpac CS+ is 20.5” x 21.5” x 14.5”.
This option is my pick for the best inexpensive infant travel stroller as it has so many great features and it will last you from newborn right through the toddler stage!
- Recline – Multi-position recline.
- Storage – Large storage basket plus cup holders and a cell phone holder.
- Sun Protection – Extra large 3 tier canopy with pop out sun visor.
- Weight – 16 lbs.
- Max Weight Capacity – 50 lbs.
- Compatible with Infant Car Seat – Compatible with the following car seats without the need for an adapter: Summer Affirm 335, Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35, Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35, Chicco Keyfit 30, Chicco Fit2, and Baby Trend Secure Snap Gear 35.
4. Mountain Buggy Nano V3 Stroller
Getting even lighter, the Mountain Buggy Nano V3 is one of the best lightweight travel strollers for newborns that reclines. The Mountain Buggy Nano V3 is similar to the original Mountain Buggy Nano at only 13 pounds and the maximum weight capacity is 44 lbs.
The Mountain Buggy Nano V3 can be made into a travel system for infants with either an infant travel car seat or the cocoon accessory. It also has a flat recline that will allow parents to use this travel stroller either as a travel system or as it is for newborns.
The Mountain Buggy Nano V3 was designed to fit in most overhead bins on the airplane, but the wheels may need to be popped off first. It comes with a carry handle, shoulder strap and a travel bag.
- Recline – Flat recline.
- Storage – Large under seat basket.
- Sun Protection – Two tier canopy with pop out sun visor .
- Weight – 13 lbs.
- Max Weight Capacity – 44 lbs.
- Compatible with Infant Car Seat – Yes with universal car seat adapter.
5. Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Single Stroller
The Baby Jogger City Tour 2 is a lightweight travel stroller for newborns that has a one-hand ultra-compact fold, letting you easily fold it while carrying your baby. It’s compatible with infant car seats and also has a near flat recline. It can be used from birth with either an infant car seat or the Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Carry Cot. With a near flat recline, it won’t be long before your baby can nap comfortably in the travel stroller without the car seat.
The Baby Jogger City Tour 2 also has an adjustable calf support, making sure it remains comfortable when they reach the toddler stage.
A carry bag is included and folded dimensions are 23” x 19” x 7”. It may not fit in all overhead bins and you may need to take wheels off for it to fit in the overhead bin on the airplane.
- Recline – Near flat recline.
- Storage – Under seat storage basket.
- Sun Protection – 3 tier extendable canopy with pop out sun visor.
- Weight – 14 lbs.
- Max Weight Capacity – 45 lbs.
- Compatible with Infant Car Seat – Yes.
6. Inglesina Quid Stroller
With the multiple position recline, the Inglesina Quid Stroller can be used for children aged 3 months and up to 50 pounds. This lightweight travel stroller weighs just 13 pounds and with folded dimensions of 22.8” x 18.3” x 6.8” it will fit in the overhead bin on most airlines.
The large extendable canopy has an extra zipper extension to offer plenty of sun protection.
For anyone who doesn’t need a travel stroller for a newborn, this highly rated stroller would be a great travel stroller for a 3 month old all the way through the toddler stage.
- Recline – Multiple positions.
- Storage – Large under seat basket.
- Sun Protection – Large extendable canopy.
- Weight– 13 lbs.
- Max Weight Capacity – 50 lbs.
- Compatible with Infant Car Seat – No.
Read my full review of the Inglesina Quid travel stroller here.
Another option by Inglesina is their premium full-size Electa stroller. It has a bassinet option that comes with a stand that's safe for overnight sleep. The stroller itself weighs 19 lbs, but has many great features that work for both an everyday stroller (especially in cities) and as a travel stroller. Read my full review of the Inglesina Electa Stroller here.
7. Doona Infant Car Seat & Latch Base
It’s rare to find a product with such high ratings, but the Doona Infant Car Seat is such a product with over 90% 5 star ratings. This innovative car seat converts to a stroller in a matter of seconds. It’s a fully integrated infant travel system.
This is the ideal travel stroller for infants as you have your car seat and stroller in one. Just keep in mind, you’ll need to purchase a seat for your baby to travel with this car seat on the plane. You could always bring it to the gate in the chance there is a free seat and gate check it, but there is the risk of it getting damaged.
