Buying Guide – Choosing a compact or travel pushchair? They’re not just for holidays.
Going on holiday aboard or staycation? You’re probably going to want a compact travel stroller to save space in the overhead compartment or in your car, but in this blog you will see a compact travel pram has more uses than just holidays.
Life as a parent can be extremely busy and simple errands can become a challenge with a little one and all of the essentials in tow. A compact stroller can make travelling, popping in to the shops, the school run or even a full day out much more convenient.
Many parents first purchase is a full size pram, which can sometimes feel like a burden when travelling, out and about or as your little one gets older.
Compact strollers now offer many of the same functions as a full size pushchair or pram, by also having the a compact pram you can have convenience without compromise.
So is a compact stroller a good purchase? Let’s look at some of the benefits of a compact stroller:.
Compact – As the name suggests compact strollers are just that – compact! Unlike a full size pushchair or pram their compact size makes this kind of stroller much easier to store when it’s not in use or in cars or overhead compartments. They are also easy to push and maneuver around shops, airports or busy streets.
Lightweight – A stroller that is lightweight is easy to lift and carry, making them perfect for people that have to store their stroller on public transport or lifting them in and out of their car boot.
Great for travel – As compact strollers are easy to store and are lightweight they make travelling, at home or away, a breeze. Fitting easily in to the boot, the footwell of the car, or folding to store on a busy bus or train can be a really convenient feature for a stroller, and some of CYBEX’s latest products even fit the overhead storage on a plane or have a convenient storage bag or carry handle. For a frequent traveler the most convenient stroller has to be lightweight and compact.
Adjustable – Whether it’s the backrest or footrest it’s important that your choice of compact stroller can adjust to keep your child comfortable. A fully adjustable backrest will ensure a comfortable sleeping position and the adjustable footrest allows your child to lie down with their feet elevate to ensure a comfortable rest.
All season use – A compact stroller isn’t only ideal for holidays, they are also really great for everyday use. So in addition to fabrics with UPF sun protection and adjustable sun canopies, many of CYBEX’s compact strollers come with a rain cover making them ideal for use in any weather, at home or away.
Why choose a compact stroller from CYBEX?
With a large selection of travel and compact strollers on the market it’s important to remember that all compact strollers are not made equal.
The latest range of compact strollers from CYBEX offer a range of functions and features, so whether you are looking for something that is airline cabin approved or has a parent and world-facing seat you will be sure to find the best compact stroller for you from the Cybex range.
All of the CYBEX strollers are available in a range of on trend colours, come with a raincover, and feature the innovative one-pull harness function. Most of the CYBEX strollers also allow you to attach an infant car seat such as the Cloud Z2 i-Size to make transitioning from the car to the city as smooth as possible. There is also a full range of accessories including footmuffs, parasols and cupholders available to create your perfect stroller for all year round.
Which CYBEX compact stroller would be best for me?
Orfeo– The newest addition to the range from CYBEX is the Orfeo. This ultra-compact stroller is lightweight and perfect for travelling from birth and can be used with an infant carrier, including the Cloud Z2 i-Size. In addition to being airline cabin approved, so you can take it on the plane with you and weighing in at only 6.3kg its easy to lift into the overhead locker, car boot or footwell. The Orfeo has a one-hand, one-second fold making it really quick and easy to fold, the carry handle allows you to easily pop it on your shoulder and carry it. Although it folds into a really small package, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the generous seat size, that lies flat and the adjustable footrest.
Libelle – The award winning Cybex Libelle stroller has one of the world’s smallest folds! Similar to the Orfeo the Libelle is also an ultra- lightweight and perfect for travelling. This stroller folds with two hands and is suitable from 6 months, or birth when used with an infant carrier up to 22kgs. The Libelle is also airline cabin approved and weighs only 6kg. Despite its ultra-compact fold the seat size and adjustable footrest make this stroller comfortable for your child. The perfect travel companion.
Beezy – The Cybex Beezy is an ideal stroller for when you are wanting something smaller than your travel system for the school run, days out or a second set of wheels at the grandparents’ house. Being compact, you can use it for holidays as well as a day-to-day stroller. There’s a good sized basket for all of your baby and toddler essentials and the all-wheel suspension and larger wheels will take you smoothly through the day. When you fully recline the seat and raise the leg rest, you’ve got the perfect roomy space for a newborn or toddler to take a nap.
Eezy S Twist +2 – Offering something rarely seen in a pushchair, never mind a compact stroller - the Cybex Eezy S Twist +2 can be parent or world facing with a 360 degree swivel! Just lift up the footrest and rotate to your preferred position. It’s also different from other strollers as it can be used from birth in a few different ways - with the parent facing, lie-flat seat, a full sized carrycot, a cocoon or your infant carrier on the frame. The extra functions mean that this is the largest fold in the range but still compact enough for travel. The UPF50+ hood on this stroller is very generous with an extension panel to extended it over your child. This stroller is a great, substantial option if you need a compact travel system for your newborn baby or are looking for a smaller option for your second child that still offers all the benefits of a compact stroller.
Cybex Compact Strollers Comparison Table:
Find the range of CYBEX compact strollers here.