Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

Whether you're jet-setting or just changing your old stroller to take on a trip, picking the best travel pushchair that is lightweight will ensure that your journey is smooth. Our testers were looking for a stroller which was light, easy to fold and robust enough to be used for everyday use.

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

Lightweight

It is essential to travel with children and have a lightweight pushchair. This means that it will be easy to carry around and will take up less space in your accommodation. It will also be more maneuverable on a plane, train or bus. You'll need a pushchair that has an ample basket that can hold plenty of clothes as well as other essentials. It should have locks that allow swivel wheels to handle both smooth and rough terrain.

The Babyzen Yoyo2 is one of the most lightweight pushchairs suitable for holidays that we have test. It features a compact curved frame and high-quality mono-colored fabric. It has a thick and hooded hood to protect your child from the sun and a cup holder for drinks. It can also fold with just one hand. It is available in grey, black, toffee or red and is priced very affordably.

The Joie Tourist is another great lightweight pushchair ideal for holiday trips. This stylish stroller comes in a stunning shade of gray. It's also extremely lightweight at just 6kg and folds down to the size of a suitcase. It's perfect for parents who need a pushchair that is easy to transport. It can also be used as a stroller, with the seat that reclines.

If you plan to travel with twins, you should consider a light double stroller such as the Mountain Buggy nano duo. It's the lightest and most compact double pushchair that is available, and it's also very affordable. It is easy to fold and unfold and comes with a large storage basket. It also has a big hood and locking swivel wheels to take on more rough terrain.

A lightweight pushchair must come with an efficient fold mechanism that can be folded in a compact manner and be easy to carry. This will make it easy to transport your baby in taxis or buses, trains and trains and to go up and down steps and escalators while carrying your child in tow. The Joie Tourist is a great alternative, since it comes with an easy one-hand folding mechanism and can be placed inside an overhead locker for flights. It has a big hood that shields your child from direct sunlight and an adjustable, comfortable handlebar.

Easy to Manoeuvre

A light travel buggy is ideal for those who are on vacation or just need something light to carry in the home and when visiting relatives. There are a variety to pick from, including those that offer a full array of extras such as a newborn bassinet, rain cover and a leg rest for toddlers so they don't have their legs dangling. They may feel a little flimsy because they have a shorter frame and a less complicated suspension than full-sized buggies. However our MFM testers discovered that all were able to handle.

A high-quality, lightweight holiday pushchair will be easy to manoeuvre and will have large storage space so you can carry a lot of things you need with you. It must be able to stand on its own when folded, so that it can be easily carried through airports and in the boot of a car without taking up space for luggage. It's a big plus if you travel alone to be in a position to fold and unfold the stroller with just one hand. You'll also need a stroller that's able to go up and down stairs and on and off escalators.

Our MFM reviews found the Graco Eezefold pushchair makes to be extremely easy to move and even when fully loaded it feels solid enough to withstand cobbles and uneven roads. It's also super-easy to use on public transport and easily fits in the end racks of trains (it can be stored with its seat still attached). It's suitable for babies as young as birth. It's available in various colours and with a variety of accessories, such as bassinets for newborns. Also available as a twin travel set.

Easy to fold

The Britax Holiday is a super compact and lightweight pushchair that can be folded down to fit in the overhead storage space or the car's boot. It's also a cabin-friendly, making it easy to travel via air. It can be carried on your shoulders using the included strap. It's not easy to use at first but once you get the hang of it, it's a fantastic stroller for excursions in the city.

Our testers tried it out on daily excursions, from quick dashes for the shops to strolls in the park, and even longer trips to visit family and friends in other countries. They loved how manoeuvrable it was in any environment and how easy to fold and carry. It comes with a spacious shopping basket, a spacious hood for rain protection and a neat cup holder that's a great option for a travel-sized cup. It's a great pushchair to babies and toddlers from birth until 4 years older.

We love the fact that it's easy to open and close, regardless of whether you're in a rush or have hands full of kids. It's also a smooth pushchair to drive and the recline function is simple for children to use. However, it does lack the extra support that a carrycot or bassinet provides for infants and isn't suitable for use as a travel buggy.

We have a rigorous testing process that blends the expertise of our panel with our consumer research to create an exhaustive buying guide. We've narrowed down our list of strollers pushchairs excluding those that are heavier than 7kg and cannot be folded in a compact manner. We also have selected items that are available at various prices, to meet different budgets. This allows you to discover the ideal travel pushchair that meets your requirements.

Easy to store

You'll be hopping in and out of trains and taxis as well as going up and down escalators and stairs with your baby. It's therefore important to pick a light pushchair that you can easily store and move. You should choose a pushchair that folds down and stand up when opened, or collapsed into a compact flat folding so it doesn't occupy a lot of space in your living space. If you have to store the pushchair when it's not in use A freestanding storage basket could be useful.

The Graco EeZeFold is a great option if you're looking for a stroller to travel with that's suitable from birth. It comes with 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 system for newborn to toddler. And there are plenty of add-ons like a bassinet, wheeled boards or leg rests for tired toddlers.

During our tests it was easy to steer and handled cobbles and bumpy roads effortlessly. 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, this isn’t a big problem. The handle bar was fixed at a high level, and was not much adjustable. However, it was comfortable for both tall and short adults in our tests.