Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

No matter if you're traveling or changing your old stroller for holiday use, choosing the ideal lightweight travel pushchair will ensure that your trip is enjoyable. Our reviewers were looking for a stroller which was lightweight and easy to fold. It was also sturdy enough for everyday use.

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

Lightweight

It's important to travel with children and use an easy-to-use pushchair. This means it's easy to carry around and will take up less space in your home. You will also find it easier to maneuver on trains or on a plane. You'll want a pushchair with an ample basket that can fit plenty of clothes and other essentials. It should also come with locking swivel wheels that are able to tackle smooth and rough terrain.

The Babyzen Yoyo2 is one of the most lightweight pushchairs suitable for the holidays that we have tested. It has a small, curved frame with high-end monochrome fabric. It comes with a thick, hooded hood to shield your child from sun and an holder for cups. It can be folded with one hand. It is available in black red or toffee. It is also available in grey, and is affordable.

The Joie Tourist is another great lightweight pushchair buggy for holidays. 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 on the move and need a travel-friendly pushchair. It can even be used as a pram with its seat reclined!

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

A good lightweight pushchair will also come with a compact folding mechanism and should be easy to carry on your shoulders. This makes it easier to transport your baby in taxis buses, trains and up and down stairs or escalators. The Joie Tourist is a great option, as it features an easy one-hand folding mechanism and fits into an overhead locker on flights. It has a big hood that shields your child from the sunlight and a comfortable, adjustable handlebar.

Easy to Manoeuvre

Whether you're jet-setting for holidays or you just want a lightweight buggy that you can use at home or when visiting family, a lightweight travel pushchair ticks the box. There are many options, including those which come with a variety of accessories, like Maxi-Cosi Lara2 Graphite Baby Stroller: Lightweight Compact bassinets and a rain cover, or toddler legrest so that their legs don't hang. A lot of them have a shorter frame and a less rigid suspension than other buggies of the same size they may be a bit flimsy, however our MFM reviewers found them to be easily maneuverable.

A high-quality, lightweight pushchair for your holiday will be easy to maneuver and will have large storage space so you can carry a lot of things you need with you. It should also be able to stand on its own when folded, which means it will take up less space in your home and can easily be moved through busy airports, or tucked away into the car boot without sacrificing luggage space. It's an advantage when you're traveling alone to be in a position to fold and unfold the stroller with only one hand. You'll need a stroller that you can use on and off escalators, as well as up and down the stairs.

Our MFM reviews found the Graco Eezefold pushchair to be extremely easy to move and even when loaded it feels sturdy enough to stand up to cobbles and uneven roads. It's also easy to use on public transport and fits into the end racks of train cars (with its seat still in place). Ideal for babies starting at birth and is available in a variety colours as well as a range of add-ons including a baby bassinet as well as a raincover and a footmuff. It's also available as twin travel bundles.

Easy to fold

The Britax Holiday is super light and super compact - it's great for travelling as a lightweight pushchair because it folds down to a compact size that fits into overhead storage, or even the car boot. It's also suitable for cabin use to make air travel easy and you can carry it on your shoulder with an strap that is integrated. It's not easy to use initially, but once you've mastered the use of it, it's an excellent stroller for trips out and about on the go.

Our testers tried it out during daily excursions, ranging 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 is very easy to maneuver in any situation. It has a huge shopping basket, a fully-coverage hood to protect from rain and the cup holder can be used to hold an insulated travel mug. It's a great pushchair for toddlers and infants from birth to 4 years older.

It's easy to open and close even when you're in a hurry or have a lot on your hands. It is also a smooth pushchair that reclines and is simple to use for small children. It doesn't provide the extra support that a carrycot or bassinet provides for newborns and isn't suitable for use as an infant travel buggy.

We have a thorough test process that combines the expertise of our panel along with our consumer research to create an exhaustive buying guide. We've narrowed down our list of strollers to include ones 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 various price points, to suit different budgets. This lets you choose a pushchair for travel that suits your needs.

Easy to store

When travelling with baby you'll often be into and out of trains, taxis and tubes, as well as up and down stairs or escalators so it's important to pick a light pushchair that can easily manoeuvre and take away. You should choose a pushchair that folds down and stand pushchairs and prams up when opened, or folded into a compact flat folding so it doesn't take up much space in your living space. If you want to store your pushchair when not in use, a freestanding storage basket can be useful.

If you are looking for a stroller that is suitable from birth, the EeZeFold stroller by Graco is a fantastic choice. It comes with the compact fold, a hood to protect your child from the sun and a rain cover. It's also compatible with a car seat and can be used as part of a travel system from infant to toddler, and there are plenty of add-ons such as a bassinet, a wheeled boards or leg rests for tired toddlers.

During testing, it was easy to steer and navigate bumpy and cobbled roads effortlessly. It was surprisingly sturdy for a lightweight and compact buggy. The only drawback is that the seat doesn't recline. But, since it's designed to travel it's not a big deal. The handle bar is fixed at quite high levels and isn't very adjustable, but it was still comfortable for both short and tall adults during our test.