Best Umbrella Strollers
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- Best Umbrella Stroller Overall : Summer Infant 3Dlite Convenience Stroller
- Best Luxury Umbrella Stroller : Babyzen Yoyo+ Stroller
- Lightest Lightweight Umbrella Stroller : GB Pockit
- Best Reversible Umbrella Stroller : Bugaboo Bee6 Complete Stroller
- Best Umbrella Stroller for Travel : Kolcraft Cloud Plus Lightweight Easy Fold Compact Travel Stroller
- Best Double Umbrella Stroller : Zoe The Twin+
- Best Reclining Umbrella Stroller : Evezo Travis
- Best Umbrella Stroller for Warm Weather : Uppababy G-Lite Stroller
- Best Car Seat-Compatible Umbrella Stroller : Graco Breaze Click Connect Stroller
- Best Compact Umbrella Stroller : Maxi-Cosi Lara Lightweight Ultra Compact Stroller
Sure, you and your toddler may love how sturdy your full-size stroller is. But when it's time to toss your stroller into your car trunk when you’re running errands or packing for a trip, you may be looking to downsize.
Enter the umbrella stroller. Lightweight, smaller than a full-size stroller and designed for on-the-go parents, umbrella strollers will ease up the load — and still keep your little one riding in style.
Why you might need an umbrella stroller
Not sure if you need an umbrella stroller in addition to (or possibly even instead of) your full-size stroller? Keep these considerations in mind:
- You prefer a small, lightweight stroller. Umbrella strollers are a pared-down version of a traditional stroller and can weigh under 10 pounds. They are made to be easy to carry around — some even have a shoulder strap for that very purpose. What's more, they fold down to be about the size of a — you guessed it — umbrella.
- You plan on using it for travel. Umbrella strollers are also ideal for travel — not only do these lightweight strollers fold down small, but since this might be your secondary stroller, you won’t mind as much if it gets banged up when you gate check it on your next flight. Many parents also opt to leave an umbrella stroller somewhere they visit often, such as Grandma's house.
- You live in a city. Perhaps you live in a city and need to carry baby and her stroller up and down your apartment steps or onto a bus, or you simply have limited storage. City parents often prefer to use umbrella strollers for quick errands, since they're easier to maneuver in small stores or narrow streets.
- Your baby is 6 months or older. Most umbrella strollers are designed for children 6 months and up who are able to sit up on their own, so you'll likely need another option for your newborn. Some light baby strollers are okay for infants, but if you’re planning on putting your newborn in one, make sure it’s sturdy and the seat back reclines completely or there's an option to purchase a separate newborn bassinet.
How to choose the best lightweight umbrella stroller
Umbrella strollers generally come with fewer bells and whistles than a full-size stroller. Here’s what you should consider before you buy:
- Maneuverability. Take the stroller around the store for a test drive with your toddler inside to see how easy it is — or not — to spin around corners.
- Storage. With their pared-down style, umbrella strollers have less storage than a full-size stroller. Some have none at all.
- Quality. Does the stroller look and feel like it’s built to last? Check the upper weight limit to gauge how many more years of use you and your child can expect to get out of it.
- Sun shade. Many umbrella strollers come with a sun shade that will protect your precious passenger from the sun’s rays.
- Seat recline. Kids will be comifier for longer if you can change the seat recline on the go.
- Ease of use. You’ll want a stroller that is easy to fold and unfold, ideally with only one hand.
- Safety features. It should have a five-point safety harness to keep your babe securely strapped in and a lock for the wheels. You should also look for the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) seal, which indicates the product has passed rigorous safety standards. And make sure to keep baby's fingers far from the folding mechanism and never hang anything on the back — you don’t want a tip-over, especially with baby on board.
Below are our favorite umbrella strollers on the market now.
Best Umbrella Stroller Overall
Summer Infant 3Dlite Convenience Stroller
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If little one’s nap times often happen on the go, this Summer Infant umbrella stroller (a 2019 What to Expect Award winner) will come in handy. With four reclining positions, she can sleep comfortably no matter where you’re headed.
Taller caregivers will also love the handle; it’s higher than many other small strollers on the market, saving stress on your back. Use the extra-large storage basket for diapers, a change of clothes, snacks and baby’s favorite lovey. It weighs just 13 pounds, so it's easy to cart around, and has a seat weight limit of 50 pounds (although the storage basket can only hold 10).
