How To Fold an Umbrella Stroller: A Complete Guide

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Umbrella stroller are lightweight and inexpensive, making them ideal for a wide range of activities with your child. They have curved handles that resemble an umbrella handle, and are able to collapse and fold up easily.

Read more to learn how to fold an umbrella stroller that will make your next trip much easier!

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Safety First

When folding up the umbrella stroller, be sure to keep your children out of the way to avoid harm. Despite the fact that there are many different brands of umbrella strollers on the market, their designs are quite comparable.

If your umbrella stroller has a sunshade for protection, close it before folding the stroller up. For stability and security, lock the brakes.

How To Fold an Umbrella Stroller: Folding Techniques

Examine the frame that joins the two rear wheels of the stroller’s chassis. You’ll likely discover a red lever near the halfway point of this frame bar. Next, take the following steps:

  • Push the lever to the left with your toe or finger and pull it forward. The frame between the rear wheels should unlock and collapse during this procedure.
  • To fold the stroller compactly, pull the handles forward.
  • The locking latch on the side of the stroller can be used to secure the stroller in its folded position.

How To Open The Combi Umbrella Stroller

How To Fold Umbrella Stroller

The first step is to learn how to operate a combi umbrella stroller. To do this, simply pull the release button on one of the top bars and push it down until it locks into position.

You will hear a clicking sound and resistance from the frame at this point. Next, you can repeat these steps for the opposite end of the stroller. Your baby’s new rain and snow shelter are now ready to use!

Best Umbrella Strollers

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Baby Jogger City Tour

It is hard to believe the new Baby Jogger City Tour is classified as an umbrella stroller since it comes fully equipped with capabilities.

Baby Jogger City Tour 2 Ultra-Compact Travel Stroller, Jet
  • Ultra-lightweight travel stroller weighs only 14 lb, with a compact and easy-to-maneuver design
  • Create a travel system by adding a Baby Jogger infant car seat using adapters (car seat and adapters sold separately). Note: Stroller is not intended for jogging
  • Ultra-compact, one-step fold and auto-lock ensures easy transportation and storage

Our favorite feature is being able to steer and fold it closed with just one hand, allowing you to use your other arm for more important uses (such as holding that adorable kid of yours).

Extreme mobility is aided by the one-piece handlebars, which collapse in two simple steps: push the handlebar forward and then pull up. It is also large enough to fit into an airplane overhead compartment when folded.

This umbrella stroller has everything you need at a very reasonable price. With an expandable canopy and storage basket (and a bonus storage pocket in the rear of the seat), you’ve got everything you’ll ever want with our top pick for the best overall umbrella stroller.

UPPAbaby G-Luxe

The UPPAbaby G-Luxe is a genuine umbrella stroller that folds up to resemble an umbrella, and it earns our selection for best heavy use because of its comfy cushy seat, robust all-suspension wheels, and extendable sun canopy (which is among the largest we have seen on a smaller stroller).

G-Luxe Stroller - Jordan (Charcoal/Silver), 1 Count (Pack of 1)
  • Suitable for children from 3 months to 55 pounds
  • One-handed actuated recline and adjustable footrest
  • Large stretch knit canopy with extendable UPF 50+ sunshade for great sun and wind protection

So if you are thinking about putting your umbrella stroller to the test with extended periods of travel or city walking, the G-Luxe is the only one for you.

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The harness and buckle are padded, there is a convenient footrest, one-step brake, a parent cup holder, stain/water-resistant fabric that removes for simple washing (to keep those bright colors clean), and it has a tidy little stand to keep it standing up after folding (to keep those gorgeous hues spotless).

The G-Luxe’s only drawback is a one-handed closure, but the trigger pull is smooth and simple, so don’t let this prevent you from choosing the G-Luxe because it is truly fantastic.

If you have twins (or two children who are close in age), consider the UPPAbaby G-Link Double Umbrella, which has all of the same features as the G-Luxe in double!

Baby Jogger Vue Light

The Baby Jogger Vue Light’s revolutionary reversible seat can change from forward facing to parent facing in the blink of an eye, much to our amazement.

Baby Jogger 2015 Vue Lite Umbrella Stroller, Aqua
  • Easy to use reversible seat umbrella stroller
  • Features a one hand action to recline the seat or switch directions
  • Large sun canopy offers 50+ UV sun protection and coverage for both seat positions

It has a harness on both sides, so all you have to do is pull the canopy and seat forward, and your child can look into your eyes (or gaze outwards to see the world).

The seat has a one-handed full-recline as well as a footrest that adjusts in the parent-facing position. There is a huge sun canopy (it will almost reach your kid’s knees when upright!) and the fold is done with one hand (though it isn’t as simple as other models on our list).

The Baby Jogger City GO Car Seat is designed with two separate seats, allowing you to convert it into a soft and comfortable newborn bed. If you want to use your umbrella stroller right away, this is an excellent choice. To make it a full travel system, add on the Baby Jogger City GO Car Seat’s attachments.

The basket is small and not particularly simple to access, but it makes an excellent hiding place for all your goods if your child is facing forward and the footrest is up.

BabyZen Yoyo+

Babyzen YOYO+ Stroller - Black/Grey
  • Includes frame and 6+ color pack
  • Extremely compact when folded (52 x 44 x 18 cm).
  • Fits in the smallest spaces and in the overhead compartment of an airplane

If you are searching for just one stroller that can double as a full-sized stroller while also being compact and light, the BabyZen YoYo+ is a perfect choice.

Use the YoYo+ from birth with the newborn pack cot, which faces inward. You can also easily swap on the 6+ fabric and use the multi-position recline, padded 5-point harness, extendable leg rest, and adjustable sun canopy as your baby grows older to sit up unassisted.

The lightweight, single-handle design makes it easy to hold your baby in their fussy phases. Its super tiny fold will fit in an airplane’s overhead compartment, and it has a useful carry strap if you need to lug it up any steep steps.

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Sara Taylor

Sara Taylor

Sara is a freelance writer from the Midwest. As a mom of 3 boys, she knows how much abuse a stroller can take.