07/10/2026
For us… 100% YES. But I think it depends on where you’re going and what your holiday looks like.
Our biggest win was being able to recline the stroller and let her nap wherever we were — around the pool, at lunch or while exploring. It meant we didn’t have to stop our day and head back to the hotel for naps.
Obviously, this is very child-dependent. Some kids happily sleep in a pram, while others would rather sleep in their cot 😂 But if yours is happy to nap on the go, it’s a HUGE bonus.
It also saved our backs 🙌🏼 because the physical exhaustion of carrying a toddler around all day is REAL.
And once they’re walking, there’s another underrated bonus… a safe parking spot 😂 Sometimes you just need them to sit and chill for five minutes without chasing them around!
Plus, the stroller became our mobile storage trolley. Snacks, water, nappies, hats, toys… basically everything we’d otherwise be carrying.
And then there’s the obvious one… the airport.
Having the stroller made getting through the airport SO much easier. When you’ve got luggage, hand luggage, snacks, passports and a toddler, having somewhere to put them and sometimes your bags too — makes everything feel a little less chaotic.
Plus, if you’re dealing with a tired toddler at the end of a long travel day… you’ll be very grateful you brought it. 😂
We even used it as a high chair multiple times when one wasn’t available which was a huge help.
The downside? Some destinations just aren’t stroller-friendly. Bali was definitely one of them. For shorter outings or uneven paths, we’d leave the stroller behind and use a carrier instead.
But for long days out? The stroller came every time.
I think that’s the biggest thing — you don’t have to use it all day for it to be worth bringing. It’s about having the option.
Stroller for long days. Carrier for quick trips. Toddler walks when they feel like it. 😂
Honestly, I’d rather have it and not need it than be six hours into a sightseeing day wishing I’d brought it.
Would you take a travel stroller on holiday, or do you think they’re more hassle than they’re worth? 👇🏼