This infant travel stroller and car seat in one, weighs 16.5 pounds.
- Recline – N/A.
- Storage – None.
- Sun Protection – The car seat has a canopy but a second sunshade is best.
- Weight – 16.5 lbs.
- Max Weight Capacity – 35 lbs.
- Compatible with Infant Car Seat – N/A.
8. CYBEX Libelle Stroller
The CYBEX Libelle has one of the most compact folds on my list of travel strollers for infants. Its one hand ultra-compact fold fits in most overhead bins on the airplane with dimensions of 18.9” x 12.6” x 7.9”. The CYBEX Libelle stroller is compatible with the CYBEX infant car seat to make it a travel system for newborns, otherwise its recommended age is 6 months+.
This ultra-lightweight travel stroller will keep your baby or toddler sleeping soundly with a multi-position recline and adjustable leg rest.
It comes in a fun range of color options and has many accessories; in particular I recommend the rain cover & travel bag.
- Recline – Multi-position recline.
- Storage – Under seat basket.
- Sun Protection – Two tier canopy.
- Weight – 13.7 lbs.
- Max Weight Capacity – 48.5 lbs.
- Compatible with Infant Car Seat – Compatible with CYBEX infant car seat with included adapter.
The new CYBEX Libelle 2 has all the same features, with some updated colors.
9. gb Qbit+ All City
The gb Qbit+ is a pocket stroller for travel that will work for infants, either by using it as a travel system with an infant car seat, with a carry cot or using just the stroller with the full recline. Though not as lightweight as similar pocket strollers by gb, it has a decent canopy and still has an ultra-compact fold to 22.8” x 16.9” x 10.6”.
With a decent max capacity of 48.5 pounds and an adjustable leg rest, toddlers will still be able to fit comfortably in this stroller. This travel stroller also has a mesh back, making it a good option for travel to warmer climates.
The gb Qbit+ All City includes a rain cover.
- Recline – Near flat position.
- Storage – Large basket under seat.
- Sun Protection – Three tier extendable canopy.
- Weight – 17.2 lbs.
- Max Weight Capacity – 48.5 lbs.
- Compatible with Infant Car Seat – Yes with car seat adapter and CYBEX infant car seat.
10. Joovy Kooper Stroller
The Joovy Kooper travel stroller for infants is the closest you’ll get to an all-terrain stroller for travel. It has larger wheels than the other compact travel strollers. Though it’s heavier than most at 16.17 pounds, it has the added bonus of a tray plus an extra large canopy to protect your little one from the elements.
It has a reclining seat, adjustable leg rest and with a max weight capacity of 55 pounds, you can plan to use your Joovy Kooper travel stroller for years to come.
As an infant travel stroller, it is compatible with infant car seats. It’s also a great travel stroller for a 3-month old, as the stroller seat is recommended for babies 3 months and older.
The Joovy Kooper has a one-hand tri-fold and the tray folds up with the stroller. Unfortunately, the tray adds extra inches and this stroller won’t fit in the overhead bin on the airplane. With a good gate check stroller bag it can be protected when it is gate checked.
- Recline – Multi-position recline.
- Storage – Large lower storage plus zipper storage pocket.
- Sun Protection – Large oversized canopy.
- Weight – 16.17 lbs.
- Max Weight Capacity – 55 lbs.
- Compatible with Infant Car Seat – Yes with the Kooper Universal Car Seat Adapter.
11. Mompush Wiz 2-in-1 Convertible Baby Stroller with Bassinet Mode
This ingenuous travel stroller features a versatile 2-in-1 seat that transitions from a stroller to a bassinet, catering to newborns and toddlers. I love the all-terrain wheels and a four-wheel suspension for traveling with a baby as it ensures a comfortable ride on any surface. The reversible seat is a nice touch, allowing you to keep a close eye on your little one.
It also features a weather-resistant UPF 50+ canopy, XL shopping basket, and easy folding for on-the-go convenience. Designed to accommodate your child's growth, this is a great travel stroller for newborns, providing comfort and adaptability as they develop.
All of these amazing infant travel stroller features comes at the expense of being lightweight.
