Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

If you're traveling or replacing your buggy, the right lightweight travel stroller will make your journey a breeze. Our testers were looking for a stroller which was lightweight easy to fold and robust enough to be used for everyday use.

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

Lightweight

If you're traveling with kids, it's important to have a light pushchair. It's more convenient to transport and take up less room in your home. You will also find it easier to maneuver on trains or on a plane. You'll need a stroller that has a large basket to hold all the clothing and other necessities. It should come with locking swivel casters with lockable swivels that can take on rough and smooth terrain.

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

Another great lightweight holiday pushchair is the Joie Tourist. It's a stylish stroller that comes in a stunning shade of grey. It's also extremely lightweight at just 6kg and can fold down to the size of a suitcase. It's ideal for parents who require a pushchair that is easy to transport. It can be used as a stroller, with the seat reclined.

If you're planning to travel with twins think about a light dual stroller like the Mountain Buggy Nano duo. It's the lightest and smallest double pushchair on the market and is also affordable. It's easy to fold and unfold, and comes with a large storage basket. It comes with a large hood, locking swivels wheels and can withstand rough terrain.

A well-designed, lightweight pushchair should also have a compact folding pushchair mechanism, and should be easy to carry on your shoulders. This makes it easier to carry your child in taxis, buses, trains and up and down escalators or stairs. The Joie Tourist is a great option, as it has an easy one-hand folding pushchair mechanism and fits into an overhead locker on flights. It also has a large hood that protects your child from the sun, and a comfortable, adjustable handlebar.

Easy to Manoeuvre

If you're planning to travel for a holiday or you just want a light buggy that you can use at home or when visiting with friends, a light travel pushchair is a must. There are plenty of options, including ones that come with a range of extras, including a newborn bassinet and rain cover, or a toddler legrest so their legs don't dangle. They may feel a little fragile due to their shorter frame and a simpler suspension than buggies of the full size. However, our MFM testers found that all were manageable.

A well-constructed, lightweight holiday pushchair will be easy to maneuver and have large storage space so you can take lots of things you need with you. It must be able to stand on its own when folded so it can be pushed through airports and into the car's boot without taking up space for luggage. It's a huge benefit for those who travel on their own 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 and up and down the stairs.

Our MFM reviews found the Graco Eezefold pushchair to be extremely easy to move and even when fully loaded it feels solid enough to withstand cobbles and bumpy roads. It's also super-easy to use on public transport and easily fits in the racks at the end of trains (it can be stored with the seat still attached). Ideal for babies starting at birth, it is available in a variety of colours as well as a variety of accessories including a baby bassinet as well as a raincover and a footmuff. Also available as a twin travel package.

Easy to fold

The Britax Holiday is extremely light and super compact and is ideal for use as a compact pushchair parent facing because it folds down to a compact size that fits into overhead storage or even the car boot. It's also cabin-friendly for air travel, and you can put it on your shoulder using a handy strap that is integrated. It's a little tricky to use at first, but once you've got the hang of it it's an ideal stroller for those on-the-go trips.

Our test subjects put it to the test on daily outings, 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 every environment and how easy it was to fold and carry. It comes with a large shopping basket, a full-coverage hood to keep rain out and a cup holder that fits the size of a travel mug. It's a great pushchair for toddlers and infants from birth until 4 years old.

We are awestruck by the fact that it's easy to open and close, regardless of whether you're on the go or have hands filled with children. It's also a very easy pushchair to operate and recline feature is easy for young children to use. However, it lacks the extra support a bassinet or carrycot offers infants and isn't suitable for use as a travel buggy.

We have a thorough 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 the list of strollers to include those that weigh less than 7kg, are able to fold up compactly and are suitable for travel use. We have also selected products that are available at different price points, to suit different budgets. This allows you to find the perfect travel pushchair for your needs.

Easy to store

If you're travelling with a baby, you'll often be in and out of trains, taxis and tubes, as well as up and down escalators or stairs so it's crucial to choose a light pushchair that can easily manoeuvre and put away. Choose one that folds to the size of a small space and stands up when open, or pops into a compact flat fold so it takes up less room in your home. A freestanding storage basket can be useful if you have to stow the pushchair away when not in use.

If you're looking for a stroller that is suitable for babies from birth the EeZeFold stroller from Graco is a great choice. It has a smart compact fold, hood, and rain cover to protect your child from the sun. It's also compatible with car seats, meaning you can use it from newborn to toddler. There are a variety of accessories like a bassinet, or a wheeled board for tired toddlers.

During testing it was super easy to manoeuvre and tackled cobbles as well as bumpy roads, and some large kerbs with ease. It was quite sturdy for a lightweight and small buggy. The only downside is that the seat does not recline. However, as it's designed to travel it's not a big issue. The handle bar was fixed at a high height and wasn't much adjustable. However, it was comfortable for both tall and short adults during our tests.