Having traveled quite a bit with a baby in a stroller, I can tell you from experience that the best travel strollers tend to be smaller and lighter than your day-to-day stroller for at-home use.
While the smaller size and weight are great for travel, it sometimes means that your travel stroller may be missing some of your favorite (but big and heavy) stroller accessories from your regular stroller. If there is a stroller accessory you simply can’t do without, I’ve got you covered with my list of the best stroller accessories for travel.
In my list of the best travel stroller accessories, you’ll find a list of the best travel attachments for strollers and when or why you might want them. It’s my hope that by choosing the right products for your trip, it will make your travels with baby easier and more convenient.
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Best Stroller Accessories for Travel
Lightweight and durable, this gate-check bag protects your travel stroller from damage at the airport. It packs into its own pouch, fits most single and some double strollers, and has a large ID panel for easy pickup at the jet bridge.
- Fits most single and some doubles
- Packs into attached pouch
- ID panel for fast ID
- Not padded
- Measure wide doubles for fit
A compact caddy that adds two insulated cup holders, a center bin, and a detachable phone/wristlet pouch. Velcro straps secure to most stroller handles so essentials stay within reach on flights, city walks, and theme parks.
- Two insulated holders
- Detachable phone pouch
- Universal Velcro mount
- Smaller than a tote
A stroller fan won't be necessary for all destinations, but if you are headed on an all-inclusive vacation with a baby (for example) then this is a great way to help keep your baby cool in the stroller. In fact, a portable fan is one of my baby beach essentials.
- Flexible tripod mounting
- Rechargeable battery
- Compact and light
- Not rainproof
A portable UPF 50+ shade that attaches to most strollers. The rigid edge and mesh sides improve coverage and airflow when your stroller’s built-in canopy is short, which is common on ultralight travel strollers.
- UPF 50+ rated
- Rigid edge for coverage
- Works on many strollers
- Adds bulk near handle
Clear EVA cover installs quickly to shield from rain, wind, and spray while maintaining front visibility. Packs flat under the stroller and fits most single travel strollers.
- EVA material
- Quick on and off
- Fits most singles
- Can fog in high humidity
If your travel stroller doesn't have a snack tray, a handy holder to hold a snack and a travel sippy cup would be useful. I'll warn you now, the sippy cup is likely to get tossed out of the stroller at least a few times!
- Snack plus cup combo
- Detachable, dishwasher-safe
- Fits many frames
- Clamp needs a flat bar
Light, aluminum hooks with foam grips to keep bags from sliding. Use for short hangs at cafes, hotel walks, and airport corridors.
- Inexpensive utility
- Quick to attach
- Foam grip reduces slip
- Risk of tipping if overloaded
Universal clamp cup holder with an integrated phone slot. Handy if you prefer a cup holder over a full organizer and want a spot for your phone while navigating.
- 2-in-1 design
- Universal clamp
- Simple to use
- Not insulated
Fine-mesh, elasticized covers that stretch over most strollers and bassinets to help keep biting insects out in tropical or buggy destinations. Packs flat and weighs almost nothing.
- Universal stretch fit
- Very light and packable
- 2-pack value
- Use caution near zippers and clips
The best infant travel strollers will have a full recline, but an infant head support can help keep your baby in the right position.
- Two-piece system grows with baby
- Soft, easy to clean
- Not for car seat use unless approved
A standing board for your older child that attaches to most stroller frames. Great for airports, city sightseeing, and theme parks when little legs get tired.
- Fits many strollers
- Saves buying a double
- Compact when not in use
- Adds weight at the rear
A compact, combo-code lock with retractable cable to deter casual theft at resorts or attractions. Use to loop through a wheel or frame.
- Small and light
- Retractable cable
- Simple combo dial
- Deterrent, not heavy security
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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.