Our recommended products
Every product and booking partner we recommend across Kiddieko, in one place: 35 picks in 6 groups. Each card says why we picked it, gives a key fact from the maker, and links to the guide where we review it. Kiddieko started in 2007 as an eco-friendly nursery brand, so the eco picks are here too.
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Travel pushchairs & strollers
Cabin-friendly folds for planes, trains and city breaks.
Bugaboo Butterfly 2
Its folded size (44.8 × 24.5 × 55.5 cm / 17.6 × 9.6 × 21.8 in) is IATA cabin-compatible, so on many UK and US airlines it fits in the overhead bin instead of being…- 60% recycled aluminium
- B Corp brand
Folded size: 44.8 × 24.5 × 55.5 cm (17.6 × 9.6 × 21.8 in, IATA cabin-compatible)Weight: 16.1 lbs (7.3 kg)
Folded size: 17.6 × 9.6 × 21.8 in (44.8 × 24.5 × 55.5 cm, IATA cabin-compatible)Kiddieko travel score: 9/10Check price at Bugaboo (opens in new tab)Read our review in Best travel strollers for flying →
Stokke YOYO3 (Babyzen YOYO)
6.2 kg (13.6 lbs) and only 18 cm (7.1 in) deep when folded — built specifically for aircraft overhead lockers on Delta, United, American, Southwest, BA and easyJet.- Modular replaceable parts
- Washable fabrics
Folded size: 52 × 44 × 18 cm (20.5 × 17.3 × 7.1 in, IATA cabin-size)Weight: 13.6 lbs (6.2 kg)
Folded size: 20.5 × 17.3 × 7.1 in (52 × 44 × 18 cm, IATA cabin-size)Kiddieko travel score: 9/10Check price at Stokke (opens in new tab)Read our review in Best travel strollers for flying →
Joolz Aer+
6 kg (13.2 lbs), suitable for flying and equipped with a shoulder strap.- 100% recycled fabrics
- 10-year transferable warranty
Folded size: 53.5 × 45 × 21.5 cm (21.1 × 17.7 × 8.5 in)Weight: 13.2 lbs (6 kg)
Folded size: 21.1 × 17.7 × 8.5 in (53.5 × 45 × 21.5 cm)Kiddieko travel score: 8/10Check price at Joolz (opens in new tab)Read our review in Best travel strollers for flying →
UPPAbaby Minu V2
7.7 kg (16.9 lbs) with a huge 20 lb (9 kg) basket, GREENGUARD Gold certification, and a one-handed fold that stays under American Airlines' 20 lb carry-on stroller limit.- GREENGUARD Gold certified
- REACH certified leather
Folded size: 58.4 × 45.2 × 29.2 cm (23 × 17.8 × 11.5 in)Weight: 16.9 lbs (7.7 kg)
Folded size: 23 × 17.8 × 11.5 in (58.4 × 45.2 × 29.2 cm)Kiddieko travel score: 7/10Check price at UPPAbaby (opens in new tab)Read our review in Best travel strollers for flying →
Joie pact lite
Just 5.35 kg (11.8 lbs) and usable from birth, with a full-size basket, all-wheel suspension and a travel bag included.Weight: 5.35 kg (11.8 lbs)
Folded size: 46.8 × 26 × 54 cm (18.4 × 10.2 × 21.3 in)Weight: 11.8 lbs (5.35 kg)
Folded size: 18.4 × 10.2 × 21.3 in (46.8 × 26 × 54 cm)Kiddieko travel score: 5/10Check price at Joie (opens in new tab)Read our review in Best budget baby gear →
Double & twin pushchairs
Side-by-side doubles that fit standard doors and Disney's 31 in gate.
Joie aire twin
A lighter (12.1 kg) side-by-side that folds to 30.5 cm wide, for families who want a simpler, compact double.Weight: 12.1 kg (26.7 lbs)
Folded size: 78 × 30.5 × 98.5 cm (30.7 × 12 × 38.8 in)Kiddieko travel score: 5/10Check price at Joie (opens in new tab)Read our review in Best gear for twins →
For home & twins
Everyday doubles we rate for twins and close siblings at home. They are heavier and bulkier than our travel picks, so they score lower for flying.
