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on July 7, 2024
Pushchair Easy Fold Review
A pushchair easy fold is designed to take the hassle of folding your buggy. They typically come out of the box fully assembled, collapse with the touch of a button, and then fit perfectly into their carry bags.
Some are suitable for infants and have a flat seat or the option of attaching a car seat for infants. These seats typically fold in a concertina style.
Easy to fold
When it comes to choosing a stroller, one of the most important factors for parents is how easy it is to fold. If you are traveling or just out for a stroll and want to have a simple, easy fold is vital. Some models are one-handed with just the push of a button and may be folded in just a few seconds. Others require a bit more effort and two hands, or can take a couple of steps before becoming fully folded.
There are many ways to fold a pushchair. Certain pushchairs come with Z folds, where the top of the chassis folds over the frame in a natural, simple motion. This is seen often in the Babyzen YOYO stroller which was among the first of its kind and is still a favourite among parents across the globe.
Some models come with traditional folding, with a handle/ring, which can be difficult to master. The UPPAbaby G Luxe requires precise timing to operate the mechanism. Once you've mastered it, however, it is easy to fold and store.
Some of these pushchairs are able to be used right away since they include an automobile seat or carrycot that is compatible. It can be a bit more difficult to fold them than ones that aren't because you have remove the carrycot or car seat prior to folding. They are nevertheless simpler to fold than a larger pushchair without this feature.
Easy to transport
It is essential to have a baby stroller that can easily transport and store, especially when you travel frequently. Some compact-folding buggies are small when folded, even with the seat attached. Others can be carried with an arm or shoulder strap. They are ideal for families that are always on the go.
Other compact-folding strollers are designed to be used as early as possible. They come with the option of a lie-flat seat and an option for infant car seats. The Babyzen YOYO was among of the earliest models in this category and set the benchmark for simple, single-handed folding. It has an innovative feature that allows you to rotate it to change between parent forward facing pushchair and world facing. It's also cabin-approved.
If you're after a pushchair that can be used from birth, but does not have as many features as the YOYO, consider the Ergobaby Entry. It comes with a large basket, good-sized wheels with plenty of padding and a comfortable recline. It's also a bit lighter than the YOYO and has an adjustable handlebar that is a huge benefit for tall parents.
The slim Soho pushchair is an ideal option for families who live in urban areas. It can be folded automatically with just one hand and its self-standing design makes it suitable to be stored in the luggage compartments of public transport. It is small enough to be tucked away under tables in cafes or the storage spaces in your home.
The EeZeFold is a different ultra-compact buggy that can be used from birth and has the ability to recline in a lie-flat position. It's also light and airline cabin-approved, and comes with a handy storage lock that holds it in place when folded. Its most distinctive characteristic is the fact that it can fold with one hand while holding your child. It's also very quick to unfold. It easily fits into the boot of your vehicle. You can also add a SnugEssentials i-Size car seat for infants with one click, and without adapters.
Easy to Manoeuvre
This ultra-lightweight and curved pushchair is suitable from 6 months. It looks fantastic in its mono-colored fabric. It is easy to steer, and the recline is comfortable and smooth for toddlers and babies alike. This two-time Gold Award winner also boasts amazing storage capacity for a compact buggy, plus a simple one-handed automatic fold. One of our MFM test participants describes it as a 'super nimble My Babiie MB33 Tandem Pushchair - Dani Dyer for urban families and those with limited space' and says it's 'feels more durable than other lightweights'. The handlebar is leather-like and feels sturdier than those on other pushchairs. It can be used parent-facing or with the world facing. It has a large hood to keep the summer sun off young faces.
You can also purchase an assortment of accessories, including baby bassinets, a leg rest, rain cover and a wheeled board that turns into a twin travel buggy. You can pick from a variety of colors to find the right match for your family.
Many pushchairs boast that they are easy to fold. However, not all of them are. Some can be folded with just the push of a button, whilst others require a bit more involved hands-on or require two or more steps to do so. The Graco Eezefold that starts at PS99, features a simple, hassle-free folding system that is ideal for travel, especially if you have to fold it on public transport or in busy airports. It is easy to transport into a car boot. It fits perfectly in airline cabin luggage and is compact enough to store in a cabinet when not in use.
Easy to store
The pushchair is extremely compact and can easily fit in the boot of your car. It can be folded into a compact size to fit under tables at cafes, or in luggage compartments when you travel by train or plane.
The Influencer XL folds down in an effortless, fluid motion without fuss or effort. It's a great all-rounder stroller that is suitable for babies from birth. It features a lie flat recline for both newborns and sleepy children. It has a big storage basket as well as a cushioned bar that isn't adjustable, but is an appropriate height for both tall and short parents.
It's lightweight, too, and can tackle any terrain thanks to 4-wheel suspension. Additionally, the UPF expandable 50+ canopy is super-sturdy and babies can peer through the easy-to-see mesh window. The smart one-click system allows you to attach it to an iSize baby car seats* without adapters. You can now travel easily, whether you are going home or on vacation.
