5 Things To Look For In A True Travel Stroller (And How MAMAZING Can Help)

No matter how you prefer to handle your summer travel plans, one of the hardest parts of travel for any parent is getting your baby or toddler from one place to another. A stroller may be your go-to option when you’re at home, but when you’re doing a beach trip on the other side of the country, lugging your stroller all that way with you can sometimes seem like more trouble than it’s worth.

Fortunately, as Albert Wang, CEO of MAMAZING reveals, parents can find true travel strollers that are perfectly equipped for wherever their next trip might take them. By knowing what to look for, you can find a stroller that will serve your family well.

1. Lightweight

A heavy, bulky stroller can feel like a nightmare to navigate at the zoo, in a crowded city park, or anywhere else you’re not familiar with. And trying to get that same heavy stroller onto the airplane or up a flight of stairs can be even more challenging. Many full-function strollers weigh as much as 30 pounds. That’s why Wang recommends parents focus on finding a lightweight stroller.

“Our MAMAZING Ultra Air X Stroller weighs just 9.9 pounds, making it the lightest full-function stroller on the market,” he says. “Carbon fiber construction allows for a lighter weight without sacrificing any of the typical stroller features you need. Losing those extra pounds makes it so much easier to get your stroller from place to place without getting worn out, so you have energy to actually enjoy your planned activities.”

2. Comfort

Of course, parental comfort isn’t the only thing you should consider. Especially for those times when your baby is going to be spending a lot more time than normal in the stroller (such as when you’re at the airport), you’ll want to make sure that the stroller is comfortable for them, too.

Wang says, “A plush seat liner is a good start for the baby’s stroller, but you should really look for adjustable features that give your baby a ‘first-class’ travel experience. An adjustable backrest and footrest lets you move your baby from an upright to fully reclined position based on their needs. And with an extendable, adjustable UPF50+ canopy, you can keep the sun out of their face or help block distractions so they can take a nap while you’re out and about.”

3. Easy Setup

Depending on how your stroller is designed, getting it set up (or folded up) can become a time-consuming chore. You don’t want to spend half an hour at the airport trying to get your stroller unfolded after you get off your flight.

To avoid this common travel headache, Wang recommends that you familiarize yourself with a potential stroller’s unfolding and folding processes before buying. “Our stroller requires no installation or removal of any parts and takes just three seconds to go from fully folded to unfolded, and vice versa,” he says. “Being able to get your stroller unfolded or put away quickly and easily will make travel much less stressful. Of course, no matter what kind of folding mechanism your stroller has, it’s always best to practice at home so you’re not trying to figure things out while on the go.”

4. Portability

Along with a travel stroller being lightweight and easy to set up, another important thing to consider is how portable the stroller is when you’re not using it. In the case of the MAMAZING Ultra Air X Stroller, it folds to the size of a carry-on suitcase, allowing it to be easily stowed in the trunk of a car or even in an overhead compartment on an airplane.

For those times when parents need to carry the folded stroller from place to place, the stroller also offers multiple carrying options (including a carrying bag). Ideally, your travel stroller will be compact, lightweight and easy to carry so you can easily take it with you, no matter how you plan to travel.

5. Durability

Finally, Wang advises that parents make sure their travel stroller is built to handle the ups and downs of the journey. “Whether it’s getting bumped around during a plane flight or you get caught in a storm while you’re out and about, travel strollers are subjected to a wide range of hazards during any trip,” he notes. “That’s part of why our strollers are built with aerospace-grade carbon fiber, which makes them ten times stronger than a standard stroller. You want your stroller to be able to handle anything so you don’t find yourself needing to buy a replacement halfway through the trip.”

A more durable stroller with appropriate safety features also has the added benefit of offering extra protection to your little one during your travels. After all, as fun as your trip can be, what matters most is getting everyone (and everything) back home in one piece.

Time to Travel

Finding a great travel stroller isn’t as hard as you might think.

With quality strollers like the MAMAZING Ultra Air X Stroller, parents have a travel solution that is ready to go wherever their family wishes to journey. Whether you plan to travel by car, plane or even train, the right stroller can ensure that every member of the family has an enjoyable trip.

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