Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

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

They also wanted something that was cabin-friendly and could fit into limited space on trains, planes and boats.

Lightweight

If you're traveling with kids, it's important to have a light pushchair. This means it's easy to transport and will take up less space in your accommodation. 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 fit plenty of clothes and other necessities. It should also come with locking swivel wheels that are able 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 and high-quality mono-colour fabric. It comes with a thick hooded hood that protects your child from the sun and an holder for cups. It can also fold with just one hand. It comes in black, red or toffee. It is also available in grey, and is extremely affordable.

Another excellent lightweight pushchair for holiday use is the Joie Tourist. This stylish stroller is available in a beautiful shade of gray. It is also very light, with a weight of just 6kg. It folds into a size that is comparable to the size of a suitcase. It's perfect for parents who are always moving and require a travel-friendly pushchair. It can also be used as a pram with its seat that can recline!

If you're planning to travel with a twin baby you should consider a lightweight dual stroller like the Mountain Buggy Nano duo. It is the smallest, lightest, and cheapest double pushchair on the market. It's easy to fold and unfold and comes with a large storage bin. It has a big canopy, locking swivels wheels and can handle more rough terrain.

A good lightweight pushchair will also have an easy folding mechanism and should be easy to carry on your shoulders. This will make it easy to carry in taxis or buses, trains and trains and to go up and down the stairs and escalators with your child in tow. The Joie Tourist is an excellent option as it folds in one hand and fits into the overhead locker of a plane. It has a large hood that shields your child from direct sunlight and an adjustable, comfortable handlebar.

Easy to Manoeuvre

If you're planning to travel for a holiday or you just want a light buggy to use for home use and when visiting family, a lightweight travel pushchair ticks the box. There are many options, including those that come with a range of extras, including a newborn bassinet and rain cover, or a toddler legrest to ensure that their legs don't hang. Often with a slightly shorter Sivio Aluminum Frame Pushchair: Lightweight Recline Smart Design and a less rigid suspension than other buggies of the same size They can appear a bit fragile, however our MFM reviewers found them to be easily maneuverable.

A good quality lightweight holiday pushchair should be easy to maneuver and have a large storage basket so you can take lots of necessities with you. It must also be freestanding when folded, which means it takes up less space in your accommodations and is easily moved through busy airports, or tucked away into the car boot without sacrificing luggage space. The ability to fold and unfold using one hand is a major plus, especially if you're travelling alone. You'll want a stroller you can use on and off escalators, as well as going up and down stairs.

Our MFM reviews found the Graco Eezefold pushchair to be really easy to move and even when loaded it feels sturdy enough to cope with cobbles and uneven roads. It is also simple to use on public transportation and can be tucked away in the last racks of train cars (with the seat still attached). It's suitable for infants as young as. It's available in various colours and with a variety of accessories, including a bassinet for babies. It's also available in a Hauck Swift X Twin Pushchair - Black Compact And Folding - Best pick for twins! travel bundle.

Folding is easy

The Britax Holiday is super compact and light and is ideal for use as a compact pushchair because it folds down to a tiny size that fits into overhead storage, or even the car boot. It is also cabin friendly which makes it easy to travel via air. You can carry it on your back using the integrated strap. It's a bit difficult to get used to initially but once you get the hang of it, it's an ideal stroller for those on-the-go trips.

Our testers tested it on daily excursions, from quick trips to the shops to strolls in the park, as well as longer trips to visit friends and family in other countries. They loved how manoeuvrable it was in every environment and how easy to fold and carry. 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 mug. This pushchair is perfect for toddlers and infants from birth to four years old.

We are awestruck by the fact that it's easy to open and close, even if you're on the go or if your hands are full with kids. It's also a smooth pushchair, and the recline feature is easy to use for young children. It does not provide the extra support that a carrycot or a bassinet can provide for infants and isn't suitable as an infant travel buggy.

Our rigorous testing process brings together the expertise of our panel as well as our consumer research in order to produce a thorough buyer's guide. We have whittled down the list of strollers to include models that weigh less than 7kg, are able to be folded down in a compact manner and are suitable for holiday use. We have also picked products that are available at various price points to accommodate various budgets. This lets you discover the ideal travel pushchair to meet your requirements.

Easy to store

When you travel with a baby, you're often going into and out of taxis, trains and tubes, as well as up and down escalators or stairs so it's crucial to choose a lightweight pushchair that you can easily manoeuvre and put away. It is recommended to choose a pushchair that folds flat and stand up when opened, or collapsed into flat foldable so that it doesn't occupy a lot of space in your accommodation. If you want to store your pushchair when it is not in use A freestanding storage basket can be useful.

The Graco EeZeFold is a excellent choice if you're looking for a stroller that is suitable from birth. It has a compact fold, a hood that can protect your child from sun and a rain cover. It's also compatible with a car seat so you can use it as part of a travel system from newborn to toddler, and there are a variety of accessories like a bassinet or a wheelsed boards, or leg rests for tired toddlers.

In our testing, it was easy to steer and stomp through cobbles, bumpy roads and even some massive kerbs. It was surprisingly robust for a light and compact buggy. The only drawback was that the seat did not recline, but as it's designed for travelling this isn't a huge deal. The handle bar was fixed at a very high height and wasn't much adjustable. However, it was comfortable for tall and short adults during our tests.