Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

No matter if you're traveling or replacing your old buggy to take on a trip, picking the ideal lightweight travel pushchair will ensure that your journey is smooth. Our testers were looking for a stroller that was lightweight easy to fold and robust enough to be used for everyday use.

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

Lightweight

It is essential to travel with children and to have a compact pushchair. This means that it will be easy to transport 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 a large, spacious basket that will accommodate plenty of clothes and other necessities. It should have lockable swivel casters that can be able to handle rough and smooth terrain.

The Babyzen Yoyo2 is one of the best lightweight pushchairs for holidays that we have test. It is a compact, curved frame with high-end monochrome fabrics. It has a cap that can protect your child from sun and a handy cup holder to hold drinks. It can also be folded using only one hand. It is available in grey, black, toffee or red and is priced very affordably.

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 is also very light, with a weight of just 6kg. It folds into a size that is comparable to a suitcase. It's perfect for parents who are constantly in motion and require a pushchair that is suitable for travel. It can be used as a stroller, with the seat in a reclined position.

If you plan to travel with twins, you should consider a lightweight double stroller such as 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 comes with a large storage basket for your gear. It comes with a large hood, locking swivels wheels and can withstand rougher terrain.

A lightweight pushchair must have an easy fold mechanism and be easy to carry. This allows you to easily transport your child in taxis, buses, trains and up and down stairs or escalators. The Joie Tourist is an excellent option as it can fold into one hand and then tucked into the overhead lockers of planes. It also has a huge hood to shield your child from the sun and a comfortable, adjustable handlebar.

Easy to Manoeuvre

If you're planning to travel for a holiday or you're looking for a light buggy to use at home or when visiting friends, a lightweight travel pushchair will meet your needs. There are plenty to choose from, including those that offer a full range of extras like baby bassinets, a rain cover, and even a leg rest for toddlers so they don't have their legs dangling. Most often, they have a shorter frame and a less rigid suspension than other full-sized buggies They can be a bit flimsy, however our MFM reviewers found them all to be easy to handle.

A good quality lightweight holiday pushchair should be easy to manoeuvre and will have large storage space so you can carry a lot of things you need with you. It should be able of standing on its own when folded so that it can be moved through airports and into the car's boot without occupying luggage space. It's a huge benefit if you travel alone to be able to fold and unfold the stroller with just one hand. It is also important to choose a stroller that can climb and descend steps and switch on and off escalators.

Our MFM reviews found the Graco Eezefold pushchair to be very easy to move, and even with a full load, it feels sturdy enough to stand up to cobbles and bumpy roads. It's also super-easy to use on public transport and easily fits in the racks at the end of trains (it can be stored with the seat still in place). Ideal for babies starting at birth, it is available in a variety colors as well as various accessories including a baby bassinet as well as a raincover and a footmuff. It's also available in twin travel bundles.

Folding is simple

The Britax Holiday is extremely compact and light It's perfect for travel as a lightweight pushchair because it folds down to a compact size that can be tucked away in overhead storage, or even the car boot. It's also suitable for cabin use for air travel, and you can put it on your shoulder using a handy strap that is integrated. It's a bit difficult to use initially, but once you've got the hang of it it's an ideal stroller for short trips.

Our testers tested it during daily excursions, ranging from quick dashes for the shops to strolls through the park, and even longer trips to visit family and friends in other countries. It was simple to fold and carry, and was able to be moved around in any setting. It has a large shopping basket, a full-coverage hood that protects against rain and a cup holder that fits the size of a travel cup. It's a great pushchair for toddlers and babies from birth to 4 years older.

It's so easy to open and shut, even when you are in a hurry or have a lot on your hands. It's also a comfortable pushchair to drive and recline feature is easy for young children to use. However, it lacks the additional support that a carrycot or bassinet provides for newborns and is not suitable for use as a travel buggy.

We have a rigorous testing process that blends the expert knowledge of our panel along with our research on the consumer to create a robust buying guide. We've narrowed down our list of strollers not including those that weigh more than 7kg and cannot fold down in a compact manner. We've also made sure that the products we've picked are available with a variety of prices that will suit all budgets. This will allow you to choose the ideal travel pushchair that meets your needs.

Easy to store

You'll be jumping in and out of trains and taxis, and going up and down escalators and stairs with your baby. Therefore, it's important to pick a light pushchair that you can easily store and move. Choose one that folds down to the size of a small folding pushchair space and is able to stand when opened or folds into an incredibly compact flat fold, so it takes up less space in your living space. If you want to store the pushchair parent facing when it's not in use A freestanding storage basket is a good option.

If you're 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 sun and a rain-cover. It's also compatible with car seats so you can use it as part of a travel set-up from newborn to toddler. And there are many accessories such as a bassinet, a wheelsed boards, or leg rests for tired toddlers.

During testing it was super easy to manoeuvre and tackled cobbles and bumpy roads as well as some massive kerbs. It didn't feel heavy in any way and is a huge feat for a buggy this small and lightweight. The only issue is that the seat doesn't recline. But, since it's designed to move, this isn’t a big issue. The handle bar was fixed at a very high height, and not extremely adjustable. However, it was comfortable for tall and short adults during our tests.