12. CYBEX Eezy S + 2 Stroller
With a full flat recline and adjustable leg rest, the CYBEX Eezy S+2 travel stroller can be used from birth. It is also compatible with CYBEX infant car seats.
The CYBEX Eesy S+2 is similar in size to many others at 16.8 pounds, but folded dimensions are slightly larger at 23” x 17.7” x 20”.
- Recline – Full flat recline.
- Storage – Large basket under seat.
- Sun Protection – 3 tier extendable canopy.
- Weight – 16.8 lbs.
- Max Weight Capacity – 48.5 lbs.
- Compatible with Infant Car Seat – Yes, CYBEX or gb infant car seats.
13. MINU V2 Stroller
The UPPAbaby MINU V2 is a lightweight infant travel stroller that is recommended from birth with the use of the UPPAbaby bassinet or from 3 months. This highly rated travel stroller has a one-hand, one-step fold with folded dimensions of 12" L x 20.3" W x 23" H, which may fit in the overhead bin on some larger airlines.
The UPPAbaby weighs only 16.9 pounds and has a max weight capacity of 50 pounds, meaning parents will get plenty of use out of this stroller.
- Recline – Multi position recline.
- Storage – Large under seat basket.
- Sun Protection – Extendable canopy with pop out sun visor.
- Weight – 16.9 lbs.
- Max Weight Capacity – 50 lbs.
- Compatible with Infant Car Seat – MESA Infant Car Seat or select Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, and Cybex infant car seats.
14. ELITTLE EMU Stroller with Reversible Seat
The EMU Elittle compact stroller offers a feature that most travel strollers for newborns don't, you can turn the seat so your baby faces you! I love that!
It's not the most lightweight stroller, but I like that the EMU Elittle stroller can be used from newborn until 48.5 lbs without a car seat. It has a near flat recline at 175 degrees. You can also get an adapter to use it with Maxi-Cosi infant car seats.
It has a one-hand-fold which folds it down to 24.8" x 17" x 11".
- Recline – 4 position recline including 175°.
- Storage – Large storage basket.
- Sun Protection – Extendable canopy with pop out sun visor.
- Weight – 21 lbs.
- Max Weight Capacity – 48.5 lbs.
- Compatible with Infant Car Seat – Yes, with the EMU adapter it can be used with Maxi-Cosi car seat.
My Recommendations for the Best Infant Travel Stroller
I know you may be busy, so here are my top picks for the best travel strollers for infants:
Best Overall Travel Stroller for Infant:
BABYZEN YOYO2 This is my top pick as it has so many options for carrying your baby, an easy one-hand fold, the stroller seat has a good recline and it fits in the overhead bin on most airplanes.
Best Newborn Travel Stroller for Long Term Use:
Ergobaby Metro+ – has a high maximum weight at 50 lbs, a full flat recline and a compact fold. You’ll use this amazing travel stroller from the infant stage all the way to toddler! Use BFMETRO100 for $100 off as part of their holiday deal!
Best Inexpensive Infant Travel Stroller:
Summer 3Dpac CS+ Compact Fold Stroller – has all the great features you want in a newborn stroller at a low cost. The trade offs are that this is a heavier travel stroller that doesn’t fold as compact as the two above.
What to Look for in a Travel Stroller for Infants
Based on my experiences traveling with a baby, here are some things I recommend you consider when looking for an infant travel stroller:
1. Recline to a Lie-flat Position
If you aren’t traveling with a car seat, the best infant travel strollers should be fully reclining, giving your newborn a comfortable, flat spot for sleeping on-the-go.
2. Compatible with Infant Car Seat
Many of the best travel strollers are compatible with infant car seats, which convert your stroller to a travel system. Another option for many in this list of newborn travel strollers is an optional carrycot which is like a bassinet that attaches to your travel stroller.
3. Well Rated with Safety Features
You won’t go wrong looking for a well-rated travel stroller made by a reputable company. Ensure it has all the safety features like locking wheels, won’t tip when it’s reclined and a 5 point harness.
4. Easy One-Hand Fold
There will be times when you are trying to hold your baby and fold up the stroller at the same time. An essential feature I look for in a travel stroller for infants is a one-hand fold – it just makes your life so much easier.
