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 trip is enjoyable. Our test group were looking for a stroller which was lightweight and easy to fold. It was also sturdy enough for everyday use.

They also wanted something that could fit in the tiny space of planes, trains 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 room in your home. You will also find it easier to maneuver in the train or plane. It is recommended to have a pushchair with a large basket that can accommodate plenty of clothes and other essentials. It should also have locks that allow swivel wheels to be used on rough and smooth terrain.

The Babyzen Yoyo2 is one of the best lightweight pushchairs pushchairs for holiday use that we've tested. It has a slim curved frame and high-quality mono-colored fabric. It has a thick, hooded hood to shield your child from the sun, as well as an holder for cups. It can also be folded with only one hand. It is available in black, grey, toffee or red and is priced at a reasonable price.

The Joie Tourist is another great lightweight pushchair ideal for holiday trips. It is a stylish-looking stroller that is available in a gorgeous shade of grey. It's also extremely light at just 6kg and can fold down to the size of an average suitcase. It's ideal for parents who are always on the move and need an easy-to-travel pushchair. It can even be used as a pram, with its seat that reclines!

If you're planning to travel with twins, consider a lightweight 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's easy to fold and unfold and it comes with a large storage basket to store your equipment. It also has a large hood and locking swivel wheels that can take on more rough terrain.

A light pushchair should have a compact fold mechanism and be easy to carry. This will make it easier to transport your baby in taxis buses, trains and trains as well as to go up and down the stairs and escalators with your child in tow. The Joie Tourist is an excellent alternative because it can be folded in one hand and fits into the overhead locker of a plane. It also has a huge hood to protect your child from sun and a comfortable, adjustable handlebar.

Easy to maneuver

A lightweight travel buggy is ideal for those on holiday or just need something lightweight to use at home or when visiting relatives. There are plenty to pick from, including those with a wide range of extras like baby bassinets, a rain cover, and an infant leg rest to ensure they don't have legs hanging. Often with a slightly shorter frame and a less rigid suspension than the other buggies, they can be a bit flimsy, but our MFM reviewers found them to be easy to handle.

A compact pushchair that is easy to maneuver will have an ample storage basket to allow you to carry everything you need with you. It should also be freestanding when folded so it occupies less space in your accommodations and is able to be easily pushed 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 huge benefit, especially if you're traveling on your own. You'll want a stroller you can use on and off escalators as well as up and down the 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's also easy to use on public transport and fits into the end racks of train cars (with the seat still attached). Ideal for babies starting at birth and comes in a selection of colors and a range of add-ons such as a bassinet for newborns, raincover and footmuff. Also available as a twin travel bundle.

Folding is simple

The Britax Holiday is super compact and light - it's great for travelling as a compact pushchair because it folds down to a small size that fits into overhead storage, or even the car boot. It's also cabin-friendly and makes it easy to travel via 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 a great little stroller for excursions in the city.

Our testers tested it on daily excursions, from quick dashes for the shops to strolls through the park and longer trips to visit friends and family abroad. They loved how manoeuvrable it was in any environment and how easy to fold and carry. It comes with a large shopping basket, a full hood for rain protection and a stylish cup holder that's an ideal choice for a travel cup. This pushchair is great for toddlers and babies from birth to four years old.

We love that it's so simple to open and close, regardless of whether you're in a hurry or your hands are full with kids. It's also a very comfortable pushchair to drive and the recline function is easy for toddlers to use. It doesn't provide the additional support that a carrycot or bassinet can provide for infants, and it is not suitable as an infant travel buggy.

Our rigorous testing process blends the knowledge of our panel with our consumer research to create a robust buyer's guide. We have narrowed down our list of strollers not including those that weigh more than 7kg and can't be folded compactly. We've also made sure that the products we've selected are at a range of price points to suit all budgets. This will allow you to choose the ideal travel pushchair that meets your needs.

Easy to store

When travelling with baby you're often going between taxis, trains and tubes and up and down stairs or escalators so it's crucial to choose a light pushchair that can easily manoeuvre and store. Look for one that folds down to an incredibly small size and then can stand up when opened or folds into an incredibly compact flat fold, so it takes up less space in your living space. A freestanding storage basket is also handy if you need to stow the pushchair away when not in use.

The Graco EeZeFold is a great option if you're looking for a stroller that is suitable for babies from birth. It features the compact fold, a hood that can protect your child from the sun and a rain-cover. It's also compatible with car seats and can be used as part of a travel set-up from newborn to toddler, and there are many accessories like a bassinet or a wheelsed boards, or leg rests for tired toddlers.

During our tests, it was incredibly easy to steer and stomp through cobbles as well as bumpy roads, and some massive kerbs. It was quite sturdy for a lightweight and compact buggy. The only downside is that the seat does not recline. But, since it's intended to travel it's not a big problem. The handle bar is fixed at an elevated height and isn't very adjustable, but it still felt comfortable for both tall and short adults during our test.