Best baby gear for travel and flying
Airports, hire cars and holiday apartments. Travel gear should be light, fit airline cabin rules and pack down fast.
Our 5 picks
Pushchair
Bugaboo Butterfly 2
Its folded size is IATA cabin-compatible, so on many airlines it can go in the overhead locker instead of being gate-checked. Always check your airline's rules first.
- Weight
- 7.3 kg
- Folded size
- 44.8 × 24.5 × 55.5 cm (IATA cabin-compatible)
- Price
- £435 RRP
Pushchair
Joolz Aer+
6 kg, airplane-compatible and with a carry strap. It's a great option for one-bag trips.
- Weight
- 6 kg
- Folded size
- 53.5 × 45 × 21.5 cm
- Price
- £419 (joolz.com UK, checked 2026-10-14)
Travel cot
phil&teds traveller
It packs to 5 kg in its bag and works as a cot, bassinet or bedside sleeper, so one item covers the whole trip.
- Weight
- 5 kg packed in bag (3.5 kg in cot mode)
Travel cot
BabyBjörn Travel Cot Light
Light at 6 kg with no loose parts to lose. Setting up a cot in a hotel room takes seconds.
- Weight
- 6 kg incl. carry bag
- Price
- £199.90 RRP
Infant car seat
CYBEX Cloud T i-Size
A light 4.5 kg infant seat for babies up to 87 cm, so it's easy to carry through airports and use in hire cars or taxis. Check the manual for approved installation methods.
- Weight
- 4.5 kg
- Suitable for
- 45–87 cm, up to 13 kg
- Price
- £199.95 RRP
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