17 Best Travel Strollers for Toddlers

The most compact stroller for toddlers there is! The Baby Joy Lightweight Stroller folds to a dimension of 12.5 x 12.5 x 6.5, making it easy to put in the overhead bin on the airplane. At 14 pounds and with a max weight capacity of 50 pounds this makes an excellent travel stroller for flying.

With no recline and an almost non-existent sun visor, we would recommend this foldable stroller for travel for toddlers rather than babies.

• Recline – No
• Storage – Small basket under seat
• Sun Protection – Small sun visor
• Size/Weight – 14 lbs / folds to 12.5 x 12.5 x 6.5 inches
• Max Weight Capacity – 50 lbs

The gb Pockit Air All Terrain is one of the most compact travel strollers on the market. This lightweight compact stroller can be collapsed in seconds and will fit in the overhead bin on the airplane.

At only 10 lbs, this folding travel stroller is easy to fold, lift and maneuver. However, what you get in compactness you sacrifice in features. This stroller doesn’t recline and the sunshade is going to offer very little protection.

Rated up to 55 lbs, this stroller is best for anyone who needs an ultra-lightweight travel stroller without all the extra features. Recommended age for this travel stroller is from 6 months up to 55 lbs.

• Recline – No
• Storage – Limited
• Sun Protection – Small sun visor
• Size/Weight – 10.4 lbs / folds to 11.8 x 7.1 x 13.8 inches
• Max Weight Capacity – 55 lbs

With an extra large storage basket plus a side pocket and a cup holder, you’ll be able to carry everything you need using this compact travel stroller. This affordable umbrella stroller for travel weighs only 13 pounds and has an umbrella style fold with a carry strap. While you won’t be able to store it in the overhead bin, you can bring it right to the gate of the airplane and easily fold it up.

With 4 recline positions to nearly flat, you’ll have no trouble getting your toddler to sleep on vacation. This stroller is recommended for babies 6 months + and up to 50lbs.

• Recline – 4 position recline to nearly flat
• Storage – Extra Large storage basket
• Sun Protection – Adjustable and removable canopy with sun visor
• Size/Weight – 13 lbs
• Max Weight Capacity – 50 lbs

  For a slightly higher price and higher weight, you can get the Summer 3DLite+ Convenience travel stroller which comes with a one hand recline, cell phone holder and oversized canopy.

This ultra-compact stroller by Delta Children is perfect for airplane travel. This lightweight foldable stroller folds up to a size of 19.7 x 15 x 5.9 and weighs only 11.7 pounds, easily fitting in the overhead compartment on the airplane. As a bonus it also comes with a travel bag.

For children who weigh up to 50 pounds and meeting Disney size requirements, you’ll get plenty of use out of this folding stroller for travel. Given its extra small sun visor and no recline, we recommend this stroller for travel with toddlers. The best part is when your toddler decides to walk, you can pack it up into a bag and carry it.

• Recline – No
• Storage – Storage basket under seat
• Sun Protection – Small sun visor
• Size/Weight – 11.7 lbs / folds to 19.7 x 15 x 5.9 inches
• Max Weight Capacity – 50 lbs

At an impressive 9.5 pounds, this is the most compact and lightweight stroller even includes a travel bag and will easily fit in the overhead compartment on an airplane. Recommended from 6 months and up to 55 pounds, you’ll get plenty of use out of this small folding stroller for travel.

Keep in mind, like similar pocket strollers it does not recline and the sun visor will offer very little protection. We recommend this fold up travel stroller for toddlers who won’t need to nap as much.

• Recline – No
• Storage – Limited
• Sun Protection – Small sun visor
• Size/Weight – 9.5 lbs / folds to 11.8 x 7.1 x 13.8 inches
• Max Weight Capacity – 55 lbs

The gb Pockit+ All-Terrain travel stroller is comparable to the the gb Pockit+ All City in that it’s compatible with infant car seats and reclines. Where it differs is with its double all terrain wheels, lower weight at 12.3 pounds and smaller folded dimensions.

The recline is nice for naps, as is the better canopy compared to other pocket strollers and the all-terrain wheels makes it easier to push larger children.
This compact travel stroller will fit in the overhead bin on an airplane.

This stroller is recommended for babies who can sit up unassisted around 6 months + and up to 55 pounds.

• Recline – Yes
• Storage – Large pocket under seat
• Sun Protection – Larger Canopy compared to other pocket strollers
• Size/Weight – 12.3 lbs / folds to 16.5 x 13.4 x 7.9 inches
• Max Weight Capacity – 55 lbs

Zoe has been making solid travel strollers for a while and the Traveler is no exception. With a compact fold that fits in all but the most stringent size requirements for the overhead bin on the airplane, the Zoe XLC travel stroller weighs only 11 pounds.

Add to that a large extendable canopy, reclining seat and a maximum weight capacity of 50 pounds, makes this an ideal travel stroller for flying with toddlers.

• Recline – Yes
• Storage – Large under seat basket
• Sun Protection – 4 panel extendable canopy
• Size/Weight – 11 lbs / folds to 22 x 17.5 x 6 inches
• Max Weight Capacity – 50 lbs

The Zoe stroller has a convenient backpack for traveling.

Perfect for traveling to warm climates, this UPPAbaby G-LITE umbrella stroller has a mesh back keeping your child cool. It’s super lightweight at only 11.2 pounds, but still has a large storage basket and a removable cup holder. It also has a nice large canopy with a pop out sun visor to keep your little one out of the sun.

