If you're planning a family trip or simply tired of navigating your full-size pram through tight supermarket aisles, it might be time to consider a travel stroller.
The right compact stroller can completely change your everyday routine and make zipping through the airport, popping into the cafe for a cuppa, or taking the kids out and about so much easier.
And travel strollers aren’t just for high-flying jet-setters anymore… many parents find them so convenient, they decide to use them full-time and replace their full-sized stroller for everyday use. Or perhaps you might have a small car, or apartment where storage is a challenge so don’t have the space for a full-sized stroller or pram. But not all compact prams are created equal. Some offer ultra-light frames, others offer car seat compatibility, or larger wheels to handle rough terrain.
In this guide, we’re breaking down the best compact or travel options of 2025 – from featherlight designs to full-featured mini marvels. Whether you’re looking for the lightest stroller on the market or something with ample storage space and a reclining seat for naps, we’ve got your back (and your bub’s bum).
Understanding compact and travel strollers
Compact and travel strollers are designed to be lightweight, portable, and easy to manoeuvre. There are three main types you’ll find:
Lightweight travel strollers – Often under 7kg, these are designed for quick outings, public transport, or tossing into the car boot.
Ultra-compact strollers – Fold down to overhead compartment size to pop into the overhead bin on planes. These guys are perfect for air travel and tight storage spaces… which is exactly why they were designed.
All-terrain compact strollers – Slightly larger wheels, smoother suspension, and a sturdier frame for rougher terrain – yet still compact enough for everyday use.
These strollers are ideal for city folk, quick errands, and travel, but many parents now use them as their primary stroller because they’re easier to lift, fold, and pack. And unlike traditional strollers (you know the old umbrella style…) the modern day options are still chock-full of features, more comfy for baby, and a joy to manoeuvre!
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Kiindred's Top Picks for the Best Compact and Travel Strollers
So now you know how to get started choosing the right option to suit your family life, we’re going to give you a hand by narrowing down which prams to look at when you start shopping. We’ve put together a selection of the very best prams of every sort in Australia for 2025.
In the Kiindred Baby & Toddler Awards we asked our panel of industry experts, and every day Aussie parents to vote for their favourite pram, travel or compact stroller, and double pram. The best in each category have been awarded with the Expert’s Choice Award, and a Parent’s Choice Award.
The parent’s have used their real life experience to help us select the Parent’s Choice Award, and our panel of five experts spent a day putting the strollers to the test.
The winner of this year's Expert's Choice Award goes to:
Babybee Miles
The Babybee Miles is a compact stroller that’s made for everyday use and day trips – like quick errands, park trips, and zoo days. It’s also one of those rare travel strollers that is suitable from birth without additional cost or accessories. It combines everyday functionality with travel-friendly features like the one-second, one-hand fold, and free standing ability for easy storage. With it’s compact, and lightweight design, the Miles is easy to lift and stow in the car boot. It features an adjustable footrest, flat-lay recline with infinite recline adjustments, and a UPF 50+ canopy with peek-a-boo window for nap time comfort.
Plus, with select infant car seat adaptors, it’s car seat compatible – making it perfect stroller for keeping little bubbas asleep while out and about. The under-seat storage basket is deceptively spacious too plenty of room for your baby gear or emergency snacks. The Miles is a brilliant option for everyday adventures and weekend escapes. Not to mention that it’s a super affordable option (which we love in these crazy expensive times!)
Key features summary:
- Ultra lightweight stroller at 6.9kg
- One-second, one-hand fold with free standing ability
- Lies completely flat, with infinite recline adjustments, meaning it’s suitable from birth
- Organic cotton reversible seat liner included for added comfort and convenience
- Peek-a-boo flap canopy that improves airflow and visibility
- Generous under-seat basket
- Three-year warranty plus a 9 month home trial!
RRP AU$379.99
The winner's of this year's Parent's Choice Award goes to:
Stokke YOYO³
The Stokke YOYO³ continues to be a favourite for both city dwelling families and jet setters. Weighing just 6.2kg, it folds down small enough to fit in most airline overhead compartments – making it perfect for air travel or weekend getaways. It features a super quick folding mechanism, four-wheel suspension for a comfortable ride, and a shoulder strap so you can easily carry it like a bag when bub wants out, or when getting on or off planes and public transport. The compact size means it’s also brilliant for small cars and apartment storage. With its car seat compatibility the YOYO³ easily transitions from car to café to plane cabin!
