Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

No matter if you're traveling or changing your old stroller for holiday use, choosing the right lightweight travel pushchair will ensure your trip is a smooth one. Our test participants were looking for a stroller which was lightweight easy to fold and durable enough for daily use.

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

Lightweight

When you're travelling with kids, it's important to have a light pushchair. It will be more convenient to transport and take up less room in your hotel. It will also be easier to maneuver on a plane, train or bus. You'll need a pushchair that has a large basket that can hold all your clothes and other essentials. It should be equipped with locks that allow swivel wheels to take on rough and smooth terrain.

One of the best pushchair for newborn lightweight holiday pushchairs shop we've tested is the Babyzen Yoyo2. It has a slim curvaceous frame and top-quality mono-colour fabric. It has a sturdy hooded hood that protects your child from sun and an holder for cups. It can be folded using one hand. It is available in black, red or toffee. It is also available in grey, and is very affordable.

Another great lightweight holiday pushchair is the Joie Tourist. This stylish stroller comes in a beautiful shade of gray. It's also extremely lightweight, weighing just 6kg, and can fold down to the size of an average suitcase. It's perfect for parents who are always moving and require an easy-to-travel collapsible pushchair. It can be used as a stroller, with the seat reclined.

If you're planning to travel with twins, you should consider a lightweight double stroller such as the Mountain Buggy nano duo. It's the lightest and smallest double pushchair that is available and is also affordable. It is easy to fold and unfold and has an enormous storage basket. It also has a large hood and locking swivel wheels that are able to be used on rough terrain.

A great lightweight pushchair buggy will also feature a compact folding mechanism, and should be easy to carry on your shoulders. This will make it easy to transport your baby in taxis, trains and buses and to travel up and down steps and escalators while carrying your child in tow. The Joie Tourist is an excellent alternative because it folds into one hand and then tucked into the overhead locker of a plane. It also has a large hood that protects your child from sun's rays and a comfortable adjustable handlebar.

Easy to Manoeuvre

Whether you're jet-setting for holidays or just want an easy-to-use buggy that can be used around home and when visiting family, a lightweight travel pushchair will meet your needs. There are plenty to pick from, including ones that offer a full range of extras like a bassinet for babies, a rain cover, and even an infant leg rest to ensure they don't have legs dangling. Often with a slightly shorter frame and simpler suspension than other buggies of the same size, they can be a bit flimsy, but our MFM reviewers found them all to be manageable.

A good quality lightweight holiday pushchair will be easy to manoeuvre and will have large storage space so you can carry a lot of necessities with you. It should also be able to stand on its own when folded, so it occupies less space in your accommodation and can easily be moved through busy airports, or tucked away in the car boot without sacrificing luggage space. The ability to fold and unfold using one hand is an enormous plus, especially if you're traveling by yourself. It is also important to choose a stroller that can go up and down steps and switch on and off escalators.

Our MFM reviews found the Graco Eezefold pushchair to be very easy to move, and even with a full load, it is sturdy enough to stand up to cobbles and bumpy roads. It's also easy to use on public transportation and can be tucked away in the last racks of train cars (with its seat still attached). It is suitable for babies as young as it is available in a variety colours as well as various accessories including a baby bassinet with a footmuff, raincover and raincover. It's also available as twin travel bundles.

Folding is simple

The Britax Holiday is super lightweight and compact - it's great for travelling as a compact pushchair because it folds down to a tiny size that can fit into overhead storage or even the car boot. It's also a cabin-friendly and makes it easy to travel via air. You can carry it on your shoulders using the strap that comes with it. It's not easy to get used to initially, but once you've got the hang of it it's an ideal stroller for short trips.

Our testers tested it on daily excursions, from quick trips to the shops to strolls through the park, and even longer trips to visit friends and family in other countries. It was simple to fold and carry and is very easy to maneuver in any situation. It has a huge shopping basket, a fully-coverage hood to keep rain out and a cup holder that fits the size of a travel mug. It's a great stroller for toddlers and babies from birth to 4 years older.

It's easy to open and close even when you're in a hurry or have your hands full. It is also a smooth pushchair and the recline feature is easy to use for young children. However, it lacks the extra support that a bassinet or carrycot offers newborns and is not suitable for use as a buggy for travel.

We have a thorough testing process that blends the knowledge of our panel along with our consumer research to create an extensive buying guide. We have narrowed down our selection of strollers by eliminating those that weigh more than 7kg, and that can't be folded compactly. We have also selected products that are available at various price points to accommodate a variety of budgets. This lets you choose a travel pushchair that meets your needs.

Easy to store

If you're travelling with a baby, you're often going in and out of taxis, trains and tubes and up and down escalators or stairs so it's crucial to choose an infant stroller that is light and can easily maneuver and put away. Look for one that folds to an incredibly small size and then can stand up when opened, or pops into an easy flat fold so that it takes up less room in your living space. If you have to store the pushchair when not in use, a basket that is freestanding is a good option.

If you're seeking a travel stroller that is suitable from birth, the EeZeFold stroller by Graco is a fantastic choice. It features an easy fold, a hood that can protect your child from the sun and a rain cover. It is also compatible with car seats, so you can use it from infant to toddler. There are many add-ons like a bassinet or an adjustable board with wheels for tired toddlers.

During testing it was super easy to steer and stomp through cobbles as well as bumpy roads, and some massive kerbs. It was surprisingly sturdy for a lightweight and small buggy. The only downside is that the seat does not recline. But, since it's intended to travel, this isn’t a big deal. The handle bar is fixed at a high height and wasn't very adjustable, but it was comfortable for both tall and short adults during our test.