Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

If you're planning a trip or need to replace your buggy the right lightweight travel stroller will make your trip easy. Our testers were looking for a stroller that was lightweight easy to fold and sturdy enough for daily use.

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

Lightweight

It is essential to travel with children and to have an easy-to-use pushchair. It will be easier to transport and take up less space in your home. You will also find it easier to maneuver in the train or plane. You'll need a pushchair with a large capacity basket to fit all the clothes and other essentials. It should have lockable swivel casters that can be able to handle rough and smooth terrain.

One of the lightest holiday pushchairs we've tested is Babyzen Yoyo2. It has a small curvaceous frame that is made of high-quality monochrome fabric. It comes with a thick cover that protects your child from sun and a handy cup holder to hold drinks. It can be folded with one hand. It is available in black, grey or red, and is priced at a reasonable price.

The Joie Tourist is another great lightweight egg pushchair for holidays. It's a stylish stroller that comes in a stunning shade of grey. It's also extremely lightweight, weighing just 6kg, and folds down to the size of an average suitcase. It's ideal for parents who are constantly in motion and require an easy-to-travel pushchair parent facing. It can also be used as a stroller, with the seat reclined.

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 and lightest, and cheapest double pushchair that is available. It's easy to fold and unfold and it has a good-sized storage basket for your items. It also has a big hood and locking swivel wheels that can be used on rough terrain.

A lightweight pushchair should also come with an easy fold mechanism and be easy to carry. This will make it easier to transport in taxis, trains and buses and to travel up and down the stairs and escalators with your baby in tow. The Joie Tourist is an excellent option because it folds into one hand and then tucked into the overhead lockers of planes. It has a large hood that protects your child from the sunlight and an adjustable, comfortable handlebar.

Easy to manoeuvre

If you're traveling for a holiday or just want an easy-to-use buggy that can be used at home or when visiting friends, a light travel pushchair ticks the box. There are plenty to choose from, including some that come with a range of extras like a bassinet for babies, a rain cover and an infant leg rest to ensure they don't have legs hanging. They may feel a little fragile due to their shorter frame and a less complicated suspension than full-sized buggies. However our MFM testers discovered that all were able to handle.

A compact, lightweight pushchair that's easy to maneuver will have a large storage basket so that you can carry all the essentials you need. It must also be freestanding when folded so it will take up less space in your accommodation and is able to be easily moved through busy airports, or tucked away into the car boot without sacrificing space. It's an advantage when you're traveling alone to be in a position to fold and unfold the stroller with just one hand. You'll need a stroller you can use to get on and off escalators as well as going up and down stairs.

The MFM reviews found that the Graco Eezefold stroller was easy to move and, even fully loaded, it felt sturdy enough to handle cobblestones and roads that are uneven. It is also simple to use on public transport and can be tucked away in the last racks of train cars (with its seat still attached). It's suitable for infants as young as birth. It comes in several colors and comes with a variety of accessories, like a newborn bassinet. Also available as a twin travel set.

Easy to fold

The Britax Holiday is light and super compact and is ideal for use as a light pushchair since it folds down to a compact size that can fit into overhead storage, or even the car boot. It's also cabin-friendly for easy air travel and you can carry it over your shoulder with an integrated strap. It's a bit tricky to use at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's an excellent stroller for trips out and about on the move.

Our test subjects put it to the test on a daily basis, from quick dashes to the shops to park walks and longer trips to visit relatives and friends abroad. They loved how manoeuvrable it was in any environment and how easy to fold and carry. It comes with a spacious shopping basket, a full hood to protect against rain and a neat cup holder that's an ideal option for a travel-sized mug. This pushchair is perfect for babies and toddlers aged from birth to four years.

It's so easy to open and close, even when you are in a rush or have a lot on your hands. It is also a smooth pushchair that reclines and is suitable for infants and children. However, it does lack the extra support a bassinet or carrycot provides for infants and is not suitable for use as a buggy for travel.

We have a rigorous testing process that blends the expertise of our panel with our research on the consumer to create an extensive buying guide. We've narrowed down our list of strollers to include ones that weigh less than 7kg, can be folded compactly and are suitable for holiday use. We've also made sure that the items we've chosen are priced in a variety of price points to suit all budgets. This allows you to choose a pushchair for travel that is suitable for your needs.

Easy to store

When travelling with baby you'll be frequently into and out of trains, taxis and tubes, as well as up and down escalators or stairs therefore it's essential to select an infant stroller that is light and can easily manoeuvre and take away. It's best to select a stroller that can be folded down and rise up when opened, or folded into flat foldable so that it doesn't take up too much space in your home. A freestanding storage basket is also handy if you need to stow the pushchair away when it's not in use.

If you are seeking a travel stroller that is suitable from birth the EeZeFold stroller by Graco is a fantastic choice. It has an easy fold, a hood to protect your child from the sun and a rain cover. It is also compatible with car seats, meaning you can use it from birth to toddler. There are a variety of accessories like a bassinet or an adjustable board with wheels for tired toddlers.

In our testing, it was easy to manoeuvre and tackled cobbles as well as bumpy roads, and some massive kerbs. It didn't feel cheap or flimsy, which is an achievement for a buggy that is this small and light. The only drawback was that the seat couldn't recline, but since it's designed to travel, this shouldn't be a problem. The handle bar is fixed at high levels and isn't much adjustable, but it still felt comfortable for both tall and short adults during our test.