Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

If you're on a trip or replacing your buggy, the right lightweight travel stroller will make your journey easy. Our test participants were looking for a stroller which was lightweight and easy to fold, as well as sturdy enough for daily use.

They also wanted something that was cabin-friendly and could fit in the small space on trains, planes and boats.

Lightweight

If you're traveling with kids it's essential to have a light pushchair. It will be easier to transport and take up less space in your home. It will also be easier to maneuver on a plane, train or bus. You'll need a pushchair that has an ample basket that can hold plenty of clothes as well as other necessities. It should have locks that allow swivel wheels to handle both smooth and rough terrain.

One of the lightest holiday pushchairs we've tested is Babyzen Yoyo2. It has a small, curved frame with high-quality monochrome fabric. It has a thick hooded hood that protects your child from the sun, as well as a cup holder for drinks. It folds easily with one hand. It is available in black, grey red, toffee or toffee and is priced at a reasonable price.

Another great lightweight holiday pushchair is the Joie Tourist. It's a stylish stroller that is available in a gorgeous shade of grey. It's also extremely lightweight, weighing just 6kg. It folds down to size of a suitcase. It's perfect for parents who are constantly moving and require a pushchair that is suitable for travel. It can also be used as a stroller with the seat reclined.

If you're planning to travel with twins, consider a lightweight dual stroller like the Mountain Buggy Nano duo. It's the smallest, lightest and most affordable double pushchair that is available. It's easy to fold and unfold and has an enormous storage basket. It has a large hood, locking swivel wheels and can handle more rough terrain.

A good lightweight pushchair will also come with a compact folding mechanism, and should be easy to carry on your shoulders. This makes it simple to transport your baby in taxis or buses, trains and trains and to travel up and down the stairs and escalators with your baby in the stroller. The Joie Tourist is a great option, as it features a simple one-handed folding mechanism and can be placed in an overhead locker on flights. It also has a huge hood to shield your child from sun and a comfortable, adjustable handlebar.

Easy to Manoeuvre

A compact travel buggy is ideal for those on vacation or just want something light to use in the home and when visiting family. There are a variety to pick from, including ones with a wide array of extras such as a bassinet for babies, a rain cover, and even a toddler leg rest so they don't have their legs hanging. They may feel a little flimsy because they have a shorter frame and a smaller suspension than buggies of the full size. However, our MFM testers found that all of them were able to handle.

A well-constructed, lightweight holiday pushchair will be easy to manoeuvre and come with a large storage basket to allow you to take plenty of necessities with you. It must be able to stand on its own when folded, so that it can be pushed through airports and into the trunk of a car without occupying luggage space. It's a huge benefit when you're traveling alone to be capable of folding and unfolding the stroller with only one hand. You'll also want to find a stroller that's able to go up and down steps and switch on and off escalators.

Our MFM reviews found the Graco Eezefold pushchair to be really easy to move and even when loaded it feels sturdy enough to stand up to cobbles and bumpy roads. It's also incredibly easy to use on public transport and fits easily into the racks at the ends of trains (it can be stored with the seat still attached). It is suitable for babies as young as and is available in a variety of colours as well as a range of add-ons such as a bassinet for newborns as well as a raincover and a footmuff. It's also available in a twin travel bundle.

Folding is simple

The Britax Holiday is a super lightweight and compact pushchair that folds down to fit inside overhead storage or the trunk of a car. It's also cabin-friendly for air travel, and you can carry it on your shoulder using a handy integrated strap. It's a bit difficult to get used to initially but once you've gotten the hang of it, it's an ideal stroller for short trips.

Our testers tested it on a daily basis, from quick dashes for the shops to strolls in the park and longer trips to visit friends and family abroad. They loved how manoeuvrable it was in every environment and how easy it was to fold and carry. It comes with a spacious shopping basket, a full hood for rain protection and a stylish cup holder that's an ideal fit for a travel cup. It's a great pushchair for toddlers and infants from birth to 4 years old. older.

We love that it's easy to open and close, even if you're on the go or if your hands are full of kids. It's also a smooth pushchair, and the recline feature is suitable for infants and children. It doesn't offer the additional support that a carrycot or bassinet offers for infants, and it is not suitable as an infant travel buggy.

We have a thorough testing process that combines the expertise of our panel along with our consumer research to create an extensive buying guide. We have narrowed down our list of strollers excluding those that are heavier than 7kg and cannot fold up compactly. We also have selected items that are available at different price points, to suit a variety of budgets. This will allow you to choose a travel pushchair that is suitable for your requirements.

Easy to store

When travelling with baby you'll often be into and out of trains, taxis, tubes and up and down stairs or escalators therefore it's essential to select a lightweight pushchair that you can easily maneuver and take away. It's best to select a stroller that folds down and stand up when opened, or folded into a compact flat folding so it doesn't take up too much space in your living space. A freestanding storage basket can be useful if you have to store your pushchair away when it's not being used.

If you are looking for a stroller that is suitable for babies from birth the EeZeFold stroller from Graco is a fantastic choice. It has an easy fold, a hood that can protect your child from sun, and a rain cover. It is also compatible with car seats, so you can use it from newborn to toddler. There are many add-ons such as a bassinet or a wheeled board for tired toddlers.

During testing it was super easy to manoeuvre and tackled cobbles and bumpy roads as well as some massive kerbs. It was quite robust for a light and compact buggy. The only drawback is that the seat does not recline. However, as it's designed to move, this isn’t a big problem. The handle bar was fixed at a high height, and not extremely adjustable. However, it was comfortable for tall and short adults during our tests.