Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

If you're planning to jet off or changing your old stroller for a trip, selecting the best travel pushchair that is lightweight will ensure that your trip is enjoyable. Our testers were looking for a stroller which was lightweight and easy to fold, as well as sturdy enough for daily use.

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

Lightweight

If you're traveling with kids, it's important to have a lightweight pushchair. It will be easier to transport and take up less room in your hotel. It will also be more maneuverable on a plane, train or bus. You'll want a pushchair with a large, spacious basket that will accommodate plenty of clothes and other essentials. It should also have lockable swivel wheels that can be used on rough and smooth terrain.

The Babyzen Yoyo2 is one of the most lightweight pushchairs buggies for the holidays that we have tried. It features a compact, curved frame with high-end monochrome fabrics. It comes with a thick cap that can protect your child from the sun, and a handy cup holder to hold drinks. It can also be folded with only one hand. It is available in grey, black red, toffee or toffee and is priced at a reasonable price.

The Joie Tourist is another great lightweight pushchair ideal for holiday trips. It's a stylish stroller that comes 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 constantly in motion and require an easy-to-travel Forward facing pushchair. It can also be used as a stroller with the seat reclined.

If you're planning to travel with a twin baby, consider a lightweight double stroller such as the Mountain Buggy Nano duo. It's the lightest and most compact double pushchair on the market, and it's also very affordable. It is easy to fold and unfold and has a large storage bin. It has a big canopy, locking swivels wheels, and is able to handle more rough terrain.

A good lightweight pushchair will also come with a compact folding mechanism, and should be easy to carry on your shoulders. This allows you to easily transport your baby in taxis, buses, trains and up and down stairs or escalators. The Joie Tourist is an excellent alternative because it folds in one hand and fit into the overhead lockers of planes. It comes with a large hood that protects your child from sun and a comfortable, adjustable handlebar.

Easy to Manoeuvre

If you're traveling for a holiday or you're looking for a light buggy that can be used around home and when visiting friends A lightweight travel pushchair is a must. There are a variety to pick from, including some that come with a array of extras such as a bassinet for babies, a rain cover, and a toddler leg rest so they don't have their legs dangling. Most often, they have a shorter frame and simpler suspension than the other buggies, they can appear a bit fragile, however our MFM reviewers found them all to be easy to handle.

A compact pushchair that is easy to maneuver will have a large basket for storage so you can bring everything you need with you. It should be able of standing on its own when folded, so that it can be easily carried through airports and in the car's boot without occupying luggage space. The ability to fold and unfold with one hand is a major plus, especially if you're traveling by yourself. It is also important to choose a stroller with the ability to go up and down stairs and on and off elevators.

Our MFM reviews found the Graco Eezefold pushchair to be really easy to move and even when fully loaded it is sturdy enough to stand up to cobbles and uneven roads. It is also simple to use on public transport and fits in the end racks of train cars (with its seat still in place). Suitable for babies from birth, it comes in a selection of colours as well as a variety of accessories such as a bassinet for newborns, raincover and footmuff. Also available as a twin travel package.

Easy to fold

The Britax Holiday is super lightweight and compact and is ideal for use as a light pushchair since it folds down to a small size that fits into overhead storage or even the car boot. It is also cabin friendly which makes it easy to travel by air. It can be carried on your shoulder with the strap that comes with it. It's a little tricky 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 a daily basis, from quick trips to the shops to strolls through the park and longer trips to visit family and friends abroad. It was simple to fold and carry and is very easy to maneuver in any situation. It comes with a spacious shopping basket, a full hood to protect against rain and a neat cup holder that's an ideal option for a travel-sized mug. It's a great pushchair for toddlers and babies from birth to 4 years old. older.

We love that this is so easy to open and close, even if you're in a hurry or if your hands are full of kids. It's also a smooth pushchair to drive and the recline function is easy for toddlers to use. It's not equipped with the extra support that a bassinet or carrycot provides for infants and isn't suitable for use as a travel buggy.

Our rigorous testing process blends the knowledge of our panel and our consumer research in order to provide a comprehensive buyer's guide. We have narrowed down our list of strollers by excluding those that are heavier than 7kg and can't fold up in a compact manner. We've also ensured that the products we've selected are at a range of prices to meet all budgets. This lets you choose a pushchair for travel that suits your needs.

Easy to store

You'll be jumping into and out of taxis and trains 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 transport and store. Find 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 room in your home. A freestanding storage basket is also useful if you have to stow the pushchair away when not being used.

If you are seeking a travel stroller that is suitable for babies from birth the Graco EeZeFold stroller is a fantastic choice. It comes with an easy fold, a hood to 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 infant to toddler, and there are plenty of add-ons like a bassinet or a wheelsed boards, or leg rests for tired toddlers.

During the testing, it was easy to maneuver and handled cobbles and bumpy roads with ease. It didn't feel cheap in any way and is a huge feat for a buggy this small and lightweight. The only downside was that the seat didn't recline, but since 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 both tall and short adults during our test.