14 Best Travel Strollers for Infants (for 2023)

For anyone with a big budget, I think the BabyZen YOYO2 is one of the best travel strollers 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.

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.

The Ergobaby Metro+ might not be the most lightweight stroller for travel at 16.9 lbs, 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. So this is the best travel stroller 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.

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.

The Summer 3Dpac CS+ isn’t the lightest travel stroller for infants on this 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 rated 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 infant travel stroller 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 well 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.