Dimensions: 33.5 x 19.5 x 42.5 inches
Weight: 13 pounds
Weight/age limit: 6 months up to 50 pounds or 43 inches
"It has been to Canada, LA and New York City and is still going strong despite all the terrain it has been through. I really like that it leans back for when he is sleeping. Great lightweight stroller!"
Best Luxury Umbrella Stroller
Babyzen Yoyo+ Stroller
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If you're planning on purchasing an umbrella stroller as a backup or travel-only option, you probably won't want to spend tons of money on what will be a second model. But for city parents or families who are often on the go, the Babyzen Yoyo+ scores points for offering much of the same functionality as a full-size stroller.
Not only is the Yoyo+ ideal for travel (you can fold and unfold its extremely compact design with just one hand, and it even fits in the overhead luggage bin on a plane), but it can also be configured for newborns if you purchase the separate bassinet attachment. That means you could potentially use this umbrella stroller from day one until baby is a bigger toddler.
Just keep in mind that the most basic model does not come with tons of bells and whistles, though you can purchase additional accessories like a footmuff, storage bag or parasol for a more comfortable ride.
Dimensions: 42 x 17 x 34 inches
Weight: 13 pounds
Weight limit: 40 pounds
"Buy a BabyZen Yoyo+ stroller. I just got back from six weeks [of traveling] and this stroller made airport travel so much easier. It handles so well, I could push it one handed and use my other hand for my luggage.
Lightest Lightweight Umbrella Stroller
GB Pockit
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Just how small is this umbrella stroller? Weighing in at less than 10 pounds, it was named the “most compact stroller” in 2014 by the Guiness Book of World Records. When folded, the GB Pockit is about the size of a bread box, and can fit in a large tote within the overhead bin of an airplane, making this the stroller of choice for many globetrotters.
The GB Pockit has an aluminum frame and weighs just 9.5 pounds. With front swivel wheels, it’s easy to maneuver, even one-handed down a crowded city street — plus, there’s under-seat storage for all your purchases. It also has a fairly high weight limit of 55 pounds, so you'll be able to use it for several years.
Dimensions: 28 x 17.5 x 39.8 inches
Weight: 9.5 pounds
Weight/age limit: 6 months to 55 pounds
"We got this stroller when our daughter was 4 months. We were going on a cruise at 7 months and wanted something small. Now at 20 months it's the only thing we use. We have brought it on the airplane and put it under the seat (at security all the people loved it), brought to amusement parks through the lines since we could simply fold it at the front, when we drive to visit family far away, at restaurants because we can fold under a chair and even for the NYC subway. It's the best thing I've purchased."
Best Reversible Umbrella Stroller
Bugaboo Bee6 Complete Stroller
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The 20.8-pound Bugaboo Bee6 is a good choice for parents who want the convenience of an umbrella stroller without having to give up the added features of a full-size stroller. For one, this small stroller lets baby ride facing away from or towards you. With a reclining seat and adjustable-height handlebar with faux leather grips, this ride is as comfy for baby as it is for you.
It has roomy underseat storage and folds down easily. The weight limit is 50 pounds facing out, and 33 pounds facing the parent.
Lastly, it works with many different brands of car seats (the adapter is sold separately) and the Bugaboo bassinet (also sold separately), so you don’t have to wait until baby can sit up on his own to start using it.
Dimensions: 34 x 21 x 36 inches
Weight: 20.8 pounds
Weight limit: Birth to 50 pounds
"If you live in the city and are stroller shopping, I highly recommend the Bugaboo Bee. We have had ours for three years and always say it was one of the best decisions we made. ... It is so lightweight, compact and easy to fold. My son is almost 3 and we still use it everyday. I can even manage it on public transportation by myself. I can lift it with one hand to throw it into the back of a cab."
Best Umbrella Stroller for Travel
Kolcraft Cloud Plus Lightweight Easy Fold Compact Travel Stroller
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This affordable umbrella stroller is beloved by families for its simple closing mechanism and compact size — just 18 inches wide when folded, and it stands on its own. The lightweight frame weighs just under 12 pounds, so it's easy to lug up a flight of stairs if you have to.
With bouncy front suspension and swivel wheels, it’s easy to maneuver, even one-handed down a crowded city street — plus, there’s under-seat storage for all your purchases. Disney fans will be pleased to learn it also meets the park's stroller size requirements. Kids and parents will appreciate the little extras, too, like the extendable sun canopy and three cupholders (two for the adults, and one for the kiddo on the removable snack tray).
