Consumer Reports Ranks Top Travel Strollers for 2026
Consumer Reports evaluated ten travel strollers based on factors like weight, folding size, safety, and ease of maneuvering, with prices spanning from $110 to $650. The Chicco Bravo Trio Travel System, priced at $450, earned the top score for newborns, incorporating the Chicco KeyFit30 car seat. The Nuna TRVL LX, weighing just 14.6 pounds, is recognized for its lightweight design at $600. The UPPAbaby Minu V3, available for $500, boasts a self-standing fold. The Doona Car Seat & Stroller, costing $650, transitions from a car seat to a stroller but has a weight limit of 33 pounds. Budget-friendly choices include the Chicco KeyFit Caddy at $120 and the Liteway at $110, while the Graco Ready2Jet, priced at $190, features an easy folding mechanism. Results from the testing were released in 2026.
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- Consumer Reports tested 10 travel strollers for weight, fold size, safety, and maneuverability.
- The Chicco Bravo Trio Travel System ($450) earned the top rating for newborns and infants.
- The Nuna TRVL LX ($600) is the lightest and slimmest infant travel stroller tested, at 14.6 pounds and 21 inches wide.
- The UPPAbaby Minu V3 ($500) features a self-standing, one-handed fold and a hidden tracking device pocket.
- The Doona Car Seat & Stroller ($650) converts from car seat to stroller without unclipping, but has a 33-pound weight limit.
- The Chicco KeyFit Caddy ($120) is the lowest-priced stroller in the lineup, compatible with Chicco KeyFit car seats.
- The Chicco Liteway ($110) is the most affordable stroller, a basic umbrella style.
- The Mountain Buggy Nano ($220) fits in many airplane overhead compartments and includes a carrying bag.
- The Graco Ready2Jet ($190) folds one-handed and stands alone, and works with Graco SnugRide car seats.
- The Bugaboo Butterfly 2 ($599) scored well across all test categories, with a rain cover included.
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