1Best for toddlers overall
Cybex Libelle
The Libelle carries a child up to 55 lb, roughly age 4 to 5, and folds smaller than any other stroller we compared. The seat’s 6-month start doesn’t matter for a toddler.
- Weight
- 13.7 lb
- Folded
- 18.9 x 12.6 x 7.8 in
- Child up to
- 55 lb
- 22 x 14 x 9 bag
- Fits
Why it stands out
- Folds to 18.9 x 12.6 x 7.8 in, inside a standard US carry-on
- 13.7 lb with a 55 lb child limit
- Adapters for Cybex infant seats come in the box
- Current version adds a near-flat recline and front suspension
Watch out for
- Seat from 6 months only, no bassinet option
- Small, shallow basket (11 lb) and a short canopy
- Two-step fold, no bag or strap included
Read the full Cybex Libelle review
2Best for daily use too
UPPAbaby Minu V3
The Minu V3 has a 20 lb basket, a 50 lb seat that reclines flat for naps, and a one-hand fold.
- Weight
- 16.7 lb
- Folded
- 21.5 x 18 x 10 in
- Child up to
- 50 lb
- 22 x 14 x 9 bag
- Too big
Why it stands out
- Flat recline with a foot barrier, usable from birth
- 20 lb basket and a hidden pocket for a tracker
- One-hand fold and unfold, carry strap built in
- 3-year warranty
Watch out for
- 16.7 lb, the heaviest single stroller in our list
- Folds to 21.5 x 18 x 10 in
- Non-UPPAbaby car seats need a separate adapter set
Read the full UPPAbaby Minu V3 review
3Best for long airports
Silver Cross Jet 5
The Jet 5 takes 55 lb and pulls along on two wheels when folded, so you can push or pull it with a toddler in one hand.
- Weight
- 15.87 lb
- Folded
- 24.5 x 14.5 x 10 in
- Child up to
- 55 lb
- 22 x 14 x 9 bag
- Too big
Why it stands out
- Full lie-flat seat and newborn apron, up to 55 lb
- Folds onto two wheels and pulls like a suitcase
- Rain cover and travel cover included
Watch out for
- 24.5 in long when folded, longer than a carry-on
- 15.87 lb without the bumper bar
- Small basket split by a frame bar
Read the full Silver Cross Jet 5 review
4Best value for toddlers
Colugo Compact Stroller+
The Compact Stroller+ carries 55 lb and comes with a rain cover, cup holder and carry backpack for $299.
- Weight
- 16.18 lb
- Folded
- 22 x 17.6 x 10.6 in
- Child up to
- 55 lb
- 22 x 14 x 9 bag
- Too big
Why it stands out
- Rain cover, cup holder and carry backpack included
- One-hand auto fold with no latch
- 55 lb child limit, higher handlebar on the + version
Watch out for
- 4 months minimum, no car seat option
- 16.18 lb, heavy for its size
- Reviewers disagree on whether it fits overhead bins
Read the full Colugo Compact Stroller+ review
5Lightest for older kids
gb Pockit+ All-City
At 13.2 lb with a 55 lb limit, the Pockit+ is one of the lightest strollers here that still carries a 5-year-old.
- Weight
- 13.2 lb
- Folded
- 18.9 x 13 x 7.5 in
- Child up to
- 55 lb
- 22 x 14 x 9 bag
- Fits
Why it stands out
- Around 18.9 x 13 x 7.5 in folded (retailer figures)
- 13.2 lb with a 55 lb child limit
- Cybex infant seat adapters included
Watch out for
- Seat does not lie flat; 6 months and up
- Flexy frame and split push handles
- Several US retailers show it sold out
Read the full gb Pockit+ All-City review
6Cheapest backup
Kolcraft Cloud Plus
An $89.99 umbrella-style stroller with a 50 lb limit and trays for both of you. Good for a theme park day, not daily use.
- Weight
- 11 lb
- Folded
- 34 x 18 x 12 in
- Child up to
- 50 lb
- 22 x 14 x 9 bag
- Too big
Why it stands out
- $89.99 list price
- About 11 lb
- Child tray and parent tray with two cup holders
Watch out for
- Long 34 in fold, gate check only
- No infant car seat option
- Testers found it hard to steer with a low handle
Read the full Kolcraft Cloud Plus review
What to Look for in a Toddler Travel Stroller
A seat limit with room to grow
Look for 50 lb or more. The Libelle, Pockit+, Jet 5 and Colugo reach 55 lb; the YOYO5 stops at 48.5 lb and the Zoe Traveler at 45 lb.
A fold you can manage with a child on your hip
A one-hand fold matters more than weight once you are holding a toddler. The Minu V3 and Colugo fold one-handed; the Libelle takes two steps.
Trays and baskets
Snacks keep toddlers in the seat. The Kolcraft Cloud Plus and Summer 3Dlite come with child trays, and the Colugo includes a cup holder. Two kids? See our double travel strollers, and for flying, our strollers for airplanes.