Out'n'About Nipper Double V6
Best for home & twinsA great everyday double for twins or close siblings. At 15.8 kg with a bulky fold it is heavier than our travel picks, so we score it lower for flying.At 72 cm wide it fits through standard doorways, and the air-filled tyres handle parks and trails. It also takes one or two carrycots for newborn twins.Weight: 15.8 kg (34.8 lbs)
Folded size: 71 × 44 × 81 cm (28 × 17.3 × 31.9 in, wheels on)Kiddieko travel score: 3/10Check price at Out'n'About (opens in new tab)Read our review in Best gear for twins →
Bugaboo Donkey 5 Twin
Best for home & twinsA great everyday double for twins or close siblings. At 18.2 kg with two seats it is heavier and bulkier than our travel picks, so we score it lower for flying.It converts between mono, duo and twin set-ups, so it can grow with a family. At 74 cm wide in twin mode it still fits standard doors.Weight: 18.2 kg / 40.1 lbs with two seats
Folded size: 52 × 74 × 90 cm (20.5 × 29.1 × 35.4 in)Kiddieko travel score: 1/10Check price at Bugaboo (opens in new tab)Read our review in Best gear for twins →
Car seats for travel
Light infant seats, FAA-approved seats for flights and a seat that turns into a stroller.
WAYB Pico Travel Car Seat
An 8 lb (3.6 kg) aerospace-aluminum folding car seat for toddlers (22–50 lbs) that is FAA-approved for airplanes and folds into an overhead bin.Weight: 3.6 kg (8 lbs)
Folded size: 37 × 29.5 × 48 cm (14.5 × 11.6 × 18.9 in)Weight: 8 lbs (3.6 kg)
Folded size: 14.5 × 11.6 × 18.9 in (37 × 29.5 × 48 cm)Kiddieko travel score: 8/10Check price at WAYB (opens in new tab)Read our review in Best car seats for airplanes (US) →
Maxi-Cosi Pebble 360 Pro²
It rotates on its base so you can lift your baby out facing you, which helps a lot on a tight city parking space.Weight: 4.7 kg (10.4 lbs)Kiddieko travel score: 7/10Check price at Maxi-Cosi (opens in new tab)Read our review in Best baby gear for city living →
CYBEX Cloud T i-Size
A light 4.5 kg (9.9 lb) infant seat for babies up to 87 cm (30 lbs), so it's easy to carry through airports and use in hire cars or taxis.Weight: 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)Kiddieko travel score: 6/10Check price at CYBEX (opens in new tab)Read our review in Best baby gear for travel →
Joie i-Snug 2
A light 3.35 kg (7.4 lb) i-Size infant seat with an RRP of about £105 / $169.99, one of the most affordable seats from a major brand.Weight: 3.35 kg (7.4 lbs)Kiddieko travel score: 6/10Check price at Joie (opens in new tab)Read our review in Best budget baby gear →
Cosco Scenera NEXT Convertible Car Seat
Just $59 (approx. £55) and 6.8 lbs (3.1 kg): the #1 budget FAA-approved convertible car seat for US flights, taxis and rental cars from 5 to 40 lbs.Weight: 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs)Weight: 6.8 lbs (3.1 kg)Kiddieko travel score: 6/10Check price at Cosco Kids (opens in new tab)Read our review in Best car seats for airplanes (US) →
Doona Infant Car Seat & Stroller
Switches from an FAA/TÜV-approved infant car seat to a stroller in seconds — ideal for city parents hopping in and out of Uber, Lyft or yellow taxis without carrying a…Weight: 7.8 kg (17.2 lbs)
Folded size: 66 × 44 × 60 cm (26 × 17.3 × 23.6 in, car seat mode)Weight: 17.2 lbs (7.8 kg)
Folded size: 26 × 17.3 × 23.6 in (66 × 44 × 60 cm, car seat mode)Kiddieko travel score: 6/10Check price at Doona (opens in new tab)Read our review in Best car seats for airplanes (US) →
Travel cots & sleep
Cots that pack flat for hotels, holiday homes and the grandparents'.
