Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

If you're on a trip or need to replace your buggy the right lightweight travel stroller will make your journey easy. Our testers were looking for a stroller which was light, easy to fold and robust enough to be used 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 is essential to have a lightweight pushchair. It will be more convenient to transport and take up less space in your accommodation. You'll also find it easier to maneuver in the train or plane. You'll need a pushchair that has a large basket to hold all the items you need for your clothes and other. It should come with locking swivel casters with lockable swivels that can handle both smooth and rough terrain.

One of the lightest holiday pushchairs we've tried is the Babyzen Yoyo2. It is a compact, curved frame with high-quality monochrome fabric. It has a hood that can shield your child from the sun and a handy cup holder for drinks. It can also be folded with only one hand. It is available in black, grey, toffee or red and is very affordable.

Another great lightweight holiday pushchair is the Joie Tourist. It is a stylish-looking stroller that comes in a stunning shade of grey. It's also incredibly light at just 6kg and can fold down to the size of a suitcase. It's ideal for parents who are always in motion and require a travel-friendly pushchair. It can be used as a stroller with the seat that reclines.

If you're planning to travel with twins, think about a lightweight double stroller such as the Mountain Buggy nano duo. It's the smallest and lightest, and cheapest double pushchair available. It is easy to fold and unfold and comes with an enormous storage basket. It also has a large hood and locking swivel wheels to be used on rough terrain.

A lightweight pushchair must have a compact fold mechanism and be easy to carry. This makes it simple to transport in taxis or buses, trains and trains and to go up and down steps and escalators while carrying your child in tow. The Joie Tourist is a great option, as it has an easy one-hand folding mechanism and fits into an overhead locker on flights. It comes with a large hood that protects your child from sun and an adjustable, comfortable handlebar.

Easy to maneuver

A light travel buggy is ideal for those on vacation or just need something light to carry in the home and when visiting relatives. There are plenty of choices, including those that come with a variety of accessories, like an infant bassinet, a rain cover, or toddler legrest so their legs don't hang. A lot of them have a smaller frame and a simpler suspension than other buggies of the same size, they can be a bit flimsy, but our MFM reviewers found them all to be manageable.

A well-constructed, lightweight holiday pushchair will be easy to manoeuvre and have a large storage basket so you can carry a lot of essentials with you. It should be able to stand on its own when folded so it can be carried through airports and in the boot of a car without taking up space for luggage. It's a big plus if you travel alone to be able to fold and unfold the stroller using just one hand. You'll also need a stroller that can go up and down stairs and on and off escalators.

The MFM reviews revealed that the Graco Eezefold stroller was easy to move and, even fully loaded, it felt solid enough to stand up to cobblestones and bumpy roads. It's also easy to use on public transport and fits into the end racks of train cars (with its seat still attached). It's suitable for infants as young as. It is available in a variety of colours and with a variety of accessories, such as bassinets for newborns. It's also available as a twin travel bundle.

Folding is simple

The Britax Holiday is compact and light and is ideal for use as a light pushchair since it folds down to a small size that fits into overhead storage or even the car boot. It's also suitable for cabin use to make air travel easy and you can carry it over your shoulder using a handy integrated strap. It's a bit tricky to use at first, but once you've mastered the use of it, it's a fantastic small stroller to take on trips out and about on the move.

Our testers tried it out on a daily basis, from quick dashes for the shops to strolls through the park, as well as longer trips to visit family and friends in other countries. It was easy to fold and carry, and was able to be moved around in any environment. It has a large shopping basket, a fully-coverage hood that protects against rain and an integrated cup holder that can fit a travel mug. It's a great stroller for toddlers and infants from birth to 4 years old.

We love that it's so simple to open and close, even if you're in a rush or if your hands are full of kids. It is also a smooth Ickle Bubba Discovery Max Pushchair Rose Gold/Pink, and the recline feature is easy to use for young children. It's not equipped with the additional support that a bassinet or carrycot offers infants and isn't suitable as a travel buggy.

We have a rigorous testing process that combines the expert knowledge of our panel along with our research on the consumer to create an extensive buying guide. We've narrowed down our selection of strollers by eliminating those that weigh more than 7kg and can't fold down into a compact size. We also have selected items that are available at various price points, to suit different budgets. This lets you find a travel pushchair that suits your needs.

Easy to store

If you're travelling with a baby, you'll often be into and out of trains, taxis, tubes and up and down escalators or steps therefore it's essential to select a light pushchair that can easily manoeuvre and put away. It is recommended to choose a pushchair that folds down and rise up when opened, or collapsed into a compact flat folding so it doesn't occupy a lot of space in your home. If you need to store your pushchair when it is not in use, a freestanding storage basket can be useful.

If you are looking for a Hauck Travel N Care Stroller Olive - Lightweight Foldable Pushchair pram that is suitable for babies from birth the EeZeFold stroller from Graco is a fantastic choice. It has the compact fold, a hood that can protect your child from the sun and a rain cover. It's also compatible with a car seat which means you can use it as part of a travel system from infant to toddler, and there are many accessories such as a bassinet, a wheeled board or leg rests for tired toddlers.

During our tests it was easy to steer and navigate bumpy and cobbled roads with ease. It didn't feel cheap or flimsy which is quite impressive for a buggy this small and light. The only downside was that the seat did not recline, but considering it's intended for travel this isn't a huge deal. The handle bar was fixed at a very high height and wasn't extremely adjustable. However it was comfortable for tall and short adults during our tests.