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Best Travel Strollers for Newborns (Usable From Birth) in 2026
By Alex’s parents, StrollerSelect editors · Updated · How we research
Many compact strollers start at 6 months, so they won’t work for a newborn without a separate infant car seat. Every stroller on this list has a manufacturer-named setup for use from birth, such as a full-flat seat, a baby net or a newborn nest. Some of those setups are included and some are sold separately, so check the note on each pick.
How this list is ranked
Only strollers whose manufacturer lists use from birth (0 months) qualify. Ranked by stroller weight, lightest first. Specs come from each manufacturer’s current US listing - see our methodology.
At a glance
| # | Stroller | Weight | Folded | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mompush Nexis | 11.5 lb | 18.1 × 7.9 × 19.1 in | ~$200 | Shop Now |
| 2 | Mountain Buggy Nano V3 | 13 lb | 20 × 12 × 21 in | ~$175 | Shop Now |
| 3 | Silver Cross Clic | 13.9 lb | 21 × 18 × 9 in | ~$400 | Shop Now |
| 4 | Joolz Aer² | 14.3 lb | 20.9 × 17.3 × 9.2 in | ~$549 | Shop Now |
| 5 | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus | 16 lb | 17.6 × 9.6 × 21.8 in | ~$579 | Shop Now |
| 6 | UPPAbaby Minu V3 | 16.7 lb | 10 × 18 × 21.5 in | ~$500 | Shop Now |
| 7 | Nuna TRVL lx | 17 lb | 14.3 × 21 × 27 in | ~$600 | Shop Now |
| 8 | Ergobaby Metro 3 | 17.1 lb | 22 × 17.3 × 9.1 in | ~$399 | Shop Now |
| 9 | Bombi Gear Bēbee V3 | 17.5 lb | 23.8 × 19.8 × 10 in | ~$225 | Shop Now |
The picks
- 1
Mompush Nexis
~$200
- 11.5 lb
- 18.1 × 7.9 × 19.1 in
- From birth · up to 50 lb
- Fits 0/5 airlines
Newborn setup: Reclines near-flat with a built-in newborn barrier for from-birth use per the manufacturer, with no separate accessory purchase required.
Full recline from birth, all-wheel suspension and a low price for a newborn-ready pick. Tradeoff: Sources disagree on total weight (11.5-13.9 lb depending on listing), and car-seat compatibility and leg rest weren’t confirmed.
- 2
Mountain Buggy Nano V3
~$175
- 13 lb
- 20 × 12 × 21 in
- From birth · up to 44 lb
- Fits 0/5 airlines
Newborn setup: Requires the separate Mountain Buggy cocoon accessory or a compatible infant car seat for newborn use; the seat itself is not newborn-ready alone.
Low weight, an included travel satchel and a lie-flat newborn-capable seat (with the cocoon accessory). Tradeoff: A 44 lb child-weight limit is lower than most of this shortlist, one-hand fold is a "flick out" style rather than automatic, and its folded size exceeds every tracked airline’s published carry-on box - though Mountain Buggy and real owners both report it often gets accepted anyway.
- 3
Silver Cross Clic
~$400
- 13.9 lb
- 21 × 18 × 9 in
- From birth · up to 55 lb
- Fits 1/5 airlines
Newborn setup: Full lie-flat recline is usable from birth per the manufacturer.
Lie-flat newborn recline, one-hand self-standing fold and a 55 lb capacity. Tradeoff: Suspension was not published, so it earns no points.
- 4
Joolz Aer²
~$549
- 14.3 lb
- 20.9 × 17.3 × 9.2 in
- From birth · up to 50 lb
- Fits 2/5 airlines
Newborn setup: Current US listing includes a baby net for newborn use. Use the required newborn configuration; older versions may differ.
Low weight, one-hand folding, all-wheel suspension and a generous basket. Tradeoff: Its 17.3-inch folded width exceeds a 14-inch carry-on limit. Plenty of parents report fitting larger strollers in the actual overhead bin - but the airline can still require gate-checking if there isn’t room.
- 5
Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus
~$579
- 16 lb
- 17.6 × 9.6 × 21.8 in
- From birth · up to 50 lb
- Fits 2/5 airlines
Newborn setup: From-birth use with the fully reclining seat and built-in newborn foot cover; no separate accessory required.
Full suspension, near-flat recline and a one-second one-hand fold. Tradeoff: At $579 it is one of the pricier options here, and a travel bag is not included.
- 6
UPPAbaby Minu V3
~$500
- 16.7 lb
- 10 × 18 × 21.5 in
- From birth · up to 50 lb
- Fits 1/5 airlines
Newborn setup: Use the built-in carriage mode for newborns, following the manual.
A 20 lb basket, all-wheel suspension and one-hand folding. Tradeoff: The 18-inch folded width is too wide for a 14-inch carry-on limit. Plenty of parents report fitting larger strollers in the actual overhead bin - but the airline can still require gate-checking if there isn’t room.
- 7
Nuna TRVL lx
~$600
- 17 lb
- 14.3 × 21 × 27 in
- From birth · up to 50 lb
- Fits 0/5 airlines
Newborn setup: Use carriage mode for newborns as instructed in the manual.
Front and rear suspension, carriage mode and one-hand fold. Tradeoff: A much larger fold than the cabin-focused options. Plan around checking it rather than overhead storage. Its 10 lb basket limit is on the low side for the segment.
- 8
Ergobaby Metro 3
~$399
- 17.1 lb
- 22 × 17.3 × 9.1 in
- From birth · up to 50 lb
- Fits 2/5 airlines
Newborn setup: Integrated Newborn Nest mode is required for newborn use. Follow the manual.
Newborn Nest, near-flat recline, one-hand folding, 4-wheel suspension and a 22 lb basket. Tradeoff: At 17.1 lb before accessories, it is heavier than the lightest choices here.
- 9
Bombi Gear Bēbee V3
~$225
- 17.5 lb
- 23.8 × 19.8 × 10 in
- From birth · up to 55 lb
- Fits 0/5 airlines
Newborn setup: Manufacturer lists usable from birth; follow the manual for the correct recline setting for newborns.
From-birth use, all-wheel suspension and a 15 lb basket at a low price. Tradeoff: At 17.5 lb it is one of the heavier strollers in this shortlist, and it is too large for most overhead bins. Plenty of parents report fitting larger strollers in the actual overhead bin - but the airline can still require gate-checking if there isn’t room.
Frequently asked questions
Can a newborn ride in a travel stroller?
Only in a setup the manufacturer approves for newborns - typically a flat recline with a newborn insert, a bassinet/cocoon, or an infant car seat on adapters. Never use a 6-month-plus seat for a younger baby.
What is the lightest travel stroller for a newborn?
Among strollers usable from birth, the Mompush Nexis is the lightest in our shortlist at 11.5 lb.
Is a travel system better than a from-birth stroller?
If you already own an infant car seat, clicking it onto a compatible stroller frame is convenient for taxis and rental cars. A from-birth seat avoids carrying the car seat around. Many strollers on this list support both.
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