With so many choices for Strollers out there, it can be confusing to choose the best one.  I’ve created a simple comparison, with some  travel strollers we’ve used for our son, and some my friends and family have used for their kids. I narrowed it down to 6 travel lightweight strollers, for on the go, that are best bang for the buck, for all the features they provide.

1. Combi Helio: Weight – 13lbs; Price around $130; 5 Point safety harness; fully reclines to accommodate infants; boot at bottom to avoid from babies slipping; European style window with viewing window; small basket at bottom; handle is taller; cup holder for mom and child; quick simple fold; good handling – easy to maneuver, sturdy; wheel suspension for smooth ride; carrying strap; seat cushion -removable and washable.
2. Maclaren Volo: Weight – 9.5 lbs, which is super light; Price around $100; 5 point good safety feature, you have to push the lever from front and back simultaneously to release; rain protector is included; shade is easy to raise up, and is water resistant; good size basket at bottom; handle is comfortable; easy one hand open and close; handles and maneuvers well; carrying strap; seat cushion -removable and washable.
3. Mia Moda Facile: Weight – 15.8 lbs, Price – $50 to $70; 5 point safety harness; 4 position recline; Seat sits higher, for taller kids their feet won’t drag; adjustable leg support; roomy basket at bottom; ergonomic handles;  easy trigger fold system, 1 hand open /close, locks easily; handles and maneuvers well; seat cushion – removable and washable.
4. Evenflo X Sport: Weight-13.5  lbs, big enough for older kids; Price – around $47; 3 point harness; no recline; shade adjusts; good size basket at bottom; handle is short, does not extend; 2 cup holders; easy to open and close, small zipped bag by handle for glasses or snacks storage; easy to maneuver.
5. Chicco C6: Weight- 11 lbs; Price – around $70; 5 point safety harness; 2 position recline; shade can be unsnapped or its angle may be changed, small basket at bottom; handle is taller; no cup holder; easy to open and close; wheels lock on bumpy road; easy to handle and maneuver; front wheel suspension makes rough surface rides smoother; carrying strap plus carrying bag.
6. Jeep Wrangler Twin Sport All Weather: Weight- 20.8 lbs, can get through most doors, Price – around $121; 3 point quick release safety harness; 2 position  individual reclines; Shade is very small; canopy has to be unlatched to fold the stroller; no basket; cup holder not very sturdy; easy open and close; easy to handle and maneuver; all terrain wheels.

Check Amazon for all these and more strollers .

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What’s your favorite lightweight strollers you like to travel with?

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