Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

Whether you're jet-setting or just replacing your old buggy to take on a trip, picking the ideal lightweight travel pushchair will ensure your trip is enjoyable. Our testers were looking for a stroller which was lightweight, easy to fold and sturdy enough for daily use.

They also wanted something that was cabin-friendly and would fit in the limited space on trains, planes and boats.

Lightweight

It is important to travel with children and have an easy-to-use pushchair. This means that it will be lightweight to carry and will take up less space in your home. It will also be easier to maneuver on a plane, train or bus. It is recommended to have a pushchair with a large, spacious basket that will accommodate plenty of clothes and other essentials. It should also come with locks that allow swivel wheels to handle rough and smooth terrain.

The Babyzen Yoyo2 is one of the most lightweight pushchairs suitable for holiday use that we've test. It features a compact and curved frame, with a high-quality monochrome fabric. It has a cover that protects your child from sun and a handy cup holder to hold drinks. It can be folded using one hand. It is available in black, grey red, toffee or toffee and is priced at a reasonable price.

Another excellent lightweight pushchair for holiday use is the Joie Tourist. This stylish stroller comes in a gorgeous shade of gray. It's also lightweight, weighing just 6kg, and folds down to the size of an average suitcase. It's ideal for parents who are always in motion and require a travel-friendly pushchair. It can also be used as a pram with its seat that reclines!

If you're planning to travel with twins you should consider a lightweight dual stroller like 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 large storage bin. It also has a big hood and locking swivel wheels to handle rougher terrain.

A great lightweight pushchair will also have an easy folding mechanism and should be easy to carry on your shoulders. This allows you to easily transport your baby in taxis, trains, buses, and up and down stairs or escalators. The Joie Tourist is a great option, as it has a simple one-handed folding mechanism and can be placed inside an overhead locker for 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 ideal for those who are traveling or simply need something lightweight to use in the home and when visiting family. There are plenty to choose from, including some that come with a array of extras such as baby bassinets, a rain cover, and an infant leg rest to ensure they don't have legs dangling. Often with a slightly shorter frame and simpler suspension than other full-sized buggies, they can be a bit flimsy, but our MFM reviewers found them all to be easily maneuverable.

A lightweight pushchair that is easily maneuverable will have an ample storage basket so you can bring all the essentials you need. It must be able to stand on its own when folded, so that it can be easily carried through airports and in the boot of a car without occupying luggage space. It's an advantage for those who travel on their own to be able to fold and unfold the stroller with just one hand. You'll also want to find a Versatile 3-in-1 PU Leather Stroller with Car Seat that can climb and descend stairs and on and off the escalators.

The MFM reviews revealed that the Graco Eezefold stroller was easy to navigate and, even fully loaded, it was solid enough to withstand cobblestones and bumpy roads. It is also simple to use on public transportation and fits into the end racks of train cars (with the seat still attached). It is suitable for babies from birth. It's available in various colors and comes with a variety of accessories, such as a newborn bassinet. Also available as 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 area or in the car's boot. It's also suitable for cabin use for air travel, and you can carry it over your shoulder with an strap with an integrated. It's a bit difficult to use initially but once you get the hang of it it's an excellent stroller for on-the-go trips.

Our test subjects put it to the test during their daily excursions, from quick dashes to the shops to parks strolls and longer trips visiting friends and family abroad. It was simple to fold and carry and is very easy to maneuver in any situation. It comes with a spacious shopping basket, a large hood to protect against rain and a neat cup holder that's an ideal option for a travel-sized mug. This pushchair is perfect for babies and toddlers aged from birth to four years old.

We love the fact that this is so easy to open and close, even if you're in a hurry or your hands are full of kids. It's also a comfortable pushchair to drive and recline feature is easy for young children to use. However, it lacks the extra support a bassinet or carrycot offers infants and is not suitable for use as a buggy for Pushchairsandprams.uk travel.

We have a rigorous testing process that blends the expertise of our panel along with our consumer research to create an extensive buying guide. We've narrowed down our list of strollers not including those that weigh more than 7kg and can't fold up into a compact size. We have also selected products that are available at different prices, to meet a variety of budgets. This allows you to choose a travel pushchair that meets your requirements.

Easy to store

If you're travelling with a baby, you'll be frequently between taxis, trains and tubes, and up and down escalators or stairs so it's crucial to choose a light pushchair that can easily manoeuvre and take away. Choose one that folds down to a small size and can stand up when opened or collapses into an incredibly compact flat fold, so it takes up less room in your living space. A freestanding storage basket is useful if you have to stow the pushchair away when you're not in use.

If you are looking for a travel pram that is suitable from birth the EeZeFold stroller by Graco is a great option. It comes with the compact fold, a hood that can protect your child from sun and a rain cover. It also works with car seats, meaning you can use it from infant to toddler. There are many add-ons like a bassinet, or a wheeled board for tired toddlers.

During testing it was easy to steer and handled cobbles and bumpy roads with ease. It didn't feel cheap or flimsy and is a huge feat for a buggy this small and lightweight. The only drawback is that the seat doesn't recline. However, as it's designed to move in a straight line, this isn't a huge problem. The handle bar was fixed at a very high height, and not extremely adjustable. However it was comfortable for both tall and short adults during our tests.