Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

If you're planning to jet off or replacing your old buggy for a trip, selecting the right lightweight travel pushchair will ensure that your trip is enjoyable. Our testers looked for a stroller that was light and easy to fold but also durable enough for daily use.

They also wanted something that was cabin-friendly and could fit into limited space on planes, trains and boats.

Lightweight

It is essential to travel with children and to have an easy-to-use pushchair. This means that it will be easy to carry around and will take up less space in your accommodations. You'll also find it easier to maneuver in the train or plane. It is recommended to have a pushchair with an ample basket that can accommodate plenty of clothes and other necessities. It should also have locking swivel wheels that are able to handle rough and smooth terrain.

One of the best lightweight holiday pushchairs we've tested is the Babyzen Yoyo2. It has a slim curved frame and high-quality mono-colour fabric. It has a thick, hooded hood to shield your child from the sun, as well as the cup holder to hold drinks. It can also fold with just one hand. It is available in black, red, toffee, or grey, and is affordable.

The Joie Tourist is another great lightweight pushchair that is ideal for trips. It's a stylish stroller that comes in a gorgeous shade of grey. It's also extremely lightweight, weighing just 6kg. It can be folded into a size that is comparable to that of a suitcase. It's ideal for parents who require an easy pushchair to transport. It can also be used as a pram, with its seat that reclines!

If you plan to travel with twins, you should consider a lightweight double stroller, such as the Mountain Buggy nano duo. It's the smallest and 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 gear. It also has a big hood and locking swivel wheels that can handle rougher terrain.

A well-designed, lightweight pushchair deals should also feature an easy folding mechanism and should be easy to carry on your shoulders. This allows you to easily transport your child in taxis, trains, buses and up and down stairs or escalators. The Joie Tourist is a great alternative, since it comes with an easy one-hand folding mechanism and fits into an overhead locker on flights. It also comes with a large hood to shield your child from the sun and a comfortable, adjustable handlebar.

Easy to maneuver

A light travel buggy is perfect for those traveling or simply want something light to use at home or when visiting family. There are a variety to pick from, including ones that come with a array of extras such as baby bassinets, a rain cover and a toddler leg rest so they don't have legs dangling. A lot of them have a shorter frame and simpler suspension than other full-sized buggies, they can feel a little flimsy however our MFM reviewers found them all to be manageable.

A lightweight Pushchair With Bassinet that is easy to maneuver will have a large storage basket so that you can carry everything you need with you. It must be able to stand on its own when folded so that it can be easily pushed through airports and into the trunk of a car without taking up luggage space. The ability to fold and unfold using one hand is an enormous benefit, especially if you're travelling alone. You'll also want to find a stroller that can climb and descend stairs, and also on and off escalators.

Our MFM reviews found the Graco Eezefold pushchair to be very easy to move, and even with a full load, it feels solid enough to withstand cobbles and uneven roads. It's also incredibly easy to use on public transport and can be easily tucked away into the racks at the ends of trains (it can be stored with the seat still attached). Ideal for babies starting at birth it is available in a variety colors as well as various accessories, including a newborn pushchair bassinet, raincover and footmuff. It's also available in a twin travel bundle.

Easy to fold

The Britax Holiday is a super compact and lightweight pushchair that can be folded down to fit inside the overhead storage space or the trunk of a car. It's also cabin-friendly which makes it easy to travel by air. It can be carried on your shoulder with the strap that comes with it. It's not easy to use at first, but once you've mastered the use of it, it's a fantastic small stroller to take on excursions on the move.

Our test participants tried it out during their daily excursions, from quick dashes to the shops, to park walks and longer trips to visit relatives and friends abroad. They loved how easily it was in any environment and how easy it was to fold and carry. It has a huge shopping basket, a full-coverage hood to protect from rain and the cup holder can be used to hold an insulated travel mug. This pushchair is ideal for toddlers and infants from birth to 4 years old.

We are awestruck by the fact that it's easy to open and close, regardless of whether you're in a hurry or your hands are full of kids. It's also a comfortable pushchair that reclines and is suitable for infants and children. However, it lacks the additional support that a bassinet or carrycot provides for infants and isn't suitable for use as a buggy for travel.

We have a rigorous testing process that combines the knowledge of our panel with our consumer research to create a robust buying guide. We have whittled down the list of strollers to include models that weigh less than 7kg, are able to be folded down in a compact manner and are suitable for holiday use. We've also ensured that the products we've picked are available with a variety of price points to suit all budgets. This allows you to choose the ideal travel pushchair that meets your needs.

Easy to store

When travelling with baby you'll be frequently into and out of taxis, trains and tubes, and up and down escalators or steps therefore it's essential to select a light pushchair that can easily manoeuvre and put away. Look for one that folds down to a small size and is able to stand when opened, or pops into an easy flat fold so that it occupies less space in your living space. If you need to store the pushchair when not in use, a freestanding storage basket could be useful.

The Graco EeZeFold can be a ideal choice for a stroller that is suitable for babies from birth. It comes with the compact fold, a hood that can protect your child from sun and a rain-cover. It's also compatible with car seats which means you can use it as part of a travel set-up from infant to toddler, and there are a variety of accessories like a bassinet or a wheeled board or leg rests for tired toddlers.

In our testing, it was easy to steer and stomp through cobbles and bumpy roads as well as some massive kerbs. It was quite robust for a light and small buggy. The only downside was that the seat did not recline, but considering it's intended for travel it's not a big issue. The handle bar is fixed at quite high levels and isn't very adjustable, but it still felt comfortable for both tall and short adults during our test.