Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

Whether you're jet-setting or just changing your old stroller to take on a trip, picking the ideal lightweight travel best pushchair will ensure that your trip is enjoyable. Our testers searched for a stroller that was light and easy to fold, but also durable enough for daily use.

They also wanted something that was cabin friendly and would fit in the limited space on trains, planes and boats.

Lightweight

If you're traveling with children it is essential to have a lightweight pushchair. It's more convenient to transport and take up less room in your home. It will also be easier to maneuver on a train, plane or bus. You'll want a pushchair with an ample basket that can accommodate plenty of clothes and other essentials. It should be equipped with locks that allow swivel wheels to be able to handle rough and smooth terrain.

One of the most lightweight holiday pushchairs we've tested is Babyzen Yoyo2. It has a small curved frame and high-quality mono-colored fabric. It has a thick hood that can shield your child from the sun, and a handy cup holder to hold drinks. It can also be folded using only one hand. It is available in grey, black red, toffee or toffee 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 light, weighing only 6kg. It folds down to size of a suitcase. It's perfect for parents who are constantly moving and require a travel-friendly pushchair. It can also be used as a stroller with the seat in a reclined position.

If you're planning to travel with a twin infant, consider a lightweight double stroller, such as the Mountain Buggy Nano duo. It's the lightest and smallest double pushchair that is available, and it's also very affordable. It's easy to fold and unfold and has an enormous storage basket. It also comes with a large hood and locking swivel wheels to take on more rough terrain.

A lightweight forward facing pushchair should also include an easy fold mechanism and be easy to carry. This makes it easier to transport your child in taxis, trains, buses and up and down stairs or escalators. The Joie Tourist is an excellent alternative because it folds in one hand and fits into the overhead locker of a plane. It also has a huge hood that protects your child from sun's rays and a comfortable adjustable handlebar.

Easy to Manoeuvre

A light travel buggy is ideal for those on holiday or just want something light to use around the house and when visiting relatives. There are plenty of options, including those which come with a variety of extras, including a newborn bassinet and rain cover, or toddler legrest so their legs don't dangle. A lot of them have a shorter frame and simpler suspension than other full-sized buggies, they can feel a little flimsy but our MFM reviewers found them to be manageable.

A good quality lightweight holiday pushchair will be easy to manoeuvre and come with large storage space to allow you to take plenty of necessities with you. It must be able to stand on its own when folded, so that it can be carried through airports and in the car's boot without taking up space for luggage. The ability to fold and unfold with one hand is an enormous advantage, especially for those traveling by yourself. You'll also want to find a stroller that's able to climb and descend stairs, and also on and off elevators.

The MFM reviews found that the Graco Eezefold stroller was easy to move and, even fully loaded, it felt solid enough to withstand cobblestones 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 attached). It is suitable for babies as young as and is available in a variety colors and various accessories including a baby bassinet with a footmuff, raincover and raincover. Also available as a twin travel set.

Folding is simple

The Britax Holiday is a super lightweight and compact pushchair sale that folds down to fit into the overhead storage space or the boot of a car. It is also cabin pushchair friendly which makes it easy to travel via air. You can carry it on your shoulders using the integrated strap. It's a bit difficult to use at first but once you get the hang of it it's an ideal stroller for those on-the-go trips.

Our testers tested it on daily excursions, from quick dashes for the shops to strolls through the park, as well as longer trips to visit friends and family abroad. It was easy to fold and carry, and was very maneuverable in any setting. It comes with a large shopping basket, a full hood that protects against rain, and a neat cup holder that's a great fit for a travel mug. This pushchair is perfect for toddlers and infants from birth to 4 years old.

It's simple to open and close, even when you are in a hurry or have a lot of hands to do. It's also a smooth pushchair, and the recline feature is easy to use for young children. It does not provide the extra support that a bassinet or carrycot provides for newborns and is not suitable for use as a baby travel buggy.

Our rigorous testing process brings together the expertise of our panel and our consumer research to provide a comprehensive buyer's guide. We've narrowed down our list of strollers to include ones that weigh less than 7kg, are able to be folded compactly and are suitable for holiday use. We've also ensured that the products we've selected are in a variety of prices to meet all budgets. This will allow you to find a travel pushchair that meets your needs.

Easy to store

When you travel with a baby, you'll often be in and out of taxis, trains and tubes, as well as up and down stairs or escalators so it's crucial to choose an infant stroller that is light and can easily maneuver and store. You should choose a pushchair that folds down and rise up when opened, or folded into a compact flat folding so it doesn't take up much space in your home. A freestanding storage basket can be handy if you need to stow the pushchair away when you're not being used.

The Graco EeZeFold is a ideal choice for a travel stroller that's suitable from birth. It comes with a compact and smart fold and a hood and rain cover that protects your baby from the sun. It also works with car seats, so you can use it from infant to toddler. There are a variety of accessories like a bassinet, or an adjustable board with wheels for tired toddlers.

During our tests, it was incredibly easy to maneuver and tackled cobbles and bumpy roads as well as some big kerbs. It was surprisingly robust for a light and small buggy. The only downside is that the seat does not recline. However, considering it's designed to move it's not a big problem. The handle bar is fixed at a high height and wasn't much adjustable, but it was comfortable for tall and short adults during our test.