Compact & travel strollers

Only use a compact stroller from birth if it lies fully flat or takes a newborn nest or carrycot. Check before you buy.

Some fold small enough for many airlines’ cabin luggage rules, but check your airline’s limits, which vary.

Lighter frames are easy to carry, but small wheels suit pavements more than parks and country paths.

It can, if it’s suitable from birth and you mostly walk on pavements. Many families have a full-size pram first and add a compact stroller for travel.

Most airlines let you take a pushchair to the gate free of charge, and some cabin-size strollers can go in the overhead locker. Rules vary, so check with your airline.