Travel stroller vs. full-size: which one fits your lifestyle?

The right stroller depends less on features and more on where you walk every day. We tested both types in real situations to show where each one wins.

Choose a travel stroller if…

• You fly or use public transport often
• You live in an apartment with stairs or a small lift
• You need a one-hand fold and a light frame

Choose a full-size stroller if…

• You walk long distances on rough pavements or trails
• You want a big basket for shopping
• You need a fully flat newborn bassinet

What we look for

Fold speed, weight, recline, basket size, wheel suspension and how easily it steers with one hand while holding a coffee.