Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

If you're planning to jet off or replacing your existing buggy for holiday use, choosing the right lightweight travel pushchair will ensure your trip is a smooth one. Our test group searched for a stroller that was light and easy to fold but also sturdy enough for everyday use.

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

Lightweight

If you're traveling with kids it is essential to have a lightweight pushchair. It will be easier to transport and take up less room in your home. You will also find it easier to maneuver in trains or on a plane. It is essential to have a pushchair with a large capacity basket to fit all the clothes and other essentials. It should also come with locks that allow swivel wheels to be used on rough and smooth terrain.

The Babyzen Yoyo2 is one of the best lightweight pushchairs for holidays that we have test. It features a compact, curved frame with high-end monochrome fabrics. It comes with a thick hooded hood that protects your child from the sun and the cup holder to hold drinks. It can also be folded with just one hand. It is available in black, grey, toffee or red and is very affordable.

The Joie Tourist is another great lightweight pushchair that is ideal for trips. This stylish stroller is available in a gorgeous shade of gray. It's also extremely light at just 6kg and folds down to the size of a suitcase. It's ideal for parents who require a pushchair that's easy to transport. It can even be used as a pram with its seat that can recline!

If you're planning to travel with a twin infant you should consider a lightweight double stroller such as the Mountain Buggy Nano duo. It's the lightest and smallest double pushchair that is available and is also affordable. It's easy to fold and unfold and it has a good-sized storage basket to store your equipment. It also has a big hood and locking swivel wheels that can be used on rough terrain.

A great lightweight pushchair will also have an easy folding mechanism and should be easy to carry on your shoulders. This allows you to easily transport your baby in taxis, trains, buses and up and down stairs or escalators. The Joie Tourist is a great option, as it has an easy one-hand folding mechanism and can be placed in an overhead locker on flights. It has a large hood that protects your child from direct sunlight and an adjustable, comfortable handlebar.

Easy to Manoeuvre

A light travel buggy is perfect for those traveling or simply want something light to use in the home and when visiting family. There are a variety of options, including ones that come with a range of accessories, like an infant bassinet, a rain cover, or toddler legrest so their legs don't hang. A lot of them have a shorter frame and simpler suspension than other full-sized buggies They can feel a little flimsy but our MFM reviewers found them all to be manageable.

A good quality lightweight pushchair for your holiday will be easy to maneuver and come with an ample storage basket so you can carry a lot of essentials 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 moved through busy airports, or popped into the car boot without sacrificing luggage space. The ability to fold and unfold with one hand is an enormous plus, especially if you're traveling by yourself. It is also important to choose a stroller that can go up and down steps and switch on and off elevators.

Our MFM reviews found the Graco Eezefold pushchair shops to be really easy to move and even when fully loaded it is sturdy enough to stand up to cobbles and uneven roads. It's also super-easy to use on public transport and easily fits into the racks at the ends of trains (it can be stored with its seat still attached). Ideal for babies starting at birth, it is available in a variety of colors and various accessories such as a bassinet for newborns, raincover and footmuff. Also available as a twin travel bundle.

Folding is easy

The Britax Holiday is compact and light and is ideal for use as a lightweight pushchair because it folds down to a small size that can fit into overhead storage or even the car boot. It's also cabin-friendly for air travel, and you can carry it over your shoulder with an strap with an integrated. It's not easy to get used to initially but once you get the hang of it, it's an excellent stroller for on-the-go trips.

Our testers tried it out during their daily excursions, from quick dashes to the shops to park strolls, and more extended trips to visit friends and family abroad. They loved how manoeuvrable it was in all kinds of environments and how easy it was 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 a travel cup. It's a great stroller for toddlers and babies from birth to 4 years older.

We are awestruck by the fact that this is so easy to open and close, regardless of whether you're in a hurry or have hands full with kids. It's also a comfortable pushchair, and the recline feature is easy to use for young children. It doesn't provide the extra support that a carrycot or a bassinet provides for newborns and is not suitable for use as a baby travel buggy.

We have a thorough testing process that combines the expert knowledge of our panel with our research on the consumer to create an exhaustive buying guide. We've narrowed down our list of strollers by not including those that weigh more than 7kg, and that can't be folded compactly. We have also picked products that are available at different price points to accommodate various budgets. This lets you discover the ideal travel pushchair to meet your requirements.

Easy to store

You'll be hopping in and out of taxis and trains, and going up and down escalators and steps with your baby. It's therefore important to pick a light pushchair you can easily move and store. Choose one that folds down to the size of a small space and stands up when open, or pops into an incredibly compact flat fold, so it occupies less space in your home. A freestanding storage basket is useful if you have to store the pushchair away when it's not being used.

The Graco EeZeFold is a excellent choice if you're looking for a travel stroller that's suitable from birth. It features a clever compact fold, hood, and rain cover to protect your baby pushchairs from birth the sun. It also works with car seats, meaning you can use it from birth to toddler. There are many accessories like a bassinet or a wheeled board for tired toddlers.

During our tests, it was easy to steer and navigate cobbles and bumpy roads with ease. It didn't feel flimsy at all, which is an achievement for a vehicle this light and compact. The only issue was that the seat couldn't recline, but considering it's designed for travelling it's not a big issue. The handle bar is fixed at an elevated height and isn't much adjustable, but it was comfortable for tall and short adults during our test.