Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

Whether you're jet-setting or just replacing your existing buggy to take on a trip, picking the right lightweight travel pushchair will ensure that your trip is a smooth one. Our reviewers were looking for a stroller which was light and easy to fold. It was also durable 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's important to travel with children and use an easy-to-use pushchair. It's more convenient to transport and take up less room in your home. It will also be easier to maneuver 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 also have locking swivel wheels that are able to be used on rough and smooth terrain.

One of the best pushchair for newborn lightweight holiday pushchairs we've tested is the Babyzen Yoyo2. It is a compact and curved frame, with a high-end monochrome fabrics. It has a thick hooded hood that protects your child from sun and a cup holder for drinks. It can also be folded using only one hand. It is available in black, red, toffee, or grey, and is affordable.

Another fantastic lightweight holiday pushchair is the Joie Tourist. It is a stylish-looking stroller that comes in a gorgeous shade of grey. It is also very light, with a weight of just 6kg. It can be folded down to the size a suitcase. It's perfect for parents who require an easy pushchair to travel with. It can be used as a stroller, with the seat reclined.

If you plan to travel with twins, you should consider a lightweight double stroller such as the Mountain Buggy nano duo. It's the smallest, lightest and most affordable double pushchair on the market. It is easy to fold and unfold, and comes with a large storage bin. It has a large canopy, locking swivels wheels and can withstand rough terrain.

A great lightweight pushchair will also have a compact folding mechanism and should be easy to carry on your shoulders. This will make it easy to transport in taxis, trains and buses and to travel up and down steps and escalators while carrying your baby in tow. The Joie Tourist is a great alternative, since it comes with a simple one-handed folding mechanism and fits into an overhead locker on flights. It also has a large hood to shield your child from the sun, and a comfortable, adjustable handlebar.

Easy to Manoeuvre

Whether you're jet-setting for holidays or just want an easy-to-use buggy to use at home or when visiting with friends, a light travel pushchair ticks the box. There are plenty to choose from, including some that offer a full range of extras like a bassinet for babies, a rain cover and a toddler leg rest so they don't have their legs hanging. Often with a slightly smaller frame and a simpler suspension than the other buggies, they can appear a bit fragile, but our MFM reviewers found them to be easily maneuverable.

A compact, lightweight pushchair that's easily maneuverable will have a large storage basket so that you can carry all your essentials with you. It should also be freestanding when folded, so it takes up less space in your accommodation and is able to be easily moved through busy airports, or popped into the car boot without sacrificing luggage space. The ability to fold and unfold with one hand is a huge plus, especially if you're traveling by yourself. You'll need a stroller you can use to get on and off escalators and going up and down stairs.

Our MFM reviews found the Graco Eezefold pushchair to be very easy to move, and even with a full load, it feels sturdy enough to cope with cobbles and uneven roads. It's also super-easy to use on public transport and fits easily in the racks at the end of trains (it can be stored with its seat still attached). Ideal for babies starting at birth and is available in a variety of colors and a range of add-ons including a baby bassinet, raincover and footmuff. It's also available in twin travel bundles.

Easy to fold

The Britax Holiday is compact and light It's perfect for travel as a compact pushchair because it folds down to a compact size that can fit into overhead storage or even in the car boot. It's also cabin-friendly to make air travel easy and you can carry it over your shoulder with an integrated strap. It's not easy to use at first but once you get the hang of it, it's a fantastic small stroller to take on trips out and about on the go.

Our test participants tested it on daily outings, from quick dashes to the shops to parks strolls, and more extended trips to visit friends and family abroad. They loved how easily it was in any environment and how easy it was to fold and carry. It has a large shopping basket, a fully-coverage hood to keep rain out and the cup holder can be used to hold an insulated travel mug. It's a great pushchair for babies and toddlers from birth until 4 years old.

We love that it's so simple to open and close, regardless of whether you're on the go or if your hands are full of kids. It's also a remarkably smooth pushchair to drive and the recline function is easy for young children to use. However, it lacks the extra support that a bassinet or carrycot provides for infants and is not suitable as a travel buggy.

We have a thorough testing process that combines the expertise of our panel along with our research on the consumer to create an extensive buying guide. We've narrowed our selection of strollers by excluding those that are heavier than 7kg and cannot fold up into a compact size. We've also made sure that the items we've chosen are priced in a variety of prices that will suit all budgets. This allows you to choose a travel pushchair that meets your needs.

Easy to store

You'll be jumping into and out of taxis and trains as well as going up and down escalators and steps with your baby. It's therefore important to pick a light pushchair that you can easily transport and store. You should choose a pushchair that folds flat and stand up when opened, or collapsed into a compact flat folding so it doesn't take up much space in your accommodation. A freestanding storage basket can be handy if you need to store your pushchair away when it's not being used.

The Graco EeZeFold can be a ideal choice for a stroller that is suitable from birth. It features a clever compact fold and hood as well as a rain cover that protects your baby from the sun. It's also compatible with a car seat which means you can use it as part of a travel system for infant 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 steer and navigate cobbles and bumpy roads with ease. It was quite sturdy for a lightweight and small buggy. The only drawback was that the seat didn't recline, but as it's designed to travel, this shouldn't be a problem. The handle bar was fixed at a high height, and not extremely adjustable. However, it was comfortable for both tall and short adults in our tests.