Guava Family Lotus Travel Crib
6.8 kg (15 lbs) in a hands-free backpack bag, GREENGUARD Gold certified, with a side-zip door and no upper weight limit.Weight: 6.8 kg (15 lbs) incl. backpack
Folded size: 60 × 30 × 20 cm (24 × 12 × 8 in) in backpack bagWeight: 15 lbs (6.8 kg) incl. backpack
Folded size: 24 × 12 × 8 in (60 × 30 × 20 cm) backpackKiddieko travel score: 9/10Check price at Guava Family (opens in new tab)Read our review in Best baby gear for travel →
BabyBjörn Travel Cot Light
Light at 6 kg (13.2 lbs) with no loose parts to lose. Setting up a cot in a hotel room takes seconds.Weight: 6 kg (13.2 lbs) incl. carry bag
Folded size: 49 × 60 × 14 cm (19 × 23.5 × 5.5 in) in carry bagKiddieko travel score: 8/10Check price at BabyBjörn (opens in new tab)Read our review in Best baby gear for travel →
SlumberPod 3.0 Blackout Sleep Tent
A 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) breathable blackout tent that fits over any hotel Pack 'n Play, mini-crib or travel cot so you can keep the hotel lights on after 7 PM.Weight: 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
Folded size: 43 × 15 × 15 cm (17 × 6 × 6 in) in carry bagWeight: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
Folded size: 17 × 6 × 6 in (fits inside a carry-on suitcase)Kiddieko travel score: 7/10Check price at SlumberPod (opens in new tab)Read our review in Best baby gear for travel →
phil&teds traveller
It packs to 5 kg (11 lbs) in its bag and works as a cot, bassinet or bedside sleeper, so one item covers the whole trip.Weight: 5 kg (11 lbs) packed in bag (3.5 kg / 7.7 lbs in cot mode)
Size: 117 × 79 × 63 cm (46 × 31 × 25 in)Kiddieko travel score: 5/10Check price at phil&teds (opens in new tab)Read our review in Best baby gear for travel →
hauck Sleep N Play Go Plus
A full-size 120 × 60 cm (47 × 23.6 in) travel cot with wheels and a bag that doubles as a playpen, so you get two uses from one purchase.Weight: 7.6 kg (16.8 lbs)
Folded size: 76.5 × 21 × 22 cm (30.1 × 8.3 × 8.7 in)Kiddieko travel score: 4/10Check price at hauck (opens in new tab)Read our review in Best budget baby gear →
Eco, organic & reusable
Our eco roots since 2007: reusable, organic and low-waste picks for the trip.
Splash About Happy Nappy (Blue Cobalt)
One washable swim nappy replaces a pack of disposables for the hotel pool or beach.Reusable: rinse, dry and wear again.Check price at Natural Baby Shower (opens in new tab)Read our review in Sustainable baby travel essentials →
Avery Row Organic Baby Muslin Squares, 3 pack (Riverbank)
The hardest-working thing in a baby travel bag: bib, burp cloth, changing-mat cover and light blanket in one, and they fold almost flat.Made with organic cotton, according to the retailer's product page.Check price at Natural Baby Shower (opens in new tab)Read our review in Sustainable baby travel essentials →
Finnson Oslo Eco Travel Changing Mat (Black)
A padded, water-repellent mat with pockets for nappies and wipes, so you can grab one thing for a plane or service-station change instead of the whole bag.Made from 100% certified recycled PET polyester, according to the retailer's product page.Check price at Natural Baby Shower (opens in new tab)Read our review in Sustainable baby travel essentials →
Lässig Stainless Steel Bottle, 500 ml (Dog)
For toddlers: take it through airport security empty, then fill it airside. It's light, break-resistant and has a leak-proof sports cap.Made from recycled stainless steel and BPA-free, according to the retailer's product page.Check price at Natural Baby Shower (opens in new tab)Read our review in Sustainable baby travel essentials →
Frugi
Travel outfits and layers, sleepsuits and sleeping bags for the trip.- GOTS certified
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Bambino Mio
Its range includes a Days-Out reusable nappy bundle and an Out & About wet bag.- Reusable
The Little Green Sheep
A natural mattress for a cot you keep at the grandparents' or a holiday home. Check the size matches the cot.- Certified organic ingredients
Ethical Superstore
Refillable and plastic-free toiletries, reusable bottles and snack pots for the journey.- Filter by plastic-free, Fairtrade, organic
Book your trip
The booking partners we link to from our hotel, cruise and theme park guides.
