Your questions about lightweight strollers answered What is the best lightweight stroller? Having clocked up the miles across a large selection of travel strollers, we’re yet to find one to surpass the Joolz aer2. It’s a fabulous buggy for most everyday adventures, yet fully geared for travelling with a baby or toddler. Yes, it’s expensive, but if you need a new buggy right from the birth of your child, for the amount of use you’ll get out of it, in our opinion it’s a justified price. If your budget is a little smaller but you want a stroller where you can attach a car seat, check in as cabin luggage, and fold in a flash, the Cybex orfeo, ticks a lot of boxes and is more than £100 cheaper, but bear in mind accessories are sold separately.After pounding the pavements last year, we’re back for a 2026 update and over the summer months we strolled in towns, cities and on paths. We assembled, folded and unfolded, and strapped our toddler into a selection of lightweight buggies. We carefully assessed each stroller’s features, paying close attention to how easy it was to fold, its weight, manoeuvrability and suspension, ventilation and coverage for hot days, and of course, our mini tester’s comfort.I assessed these strollers by the following criteria:Assembly: I folded and unfolded each stroller, making a note of how long this took and how easy it was. For instance, how many steps were there, and could I do it one-handed? Features: I carefully assessed the design features of each stroller Weight: I noted how heavy they were on paper, but also how lightweight they felt whilst being pushed or carried around when folded. Ease of use: Pushing the strollers on different types of terrain, I paid attention to how easy they were to manoeuvre, and how smooth a ride they gave my little passenger. Looks: While this is, to an extent, subjective, I acknowledged the overall design of the stroller, taking into account the number of colourways and patterns available. Durability: I noticed how robust and well-made the strollers seemed, noting the size and sturdiness of the wheels, and the hardiness of the fabrics. Comfort: I factored in the plushness of the seat and the overall comfort of my passenger. What pushchairs are recommended for airlines?Whether you can bring yours onto the plane as hand luggage will depend on the airline you’re flying with. That being said, very small and foldable strollers can often be placed in the overhead luggage (provided there is enough space).Which pushchairs are best for small cars?Small and foldable pushchairs will lend themselves well to fitting into the boot of your car. Better still, an especially helpful feature to consider is whether the chassis is compatible with a car seat. This will make transporting your child to and from the car less of a hassle, while it can also save you some space.Can the prams collapse as one unit?Collapse mechanisms with buggies and pushchairs vary, but some models allow you to collapse your buggy with one quick and easy motion, often with the click of a button. Some models require a few steps to fold down – these may not always be as compact as those that can close in one simple motion.Why you can trust IndyBest reviewsRebecca Moore has been writing reviews for IndyBest since 2020. As a parent herself, she’s committed to bringing our readers honest, unbiased and thorough reviews of parenting essentials. She will only recommend products that pass her tests; products that will actually benefit parents and their children. Below, Rebecca has shared a full and considered critique of each stroller, but you can find an even more in-depth look in her reviews of the Joolz aer2 and the Bugaboo fox 5. Help little ones drift off with the best children’s mattresses