Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

Whether you're jet-setting or just replacing your existing buggy for a trip, selecting the best travel pushchair that is lightweight will ensure that your trip is enjoyable. Our testers looked for a stroller that was light and easy to fold, but also sturdy enough for everyday use.

They also wanted something that would fit in the tiny space of planes, trains, and boats.

Lightweight

It's important to travel with children and have an easy-to-use pushchair. This means it's lightweight to carry and will take up less space 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 basket that can 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.

The Babyzen Yoyo2 is one of the most lightweight pushchairs for holiday use that we've test. It has a slim curvaceous frame and top-quality mono-colored fabric. It has a hood that can shield your child from sun and also a handy cup holder to hold drinks. It can also be folded using only 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 that is ideal for trips. This stylish stroller is available in a beautiful shade of gray. It is also very light, with a weight of just 6kg. It folds down to the size the size of a suitcase. It's perfect for parents who are constantly moving and require an easy-to-travel pushchair. It can also be used as a pram with its seat that reclines!

If you're planning to travel with a twin infant you should consider a lightweight double stroller, such as the Mountain Buggy Nano duo. It's the smallest, lightest and most affordable double pushchair that is available. It's easy to fold and unfold, and comes with a decent-sized storage basket to store your equipment. It also has a large hood and locking swivel wheels that can handle rougher terrain.

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

Easy to Manoeuvre

If you're planning to travel for a holiday or you're looking for an easy-to-use buggy that can be used around home and when visiting friends A lightweight travel pushchair will meet your needs. There are many options, including those which come with a variety of accessories, like a newborn bassinet and rain cover, or a toddler legrest so their legs don't hang. They may feel a little fragile because they have a shorter frame and a smaller suspension than buggies of the full size. However, our MFM testers found that all of them were manageable.

A high-quality, lightweight pushchair for your holiday will be easy to maneuver and will have a large storage basket to allow you to take plenty of necessities with you. It should be able of standing on its own when folded, so that it can be easily pushed through airports and into the car's boot without taking up luggage space. The ability to fold and unfold using one hand is a major plus, especially if you're traveling on your own. It is also important to choose a stroller that can climb and descend stairs, and also on and off the escalators.

Our MFM reviews found the Graco Eezefold pushchair to be very easy to move, and even with a full load, it is solid enough to withstand cobbles and uneven roads. It's also incredibly easy to use on public transport and can be easily tucked away in the racks at the end of trains (it can be stored with the seat still in place). It is suitable for babies as young as and is available in a variety of colors and a range of add-ons, including a newborn bassinet with a footmuff, raincover and raincover. Also available as a twin travel package.

Folding is easy

The Britax Holiday is a compact and lightweight pushchair that can be folded down to fit inside overhead storage or the trunk of a car. It's also suitable for cabin use 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've got the hang of it, it's a fantastic stroller for excursions on the move.

Our testers tested it on a daily basis, from quick trips to the shops to strolls through the park, as well as longer trips to visit friends and family in other countries. It was simple to fold and carry and was very maneuverable in any setting. It comes with a spacious shopping basket, a large hood for rain protection and a handy cup holder that's a good choice for a travel mug. It's a great stroller for babies and toddlers from birth until 4 years older.

We love the fact that it's so simple to open and close, regardless of whether you're on the go or your hands are full with kids. It's also a smooth pushchair that reclines and is simple to use for small folding pushchair children. However, it lacks the extra support that a bassinet or carrycot offers infants and is not suitable for use as a buggy for travel.

We have a thorough test process that combines the expertise of our panel along with our research on the consumer to create an extensive buying guide. We've narrowed down our selection of strollers by not including those that weigh more than 7kg and cannot fold up into a compact size. We have also selected products that are available at various prices, to meet a variety of budgets. This allows you to choose a pushchair for travel that suits your needs.

Easy to store

If you're travelling with a baby, you're often going between taxis, trains and tubes, as well as up and down escalators or stairs so it's important to pick a light forward facing pushchair that can easily manoeuvre and take away. Look for one that folds to an incredibly small size and then can stand up when opened or folds into an easy flat fold so that it takes up less room in your living space. If you need to store the pushchair when not in use, a freestanding storage basket is a good option.

The Graco EeZeFold can be a ideal choice for a stroller that is suitable for babies from birth. It has a smart compact fold and hood as well as a rain cover to shield your little one from the sun. It also works with car seats, so you can use it from newborn to toddler. There are many add-ons such as a bassinet or a wheeled board for tired toddlers.

During our tests, it was incredibly easy to maneuver and tackled cobbles and bumpy roads as well as 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 issue was that the seat didn't recline, but considering it's intended push chair for sale travel this isn't a huge deal. The handle bar was fixed at a very high height and wasn't extremely adjustable. However, it was comfortable for tall and short adults during our tests.