8 of the easiest to fold buggies
Folding and unfolding your buggy doesn’t have to be hard – and it shouldn’t require an engineering degree! Check out our pick of top performing pushchairs that are super easy to collapse…
Buggies that fold without fuss
Whether you prefer a lightweight stroller, funky pushchair or 3-wheeler buggy, there are buggies on the market that score top marks for ease of folding and unfolding.
Being able to collapse your buggy without fuss is important for plenty of reasons. You might need to get on and off public transport a lot with your buggy, perhaps you and your pushchair are always in and out of your car, maybe you’re tired of wishing for a third arm to hold your baby while you faff about collapsing a pushchair. Or perhaps - lucky you - it's a holiday that sees you seeking a faster-folding second buggy.
So whether you need a one-handed fold, a 5-second option, or something even Grandma can do, we’ve hunted down 10 of the easiest to fold buggies for you right here. We’re not just talking about the trimmed down lightweights with quick umbrella-fold mechanisms (there’s just three stand-out lightweight strollers in the mix here), but also fully-fledged buggies that all scored highly in our reviews.
If buggy lingo has you confused, we've explained the six main buggy folding styles on the market - and the jargon to use!
UPPAbaby Minu, £450
The Minu is a lightweight buggy from popular US brand UPPAbaby. It is comfortable, has a generous hood and real leather handlebar. It handles like a dream on even bumpy surfaces and its mat silver chassis is super sturdy.
Best of all, it has a smooth, truly one-handed fold. You release the mechanism in the handlebar and fold the buggy in on itself - once you have the knack, you can do it in seconds. The safety catch engages automatically every time, and you can sling the buggy over your should thanks to its carrystrap, or pick it up by its integrated grab handle, all while holding tight your little one in the other hand if needed.
Read the full review of the UPPAbaby Minu here
You can buy the Minu from Huggle.co.uk
Redsbaby Metro2, £475 (including carrycot
This reasonably priced travel system from Autralian brand Redsbaby is super easy to fold. You just retract the handlebar, and then release two levers on either side to fold it down. It can also be folded with the seat world facing, which is very handy.
This is a versatile buggy with some great features, such as an extra tall seat, adjustable handlebar and footrest.
You can buy the Redsbaby Metro2 directly from Redsbaby.co.uk
Babyzen Yoyo 0+, £445
Not only does this buggy fold with ease and with one hand, it also folds small enough to fit in an airplane overhead locker.
When it was originally launched back in 2013 the Babyzen Yoyo became an instant hit as the first folding buggy to fully comply with size recommendations for cabin luggage.
But it’s not just for travel abroad, the seamlessly easy fold system allowed our MFM tester to hop on and off of the bus in a matter of seconds, leaving fellow passengers “entertained at how quickly and easily the buggy folded up and fit onto the parcel shelf.” Its innovative design helped it scoop silver in the Prima Baby Awards 2015 lightweight buggy category.
Read the full Babyzen Yoyo 0+ buggy review
Buy the Babyzen Yoyo 0+ from Natural Baby Shower
Maclaren Quest Sport lightweight buggy, £165
Maclaren is often regarded as king of the fast and easy fold.
It has built a reputation for buggies with a one-handed five-second compact umbrella-fold, and the Quest Sport is a great poster-child for the brand.
The complete ease of folding, along with its 6.4kg weight, make it ideal for those who need to collapse their buggy often or when in a rush.
Read the full Maclaren Quest Sport lightweight buggy review
Buy the Maclaren Quest Sport on Amazon
Mamas & Papas Armadillo City, £189
Described by Mamas & Papas as the "slimline big little stroller with unique, easy-fold technology", this buggy really does do exactly what it says on the tin.
Our reviewer not only found it great value for money, but found folding the Armadillo City "neat and simple" and said its one-hand fold mechanism made it perfect for quickly shoving into car boots or when you’re jumping on a bus.
Simply twist the handle as if on a motorbike and push forward, for a fold that takes a few seconds. The Prima Baby Awards panel also loved this buggy, garlanding it with the bronze medal in the 2015 lightweight buggies category.
Read the full Mamas & Papas Armadillo City buggy review
Buy the Mamas & Papas Armadillo from Precious Little One
Micralite Fastfold Super-lite lightweight buggy, £220
This buggy lives up to what its name promises.
It is indeed super light, weighing just 6.2kg. As for the folding part, it’s so easy it involves just one simple catch.
Once folded, the pushchair is freestanding, too. MFM’s seasoned reviewer described this buggy as the “Formula One of lightweight buggies – light, fast, nippy, stylish and sexy.” Enough said!
Read the full Micralite Fastfold Super-lite lightweight buggy review
Buy the Micralite Fastfold on Baby Centre Bournemouth
Britax B-Agile buggy, £229.99
This lightweight buggy is travel system compatible, comes with either three or four wheeled options and was updated in 2014 to include new colour choices.
The Britax B-Agile pushchair features a one-handed pull-fold mechanism - meaning you simply find the handle hidden in the middle of the seat unit and pull-up.
Our reviewer described this as a "fantastic system" and gave the buggy five stars for its ease of folding.
Read the full Britax B-Agile review
Buy the Britax B-Agile from Boots
Baby Jogger City Mini 3-wheeler buggy, £269.99
The Baby Jogger City Mini has patented quick-fold technology, and you’ll need just one hand to activate the folding system (a quick-fold strap).
This means holding your baby while getting this 3-wheeler buggy in and out of your car boot is incredibly fast and easy. Our reviewer loved the fact it truly is a one-hand fold, noting it's a real plus for mums recovering from birth or for those moments when you have to get the pushchair in the car quickly and go!
Read the full Baby Jogger City Mini 3-wheeler buggy review
Buy the Baby Jogger City Mini on Amazon
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