Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

If you're traveling or need to replace your buggy the right stroller for travel will make your trip a breeze. Our test subjects were looking for a stroller that was light, easy to fold and robust enough to be used for everyday use.

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

Lightweight

It's important to travel with children and have a lightweight pushchair. This means that it will be easy to transport and will take up less space in your accommodation. It will also be more maneuverable on a train, plane or bus. You'll need a pushchair that has a large, spacious basket that will accommodate plenty of clothes and other essentials. It should be equipped with locking swivel casters with lockable swivels that can handle both smooth and rough terrain.

One of the best lightweight holiday pushchairs buggies we've tried is the Babyzen Yoyo2. It features a compact frame that is curved and a high-quality mono-color fabric. It has a thick cover that protects your child from the sun and also a handy cup holder to hold drinks. It folds easily with one hand. It is available in black pushchair, red or toffee. You can also choose grey, and is very affordable.

Another great lightweight holiday pushchair is the Joie Tourist. This stylish stroller is available in a beautiful shade of gray. It's also light, weighing only 6kg. It can be folded down to size of a suitcase. It's perfect for parents who are constantly in motion and require a travel-friendly pushchair. It can even be used as a pram with its seat reclined!

If you're planning to travel with twins, think about a lightweight double stroller, such as the Mountain Buggy nano duo. It is the smallest, lightest, and cheapest double pushchair available. 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 feature a compact folding mechanism and should be easy to carry on your shoulders. This will make it easier to transport in taxis or buses, trains and trains and to climb and descend steps and escalators while carrying your child in tow. The Joie Tourist is a great option, as it features a simple one-handed folding mechanism and fits in an overhead locker on flights. It has a big hood that protects your child from the sunlight and a comfortable, adjustable handlebar.

Easy to maneuver

If you're planning to travel for a holiday or just want an easy-to-use buggy that can be used around home and when visiting with friends A lightweight travel pushchair ticks the box. There are plenty to choose from, including ones with a wide assortment of accessories like a bassinet for babies, a rain cover, and even an infant leg rest to ensure they don't have their legs hanging. A lot of them have a shorter frame and simpler suspension than other full-sized buggies they may appear a bit fragile, but our MFM reviewers found them to be manageable.

A good quality lightweight holiday pushchair will be easy to maneuver and will have a large storage basket so you can carry a lot of essentials with you. It should also be able to stand on its own when folded, so it will take up less space in your accommodation and is able to be easily carried through busy airports or put in the car boot without sacrificing luggage space. It's a huge benefit if you travel alone to be capable of folding and unfolding the stroller using just one hand. You'll also want to find a stroller that's able to go up and down steps and switch on and off the escalators.

The MFM reviews revealed that the Graco Eezefold stroller was easy to navigate and, even fully loaded, it felt solid enough to stand up to cobblestones and uneven roads. It is also simple to use on public transportation and fits in the end racks of train cars (with its seat still in place). It is suitable for babies as young as. It is available in a variety of colors and comes with a range of accessories, like bassinets for newborns. Also available as a twin travel package.

Folding is easy

The Britax Holiday is extremely light and super compact It's perfect for travel as a compact pushchair because it folds down to a tiny size that can fit into overhead storage, or even the car boot. It is also cabin friendly and makes it easy to travel via air. It can be carried on your shoulders using the included strap. It's a bit tricky to use initially, but once you've got the hang of it, it's a great stroller for excursions on the move.

Our testers tested it on a daily basis, from quick trips to the shops to strolls in the park and longer trips to visit friends and family abroad. It was easy to fold and carry and was very maneuverable in any environment. It comes with a spacious shopping basket, a full hood to protect against rain and a handy cup holder that's a great fit for a travel cup. It's a great pushchair to toddlers and infants from birth to 4 years old.

We love the fact that this is so easy to open and close, regardless of whether you're on the go or have hands full of kids. It's also a very comfortable pushchair to drive and recline feature is easy for toddlers to use. It does not provide the additional support that a carrycot or bassinet can provide for infants and is not suitable as an infant travel buggy.

Our rigorous testing process blends the knowledge of our panel as well as our consumer research in order to create a robust buyer's guide. We have narrowed down our selection of strollers by excluding those that are heavier than 7kg, and that can't be folded in a compact manner. We've also made sure that the products we've selected are in a variety of prices that will suit all budgets. This lets you find a travel pushchair that is suitable for your requirements.

Easy to store

You'll be hopping in and out of trains and taxis, and going up and down escalators as well as stairs with your child. It's therefore important to select a lightweight pushchair you can easily move and store. You should choose a running pushchair that folds flat and rise up when opened, or collapsed into an easy flat folding that it doesn't occupy a lot of space in your home. A freestanding storage basket is useful when you need to store the pushchair away when you're not being used.

If you're looking for a stroller that is suitable from birth, the EeZeFold stroller from Graco is a great option. It has an easy fold, a hood that can protect your child from sun and a rain cover. It's also compatible with car seats so you can use it as part of a travel system for newborn to toddler. And there are plenty of add-ons such as a bassinet, a wheeled board or leg rests for tired toddlers.

During the testing, it was easy to maneuver and navigate cobbles and bumpy roads easily. It didn't feel heavy at all, which is an achievement for a buggy that is this light and compact. The only downside was that the seat couldn't recline, but since it's designed to travel, this isn't a huge deal. The handle bar was fixed at a high height and wasn't very adjustable. However, it was comfortable for tall and short adults during our tests.