What are some good baby travel strollers?

Top 10 Lightweight Baby Strollers

By Heather Corley, About.com

1. Maclaren Volo
The ultra-light Maclaren Volo (9 pounds) packs a lot of style and convenience into a small package. The Maclaren Volo has a sturdy frame and beautiful steering. You won’t struggle to make tight corners with this stroller. The 2005 Maclaren Volo also comes with a sunshade, which was sold separately on previous models. The carry strap and five-point harness are nice features. A small basket holds parent gear under the seat. The mesh seat is great for ventilation, but the seat doesn’t recline.

1. Maclaren Volo
The ultra-light Maclaren Volo (9 pounds) packs a lot of style and convenience into a small package. The Maclaren Volo has a sturdy frame and beautiful steering. You won’t struggle to make tight corners with this stroller. The 2005 Maclaren Volo also comes with a sunshade, which was sold separately on previous models. The carry strap and five-point harness are nice features. A small basket holds parent gear under the seat. The mesh seat is great for ventilation, but the seat doesn’t recline.

2. Combi Savvy Soho
At only 11 pounds, the Combi Savvy Soho is one of the lightest strollers on the market today. The seat reclines partially for in-stroller naps, and the guard bar is removable, which is convenient when baby grows to toddlerhood. The Combi Savvy Soho stroller has a large storage basket, sunshade and machine-washable seat cushion. The carry strap and ultra-compact fold make this a great baby stroller for travel. The five-point harness adds safety. Some models come with a matching bag, too.

3. Peg Perego Aria MT
The Peg Perego Aria MT one of the more expensive lightweight strollers, but its features allow the Aria to be used as a full-time stroller. A multi-position reclining seat, carry strap, five-point harness, roomy seat and basket, removable child tray, parent cup holder and sunshade are all standard on this 10 pound stroller. A universal car seat attachment strap allows this stroller to hold any infant car seat, too. The Peg Perego Aria MT is a great choice for families who travel a lot.

4. Britax Preview Lightweight Stroller
The Preview is Britax’s entry into the travel system market, but unlike some bulkier travel system strollers, the Preview has a sleek profile and weighs only 17 pounds. As a travel system, this stroller connects with the Britax Companion infant car seat, but it is sold separately and can easily be used as a stand-alone stroller. The aluminum frame, all-wheel suspension and removable diaper bag are the standout features of the Britax Preview stroller.

5. Zooper Waltz
Weighing in at 16 pounds, the Zooper Waltz lightweight stroller has a removable front armrest for ease in getting baby in an out, a sun shade for baby and is compatible with some infant car seats. The Waltz folds compactly for storage and has a four-position reclining seat, so it can be used for smaller infants. Parents rave about the smooth steering and one-hand fold mechanism. This stroller also comes with a rain shield and a winter boot to keep baby’s toes warm.

6. Chicco Caddy
The Chicco Caddy is a sturdier version of a basic umbrella stroller. At 11 pounds, the Chicco Caddy is lightweight, but has features normally found on standard strollers. The seat has two recline positions and a five-point harness for baby safety. A sun shade, storage basket, carry strap and stroller storage bag all come with the stroller. The strong anodized aluminum frame sets this stroller apart from other flimsy umbrella stroller models.

7. Inglesina Swift
Ergonomic handles make this lightweight stroller easy on a parent’s hands, while the four-position reclining seat adds comfort for baby. The Inglesina Swift has a foot pedal mechanism for folding and features a sunshade, storage basket and five-point harness. Reflective piping is a nice safety feature for families who walk or travel a lot at night. The Swift stroller weighs 11 pounds and holds babies up to 35 pounds.

8. Peg Perego Pliko
Peg Perego was able to pack a lot of convenience features into 16 pounds with the Pliko stroller. This stylish, lightweight baby stroller even features a rear footboard that allows a second child to ride. The Pliko stroller also has a universal carseat strap that allows any infant seat to be attached to the stroller. With a washable seat, carrying handle, height-adjust handles, large basket, swing-open child tray and reclining seat, the only downside to this stroller is price (nearly $ 300).

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