The lightweight travel pram that's become my daily go-to (and saviour)
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When you're travelling with young kids there's a seemingly endless list of things you need to pack – and my God, do not forget snacks! – but the one thing you definitely need is a travel pram.
If you're going to be wrangling a toddler through an airport I can highly recommend taking a travel pram, especially one that folds up small enough to go on the plane as carry-on like the Milly and Coup Pixi Travel Stroller.
My husband and I recently headed to Fiji with our 15-month-old daughter and I almost drove myself mad looking for the perfect travel pram, but I think I have found it thanks to the helpful team at Milly and Coup who kindly gifted me one to try in my hour of need.
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OK so let's talk about the great things this pram does...
Full flat recline
Anyone who's looked into travel strollers will know that finding one that lays completely flat is rare, but the Pixie does this.
It made for an excellent place for poolside naps for my daughter while my husband and I enjoyed the sunshine. She's always been hit and miss with actually sleeping in the pram and the fact that it lays completely flat, not at some half recline, definitely helped that and meant we weren't forced back to the room for every nap.
Once she was asleep in my arms (wrecked from a morning in the pool) I'd pop her in the pram, turn the portable white noise on and roll it into the shade. Then it was time to enjoy a cocktail in peace!
The full flat recline also means you've got a space for nappy changes if you need to quickly get one done before a flight and don't have the time to try and find the nearest parents' room.
It doesn't weigh much
Weighing in at just 6.5kg it's a super lightweight little pram which is great for the carry-on element. You can just pop the pram into the carry bag it comes with, take it onto the plane and chuck it into the overhead compartment.
Our hotel room was on the second floor, which meant we had to climb a flight of steps to get to the door – not ideal when you've got a pram and a toddler. But the great thing about the pram being so light is even I could grab it with one hand, hold my daughter on the opposite hip and carry it up the stairs with no worries at all. The pram weighs less than she does.
The Pixie pram weighs 6.5kg which is less than the cutie sitting in it. Supplied
It's also suitable for kids up to 22kg which means you're going to get plenty of years out of it.
While it was perfect for our Fiji getaway, the pram has also become my go-to for everyday activities. Unless I need to drag out our big pram for a long walk or we've got a big day out where I need a lot more space underneath.
Folds down and sets up quick
Now, we've all been that new parent having a mental blank about how to fold the pram down or put it back together after getting out of the car, you'll never have this issue with the Pixie.
The pram folds down nicely into its very own carry bag. Milly and Coup
It takes seconds to unfold by flicking one tab on the side and a simple pull of the handle up and your pram is assembled. Folding it back down is as easy as holding in the two buttons on the handle and the pram collapses, done! Can confirm that it definitely helps when you're waiting to go through customs with a screaming toddler who just wants a snack. Throwing them into the pram takes just seconds after getting off the flight.
It stores a lot
So one of the big problems a lot of people have with travel prams and compact strollers is the lack of storage but I've got to say, the Pixi is great. The basket at the bottom is surprisingly generous, with enough space for a small baby bag, your handbag, snacks (obviously) a couple of drink bottles and a blanket or wrap to chuck over the pram as well.
The safety features tick every box
OK so this isn't the fun stuff but it's the practical and important stuff. It's got a UPF50+ rated canopy, which extends pretty far meaning your little one is well protected from the sunshine. There's also a peekaboo flap for sneaky looks.
The other bonus is a five-point harness and if you've got a teeny Houdini who likes to escape, it's exactly what you need to keep them safe and also works well if you've got a baby on the younger side in the pram too, knowing they'll be secured.
The five-point harness keeping bub safe. Milly and Coup
When it comes to the negatives (there are only two, very small ones)...
It won't go off-road
You don't want to be taking it on an 'off-road' holiday – I'm talking dense scrub and rocky areas.
The Pixie was perfect for cruising around the resort in Fiji. Supplied
The pram was fine to push along grass but it's a bit of a punish over big bumps and curbs. If you're used to going everywhere with your 'everyday' pram, you'll struggle to do that with this. The wheels are small and it's low to the ground, which can be a bit annoying when you're off on a big walk and trying to maneuver the pram around – but for cruising around a resort, shopping centre or airport, or pounding the pavement it's perfect.
Airlines can be hit-and-miss
Now, we flew to Fiji and back home without the pram causing carry-on issues, despite the dimensions being slightly bigger than other compact strollers, but it's worth noting.
Milly and Coup advise that "Most carriers will allow it" however they recommend checking with your specific airline at the check-in desk as they each have different requirements for carry-on luggage.