Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

Whether you're jet-setting or just changing your old stroller to take on a trip, picking the right lightweight travel pushchair will ensure your trip is a smooth one. Our testers were looking for a stroller which was light and easy to fold, but also sturdy enough for everyday use.

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

Lightweight

If you're traveling with children it's essential to have a lightweight pushchair. It will be more convenient to transport and take up less space in your hotel. You will also find it easier to maneuver in trains or on a plane. You'll need a stroller with a large storage basket to fit all the items you need for your clothes and other. It should also come with locks that allow swivel wheels to tackle smooth and rough terrain.

One of the lightest holiday Classic 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 sun and also a handy cup holder for drinks. It can be folded with one hand. It is available in grey, black red, toffee or toffee and is very affordable.

The Joie Tourist is another great lightweight pushchair suitable from birth ideal for holiday trips. This stylish stroller is available in a stunning shade of gray. It is also very lightweight, weighing just 6kg. It folds down to size of that of a suitcase. It's a great choice for parents who require a pushchair that's easy to travel with. It can also be used as a stroller, with the seat in a reclined position.

If you plan to travel with twins, you should consider a light double stroller such as the Mountain Buggy nano duo. It's the smallest, most lightweight and affordable double pushchair on the market. It's easy to fold and unfold and comes with a decent-sized storage basket for your items. It has a large hood, locking swivel wheels and can handle rougher terrain.

A good lightweight pushchair will also have a compact folding mechanism and should be easy to carry on your shoulders. This will make it easy to transport in taxis or buses, trains and trains and to climb and descend the stairs and escalators with your baby in tow. The Joie Tourist is a great option, as it features a simple one-handed folding mechanism that can be tucked away inside an overhead locker for flights. It also comes with a large hood to protect your child from the sun, and a comfortable, adjustable handlebar.

Easy to manoeuvre

A compact travel buggy is perfect for those on holiday or just want something light to use at home or when visiting relatives. There are a variety to pick from, including those that offer a full assortment of accessories like baby bassinets, a rain cover and a toddler leg rest so they don't have their legs dangling. They may feel a little fragile because they have a shorter frame and a less complicated suspension than buggies that are larger. However our MFM testers found that all were manageable.

A compact pushchair that is easily maneuverable will have a large storage basket so you can bring all the essentials you need. It should also be freestanding when folded, which means it will take up less space in your accommodations and is able to be easily moved through busy airports, or popped in the car boot without sacrificing space. The ability to fold and unfold using one hand is a major plus, especially if you're traveling by yourself. You'll want a stroller you can use to get on and off escalators, as well as to climb and descend stairs.

Our MFM reviews found the Graco Eezefold pushchair to be extremely easy to move and even when loaded it feels sturdy enough to cope with cobbles and uneven roads. It is also easy to use on public transportation and fits in the end racks of train cars (with its seat still attached). Suitable for babies from birth and is available in a variety of colors and various accessories, including a newborn bassinet with a footmuff, raincover and raincover. It's also available as twin travel bundles.

Easy to fold

The Britax Holiday is extremely compact and light It's perfect for travel 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 shoulder with the included strap. It's a little tricky to use initially but once you get the hang of it, it's an ideal stroller for those on-the-go trips.

Our testers tried it out during daily excursions, ranging from quick trips to the shops to strolls in the park, and even longer trips to visit family and friends abroad. It was easy to fold and carry and is very easy to maneuver in any setting. It comes with a spacious shopping basket, a spacious hood to protect against rain and a handy cup holder that's a great choice for a travel mug. It's a great pushchair to toddlers and infants from birth to 4 years old. old.

We love the fact that this is so easy to open and close, even if you're on the go or your hands are filled with children. It's also a easy pushchair to operate and recline feature is simple for children to use. It doesn't provide the additional support that a carrycot or a bassinet offers for infants and isn't suitable for use as a baby travel buggy.

Our rigorous testing process brings together the expertise of our panel and our consumer research in order to create a robust buyer's guide. We've narrowed our selection of strollers by not including those that weigh more than 7kg, and that can't fold down compactly. We've also made sure the items we've chosen are priced at a range of prices that will suit all budgets. This allows you to discover the ideal travel pushchair for your needs.

Easy to store

When you travel with a baby, you'll be frequently into and out of trains, taxis, tubes and up and down escalators or stairs so it's important to pick a light pushchair that can easily maneuver and store. Choose one that folds to the size of a small space and stands up when open, or pops into an incredibly compact flat fold, so it occupies less space in your accommodation. If you want to store the 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 for babies from birth. It has a smart compact fold and hood as well as a rain cover to shield your little one from the sun. It's also compatible with a car seat and can be used as part of a travel system for newborn to toddler. And there are plenty of add-ons like a bassinet or a wheelsed boards, or leg rests for tired toddlers.

During testing it was super easy to manoeuvre and tackled cobbles as well as bumpy roads, and some big kerbs. It was surprisingly sturdy for a lightweight and compact buggy. The only drawback was that the seat couldn't recline, but considering it's designed to 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 during our tests.