Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

If you're on a trip or need to replace your buggy the right lightweight travel stroller can make your trip effortless. Our testers were looking for a stroller which was lightweight and easy to fold, as well as robust enough to be used for everyday use.

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

Lightweight

It's important to travel with children and use an easy-to-use pushchair. It's easy to transport and takes up less room in your hotel. It will also be easier to maneuver on a train, plane or bus. You'll want a pushchair with an ample basket that can accommodate plenty of clothes and other necessities. It should be equipped with lockable swivel casters that can handle both smooth and rough terrain.

One of the most lightweight holiday pushchairs we've tested is the Babyzen Yoyo2. It features a compact curvaceous frame that is made of high-quality monochrome fabric. It comes with a thick hooded hood that protects your child from the sun, as well as the cup holder to hold drinks. It can also be folded with only one hand. It is available in black red or toffee. It is also available in grey, 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 is also very 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 are always in motion and require a pushchair that is suitable for travel. It can 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 lightest and most compact double pushchair on the market and is also affordable. It's easy to fold and unfold and it comes with a large storage basket for your gear. It has a big hood, locking swivel wheels and can handle rougher terrain.

A great lightweight pushchair will also feature a compact folding mechanism, and should be easy to carry on your shoulders. This will make it easier to carry in taxis, trains and buses and to travel up and down the stairs and escalators with your child in tow. The Joie Tourist is a great option, as it has an easy one-hand folding mechanism and can be placed inside an overhead locker for flights. It has a large hood that shields your child from the sunlight and an adjustable, comfortable handlebar.

Easy to Manoeuvre

If you're traveling for a holiday or you're looking for an easy-to-use buggy that can be used for home use and when visiting family, a light travel pushchair is a must. 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 dangle. Often with a slightly shorter frame and a less rigid suspension than other full-sized buggies, they can be a bit flimsy, but our MFM reviewers found them to be easily maneuverable.

A well-constructed, lightweight holiday pushchair will be easy to manoeuvre and have a large storage basket so you can carry a lot of things you need with you. It should be able of standing on its own when folded so that it can be moved through airports and into the boot of a car without taking up space for luggage. It's a huge benefit for those who travel on their own to be able to fold and unfold the stroller pushchairs with just one hand. You'll need a stroller that you can use on and off escalators as well as to climb and descend stairs.

The MFM reviews revealed that the Graco Eezefold stroller was easy to move and, even fully loaded, it was sturdy enough to handle cobblestones and uneven roads. It's also very 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). It is suitable for babies as young as it is available in a variety colors and a variety of accessories including a baby bassinet as well as a raincover and a footmuff. It's also available as twin travel bundles.

Folding is easy

The Britax Holiday is extremely lightweight and compact - it's great for travelling as a compact pushchair because it folds down to a small size that fits into overhead storage, or even the car boot. It is also cabin friendly which makes it easy to travel via air. It can be carried on your back using the integrated strap. It's not easy 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 testers tested it on daily excursions, from quick dashes for the shops to strolls in the park, as well as longer trips to visit family and friends abroad. They were impressed by how maneuverable it was in all kinds of environments and how easy it was to fold and carry. It has a large shopping basket, a full-coverage hood to keep rain out and an integrated cup holder that can fit the size of a travel cup. This pushchair is perfect for toddlers and babies from birth to four years.

We love that it's so simple to open and close, even if you're in a rush or your hands are full with kids. It's also a remarkably easy pushchair to operate and the recline function is easy for toddlers to use. It's not equipped with the extra support a carrycot or bassinet provides for infants and isn't suitable as a travel buggy.

Our rigorous testing process blends the expertise of our panel as well as our research on consumers to create a robust buyer's 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 products we've selected are in a variety of prices that will suit all budgets. This allows you to find the perfect travel pushchair for your needs.

Easy to store

You'll be into and out of trains and taxis and hopping up and down escalators as well as stairs with your child. It's therefore important to pick a light pushchair that is easy to store and move. Look for one that folds to a small size and stands up when open, or pops into a compact flat fold so it occupies less space in your living space. A freestanding storage basket is useful when you need to stow the pushchair away when you're not being used.

The Graco EeZeFold is great option if you're looking for a stroller that is suitable for babies from birth. It features an easy fold, a hood to protect your child from sun, and a rain cover. It's also compatible with car seats, so you can use it from newborn pushchair to toddler. There are a variety of accessories like a bassinet or an adjustable board with wheels 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 didn't feel cheap or flimsy which is quite impressive for a buggy that is this light and compact. The only downside was that the seat couldn't recline, but since it's intended for travel this isn't a huge deal. The handle bar was fixed at a very high level, and was not extremely adjustable. However it was comfortable for both tall and short adults in our tests.