If you’re looking for a fuss-free travel option, an umbrella stroller is a great solution. Taking their name from their unique style of fold, umbrella strollers fold in on themselves like an umbrella to create a narrow (albeit tall) compact shape. The Joie Nitro buggy can be used with newborns, so if you're after something very lightweight from the very start of your baby's life, this could be a good option for you. However, given it's such a small stroller, it's definitely not as snug or smooth as a pushchair or travel system designed solely for newborns. There's no parent facing option with the Joie Nitro and you won't be able to clip a baby car seat onto the frame. Not deal breakers exactly, but there are other pushchairs , designed with more functionality for newborns, albeit at a higher price tag. ULTIMATE PROTECTION - Our high-quality stroller rain cover is designed to provide ultimate protection for your baby. Made with safe and resilient materials, including food-grade EVA, it shields your little one from rain, wind, snow, cold, and dust. With a beautiful colour palette ideal for spring, the Mamas and Papas Cruise buggy is a lightweight easy-fold umbrella stroller suitable from birth to 15kg (approximately three years).

SECURE & PERFECT FIT - Featuring a waterproof zipper and straps, our rain cover securely seals off rain and prevents it from seeping in. The straps ensure a snug and fixed fit, providing peace of mind during unexpected weather conditions. Key specs: Age range: Birth to 15kg (approx 4 years) | Weight: 7.52kg | Folded size: 30 x 30 x 109cm | Includes rain cover: Yes What we love Key specs: Age range: 6 months to 22kg | Weight: 9.22kg | Folded size: 34 x 30 x 107cm | Includes rain cover: Yes What we loveThere’s no sun hood or rain cover included, making it less suited to everyday use, however with an upright, high handlebar, it’s comfortable to manoeuvre through busy crowds before folding up flat when not in use.

Traditional pushchairs and travel systems are a great way to travel with your baby in tow, but due to their robust, all-terrain nature, they can often be heavy and bulky, making them somewhat challenging when travelling on public transport. When she’s not manically tapping the keys of her laptop, Lucy loves nothing more than to cosy up with her Kindle and enjoy the latest thriller, or compete in Nintendo Switch rallies with her daughters aged six and 10. Why you should trust us Suitable from birth, the Joie Nitro is a great all-rounder, offering a lightweight yet surprisingly robust chassis with a comfortable padded seat that can be positioned in a choice of five recline settings. You can even lie the seat entirely flat should you wish - adjusting with one hand if your child nods off when you’re out walking. My Silver Cross Reflex was the best pushchair I have ever ever had. Gorgeous design and is so sturdy and light to push. Son was always so comfortable in it too” - nurseymummyx) Our verdictThe shopping basket under the seat is generously sized, especially for a buggy, but it can be hard to access if the seat is fully reclined. Our tester used a standard foot muff with the stroller in the winter, but be warned, the accompanying rain cover can be a faff to get on, and we'd have preferred stronger fastenings. The hood was also a bit fiddly and could be a bit broader to provide more sun shade during the (brief) British Summer. This is especially key if you plan to use the pushchair from birth when your baby is especially sensitive to the sun. If you’re looking for a basic lightweight stroller suitable for travel, they don’t come much more affordable than the Cuggl Laurel stroller. Even while carrying a newborn in a sling, our tester found the Nitro very easy to handle. Its foam handles come up nice and high, and it's light and easy to manoeuvre, almost effortless in fact.

A umbrella pram is a lightweight pushchair that, similar to an umbrella, can fold in on itself when not in use. Unlike a traditional pushchair that folds in half downwards or flips forward, umbrella strollers stay long and narrow when folded, often making them easier to store vertically for houses that are limited in space. What are the benefits of using an umbrella pram? We’re in Spain now and I bought a Cuggl one. Umbrella fold so it was perfect for the plane” - Charlottejade89) Our verdictWould recommend the Silver Cross Pop or Reflex. I love the big hood and the fact that the seat goes completely flat and can sit bolt-upright. We have the reflex for our holiday buggy and my daughter sleeps so well in it. She’s a tall 3-year-old now and still fits comfortably. The basket is a good size for an umbrella stroller too” - voxnihili