5. Small Compact Fold
I often traveled with both a baby carrier and a travel stroller (see my post on baby carrier vs. stroller for travel). If your newborn travel stroller has a compact fold, you or your partner can carry the stroller in a backpack travel bag while the other carries your baby. This is especially useful when visiting places that aren’t stroller accessible or when flying with a baby.
6. Comfort
Even if you start by using a car seat with your stroller, you’ll switch to using the stroller seat by the time your baby is 3 to 6 months (depending on the recline) so you’ll want a travel stroller that’s comfortable for your baby.
7. Large Extendable Canopy
A large extendable canopy is important to keep your baby out of the harsh sunlight. However, there are aftermarket products like the CoziGo stroller cover, or one of these other stroller and car seat covers, that can be added on if the canopy isn’t ideal.
8. Plenty of Storage
Trust me – you’ll be carrying around lots of diapers and baby travel gear, so choose a travel stroller with enough storage.
9. Price
As you may have noticed, many of the options on my list of the best infant travel strollers can get pricey! Make sure you know your budget for a travel stroller before you start researching.
10. Extended Life
Your baby won’t be a baby forever and you won’t want to be looking for another travel stroller, consider the max weight capacity and size of the stroller to make sure it will also make a good travel stroller for toddlers.
Other things to keep in mind when purchasing a stroller:
- How much will you use it – Knowing how often will you travel with your baby will help you determine how much you should spend on your stroller.
- Where will you travel with your stroller – Does it need to meet Disney stroller size requirements? Does it need big enough wheels to withstand cobblestone streets while touring Europe with a baby?
- Flying with a Stroller – Will your travel stroller be used primarily for road trips with a baby or will you be flying with a stroller frequently? This will help you decide how compact your travel stroller needs to be.
If you’ll be flying with a stroller frequently, you’ll want to find the best stroller for air travel.
8 Optional Accessories for your Infant Travel Stroller
Not every infant travel stroller is going to have all the features you want. However, there are plenty of great add on accessories for travel strollers that may fix some common issues:
1. Sunshade for Travel Strollers
The sunshade doesn’t have to be a deal breaker. That’s an easy fix with a stroller sunshade like this one or this SnoozeShade. If you purchase the SnoozeShade direct, use code BABYCANTRAVEL10 for a discount.
I also recommend a CoziGo stroller cover, which can be used for both flying and for strollers.
2. Backpack Diaper Bag
You won’t need to worry about how much storage your infant travel stroller has with this highly rated and popular backpack diaper bag. See even more options with my list of the best backpack diaper bags for travel.
3. Cup Holders for Travel Strollers
Universal cup holders are a great add-on for any travel stroller. If, like me, you can’t live without your phone, try this one with a phone pocket.
4. Universal Organizers for Travel Strollers
As traveling parents we always have plenty to carry so a universal stroller organizer is a great purchase! Keep everything organized using a universal organizer like this one or this one.
5. Stroller Hooks
If a backpack diaper bag isn’t your style, these handy stroller hooks will help attach your diaper bag to your newborn travel stroller.
6. Stroller Travel Bag
Your newborn travel stroller is a big investment, so protect it during family flights with a stroller gate check bag or this one for umbrella strollers.
Some of the compact travel strollers that fit in the overhead bin come with travel bags, making it easier to carry or store them on the plane.
7. Universal Rain Cover
One infant travel stroller accessory I ALWAYS recommend is a rain cover. It’s not only for rain but will help keep your little one warm in wind and cold weather.
8. Infant Head Support
An infant head support works well for little ones a stroller. They are low cost and will keep your newborn in a safe position.
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Celine Brewer is the owner of Baby Can Travel. Not only does she have years of experience traveling with babies & toddlers, but she's helped millions of new parents travel with their babies and toddlers for over a decade. In addition to writing on her baby travel blog, she has shared her expertise on traveling with a baby or toddler by contributing to articles about traveling with a baby with the Washington Post, USA Today, the Lonely Planet magazine and Pregnancy & Newborn magazine.
Celine also writes about family travel on the site FamilyCanTravel.com, which she co-owns with her husband. Being from the Canadian Rockies, she shares her passion about her home and travel to Banff National Park and area on their site TravelBanffCanada.com.