A pushchair easy fold is designed to take the hassle of folding your buggy. They typically come out of the box fully assembled, collapse with the touch of a button, and then fit perfectly into their carry bags.
Some are suitable for infants and have a flat seat or the option of attaching a car seat for infants. These seats typically fold in a concertina style.
Easy to fold
When it comes to choosing a stroller, one of the most important factors for parents is how easy it is to fold. If you are traveling or just out for a stroll and want to have a simple, easy fold is vital. Some models are one-handed with just the push of a button and may be folded in just a few seconds. Others require a bit more effort and two hands, or can take a couple of steps before becoming fully folded.
There are many ways to fold a pushchair. Certain pushchairs come with Z folds, where the top of the chassis folds over the frame in a natural, simple motion. This is seen often in the Babyzen YOYO stroller which was among the first of its kind and is still a favourite among parents across the globe.
Some models come with traditional folding, with a handle/ring, which can be difficult to master. The UPPAbaby G Luxe requires precise timing to operate the mechanism. Once you've mastered it, however, it is easy to fold and store.
Some of these pushchairs are able to be used right away since they include an automobile seat or carrycot that is compatible. It can be a bit more difficult to fold them than ones that aren't because you have remove the carrycot or car seat prior to folding. They are nevertheless simpler to fold than a larger pushchair without this feature.
Easy to transport
It is essential to have a baby stroller that can easily transport and store, especially when you travel frequently. Some compact-folding buggies are small when folded, even with the seat attached. Others can be carried with an arm or shoulder strap. They are ideal for families that are always on the go.
Other compact-folding strollers are designed to be used as early as possible. They come with the option of a lie-flat seat and an option for infant car seats. The Babyzen YOYO was among of the earliest models in this category and set the benchmark for simple, single-handed folding. It has an innovative feature that allows you to rotate it to change between parent forward facing pushchair and world facing. It's also cabin-approved.
If you're after a pushchair that can be used from birth, but does not have as many features as the YOYO, consider the Ergobaby Entry. It comes with a large basket, good-sized wheels with plenty of padding and a comfortable recline. It's also a bit lighter than the YOYO and has an adjustable handlebar that is a huge benefit for tall parents.
The slim Soho pushchair is an ideal option for families who live in urban areas. It can be folded automatically with just one hand and its self-standing design makes it suitable to be stored in the luggage compartments of public transport. It is small enough to be tucked away under tables in cafes or the storage spaces in your home.
The EeZeFold is a different ultra-compact buggy that can be used from birth and has the ability to recline in a lie-flat position. It's also light and airline cabin-approved, and comes with a handy storage lock that holds it in place when folded. Its most distinctive characteristic is the fact that it can fold with one hand while holding your child. It's also very quick to unfold. It easily fits into the boot of your vehicle. You can also add a SnugEssentials i-Size car seat for infants with one click, and without adapters.
Easy to Manoeuvre
This ultra-lightweight and curved pushchair is suitable from 6 months. It looks fantastic in its mono-colored fabric. It is easy to steer, and the recline is comfortable and smooth for toddlers and babies alike. This two-time Gold Award winner also boasts amazing storage capacity for a compact buggy, plus a simple one-handed automatic fold. One of our MFM test participants describes it as a 'super nimble My Babiie MB33 Tandem Pushchair - Dani Dyer for urban families and those with limited space' and says it's 'feels more durable than other lightweights'. The handlebar is leather-like and feels sturdier than those on other pushchairs. It can be used parent-facing or with the world facing. It has a large hood to keep the summer sun off young faces.
You can also purchase an assortment of accessories, including baby bassinets, a leg rest, rain cover and a wheeled board that turns into a twin travel buggy. You can pick from a variety of colors to find the right match for your family.
Many pushchairs boast that they are easy to fold. However, not all of them are. Some can be folded with just the push of a button, whilst others require a bit more involved hands-on or require two or more steps to do so. The Graco Eezefold that starts at PS99, features a simple, hassle-free folding system that is ideal for travel, especially if you have to fold it on public transport or in busy airports. It is easy to transport into a car boot. It fits perfectly in airline cabin luggage and is compact enough to store in a cabinet when not in use.
Easy to store
The pushchair is extremely compact and can easily fit in the boot of your car. It can be folded into a compact size to fit under tables at cafes, or in luggage compartments when you travel by train or plane.
The Influencer XL folds down in an effortless, fluid motion without fuss or effort. It's a great all-rounder stroller that is suitable for babies from birth. It features a lie flat recline for both newborns and sleepy children. It has a big storage basket as well as a cushioned bar that isn't adjustable, but is an appropriate height for both tall and short parents.
It's lightweight, too, and can tackle any terrain thanks to 4-wheel suspension. Additionally, the UPF expandable 50+ canopy is super-sturdy and babies can peer through the easy-to-see mesh window. The smart one-click system allows you to attach it to an iSize baby car seats* without adapters. You can now travel easily, whether you are going home or on vacation.