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 enjoyable. Our test participants were seeking a stroller that was lightweight, easy to fold and sturdy enough for daily use.

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

Lightweight

If you’re traveling with kids it’s essential to have a light pushchair. It’s easier to transport and take up less space in your hotel. It will also be more maneuverable on a train, plane or bus. You’ll need a pushchair with a large storage basket that can hold all your clothes and other essentials. It should have lockable swivel casters that can take on rough and smooth terrain.

One of the lightest holiday pushchairs we’ve tested is the Babyzen Yoyo2. It has a small curved frame and high-quality mono-colored fabric. It comes with a thick hooded hood that protects your child from the sun, as well as the cup holder to hold drinks. It folds easily with one hand. It is available in black, grey, toffee or red and is priced very affordably.

Another fantastic lightweight holiday pushchair is the Joie Tourist. It’s a stylish stroller that is available in a stunning shade of grey. It’s also light, weighing only 6kg. It can be folded down to the size a suitcase. It’s ideal for parents who are always on the move and need an easy-to-travel pushchair. It can even be used as a pram with its seat that can recline!

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

A lightweight pushchair must include an easy fold mechanism and be easy to carry. This makes it easier to carry your baby in taxis buses, trains and up and down stairs or escalators. The Joie Tourist is an excellent alternative because it can be folded in one hand and fit into the overhead locker of a plane. It also has a huge hood to shield your child from the sun and a comfortable, adjustable handlebar.

Easy to Manoeuvre

If you’re traveling for a holiday or just want an easy-to-use buggy to use at home or when visiting friends, a light travel pushchair will meet your needs. There are plenty to pick from, including ones that come with a array of extras such as baby bassinets, a rain cover, and even a leg rest for toddlers so they don’t have legs dangling. Often with a slightly shorter frame and simpler suspension than other full-sized buggies they may be a bit flimsy, but our MFM reviewers found them all to be easy to handle.

A high-quality, lightweight pushchair for your holiday will be easy to manoeuvre and have large storage space so you can take lots of essentials with you. It should also be able to stand on its own when folded, so it occupies less space in your accommodation and is 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 able to fold and unfold the stroller with just one hand. 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 extremely easy to move and even with a full load, it feels sturdy enough to cope with cobbles and bumpy roads. It is also simple to use on public transport and can be tucked away in the last racks of train cars (with the seat still attached). Ideal for babies starting at birth it is available in a variety of colors as well as various accessories, including a newborn bassinet with a footmuff, raincover and raincover. Also available as a twin travel set.

Easy to fold

The Britax Holiday is extremely compact and light and is ideal for use as a light pushchair since it folds down to a tiny size that fits into overhead storage or even in the car boot. It’s also cabin friendly for easy air travel and you can carry it on your shoulder using an strap that is integrated. It’s a bit difficult to use initially but once you get the hang of it, it’s an ideal stroller for short trips.

Our testers tried it out on daily excursions, from quick dashes for the shops to strolls through the park and longer trips to visit family and friends abroad. It was easy to fold and carry and was very maneuverable in any setting. It has a huge shopping basket, a full-coverage hood to keep rain out and a cup holder that fits a travel mug. It’s a great pushchair to babies and toddlers from birth to 4 years old.

We love the fact that it’s easy to open and close, regardless of whether you’re in a rush or have hands full of kids. It’s also a easy pushchair to operate and the recline function is simple for children to use. However, it does lack the extra support that a bassinet or carrycot offers newborns and is not suitable for use as a travel buggy.

Our rigorous testing process combines the knowledge of our panel as well as our consumer research to produce a thorough buyer’s guide. We’ve narrowed the list of strollers to include ones that weigh less than 7kg, can be folded compactly and are suitable for travel use. We also have selected items that are available at different price points, to suit a variety of budgets. This lets you choose a pushchair for travel that suits your requirements.

Easy to store

You’ll be jumping in and out of taxis and trains, and going up and down escalators as well as stairs with your baby. It’s crucial to pick a light parent facing pushchair you can easily store and move. It is recommended to choose a pushchair that folds down and stand up when opened, or collapsed into a compact flat folding so it doesn’t take up too much space in your home. A freestanding storage basket is also handy if you need to store the pushchair away when it’s not being used.

If you’re looking for a travel pram that is suitable for babies from birth, the Graco EeZeFold stroller is a great choice. It has the compact fold, a hood that can protect your child from sun, and a rain cover. It’s also compatible with car seats and can be used as part of a travel system for newborn to toddler, and there are a variety of accessories like a bassinet, wheeled boards or leg rests for tired toddlers.

During testing it was super easy to manoeuvre and tackled cobbles and bumpy roads as well as some massive kerbs. It was extremely robust for a light and small buggy. The only drawback was that the seat didn’t recline, but as it’s designed to travel, this isn’t a huge deal. The handle bar is fixed at quite an elevated height and isn’t much adjustable, but it was comfortable for both tall and short adults during our test.