Dimensions: 30 x 17.6 x 42 inches
Weight: 11.8 pounds
Weight limit: 50 pounds
"It was easy to assemble, is lightweight, folds up easily and doesn’t take up much space, it has a panel in the back that can be rolled up for better air circulation when it’s hot and pulled down when it’s colder, and it has a huge canopy to protect from weather/wind/sun."
Best Double Umbrella Stroller
Zoe The Twin+
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Just because you’re pushing two doesn’t mean you can’t get a lightweight stroller. This double umbrella stroller weighs 19 pounds and has a narrow (for a double stroller) 29-inch width, so it’s a cinch to squeeze through most doorways. Note that the combined weight limit is 90 pounds, so you should be able to use it for a while.
Also good: The seats recline to 165 degrees and the stroller comes with a bag, so you can leave your purse at home. Not sure if this is the best twin umbrella stroller for you? We love that Zoe offers a 365-day return policy.
Dimensions: 29 x 33 x 40.25 inches
Weight: 19 pounds
Weight/age limit: 3 months to 45 pounds (per seat)
"I have the Zoe XL2 and my two babes are 22 months apart. I went through a couple different ones before buying it and it was by far the best decision for a stroller for us. It's makes everything so much easier when you're lugging around two kids, their stuff, your stuff and a stroller. It's a side-by-side but narrow enough to fit through all the doors I've gone through, I've never had to fold it up to get around anywhere."
Best Reclining Umbrella Stroller
Evezo Travis
Many lightweight umbrella strollers don’t fully recline. But the Evezo Travis umbrella stroller can take baby from 6 months — with its deep, flat recline — to toddlerhood (it can hold little ones up to 40 pounds).
This 16-pound umbrella stroller also has a utility pocket, mesh peekaboo window, front safety bar and five-point harness. When not in use, the small stroller collapses to an upright position.
Dimensions: 39 x 16 x 36 inches
Weight: 16 pounds
Weight/age limit: 6 months to 40 pounds
Best Umbrella Stroller for Warm Weather
Uppababy G-Lite Stroller
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A breathable fabric seat, 50+ UPF sun shade and cup-holder for easy-to-grab refreshments make the Uppababy G-Lite a great choice for warm-weather locations (hello sunshine!).
But that's not all: The four-point suspension handles uneven roads smoothly. And even though it weighs just 11 pounds, it can safely transport up to 55 pounds, so it can last as your toddler grows.
Dimensions: 19.5 x 32 x 42 inches
Weight: 11 pounds
Weight/age limit: 6 months to 55 pounds
"We went with the Uppababy G-Lite. It's so convenient! It's the lightest one we found that also had a nice big
Best Car Seat-Compatible Umbrella Stroller
Graco Breaze Click Connect Stroller
Though most umbrella strollers make breezing around city streets and travel easier, they aren’t typically full-system strollers. The Graco Breaze is a bit different, though — it’s fully compatible with Graco’s Click Connect infant car seats, so you can hop in and out of taxis without worry.
It still has all of the features of a great umbrella stroller you know and love, like a lightweight, sturdy frame and an easy one-handed fold. It also has a multi-position, reclining seat that lies flat, so you can tote your babe for a very long time — from birth to about 50 pounds. A roomy storage basket, a UV 50 sun canopy, and a parent cup holder seal the deal.
Dimensions: 27.5 x 20 x 40 inches
Weight: 17.79 pounds
Weight limit: 50 pounds
Best Compact Umbrella Stroller
Maxi-Cosi Lara Lightweight Ultra Compact Stroller
This unique 14-pound umbrella stroller folds accordion-style, resulting in a super compact package that can easily be carried on your shoulder with the included carry strap.
On the road, the stroller maneuvers easily and is narrow enough to fit into small spaces — like between tables at restaurants or through crowded city streets. While en route, adjust baby’s position to be upright or reclined based on their mood. Either way, breathable seat pads and a UV 50 sun canopy will ensure they stay comfortable.
For parents’ comfort, the umbrella stroller features double-decker easy-to-access storage baskets that provide plenty of space for all of baby’s belongings and whatever else you pick up along the way.
Dimensions: 21 x 17.25 x 10.25 inches
Weight: 14 pounds
Weight limit: 50 pounds
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