Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

If you're planning to jet off or replacing your old buggy for holiday use, choosing the best travel pushchair that is lightweight will ensure your journey is smooth. Our reviewers were looking for a stroller which was lightweight and easy to fold but also sturdy enough for everyday use.

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

Lightweight

When you're travelling with kids, it's important to have a light pushchair. This means that it will be easy to carry around and will take up less space in your accommodations. It will also be easier to maneuver on a plane or train. It is essential to have a pushchair with a large capacity basket to hold all the clothes and other essentials. It should also have locks that allow swivel wheels to handle rough and smooth terrain.

One of the best lightweight holiday pushchairs we've tried is the Babyzen Yoyo2. It has a small curvaceous frame and top-quality mono-colored fabric. It has a thick and hooded hood to protect your child from sun and a cup holder for drinks. It can also be folded with just one hand. It is available in black, red or toffee. You can also choose grey, and is very affordable.

Another great lightweight holiday pushchair is the Joie Tourist. It's a stylish stroller that comes in a gorgeous shade of grey. It's also extremely light, with a weight of just 6kg. It can be folded down to the size that of a 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 reclines!

If you plan to travel with twins, you should consider a light double stroller such as the Mountain Buggy nano duo. It is the smallest, lightest, and cheapest double pushchair that is available. It's easy to fold and unfold and comes with an enormous storage basket. It also comes with a large hood and locking swivel wheels to handle rougher terrain.

A good lightweight pushchair will also come with a compact folding mechanism and should be easy to carry on your shoulders. This will make it easy to transport in taxis, trains and buses and to travel up and down steps and escalators while carrying your baby in tow. The Joie Tourist is an excellent alternative because it can be folded into one hand and then tucked into the overhead lockers of planes. It also has a huge hood to protect your child from sun's rays and a comfortable adjustable handlebar.

Easy to Manoeuvre

If you're planning to travel for a holiday or you're looking for an easy-to-use buggy that you can use for home use and when visiting friends, a lightweight travel pushchair is a must. There are plenty of options, including ones that come with a variety of accessories, like an infant bassinet, a rain cover, or toddler legrest so their legs don't hang. They may feel a little fragile because they have a shorter frame and a simpler suspension than buggies that are larger. However our MFM testers discovered that all were able to handle.

A good quality lightweight holiday pushchair will be easy to maneuver and come with large storage space so you can carry a lot of things you need with you. It must also be freestanding when folded so it takes up less space in your accommodation and is able to be easily pushed through busy airports or popped into the car boot without sacrificing luggage space. The ability to fold and unfold using one hand is a huge benefit, especially if you're travelling alone. You'll also need a stroller that can climb and descend stairs and on and off the escalators.

The MFM reviews found that the Graco Eezefold stroller was easy to navigate and, even fully loaded, it felt sturdy enough to handle cobblestones and bumpy roads. It's also very easy to use on public transport and fits easily into the racks at the ends of trains (it can be stored with its seat still attached). Ideal for babies starting at birth it comes in a selection of colors as well as various accessories such as a bassinet for newborns as well as a raincover and a footmuff. It's also available as twin travel bundles.

Easy to fold

The Britax Holiday is extremely lightweight and compact It's perfect for travel as a light pushchair since it folds down to a small size that can be tucked away in overhead storage or even in the car boot. It's also cabin-friendly for air travel, and you can carry it on your shoulder using an strap that is integrated. It's not easy to get used to initially but once you get the hang of it, it's an ideal stroller for short trips.

Our testers tested it on daily excursions, from quick dashes for the shops to strolls through the park, and even longer trips to visit family and friends in other countries. They loved how manoeuvrable it was in every environment and how easy it was to fold and carry. It comes with a spacious shopping basket, a large hood to protect against rain and a stylish cup holder that's an ideal fit for a travel mug. This pushchair is great for toddlers and babies from birth to four years old.

We are awestruck by the fact that it's so simple to open and close, even if you're in a hurry or have hands full of kids. It's also a very smooth pushchair to drive and recline feature is simple for children to use. It does not provide the additional support that a carrycot or bassinet provides for newborns and is not suitable for use as an infant travel buggy.

We have a rigorous test process that combines the expertise of our panel along with our research with consumers to produce an exhaustive buying guide. We've narrowed our selection of strollers by not including those that weigh more than 7kg and can't be folded compactly. We've also ensured that the items we've chosen are priced with a variety of prices to meet all budgets. This allows you to find a travel pushchair that meets your needs.

Easy to store

When you travel with a baby, you'll often be into and out of trains, taxis and tubes, and up and down escalators or stairs so it's important to pick a light pushchair that can easily maneuver and take away. It's best to select a stroller that folds down and stand up when opened, or collapsed into an easy flat folding that it doesn't take up too much space in your home. A freestanding storage basket can be handy if you need to store the pushchair away when it's not being used.

If you're looking for a travel pram that is suitable for babies from birth, the Graco EeZeFold stroller is a great choice. It has an easy fold, a hood that can protect your child from sun and a rain-cover. It is also compatible with car seats, meaning you can use it from infant to toddler. There are many add-ons such as a bassinet or an adjustable board with wheels for tired toddlers.

During the testing it was easy to steer and handled cobbles and bumpy roads easily. It was quite robust for a Babyco Trend Light Weight Stroller in Blue - Premium Quality Stroller for Your Little One! and compact buggy. The only downside was that the seat couldn't recline, but considering it's intended for travel it's not a big issue. The handle bar was fixed at a high height and wasn't extremely adjustable. However, it was comfortable for tall and short adults in our tests.