Choosing a Lightweight Holiday Pushchair

If you’re planning to jet off or replacing your existing buggy to take on a trip, picking the best travel pushchair that is lightweight will ensure your journey is smooth. Our test subjects were looking for a stroller that was light, easy to fold and robust enough to be used for everyday use.

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

Lightweight

If you’re traveling with children it is essential to have a light pushchair. This means it will be lightweight to carry and will take up less space in your accommodation. You’ll also find it easier to maneuver in a plane or train. You’ll need a pushchair with a large capacity basket to fit all the clothes and other essentials. It should come with locks that allow swivel wheels to handle both smooth and rough terrain.

The Babyzen Yoyo2 is one of the most lightweight pushchairs for the holidays that we have tested. It features a compact and curved frame, with a high-quality monochrome fabric. It comes with a thick hooded hood that protects your child from sun and the cup holder to hold drinks. It can be folded using one hand. It is available in black, red, toffee, or grey, and is very affordable.

The Joie Tourist is another great lightweight pushchair that is ideal for trips. This stylish stroller is available in a gorgeous shade of gray. It’s also lightweight, weighing just 6kg. It folds into a size that is comparable to the size of a suitcase. It’s perfect for parents who are always moving and require 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 a twin baby you should consider a lightweight double stroller such as the Mountain Buggy Nano duo. It’s the smallest and lightest, and cheapest double pushchair on the market. It’s easy to fold and unfold and has a large storage bin. It also has a large hood and locking swivel wheels that are able to take on more rough terrain.

A great lightweight pushchair will also come with a compact folding mechanism and should be easy to carry on your shoulders. This will make it easier to carry in taxis, trains and buses and to travel up and down the stairs and escalators with your child in tow. The Joie Tourist is a great option, as it has an easy one-hand folding mechanism and can be placed in an overhead locker on flights. It also has a huge hood to protect your child from the sun and a comfortable, adjustable handlebar.

Easy to maneuver

If you’re planning to travel for a holiday or just want a lightweight buggy that you can use at home or when visiting friends, a light travel pushchair will meet your needs. There are a variety to pick from, including ones that offer a full assortment of accessories like baby bassinets, a rain cover, and a toddler leg rest so they don’t have legs dangling. Often with a slightly smaller frame and a simpler suspension than other full-sized buggies, they can appear a bit fragile, but our MFM reviewers found them to be manageable.

A compact pushchair that is easily maneuverable will have a large storage basket to allow you to carry all the essentials you need. It must be able to stand on its own when folded, so that it can be easily moved through airports and into the car’s boot without occupying luggage space. The ability to fold and unfold using one hand is an enormous advantage, especially for those traveling by yourself. You’ll need a stroller that you can use to get on and off escalators and to climb and descend stairs.

The MFM reviews found that the Graco Eezefold stroller was easy to move and, even fully loaded, it felt solid enough to stand up to cobblestones and bumpy roads. It’s also very easy to use on public transport and fits easily in the end racks of trains (it can be stored with its seat still in place). It is suitable for babies as young as, it is available in a variety colors as well as various accessories such as a bassinet for newborns, raincover and footmuff. Also available as a twin travel package.

Easy to fold

The Britax Holiday is extremely light and super compact and is ideal for use as a compact 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 over your shoulder using an strap with an integrated. It’s not easy to use initially, but once you’ve got the hang of it it’s an excellent stroller for on-the-go trips.

Our testers tried it out during their daily excursions from quick trips to the shops, to park walks and longer trips to visit relatives and friends abroad. It was simple to fold and carry and is very easy to maneuver in any setting. It has a huge shopping basket, a full-coverage hood to protect from rain and an integrated cup holder that can fit an insulated travel mug. This pushchair is ideal for babies and toddlers aged from birth to 4 years old.

We love that this is so easy to open and close, even if you’re on the go or your hands are filled with children. It is also a smooth pushchair that reclines and is simple to use for small children. However, it does lack the additional support that a bassinet or carrycot offers infants and is not suitable for use as a buggy for travel.

Our rigorous testing process blends the knowledge of our panel as well as our research on consumers to create a robust buyer’s guide. We have whittled down the list of strollers to include those that weigh less than 7kg, are able to fold up compactly and are suitable for vacation use. We’ve also ensured that the products we’ve picked are available in a variety of price points to suit all budgets. This allows you to choose the ideal travel pushchair where to buy pushchairs meet your needs.

Easy to store

When travelling with baby you’ll be frequently between taxis, trains and tubes, as well as up and down escalators or steps so it’s important to pick a light pushchair that can easily manoeuvre and put away. It’s best to select a stroller that folds flat and stand up when opened, or folded into an easy flat folding that it doesn’t occupy a lot of space in your home. A freestanding storage basket is also useful if you have to store your pushchair away when you’re not in use.

If you’re looking for a stroller that is suitable for babies from birth the EeZeFold stroller from 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 also works with car seats so you can use it from birth to toddler. There are many add-ons like a bassinet, or a wheeled board for tired toddlers.

During our tests, it was incredibly easy to maneuver and tackled cobbles as well as bumpy roads, and some massive kerbs. It was quite robust for a light and compact buggy. The only drawback is that the seat doesn’t recline. However, considering it’s designed to move it’s not a big deal. The handle bar is fixed at an elevated height and isn’t much adjustable, but it still felt comfortable for tall and short adults during our test.