The biggest draw back is that the seat doesn’t lie completely flat, so if you want to use the YOYO3 from birth or under 6 months, you’ll need to get a newborn pack or bassinet which are additional purchases. and. And if you want a legrest for the stroller that is an additional cost too. It does however come standard with a five-point harness, UPF 50+ sunshade, and ample storage basket, so while not the cheapest option, it is certainly stylish, and easy to see why many parents say it’s their best stroller investment.
Key features:
- Ultra compact and travel friendly and fits into most airline cabin luggage and folds in seconds
- 6.2kg lightweight design that is easy to carry and manoeuvre (6.6kg with newborn pack)
- 4 wheel suspension system for a smooth ride
- Reflective wheels for added visibility in low-light
- UPF50+ canopy, peek-a-boo window and ventilation panel
- Adjustable reclining backrest and secure 5 point harness with easy buckle design
- Decent under-basket storage
- A large range of gorgeous colour options to suit every taste.
- For newborns or small babies you will need to consider a bassinet or the newborn pack.
RRP: $849 for 6 Months+ bundle
And in no particular order, here are our other favourite strollers and runners-up in the Kiindred awards
Best Lightweight Travel Strollers
Milly & Coup Pixi
If you’re looking for more affordable stroller options for everyday life that are both lightweight and stylish, the Milly & Coup Pixi is a brilliant option. Weighing in under 7kg, the Pixi is incredibly easy to lift and carry, especially with its built-in shoulder strap. It has a compact fold that makes it perfect for small car boots or public transport, and it stands upright when folded for easy storage. The kind folk at Milly & Coup have really considered what parents need, and have included thoughtful features like a peek-a-boo window, adjustable leg rest, five-point harness, and a storage basket big enough for a decent sized nappy bag and lunch box. Despite its light weight, it still offers a smooth ride thanks to larger wheels and smart suspension – meaning it’s not just a travel stroller, it’s also a brilliant everyday stroller.
- Super lightweight (approx 6.5 kg) – easy to carry, includes a built-in shoulder strap and travel bag
- One-hand compact fold – folds fast and stroller stands upright, and fits into small boots or overhead lockers
- Flat recline from birth – suitable for newborns without extra accessories
- UPF 50+ canopy with peek-a-boo window – sun protection plus visibility
- Smooth 4-wheel suspension – great for city streets and everyday errands
- Adjustable leg rest & five-point harness – comfortable and safe for babies and toddlers
- Basket holds up to 5 kg – space for a nappy bag, or snacks!
RRP: AU$449
Best Compact Travel Strollers
Edwards & Co Lucci
The Edwards & Co Lucci is made for parents who want the compact size without compromising on comfort. It boasts a sleek, streamlined design with a compact fold that’s ideal for overhead bins, travel bags, and tight storage spaces. With features like a reclining seat that lays nearly flat with multiple recline positions, swivel wheels for great manoeuvrability, and an adjustable handlebar, the Lucci is equally at home in the city or at the airport. It’s suitable from birth (with newborn insert which is sold separately) and accommodates kids up to 22kg, so it lasts well into toddler years and beyond. Throw in a generous storage basket and sturdy frame and you’ve got a stroller that nails both travel and every day life. Whether it’s a quick trip to the shops for nappies and wipes, or a long haul flight to visit family on the other side of the planet, the Lucci is designed to perfection.
Key feature summary:
- Lightweight 7.3kg design so it’s easy to lift and manoeuvre
- One-hand auto-fold with a memory lock button – plus it stands upright when folded
- Fits into overhead plane bins – IATA cabin compatible (when in the included travel bag)
- Reclines nearly flat and comes with adjustable footrest making it suitable from birth with the newborn insert (sold separately)
- Up to 22kg weight capacity
- 8kg underbasket capacity
- Swivel front wheels with lock option and 4-wheel suspension for a smooth ride
- Adjustable handlebar height (for tall and short parents!)
RRP: AU$629
Best Travel Strollers for Day Trips
While any of the above compact prams and strollers are perfect for day trips, when choosing your favourite, you might like to consider if the pram will be primarily used as a travel stroller, for everyday life or both. If you’re looking for a compact pram for day trips, then you may wish to prioritise comfort and features like a lie flat seat, and basket size, car seat compatibility etc, over something that fits into an airline overhead compartment.
Best Travel Strollers with Accessories
If you’re the kind of parent who loves a pram with all the extras, you’ll appreciate models that offer clever accessories built for travel. From foot-rests, car seat adaptors, to cup holders for your much needed coffee or water, insect covers, rain coats, shoulder straps and more.
