We scored 9 travel strollers on what they're made of, what parents and testers report, and value. Our top pick is Ergobaby Metro+ Compact Stroller, with a Cradle Score of 80.
Highest Cradle Score of the 9 we scored. A 17 lb compact stroller that fits overhead bins, lies flat and feels high-end for about…
Materials & safety score of 78. A 16 lb cabin-size stroller that lies flat with a newborn foot cover, a roomy seat, a big…
Parent consensus score of 86. The smallest fold available, with excellent build quality and add-ons for newborns.
Value & longevity score of 86. Practical and good-looking, with no-flat tires, a lay-flat recline and washable fabric…
| # | Product and Cradle Score | Materials & safety | Parents | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80Ergobaby Metro+ Compact StrollerMid-range | 72 | 86 | 86 | Medium |
| 2 | 79Mockingbird Travel StrollerAbout $399 | 76 | 82 | 80 | Low |
| 3 | 78Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Travel StrollerAbout $579 | 78 | 86 | 62 | Low |
| 4 | 76Inglesina Quid3 Travel StrollerMid-range | 76 | 76 | 76 | Low |
| 5 | 76Babyzen YOYO2 StrollerPremium | 72 | 86 | 66 | Low |
| 6 | 76Colugo Compact StrollerUnder $300 | 70 | 78 | 86 | Low |
| 7 | 75UPPAbaby Minu V3 StrollerAbout $499 | 72 | 80 | 70 | Low |
| 8 | 75Joolz Aer2 Lightweight Travel StrollerPremium | 68 | 86 | 66 | Low |
| 9 | 74GB Pockit Air Lightweight StrollerAbout $200 | 66 | 76 | 84 | Low |
Scores out of 100. Materials & safety and Parents each count 40%, Value 20%.
Nice to have A compact stroller is great for travel and errands. Some families buy one instead of a full-size stroller.
Secondhand: Fine secondhand. Fine secondhand after checking the brakes, fold and recall list.
Typical use: about 36 months.
Travel strollers trade features for size. Compare folded size (some fit in an overhead bin), weight, one-hand folding, and whether it works from birth with a newborn kit or car seat adapters.
2 have a safety or materials point to know about, noted in the reviews below.
A 17 lb compact stroller that fits overhead bins, lies flat and feels high-end for about half the price of premium travel strollers.
Comes with a travel bag, cup holder and car seat adapter, plus a newborn nest and a 20 lb basket. Small front wheels catch on cracks and the rear brake is loud.
A 16 lb cabin-size stroller that lies flat with a newborn foot cover, a roomy seat, a big canopy and a basket that holds nearly 18 lb. The priciest travel stroller in the test, and car seat adapters cost extra.
A 14 lb self-standing stroller with a UPF 50+ canopy, generous recline, front suspension and a 55 lb limit. Struggles on rough ground, the basket is small, and newborns need an adapter.
The smallest fold available, with excellent build quality and add-ons for newborns. The fold takes practice.
Practical and good-looking, with no-flat tires, a lay-flat recline and washable fabric for under $300.
A compact stroller that works from newborn to toddler with a one-hand fold. The handlebar doesn't adjust.
Ultra-fast one-hand fold and a larger basket than most travel strollers. Its car seat adapter was recalled in June 2026.
The most compact, lightest travel stroller at 9.5 lb, but it's sparse on features and not for newborns.
Ergobaby Metro+ Compact Stroller has the highest Cradle Score of the 9 travel strollers we scored, at 80 out of 100 (Good). A 17 lb compact stroller that fits overhead bins, lies flat and feels high-end for about half the price of premium travel strollers.
Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Travel Stroller scores highest on materials and safety among the travel strollers we scored.
Ergobaby Metro+ Compact Stroller has the strongest parent and tester consensus, based on the praise and complaints that keep coming up in hands-on reviews and parent communities.
Ergobaby Metro+ Compact Stroller (Mid-range) scores highest on value and longevity among travel strollers with a Good or Excellent score.
None of the 9 travel strollers on this page has an open recall in our latest check. Always check the CPSC recall database (or NHTSA for car seats) before you buy or use a product.
Each score is 40% materials and safety, 40% parent and tester consensus, and 20% value and longevity. Every product page lists its sources and when we last checked it, and brands cannot pay for placement.
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