Other features include tall ergonomic handles and a carry strap.

Recommended for babies 6 months+ and up to 55 pounds. With the mesh seat and only one option for recline, this stroller would be best for toddlers and more specifically for summer or in a warm climate.

• Recline – Two positions with zipper recline
• Storage – Large under seat basket
• Sun Protection – Three tier canopy with pop out sunshade
• Size/Weight – 11.2 lbs
• Max Weight Capacity – 55 lbs

The Joovy Kooper travel stroller 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. A tray makes travel with a toddler so much easier. You can feed your toddler snacks on the go, making it easy to get from place to place.

It has a reclining seat, adjustable leg rest and with a max weight capacity of 55 pounds, you can plan to use this stroller for years to come.

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 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
• Size/Weight – 16.17 lbs
• Max Weight Capacity – 55 lbs

The Chicco Piccolo is another lightweight travel stroller for toddlers that is rated up to 50 pounds. It has a decent canopy plus vented sides to keep your toddler comfortable. It has folded dimensions of 23.5" x 11.0" x 18.7" which will fit in the overhead bin on some larger airlines.

• Recline – Multi-position recline
• Storage – Large lower storage
• Sun Protection – Large expandable canopy
• Size/Weight – 14 lbs
• Max Weight Capacity – 50 lbs

The Inglesina may not be able to be used from birth, but with the multiple position recline it can be used from 3 months and up to 50 pounds. This travel stroller is lightweight at only 13 pounds. The compact tri-fold with folded dimensions of 22.8” x 18.3” x 6.8” will fit in the overhead bin on most airlines.

The large extendable canopy has an extra zipper extension to offer plenty of sun protection.

With a max weight capacity of 50 pounds this travel stroller should last right through the toddler stage.

• Recline – Multiple positions
• Storage – Large under seat basket
• Sun Protection – Large extendable canopy
• Size/Weight – 13 lbs
• Max Weight Capacity – 50 lbs

If a basic umbrella stroller makes the most sense, the Jeep North Star Umbrella stroller is one of the highest rated ones at a low price.

The Jeep North Star stroller by Delta Children is a basic umbrella style travel stroller that’s easy to travel with and tall parents will like the extra long handles. For the most affordable strollers on this list, the Jeep North Star umbrella stroller has a decent canopy. Without any recline and only a 3 point harness, this makes a much better travel stroller for toddlers.

This travel stroller meets Disney size requirements and even has a removable parent organizer that hangs on the back. This is a great stroller for warm climates with the padded seat that rolls up leaving a cooler mesh back.

• Recline – No
• Storage – Small storage basket
• Sun Protection – Extendable with sun visor
• Size/Weight – 10 lbs
• Max Weight Capacity – 40 lbs

The UPPAbaby MINU is a lightweight toddler travel stroller that can be used from birth (with the use of the From Birth Kit) and right up to 50 pounds. This well rated travel stroller has a one-hand, one-step fold with folded dimensions of 23” x 20.5” x 11.5”, which may fit in the overhead bin on some larger airlines.

The UPPAbaby is only 14.8 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
• Size/Weight – 14.8 lbs
• Max Weight Capacity – 50 lbs

The Maclaren Quest Arc has an umbrella type fold and this lightweight umbrella stroller can be used from birth all the way up to 55 pounds.

This Maclaren Quest Arc has a full recline, a large extendable canopy with sun visor and extendable leg rest to keep littles ones comfortable. With a high maximum capacity of 55 pounds, you won’t need to worry about upgrading if you have a heavy toddler.

The Maclaren Quest Arc includes a rain cover. This stroller will not fit in the overhead bins on the airplane, but a good travel bag can protect it when gate checking it.

• Recline – 4 recline positions
• Storage – Large under seat basket
• Sun Protection – Large extendable canopy
• Size/Weight – 13.7 lbs
• Max Weight Capacity – 55 lbs

The Graco Jetsetter is a budget stroller that is also lightweight. At under $100 this stroller has an easy one-hand compact fold, a multi-position recline and large extendable canopy. With a Max Weight Capacity of 50 pounds, parents will get a lot of use out of this toddler travel stroller.

Includes tote style bag to make carrying it easier. Folded dimensions are 20.5"W x 9.5"H x 21.8"L.

• Recline – Multi-position recline
• Storage – Large storage basket
• Sun Protection – Extendable canopy with pop out sun visor
• Size/Weight – 14 lbs
• Max Weight Capacity – 50 lbs

The Mountain Buggy Nano V3 is only 13 pounds and the maximum weight capacity is 44 lbs. The Mountain Buggy Nano V3 has a flat recline that will allow parents to use this travel stroller from newborn through the toddler stage.

With a lower max weight capacity of 44 pounds, this highly rated travel stroller may not last as long if you have a heavy child.

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
• Size/Weight – 13 lbs
• Max Weight Capacity – 44 lbs

For anyone with a big budget, the BabyZen YoYo2 is one of the best travel strollers hands down. It’s lightweight at only 13.6 pounds, but the weight allowance is only 40 pounds. While this will work for many, if you have a large toddler 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.

For babies 6 months and up to 40 pounds, the 6+ Color Pack offers a reclining seat for comfortable naps.

The Babyzen YoYo2 is a one-hand fold travel stroller, making it convenient when traveling with a baby or toddler. The 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
• Size/Weight – 13.6 lbs
• Max Weight Capacity – 40 lbs