UPPAbaby Minu V2
The UPPAbaby Minu V2 is definitely worth a mention as a great travel stroller option, and has a heap of accessories to choose from. With a smooth folding mechanism, adjustable leather handlebar, and larger wheels that tackle bumpy terrain easily, the Minu V2 is another great all-rounder. While it comes with a bumper bar, extendable canopy, reclining seat, rain cover, and storage space for essentials… you’ll have to chip in for accessories like the shoulder strap and travel bag if you’re planning travel. Plus, it’s infant car seat compatible with adaptors, so you can use it from day one.
Best Double Travel Strollers
Travelling with two kids, or maybe twins? Once upon a time you could only get bulky side-by-side strollers if you needed a double… or you just had to buy two strollers and hope that you would have two adults able to push them around. These days a double stroller doesn’t have to be bulky or awkward. The Stokke YOYO3 Connect is an a perfect option for this, in fact, the Yoyo3 Connect was selected as our Expert’s Choice Best Double Pram in the 2025 Kiindred Baby & Toddler Awards.
Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Double
This side-by-side compact double stroller is one of the lightest in its class. It fits through standard doorways, folds easily, and has individual reclining seats so each child can rest or watch the world go by. With ample storage space, adjustable leg rests, and a five-point harness for each child, it’s a practical pick for families with twins or close-in-age siblings.
Best Budget Travel Strollers
Not every family needs a top-shelf price tag to enjoy quality features. The Expert’s Choice Winner – the Babybee Miles certainly packs a punch for price at only $379.99. Also worth considering in this price range is the Milly & Coup Pixi, and even the Joie Nitro LX Stroller if you’re looking for something even more affordable still!
Joie Nitro LX Stroller
Affordable and reliable, the Joie Nitro LX is an old-school style umbrella stroller that has become a go-to for parents on the move. At a lightweight 7kg, it includes features that are often only found on more expensive strollers… things like a reclining seat, adjustable leg rest, UPF canopy, and a spacious storage basket. It’s perfect for short trips, daycare drop-offs, or backup use. A lot of families like to still use their full size pram for daily use, and have this more affordable option as a back-up for holidays and day trips on the bus. You’d still have to check this one in at their airport for travel.
RRP: AU$199
Key Considerations When Choosing a Travel Stroller
When shopping for a compact or travel stroller, keep the following in mind:
- Size & folded dimensions – Will it fit in your car boot or plane overhead compartments?
- Weight – The lighter, the better – especially if you’ll carry it with a shoulder strap.
- Age & weight limits – Some strollers are only suitable from six months up; others allow for lie-flat newborn use.
- Safety – Look for a five-point harness and sturdy construction. You can read more about pram safety here.
- Manoeuvrability – Swivel wheels and suspension make for a comfortable ride. Also consider the terrain stroller will be used on.
- Comfort – Features like a reclining seat, adjustable footrest or leg rest, and a peek-a-boo window are handy for naps.
- Storage – Is there enough room for a nappy bag, snacks, or a quick grocery shop?
- Folding mechanism – Can you fold it with one hand while holding a baby?
- Accessories – Travel bag, rain cover, bumper bar. Make sure you check out what’s included, and what costs extra?
Personal Experiences and Recommendations
For a lot of parents, switching to a compact stroller or travel stroller can completely change your daily life. Whether it it’s finally having space in the boot for groceries and toddler scooters and bikes, or managing an airport solo without the complication of having to check-in a full-sized pram, the impact is real. The Stokke YOYO³ often comes up a a favourite among parents for ease of use, and as winner or our Parent’s Choice award, the evidence is clear… while our Expert’s liked the slightly roomier Babybee Miles as a compact stroller with chops for everyday life. The Milly & Coup Pixi surprises many with how premium it feels for the price… so worth considering if you’re on a budget. The Edwards & Co Lucci also wins love for being so compact yet newborn-ready (without having to pay for extras!)
Conclusion
Choosing the best compact or travel stroller really comes down to how (and where) you use it. Are you after a lightweight stroller for daily use, a travel stroller for overseas or interstate adventures, or a reliable city stroller with a compact fold and comfort features? Maybe you’re just after something that folds easily, fits in tight spaces in your apartment or home, or doubles as your everyday stroller.
From ultra-portable options like the Stokke YOYO³ to all-rounders like the Babybee Miles, or budget legends like the Joie Nitro LX, there’s a compact stroller that suits your lifestyle and is comfortable for your bub. Because in the end, a pram should do more than roll – it should roll with you.
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