Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

If you're planning to jet off or replacing your old buggy to take on a trip, picking the best travel pushchair that is lightweight will ensure that your trip is enjoyable. Our reviewers were looking for a stroller which was light and easy to fold. It was also durable enough for daily use.

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

Lightweight

When you're travelling with kids, it's important to have a lightweight pushchair. It's more convenient to transport and take up less room in your home. You'll also find it easier to maneuver on a plane or train. It is essential to have a pushchair that has a large basket to fit all the clothes and other essentials. It should come with locking swivel casters with lockable swivels that can take on rough and smooth terrain.

One of the lightest holiday pushchairs we've tested is the Babyzen Yoyo2. It is a compact and curved frame, with a high-quality monochrome fabric. It has a thick cover that protects your child from the sun and also a handy cup holder to hold drinks. It can also fold with just one hand. It is available in black, grey or red, and is priced very affordably.

Another great lightweight holiday pushchair is the Joie Tourist. This stylish stroller comes in a gorgeous shade of gray. It's also incredibly lightweight at just 6kg and folds down to the size of an average suitcase. It's a great choice for parents who need an easy pushchair walker to travel with. It can be used as a stroller with the seat that reclines.

If you plan to travel with twins, think about a lightweight double stroller such as the Mountain Buggy nano duo. It is the smallest, lightest and most affordable double pushchair on the market. It's easy to fold and unfold, and comes with a large storage bin. It has a big hood, locking swivels wheels and can withstand rougher terrain.

A well-designed, lightweight pushchair should also feature an easy folding mechanism and should be easy to carry on your shoulders. This makes it easier to transport your baby in taxis buses, trains and up and down stairs or escalators. The Joie Tourist is an excellent alternative because it can be folded in one hand and fit into the overhead locker of a plane. It comes with a large hood that protects your child from the sunlight and a comfortable, adjustable handlebar.

Easy to manoeuvre

If you're traveling for a holiday or you just want a light buggy pushchair that can be used around home and when visiting with friends A lightweight travel pushchair will meet your needs. There are plenty of choices, including those that come with a range of extras, including baby bassinets and a rain cover, or toddler legrest so that their legs don't dangle. They can feel a bit fragile because they have a shorter frame and a smaller suspension than full-sized buggies. However our MFM testers found that all of them were manageable.

A good quality lightweight holiday pushchair will be easy to manoeuvre and have an ample storage basket so you can take lots of things you need with you. It should also be freestanding when folded so it will take up less space in your home and is easily carried through busy airports or tucked away into the car boot without sacrificing space. The ability to fold and unfold using one hand is an enormous plus, especially if you're travelling alone. You'll also want to find a stroller that's able to go up and down steps and switch on and off escalators.

Our MFM reviews found the Graco Eezefold pushchair to be extremely easy to move and even when fully loaded it is sturdy enough to cope with cobbles and uneven roads. It's also incredibly easy to use on public transport and can be easily tucked away into the racks at the ends of trains (it can be stored with its seat still in place). Suitable for babies from birth it is available in a variety colors as well as a range of add-ons such as a bassinet for newborns, raincover and footmuff. Also available as a twin travel set.

Folding is simple

The Britax Holiday is a compact and lightweight pushchair that folds down to fit into the overhead storage space or the trunk of a car. It's also suitable for cabin use for air travel, and you can carry it over your shoulder using an strap that is integrated. It's a bit tricky to use initially, but once you've mastered the use of it, it's a fantastic small stroller to take on trips out and about in the city.

Our testers tested it on daily excursions, from quick trips to the shops to strolls through the park and longer trips to visit family and friends in other countries. It was simple to fold and carry, and was very maneuverable in any environment. It comes with a large shopping basket, a full-coverage hood that protects against rain and the cup holder can be used to hold a travel mug. This pushchair is great for toddlers and babies from birth to four years old.

It's so easy where to buy pushchairs open and shut even when you're in a hurry or have a lot on your hands. It's also a very smooth pushchair to drive and the recline function is simple for children to use. It doesn't offer the additional support that a bassinet or carrycot provides for newborns and is not suitable as an infant travel buggy.

We have a rigorous test process that combines the expertise of our panel along with our consumer research to create a robust buying guide. We've narrowed down our list of strollers to include models that weigh less than 7kg, can be folded down in a compact manner and are suitable for holiday use. We've also ensured that the items we've chosen are priced at a range of prices that will suit all budgets. This allows you to choose the ideal travel pushchair that meets your needs.

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 child. Therefore, it's important to select a lightweight pushchair that you can easily transport and store. Look for one that folds down to the size of a small folding pushchair space and is able to stand when opened, or pops into an easy flat fold so that it occupies less space in your accommodation. A freestanding storage basket is handy if you need to store your pushchair away when it's not in use.

The Graco EeZeFold is great option if you're looking for a stroller that is suitable from birth. It comes with the compact fold, a hood that can protect your child from the sun, and a rain cover. It's also compatible with car seats which means 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 a breeze to maneuver and navigate bumpy and cobbled roads effortlessly. It was surprisingly robust for a light and small buggy. The only downside is that the seat doesn't recline. However, as it's designed to travel in a straight line, this isn't a huge problem. The handle bar was fixed at a very high level, and was not much adjustable. However it was comfortable for both tall and short adults in our tests.