Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

Whether you're jet-setting or just replacing your old buggy for a trip, selecting the right lightweight travel pushchair will ensure that your trip is enjoyable. Our testers were seeking a stroller that was lightweight and easy to fold, as well as durable enough for daily use.

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

Lightweight

It is important to travel with children and to have an easy-to-use pushchair. This means it's easy to transport and will take up less space in your home. You'll also find it easier to maneuver on a plane or train. You'll need a stroller with a large capacity basket that can hold all your clothes and other essentials. It should also have lockable swivel wheels that can be used on rough and smooth terrain.

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

Another great lightweight holiday pushchair is the Joie Tourist. This stylish stroller and pushchair is available in a gorgeous shade of gray. It's also lightweight, weighing just 6kg, and folds down to the size of a suitcase. It's perfect for parents who require a pushchair near me that is easy to travel with. It can also be used as a pram, with its seat reclined!

If you're planning to travel with a twin baby think about a light double stroller, such as the Mountain Buggy Nano duo. It's the smallest and lightest double pushchair on the market and is also affordable. It's easy to fold and unfold, and comes with a decent-sized storage basket to store your equipment. It has a big canopy, locking swivels wheels and can withstand more rough terrain.

A lightweight best pushchair for newborn must come with an efficient fold mechanism that can be folded in a compact manner and be easy to carry. This will make it easier to carry in taxis or buses, trains and trains and to travel up and down steps and escalators while carrying your baby in tow. The Joie Tourist is a great option, as it features an easy one-hand folding mechanism and can be placed into an overhead locker on flights. It also has a huge hood that protects your child from the sun's rays and a comfortable adjustable handlebar.

Easy to Manoeuvre

A light travel buggy is ideal for those who are on vacation or just need something lightweight to use around the house and when visiting family. There are many options, including those which come with a variety of extras, such as baby bassinets and a rain cover, or a toddler legrest so that their legs don't hang. Most often, they have a shorter frame and a less rigid suspension than other full-sized buggies they may feel a little flimsy but our MFM reviewers found them all to be manageable.

A good quality lightweight holiday pushchair will be easy to manoeuvre and will have large storage space to allow you to take plenty of things you need with you. It should also be freestanding when folded, so it will take up less space in your accommodation and can easily be pushed through busy airports or popped into the car boot without sacrificing space. It's an advantage if you travel alone to be capable of folding and unfolding the stroller with just one hand. You'll want a stroller you can use to get on and off escalators and to climb and descend stairs.

Our MFM reviews found the Graco Eezefold pushchair walker to be really easy to move and even when loaded it is sturdy enough to cope with cobbles and bumpy roads. It's also easy to use on public transport and fits in the end racks of train cars (with its seat still attached). It is suitable for babies as young as, it comes in a selection of colors as well as a range of add-ons such as a bassinet for newborns, raincover and footmuff. It's also available in twin travel bundles.

Folding is easy

The Britax Holiday is a super compact and lightweight pushchair that folds down to fit in overhead storage 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 shoulders using the integrated strap. It's a little tricky to use at first, but once you've got the hang of it, it's an ideal stroller for short trips.

Our testers tested it on daily excursions, from quick trips to the shops to strolls through the park, as well as longer trips to visit friends and family in other countries. They were impressed by how maneuverable it was in any environment and how easy to fold and carry. It comes with a large shopping basket, a fully-coverage hood to keep rain out and an integrated cup holder that can fit an insulated travel mug. It's a great stroller for toddlers and infants from birth to 4 years older.

We are awestruck by the fact that it's easy to open and close, even if you're in a hurry or if your hands are full of kids. It's also a smooth pushchair, and the recline feature is suitable for infants and children. However, it does lack the extra support a bassinet or carrycot provides for newborns and is not suitable for use as a buggy for travel.

We have a rigorous testing process that combines the expert knowledge of our panel with our research with consumers to produce an extensive buying guide. We've narrowed the list of strollers to include ones that weigh less than 7kg, can be folded compactly and are suitable for vacation use. We have also picked products that are available at various prices, to meet different budgets. This will allow you to choose the ideal travel pushchair that meets your requirements.

Easy to store

When you travel with a baby, you're often going into and out of trains, taxis, tubes, as well as up and down escalators or steps so it's crucial to choose an infant stroller that is light and can easily manoeuvre and put away. Look for one that folds down to the size of a small space and stands up when open or folds into an incredibly compact flat fold, so it takes up less space in your living space. If you need to store your pushchair when it is not in use, a basket that is freestanding can be useful.

If you're looking for a travel pram that is suitable for babies from birth the EeZeFold stroller from Graco is a fantastic choice. It comes with a compact and smart fold, hood, and rain cover to shield your child from the sun. It also works with car seats so you can use it from newborn to toddler. There are many accessories like a bassinet, or a wheeled board for tired toddlers.

During testing it was super easy to manoeuvre and tackled cobbles and bumpy roads as well as some large kerbs with ease. It didn't feel cheap pushchairs in any way, which is an achievement for a vehicle this light and compact. The only issue was that the seat did not recline, but considering it's intended for travel this isn't a huge deal. The handle bar is fixed at quite an elevated height and isn't much adjustable, but it was comfortable for both short and tall adults during our test.