Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

If you're planning a trip or replacing your buggy, the right lightweight travel stroller will make your trip a breeze. Our test participants were looking for a stroller that was lightweight, easy to fold and durable enough for daily use.

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

Lightweight

If you're traveling with children, it's important to have a lightweight pushchair. This means it's lightweight to carry and will take up less space in your accommodation. It will also be easier to maneuver on a plane, train or bus. You'll want a pushchair with an ample basket that can accommodate plenty of clothes and other essentials. It should also come with locks that allow swivel wheels to tackle smooth and rough terrain.

The Babyzen Yoyo2 is one of the most lightweight pushchairs shop for holiday use that we've test. It has a small, curved frame with high-quality monochrome fabric. It comes with a thick, hooded hood to shield your child from sun and an holder for cups. It can also be folded using just one hand. It is available in black, red, toffee, or grey, and is extremely affordable.

Another excellent lightweight pushchair for pushchairsandprams.Uk holiday use is the Joie Tourist. It is a stylish-looking stroller that comes in a stunning shade of grey. It is also very light, weighing only 6kg. It folds down to size of that of a suitcase. It's ideal for parents who are always on the move and need a travel-friendly pushchair. It can be used as a stroller, with the 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 lightest and most City Tour 2 - Foldable Compact Pushchair Buggy double pushchair on the market and is also affordable. It's easy to fold and unfold, and comes with an enormous storage basket. It also comes with a large hood and locking swivel wheels to handle rougher terrain.

A lightweight pushchair must have a compact fold mechanism and be easy to carry. This will make it easier to transport your baby in taxis buses, trains and trains as well as to go up and down steps and escalators while carrying your baby in the stroller. The Joie Tourist is an excellent option as it can fold in one hand and fit into the overhead lockers of planes. It also has a large hood to protect your child from the sun's rays and a comfortable adjustable handlebar.

Easy to maneuver

A lightweight travel buggy is ideal for those on holiday or just need something light to carry around the house and when visiting relatives. There are a variety to pick from, including those with a wide array of extras such as a newborn bassinet, rain cover and a toddler leg rest so they don't have their legs hanging. A lot of them have a shorter frame and a less rigid suspension than other buggies of the same size they may feel a little flimsy but our MFM reviewers found them to be easily maneuverable.

A lightweight pushchair that is easy to move will come with a large basket for storage so you can bring everything you need with you. It should also be able to stand on its own when folded so it occupies less space in your accommodation and is able to be easily pushed through busy airports or popped into the car boot without sacrificing luggage space. The ability to fold and unfold with one hand is a huge plus, especially if you're traveling on your own. It is also important to choose a stroller that's able to climb and descend steps and switch on and off the escalators.

Our MFM reviews found the Graco Eezefold pushchair to be very easy to move, and even when loaded it feels solid enough to withstand cobbles and bumpy roads. It's also very easy to use on public transport and fits easily in the racks at the end of trains (it can be stored with the seat still in place). It's suitable for babies as young as birth. It's available in various colors and comes with a range of accessories, like bassinets for newborns. Also available as a twin travel bundle.

Folding is easy

The Britax Holiday is super light and super compact It's perfect for travel as a lightweight pushchair because it folds down to a compact size that fits into overhead storage or even in the car boot. It's also cabin-friendly to make air travel easy and you can carry it on your shoulder with an strap with an integrated. It's a bit tricky to use at first but once you've got the hang of it, it's a fantastic small stroller to take on trips out and about on the go.

Our testers tried it out on daily excursions, from quick trips to the shops to strolls through the park, and even longer trips to visit family and friends in other countries. They loved how easily it was in all kinds of environments and how easy it was to fold and carry. It comes with a large shopping basket, a spacious hood for rain protection and a stylish cup holder that's a great option for a travel-sized cup. It's a great stroller for babies and toddlers from birth to 4 years old.

It's incredibly simple to open and close even when you're in a hurry or have your hands full. It is also a smooth pushchair and the recline feature is easy to use for young children. It doesn't offer the extra support that a bassinet or carrycot provides for newborns and isn't suitable for use as an infant travel buggy.

We have a rigorous test process that combines the knowledge of our panel along with our research with consumers to produce an extensive buying guide. We have narrowed down our selection of strollers by excluding those that are heavier than 7kg, and that can't be folded in a compact manner. We've also made sure that the items we've chosen are priced with a variety of prices that will suit all budgets. This allows you to choose a pushchair for travel that is suitable for your requirements.

Easy to store

You'll be into and out of trains and taxis and hopping up and down escalators and stairs with your baby. It's crucial to pick a light pushchair you can easily store and move. It is recommended to choose a pushchair that folds down and stand up when opened, or collapsed into an easy flat folding that it doesn't take up too much space in your accommodation. A freestanding storage basket is useful if you have to store the pushchair away when not in use.

If you are seeking a travel stroller that is suitable for babies from birth the EeZeFold stroller from Graco is a great option. It has a compact fold, a hood that can protect your child from the sun and a rain cover. It's also compatible with car seats so you can use it as part of a travel system from newborn to toddler, and there are a variety of accessories such as a bassinet, a wheeled board or leg rests for tired toddlers.

During our tests, it was incredibly easy to maneuver and tackled cobbles and bumpy roads as well as some massive kerbs. It was extremely robust for a light and small buggy. The only downside is that the seat does not recline. However, as it's intended to travel in a straight line, this isn't a huge problem. The handle bar is fixed at a high height and wasn't extremely adjustable, however it was comfortable for short and tall adults during our test.