Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

Whether you're jet-setting or just replacing your existing buggy 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 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

It is important to travel with children and to have a lightweight pushchair. It will be more convenient to transport and take up less space in your hotel. It will also be more maneuverable on a train, plane or bus. It is recommended to have a pushchair with a large basket that can fit plenty of clothes and other essentials. It should also have lockable swivel wheels that can handle rough and smooth terrain.

The Babyzen Yoyo2 is one of the most lightweight pushchairs for the holidays that we have tried. It features a compact pushchair curved frame and high-quality mono-colour fabric. It has a thick hood that can shield your child from the sun and also a handy cup holder for drinks. It can also be folded using only one hand. It is available in black, red or toffee. It is also available in grey, and is affordable.

Another great lightweight holiday pushchair is the Joie Tourist. This stylish stroller is available in a gorgeous shade of gray. It is also very lightweight, weighing just 6kg. It folds down to size of the size of a suitcase. It's perfect for parents who need an easy pushchair to transport. It can also be used as a pram, with its seat reclined!

If you're planning to travel with a twin baby you should consider a lightweight dual stroller like the Mountain Buggy Nano duo. It's the lightest and smallest double collapsible Pushchair that is available and is also affordable. It's easy to fold and unfold and comes with an enormous storage basket. It has a large hood, locking swivel wheels, and is able to handle rough terrain.

A well-designed, lightweight pushchair should also come with an easy folding mechanism and should be easy to carry on your shoulders. This makes it easier to carry your baby in taxis, buses, trains and up and down escalators or stairs. The Joie Tourist is a great option, as it features an easy one-hand folding mechanism that can be tucked away in an overhead locker on flights. It comes with a large hood that protects your child from direct sunlight and a comfortable, adjustable handlebar.

Easy to Manoeuvre

Whether you're jet-setting for holidays or you just want a light buggy to use at home or when visiting family, a light travel pushchair will meet your needs. There are plenty to choose from, including those that come with a array of extras such as a newborn bassinet, rain cover and a leg rest for toddlers so they don't have their legs dangling. A lot of them have a smaller frame and a simpler suspension than the other buggies they may appear a bit fragile, however our MFM reviewers found them to be manageable.

A high-quality, lightweight holiday pushchair should be easy to maneuver and will have a large storage basket so you can carry a lot of essentials with you. It should also be freestanding when folded, so it takes up less space in your home and is able to be easily moved through busy airports, or popped in the car boot without sacrificing space. It's a big plus when you're traveling alone to be able to fold and unfold the stroller with only one hand. You'll also want to find a stroller that's able to climb and descend steps and switch on and off the escalators.

The MFM reviews found that the Graco Eezefold stroller was easy to navigate and, even fully loaded, it was solid enough to stand up to cobblestones and bumpy roads. It's also very easy to use on public transport and can be easily tucked away in the end racks of trains (it can be stored with the seat still attached). It is suitable for babies as young as it comes in a selection of colors and various accessories including a baby bassinet, raincover and footmuff. It's also available in a twin travel bundle.

Folding is easy

The Britax Holiday is lightweight and compact and is ideal for use as a compact pushchair because it folds down to a tiny size that fits into overhead storage or even the car boot. It's also cabin-friendly, making it easy to travel by air. You can carry it on your shoulders using the integrated strap. It's a bit difficult to use at first, but once you've got the hang of it it's an ideal stroller for short trips.

Our test participants tested it on daily outings from quick trips to the shops to parks strolls, and more extended trips to visit relatives and friends abroad. It was simple to fold and carry, and was able to be moved around in any setting. It comes with a spacious shopping basket, a large hood for rain protection and a neat cup holder that's a good choice for a travel cup. It's a great stroller for toddlers and infants from birth to 4 years old.

We love the fact that it's easy to open and close, regardless of whether you're in a hurry or have hands filled with children. It's also a smooth collapsible pushchair, and the recline feature is easy to use for young children. However, it does lack the extra support a bassinet or carrycot provides for infants and isn't suitable as a travel buggy.

Our rigorous testing process combines the expertise of our panel as well as our research on consumers to provide a comprehensive buyer's guide. We've narrowed the list of strollers to include ones that weigh less than 7kg, are able to fold up compactly and are suitable for vacation use. We've also made sure that the products we've selected are with a variety of price points to suit all budgets. This lets you find the perfect travel pushchair to meet your needs.

Easy to store

You'll be jumping into and out of trains and taxis, and going up and down escalators and stairs with your baby. Therefore, it's important to select a lightweight pushchair you can easily transport and store. Find one that folds down to an incredibly small size and then is able to stand when opened or folds into an incredibly compact flat fold, so it takes up less space in your living space. If you want to store your pushchair when not in use A freestanding storage basket could be useful.

The Graco EeZeFold is ideal choice for a travel stroller that's suitable from birth. It has an easy fold, a hood to protect your child from the sun and a rain-cover. It also works with car seats, so you can use it from birth to toddler. There are many add-ons like a bassinet or an adjustable board with wheels for tired toddlers.

During testing it was super easy to steer and stomp through cobbles and bumpy roads as well as some large kerbs with ease. It didn't feel flimsy in any way which is quite impressive for a vehicle this small and light. The only drawback was that the seat couldn't recline, but as it's designed to travel, it's not a big issue. The handle bar was fixed at a high level, and was not very adjustable. However it was comfortable for tall and short adults in our tests.