Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

If you're planning to jet off or replacing your old buggy to take on a trip, picking the best travel pushchair that is lightweight will ensure your trip is a smooth one. Our testers searched for a stroller that was light and easy to fold, but also durable enough for daily use.

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

Lightweight

When you're travelling with kids it's essential to have a lightweight pushchair. It's easier to transport and take up less space in your home. You'll also find it easier to maneuver in trains or on a plane. You'll need a stroller with a large storage basket that can hold all your items you need for your clothes and other. It should be equipped with locking swivel casters with lockable swivels that can handle both smooth and rough terrain.

The Babyzen Yoyo2 is one of the best lightweight pushchairs for holiday use that we've test. It has a small curvaceous frame and top-quality mono-colored fabric. It has a thick cover that protects your child from sun, and a handy cup holder to hold drinks. It folds easily with one hand. It is available in grey, black pushchair red, toffee or toffee and is very affordable.

The Joie Tourist is another great lightweight pushchair for holidays. This stylish stroller is available in a stunning shade of gray. It is also very light, weighing only 6kg. It can be folded down to size of that of a suitcase. It's perfect for parents who are always moving and require an easy-to-travel pushchair. It can even be used as a pram with its seat that can recline!

If you're planning to travel with a twin baby think about a light dual stroller like the Mountain Buggy Nano duo. It's the smallest, lightest, and cheapest double pushchair that is available. It's easy to fold and unfold and it has a good-sized storage basket for your gear. It has a big hood, locking swivels wheels and can withstand rougher terrain.

A lightweight pushchair should also include an efficient fold mechanism that can be folded in a compact manner and be easy to carry. This will make it easier to carry in taxis or buses, trains and trains and to go up and down stairs and escalators with your baby in the stroller. The Joie Tourist is an excellent option because it can be folded into one hand and then tucked into the overhead lockers of planes. It also has a huge hood that protects your child from sun and a comfortable, adjustable handlebar.

Easy to manoeuvre

If you're planning to travel for a holiday or just want an easy-to-use buggy that you can use for home use and when visiting family A lightweight travel pushchair ticks the box. There are plenty to pick from, including some with a wide assortment of accessories like a bassinet for babies, a rain cover and a leg rest for toddlers so they don't have legs dangling. A lot of them have a shorter frame and a less rigid suspension than other buggies of the same size, they can feel a little flimsy however our MFM reviewers found them to be manageable.

A well-constructed, lightweight holiday pushchair will be easy to manoeuvre and come with a large storage basket so you can take lots of essentials with you. It should also be freestanding when folded, so it takes up less space in your accommodations and is easily carried through busy airports or popped in the car boot without sacrificing space. The ability to fold and unfold using one hand is an enormous Kinderkraft GRANDE PLUS Stroller - Gray - Toddlers, especially if you're traveling by yourself. You'll want a stroller you can use on and off escalators as well as to climb and descend stairs.

The MFM reviews revealed that the Graco Eezefold stroller was easy to move and, even fully loaded, it felt solid enough to stand up to cobblestones and bumpy roads. It's also super-easy to use on public transport and fits easily in the end racks of trains (it can be stored with the seat still attached). It is suitable for babies as young as it is available in a variety of colours as well as various accessories 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 compact and lightweight pushchair that folds down to fit in the overhead storage area or in the boot of a car. It's also a cabin-friendly which makes it easy to travel by air. You can carry it on your shoulder with the integrated strap. It's not easy to use initially but once you get the hang of it it's an ideal stroller for short trips.

Our testers tried it out on daily excursions, from quick trips to the shops to strolls through the park and longer trips to visit family and friends abroad. It was easy to fold and carry, and was able to be moved around in any environment. It comes with a large shopping basket, a full-coverage hood that protects against rain and a cup holder that fits a travel mug. It's a great pushchair for babies and toddlers from birth to 4 years old.

We love the fact that this is so easy to open and close, regardless of whether you're in a hurry or have hands filled with children. It is also a smooth pushchair that reclines and is easy to use for young children. However, it lacks the extra support that a bassinet or carrycot provides for infants and is not suitable as a travel buggy.

We have a thorough test process that combines the knowledge of our panel with our research on the consumer to create a robust buying guide. We've narrowed down our list of strollers eliminating those that weigh more than 7kg and cannot be folded compactly. We've also ensured that the items we've chosen are priced with a variety of price points to suit all budgets. This allows you to choose a travel pushchair that is suitable for your needs.

Easy to store

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

If you're seeking a travel stroller that is suitable for babies from birth, the EeZeFold stroller by Graco is a great option. It features a clever compact fold and hood as well as a rain cover to protect your baby from the sun. It's also compatible with a car seat which means 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 wheelsed boards, or leg rests for tired toddlers.

During the testing it was a breeze to maneuver and handled cobbles and bumpy roads with ease. It was quite robust for a light and compact buggy. The only drawback is that the seat doesn't recline. But, since it's designed to travel in a straight line, this isn't a huge deal. The handle bar is fixed at high levels and isn't much adjustable, but it was still comfortable for tall and short adults during our test.