Booking.com Family Stays
Compare family rooms and suites for your dates, then check the hotel's cot policy with our guides.Family stays worldwideCheck Booking.com (opens in new tab)Read the guide: Baby-friendly hotels & stays →
Booking.com Aparthotels & Suites
Aparthotels and suites with more room for a travel cot, the pushchair and nap times.Aparthotels & suitesCheck Booking.com (opens in new tab)Read the guide: Baby-friendly hotels & stays →
Booking.com Family Lodges & Cabins
Lodges and cabins for a first outdoor trip with a baby.Lodges & cabinsCheck Booking.com (opens in new tab)Read the guide: Baby-friendly hotels & stays →
CruiseDirect Family Cruises
Compare family sailings from US and European ports, including Barcelona and Port Canaveral.Family cruise dealsCheck CruiseDirect (opens in new tab)Read the guide: Cruising with a baby →
Disney Cruise Line on CruiseDirect
Compare Disney Cruise Line sailings, then check the minimum sailing age in our Disney Cruise guide.Disney Cruise LineCheck CruiseDirect (opens in new tab)Read the guide: Disney Cruise with a baby →
Walt Disney World tickets
Authorised seller of gate-ready Walt Disney World tickets for parents and children aged 3+.Under-3s go freeCheck Undercover Tourist (opens in new tab)Read the guide: Walt Disney World with a baby →
Disneyland Resort tickets
Authorised seller of gate-ready Disneyland Resort tickets for parents and children aged 3+.Under-3s go freeCheck Undercover Tourist (opens in new tab)Read the guide: Disneyland California with a baby →
Universal Orlando tickets
Authorised Universal Orlando Resort tickets for parents and older siblings.Under-3s go freeCheck Undercover Tourist (opens in new tab)Read the guide: Universal Orlando with a baby →
How we score
Every product we recommend gets a Kiddieko travel score out of 10. It measures why we recommend it for travel: how light it is, how small it packs, how quick it is to use on the move, whether it has travel safety approvals, and how long it lasts. Each of the five criteria scores 0, 1 or 2. We use only what the maker states on its own pages or in the specs we quote; if the maker doesn't say, we score 0. We compare like with like, so a double pushchair is judged against other doubles and a car seat against other car seats.
- Travel weight: 2 points if it is light for its kind, 1 point if fairly light. Pushchairs: up to 7 kg for 2 points, up to 9 kg for 1. Double pushchairs: up to 12.5 kg and 15 kg. Travel cots and sleep gear: up to 7 kg and 10 kg. Car seats: up to 5 kg and 7 kg. Car seat strollers, which also replace a pushchair: up to 7 kg and 9 kg.
- Pack size and carry: 2 points if the maker states a cabin or overhead-bin size, or a backpack or carry-bag fold of about cabin-bag size (roughly 55 × 40 × 25 cm or smaller). 1 point for a compact fold with a carry bag or strap or, for infant car seats, clicking onto a pushchair so there is less to carry.
- Quick setup and ease: 2 points if the maker states a one-hand or one-second fold, a one-movement or pop-up setup, or car seat to stroller conversion. 1 point for another stated convenience feature, such as wheels, a shoulder strap, seat rotation or a bag that doubles as a playpen.
- Travel approvals and safety: 2 points for a relevant approval the maker states: FAA or TÜV aircraft approval or UN R129 i-Size for car seats, GREENGUARD Gold, EN 716 or ASTM for cots, IATA cabin compliance for pushchairs. 1 point for a general safety or materials standard only.
- Lasts and eco: 2 points for two or more of: a long age or weight range (from birth or the early months to about 3 years or 15 kg and more), repairable or replaceable parts, a warranty of 5 years or more or one that transfers, recycled or organic materials, a B Corp maker. 1 point for one.
See every product's score, criterion by criterion, in the Kiddieko travel score table. Each card above shows its score; tap the score for the breakdown on our eco page.
Specs and claims come from makers' and retailers' official pages, as quoted in each guide. Region-aware links send UK and US readers to the right store. See our editorial policy and affiliate disclosure.
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