Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

No matter if you're traveling or changing your old stroller for a trip, selecting the ideal lightweight travel pushchair will ensure that your journey is smooth. Our testers were looking for a stroller which was light and easy to fold, but also durable enough for daily use.

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

Lightweight

If you're traveling with kids it's essential to have a lightweight pushchair. It will be easy to transport and takes up less room in your hotel. It will also be more maneuverable on a plane, train or bus. You'll need a pushchair that has a large basket that can hold plenty of clothes as well as other essentials. It should have locks that allow swivel wheels to take on rough and smooth terrain.

One of the most lightweight holiday cheap pushchairs we've tested is Babyzen Yoyo2. It has a small curved frame and high-quality mono-colour fabric. It has a hood that can shield your child from the sun and also a handy cup holder to hold drinks. It can also be folded with only one hand. It comes in black, red, toffee, or grey, and is extremely affordable.

Another great lightweight holiday pushchair is the Joie Tourist. This stylish stroller is available in a gorgeous shade of gray. It's also extremely light at just 6kg and can fold down to the size of an average suitcase. It's perfect for parents who are always in motion and require a pushchair that is suitable for travel. It can also be used as a pram with its seat that can recline!

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 smallest, lightest and most affordable double pushchair available. It's easy to fold and unfold, and comes with a decent-sized storage basket to store your equipment. It has a big hood, locking swivels wheels and can withstand rough terrain.

A lightweight pushchair should also include a compact fold mechanism and be easy to carry. This makes it easier to transport your baby in taxis trains, buses, and up and down escalators or stairs. The Joie Tourist is a great option, as it features an easy one-hand folding mechanism and fits in an overhead locker on flights. It also comes with a large hood that protects your child from the sun and a comfortable, adjustable handlebar.

Easy to Manoeuvre

A light travel buggy is perfect for those who are traveling or simply need something light to carry in the home and when visiting relatives. There are plenty of options, including ones which come with a variety of extras, such as a newborn bassinet and rain cover, or toddler legrest so that their legs don't hang. Often with a slightly smaller frame and a simpler suspension than the other buggies, they can be a bit flimsy, but our MFM reviewers found them to be easily maneuverable.

A good quality lightweight holiday pushchair will be easy to manoeuvre and have a large storage basket so you can take lots of essentials with you. It should also be able to stand on its own when folded, so it occupies less space in your accommodations and can easily be moved through busy airports, or popped in the car boot without sacrificing space. The ability to fold and unfold using one hand is a huge plus, especially if you're traveling on your own. You'll need a stroller you can use to get on and off escalators and to climb and descend stairs.

Our MFM reviews found the Graco Eezefold pushchair to be very easy to move, and even when loaded it feels solid enough to withstand cobbles and bumpy roads. It is also easy to use on public transportation and can be tucked away in the last racks of train cars (with its seat still in place). Ideal for babies starting at birth it comes in a selection of colors and a variety of accessories including a baby bassinet, raincover and footmuff. Also available as a twin travel bundle.

Folding is easy

The Britax Holiday is a super compact and lightweight pushchair that can be folded down to fit into the overhead storage space or the car's boot. It is also cabin friendly and makes it easy to travel via air. You can carry it on your shoulders using the included strap. It's a bit tricky to use initially, but once you get the hang of it, it's an excellent little stroller for trips out and about on the go.

Our testers tested it on a daily basis, from quick dashes for the shops to strolls in the park, Strollers Pushchairs as well as longer trips to visit friends and family abroad. They loved how manoeuvrable it was in all kinds of environments and how easy it was 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 good fit for a travel cup. It's a great stroller for toddlers and babies from birth to 4 years old. old.

We love that it's easy to open and close, even if you're on the go or have hands full of kids. It is 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 bassinet can provide for infants and is not suitable for use as an infant travel buggy.

We have a rigorous test process that combines the expert knowledge of our panel with our research on the consumer to create an extensive buying guide. We have narrowed down our list of strollers eliminating those that weigh more than 7kg, and that can't fold down in a compact manner. We've also ensured that the items we've chosen are priced at a range of prices to meet all budgets. This allows you to find a travel pushchair that suits your needs.

Easy to store

You'll be hopping in and out of taxis and trains as well as going up and down escalators and stairs with your baby. It's crucial to choose a lightweight pushchair shops that you can easily move and store. You should choose a pushchair that folds down and rise up when opened, or collapsed into an easy flat folding that it doesn't take up much space in your accommodation. If you have to store your pushchair when it's not in use A freestanding storage basket is a good option.

The Graco EeZeFold is a great option if you're looking for a stroller to travel with that's suitable for babies from birth. It has a smart compact fold and a hood and rain cover to protect your little one from the sun. It's also compatible with a car seat 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 wheeled board or leg rests for tired toddlers.

During our tests, it was incredibly easy to maneuver and tackled cobbles, bumpy roads and even some big kerbs. It didn't feel flimsy in any way, which is an achievement for a buggy this small and light. The only downside is that the seat doesn't recline. However, as it's intended to travel, this isn’t a big issue. The handle bar was fixed at a very high level, and was not extremely adjustable. However it was comfortable for tall and short adults during our tests.