Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

If you're planning to jet off or changing your old stroller to take on a trip, picking the ideal lightweight travel pushchair will ensure your journey is smooth. Our test participants were looking for a stroller that was lightweight easy to fold and sturdy enough for daily use.

They also wanted something that would fit into the small space of planes, trains and boats.

Lightweight

It's important to travel with children and to have a lightweight pushchair. This means that it will be easy to carry around and will take up less space in your accommodations. It will also be more maneuverable on a plane, train or bus. It is recommended to have a pushchair with an ample basket that can hold plenty of clothes as well as other essentials. It should come with lockable swivel casters that can take on rough and smooth terrain.

The Babyzen Yoyo2 is one of the most lightweight pushchairs for holiday use that we've test. It features a compact curved frame and high-quality mono-colored fabric. It has a thick and hooded hood to protect your child from the sun, as well as the cup holder to hold drinks. It can be folded using one hand. It comes in black, red or toffee. It is also available in grey, and is extremely affordable.

The Joie Tourist is another great lightweight pushchair for holidays. It's a stylish stroller that comes in a gorgeous shade of grey. It's also extremely light, with a weight of just 6kg. It can be folded into a size that is comparable to the size of a suitcase. It's perfect for parents who require a pushchair that's easy to transport. It can even be used as a pram, with its seat that reclines!

If you're planning to travel with twins, think about a lightweight double stroller such as the Mountain Buggy nano duo. It's the smallest and lightest double pushchair walker available and is also affordable pushchairs. It's easy to fold and unfold and it comes with a large storage basket for your items. It has a big canopy, locking swivels wheels, and is able to handle more rough terrain.

A light pushchair should include an efficient fold mechanism that can be folded in a compact manner and be easy to carry. This makes it simple to carry in taxis buses, trains and trains as well as to climb and descend steps and escalators while carrying your baby in the stroller. The Joie Tourist is a great alternative, since it comes with a simple one-handed folding mechanism that can be tucked away inside an overhead locker for flights. It also has a large hood to shield your child from the sun's rays and a comfortable adjustable handlebar.

Easy to Manoeuvre

If you're planning to travel for a holiday or you just want a light buggy that can be used for home use and when visiting family, a lightweight travel pushchair will meet your needs. There are a variety of choices, including those that come with a range of accessories, like baby bassinets and a rain cover, or a toddler legrest to ensure that their legs don't dangle. Most often, they have a shorter frame and simpler suspension than other buggies of the same size they may feel a little flimsy but our MFM reviewers found them all to be manageable.

A well-constructed, lightweight pushchair for your holiday will be easy to manoeuvre and will have large storage space so you can carry a lot of necessities with you. It should also be able to stand on its own when folded, so it occupies less space in your accommodation and is easily carried through busy airports or tucked away in the car boot without sacrificing space. It's a big plus if you travel alone to be capable of folding and unfolding the stroller with only one hand. You'll need a stroller that you can use on and off escalators and to climb and descend stairs.

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 is also simple to use on public transport and can be tucked away in the last racks of train cars (with its seat still in place). It's suitable for babies as young as. It's available in various colors and comes with a variety of accessories, like a bassinet for babies. Also available as a twin travel bundle.

Folding is simple

The Britax Holiday is compact and light It's perfect for travel as a lightweight pushchair because it folds down to a compact size that can fit into overhead storage or even the car boot. It is also cabin friendly which makes it easy to travel via air. It can be carried on your back using the included strap. It's a bit tricky to use at first but once you've mastered the use of it, it's a fantastic small stroller to take on excursions on the go.

Our test subjects put it to the test during their daily excursions from quick trips to the shops to park walks and longer trips to visit friends and family abroad. They loved how manoeuvrable it was in all kinds of environments and how easy to fold and carry. It has a huge shopping basket, a fully-coverage hood to protect from rain and the cup holder can be used to hold an insulated travel cup. It's a great stroller for toddlers and infants from birth to 4 years old.

It's incredibly easy to open and close, even when you are in a rush or have your hands full. It's also a comfortable pushchair and the recline feature is simple to use for small children. However, it lacks the extra support a bassinet or carrycot offers infants and is not suitable for use as a travel buggy.

We have a thorough testing process that blends the expert knowledge of our panel with our research with consumers to produce a robust buying guide. We've narrowed our selection of strollers by not including those that weigh more than 7kg, and that can't fold down compactly. We've also made sure the products we've picked are available with a variety of price points to suit all budgets. This allows you to discover the ideal travel pushchair that meets your needs.

Easy to store

You'll be hopping into and out of trains and taxis and hopping up and down escalators and stairs with your baby. It's therefore important to select a lightweight pushchair that you can easily store and move. 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 much space in your home. If you need to store the pushchair when it is not in use A freestanding storage basket can be useful.

If you're looking for a travel pram that is suitable for babies from birth the EeZeFold stroller by Graco is a fantastic choice. It features a clever compact fold and hood as well as a rain cover that protects your little one from the sun. It's also compatible with a car seat and can be used as part of a travel system for newborn to toddler. And there are many accessories like a bassinet or a wheeled board or leg rests for tired toddlers.

During our tests, it was a breeze to maneuver and navigate cobbles and bumpy roads with ease. It was surprisingly robust for a light and compact buggy. The only issue is that the seat does not recline. However, considering it's intended to travel, this isn’t a big issue. The handle bar was fixed at a very high height and wasn't extremely adjustable. However, it was comfortable for tall and short adults during our tests.