Considering a compact or travel pushchair? Don't limit them to holiday adventuring only!
While a compact stroller is perfect for saving space on trips, it's also handy for everyday use—especially CYBEX's range of compacts. To make your life easier with a little one in tow, discover the CYBEX guide to what to look out for when shopping for your perfect pushchair! Plus, find out why their latest addition, the CYBEX Orfeo, offers effortless strolling for your convenience...
Being a parent is a full-time job, and even the simplest of errands can require a strong coffee and all the necessary gear! But with a compact stroller, everything becomes a little easier—whether you're traveling, nipping out to the shops, or spending a full day out.
Initially, many parents opt for a full-sized pushchair, which can quickly become cumbersome when out and about or as your little one grows. A compact stroller offers many of the same features as a larger pushchair or stroller, but with added convenience and ease of use.
So, is a compact stroller worth the investment? Let's explore some of the benefits it offers and find out for ourselves.
Compact: As the name suggests, compact strollers are just that—compact! Unlike a full-sized pushchair or pram, their small size makes this kind of stroller much easier to store away in the home, place in the boot of a car, or pop into the overhead compartments. They are also easy to push and maneuver around shops, airports, or busy streets.
Lightweight: One thing that we love is that compact strollers are typically very lightweight, making them easy to lift and carry—perfect for people who have to store their stroller on public transport or lift them in and out of their car boot.
Great for Travel: As compact strollers are easy to store and lightweight, they make traveling, at home or away, a breeze. Fitting easily into the boot, the footwell of the car, or folding to store on a busy bus or train can be a really convenient feature for a stroller. Some of CYBEX’s latest products, like the CYBEX Orfeo, even fit the overhead storage on a plane or have a convenient storage bag or carry handle. For a frequent traveler, the most convenient stroller has to be lightweight and compact.
Adjustable: Whether it’s the backrest or footrest, it’s important that your choice of compact stroller can adjust to keep your child comfortable. A fully adjustable backrest will ensure a comfortable sleeping position, and the adjustable footrest allows your child to lie down with their feet elevated for a comfortable rest.
All-Season Use: A compact stroller isn’t only ideal for holidays; it's also great for everyday use. So in addition to fabrics with UPF sun protection and adjustable sun canopies, many of CYBEX’s compact strollers come with a rain cover, making them ideal for use in any weather, at home or away.
Why Choose a Compact Stroller from CYBEX?
With a large selection of travel and compact strollers on the market, it’s important to remember that all compact strollers are not made equal. The latest range of compact strollers from CYBEX offers a variety of functions and features, so whether you are looking for something that is airline cabin approved or has a parent and world-facing seat, you will find the best compact stroller for you from the CYBEX range.
Their strollers are available in a range of on-trend colors, come with a raincover, and feature the innovative one-pull harness function—perfect, right? Most of the CYBEX strollers also allow you to attach an infant car seat, such as the Cloud Z2 i-Size, to make transitioning from the car to the city as smooth as possible. There is also a full range of accessories, including footmuffs, parasols, and cupholders, available to create your perfectly customized stroller for all year round.
Which CYBEX Compact Stroller Would Be Best for Me?
CYBEX Orfeo
The newest addition to the range from CYBEX is the Orfeo. This ultra-compact stroller is lightweight and perfect for traveling from birth and can be used with an infant carrier, including the Cloud Z2 i-Size. In addition to being airline cabin approved—so you can take it on the plane with you—and weighing in at only 6.3kg, it’s easy to lift into the overhead locker, car boot, or footwell. The Orfeo has a one-hand, one-second fold, making it really quick and easy to fold. The carry handle allows you to easily pop it on your shoulder and carry it. Although it folds into a really small package, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the generous seat size, which lies flat, and the adjustable footrest.
CYBEX Libelle
The award-winning CYBEX Libelle stroller has one of the world’s smallest folds! Similar to the Orfeo, the Libelle is also an ultra-lightweight pushchair, perfect for traveling. Folding with two hands in both directions, this stroller is suitable from 6 months—or birth when used with an infant carrier—up to 22kg. The CYBEX Libelle is also cabin-approved and weighs only 6kg—one of the lightest on the market! Despite its ultra-compact fold, the seat size and adjustable footrest make this stroller comfortable for your little rider.
CYBEX Beezy
The CYBEX Beezy is an ideal stroller when you want something smaller than your travel system for the school run, days out, or a second set of wheels at the grandparents’ house. Being compact, you can use it for holidays as well as a day-to-day stroller. There’s a good-sized basket for all of your baby and toddler essentials, and the all-wheel suspension and larger wheels will take you smoothly through the day. When you fully recline the seat and raise the leg rest, you’ve got the perfect roomy space for a newborn or toddler to take a nap.
CYBEX Eezy S Twist +2
Offering something rarely seen in a pushchair—never mind a compact stroller—the Eezy S Twist +2 can be parent- or world-facing with a 360-degree swivel! Just lift up the footrest and rotate to your preferred position. It’s also different from other strollers as it can be used from birth in a few different ways—with the parent-facing, lie-flat seat, a full-sized carrycot, a cocoon, or your infant carrier on the frame. The extra functions mean that this is the largest fold in the range, but still compact enough for travel. The UPF50+ hood on this stroller is very generous, with an extension panel to extend it over your child. This stroller is a great, substantial option if you need a compact travel system for your newborn baby or are looking for a smaller option for your second child that still offers all the benefits of a compact stroller.
