When considering taking a trip out of town, you need an easy to use compact stroller or baby trends stroller. This is very important whether this is your first, second baby or grandchild. I would recommend bringing an umbrella stroller or a baby trends stroller. These are easy to quickly fold up and check at the gate, and much less bulky than traditional strollers like a baby jogger strollers. They also can be quickly folded or expanded. Some parents don’t realize you can check your stroller at the gate, so they end up carrying the baby and the baggage around the airport. Airlines will let you check a baby jogger strollers at the gate, and any decent airline will return the stroller to you as you deboard the plane. You also want to think about your destination. Are you visiting a modern city with concrete sidewalks? An old town with cobblestone streets? A tropical beach? These details are very important when making your choice. A lightweight umbrella stroller is the perfect fit for a destination with narrow streets or tiny shops where as a large stroller may hinder rather than help you. Make sure that the stroller is easy to control and brake. You might also be carrying a purse, day pack, camera bag or camcorder while pushing the stroller so you want to be sure that it is sturdy.