Babyzen YOYO2

Thread: "Please share any recommendations for a travel stroller ? "

We’ve done a fair amount of traveling and I’ve never had to worry about a stroller fitting in an overhead bin. When you get to your gate, talk to the flight attendant at the desk and they will give you the appropriate gate check tag. Once you get to the actual door of the plane, someone will take the stroller for you and it will be waiting for you in that same area when you land. Even on tiny “puddle-jumper” flights on a 6 passenger plane, I’ve never had to worry about how my stroller is stored on a flight. That said, I LOVE our Yoyo. It’s so easy to fold up, it’s about the size of a large messenger bag, and it’s sturdy and smooth and gets over much rougher terrain than the cheap umbrella stroller we used previously for travel. It’s so great it’s surpassed our big fancy stroller and it’s now the one we use everyday. Our other stroller is a Thule Glide jogging stroller and I’ve only dragged that out to use a handful of times since we got the yoyo, it’s just so much more convenient! I still use the Thule for like, going to the country fair when we’ll be walking around a field all day, but the yoyo became our everyday stroller as soon as we got it. In hindsight, I wish i’d gotten the yoyo from the beginning, and a wagon style stroller instead of the Thule.

Thread: "Why is choosing a baby stroller so hard???"

Lol are you talking about the vista? At first I was like well everyone recommends it, so I’ll prob just get that one! Then I went to Nordstrom and checked it out in person and hated it as soon as I tried it out. I picked Nuna mixx because it seemed easier to maneuver and fold, and maybe I just want to go against the grain haha Also for travel strollers, everyone I know rAaAaves about the yoyo, and the first time I tried it a store I started questioning what these people are smoking- yes, it’s super compact, but it’s a 2-hand 2-step fold, which doesn’t seem super convenient for travel!!

Thread: "Parents who don't bring their full-size stroller to the airport: why?"

Just had this happen with the buckle. It was an expensive yoyo baby stroller too. Oh well. :/

Thread: "What's the best stroller for me?"

There’s something weirdly humbling about shopping for strollers, it’s like test-driving tiny cars you’ll push around for the next 3 years. For suburban life with one kid and lots of car loading, I’d look at more compact-but-durable options like the Babyzen or Nuna. Both are lightweight, fold with one hand, and are newborn-friendly with car seat adapters or bassinet attachments. The nuna one leans more plush and luxe-feeling, especially for newborn naps, but the babyzen still wins for me when it comes to foldability and how tiny it gets, it actually fits in an airplane overhead. Other than that I know the vista gets a lot of hype, but yeah, it’s def on the bulky side if you’re only planning for one kid. If portability and ease-of-use are top priorities, you might want something that’s car and travel-friendly without feeling flimsy.

Thread: "Parents who don't bring their full-size stroller to the airport: why?"

I specifically got that kind so I'd never have to check it! We got the little backpack case so it doesn't look sus (our airline doesn't allow strollers onboard) and it hasn't been an issue

Thread: "Is a pram necessary?"

As you’re in London, I’d have a look at something like the Babyzen yoyo or the bugaboo butterfly. I know you can get a newborn kit for the yoyo. I hired a yoyo from Baboodle for a recent holiday and it was great for city use and travel, but it would be useless for country walks (I live in the Surrey countryside). Maybe have a look at hiring something to see if you like it before buying one?

Thread: "Is a pram necessary?"

Baby’s should not be in the doona for walking around, it’s a car seat position which isn’t considered safe. I also live in London and suggest the babyzen YoYo with the newborn attachment.

Thread: "Stroller for a tall toddler that doesn't cost a small fortune?"

My two year old is in clothes for a four year old and we use a yoyo

Thread: "Prams - did you regret getting a larger, heavy pram for your first baby?"

I have the vista. My kids are 4 and 1. I barely use it and I never converted it to a double bc it was such a pain/expensive. I got a babyjogger double off a buy nothing group and use that when I need it for both, otherwise use our Babyzen yoyo travel pram for everything. If I had my kids with a smaller age gap, probably would have done the double option. I did really love it for my first kid, and used it mainly for walks with my second. Check out the configurations for a double with the second seat, due to weight balance, the older kid is on the top and baby on the bottom which is a bit of a pain.

Thread: "Stroller for a tall toddler that doesn't cost a small fortune?"

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Thread: "Bugaboo dragonfly or Uppababy Cruz?"

I’m a nanny & have worked in NYC! I personally got an Uppababy Cruz for my own baby. Always enjoyed using those, such a smooth push & ride! Biggest surprise? The Nuna I used with a family always felt like it was going to fall apart & was such a pain in the butt. It surprised me! Maybe they didn’t treat it as well as they could have idk 😬 Oh & I hated using the Yoyo!! I understand why people would be drawn to them as a concept but it honestly felt like pushing around a toy stroller to me I did use a Bugaboo with another family & it was fine, I just personally like Uppababy strollers more

Thread: "What stroller do we recommend here? "

We've been using our Yoyo since our 3 year old was six months and we love it. Before that we used our Doona as our only stroller, but if you're not driving a lot the Yoyo has a bassinet attachment for the early months.

Thread: "Any parents using a Travel stroller for everyday use?"

We used a babyzen yoyo from birth but also skipped the bucket seat

Thread: "Are expensive strollers worth it?"

I spent a lot on a new BabyZen Yo-Yo because we travel a lot and it’s one of the only strollers that can fit in the overhead bin in airplanes - it’s also very narrow so you can push it down the aisle in most airplanes as well (plus fits well on buses and subway trains, etc). It’s also extremely light and folds up very quickly and easily. You have to buy the newborn insert separately - great for napping on the go and even at home, my son napped it in a ton during the first 6 months. When we moved to NYC with no car I also bought the extra rolling bag because it doesn’t have much storage space under it. I love it a lot and it’s been worth it for us! It’s very much a city stroller with small wheels, so not great for terrain or jogging.

Thread: "Lightweight stroller options"

Depending on your needs - but I would put the Yoyo towards the bottom. The basket is kinda small and hard to access, and it is not a simple fold. People love the butterfly, and they just came out with a new model with some upgrades. That would be my pick!

Thread: "Stroller recommendations for city-dwellers?"

I’m in NYC and the fact of life here is that you use the stoller every single day. And you use them wayyyy longer than people in less urban places do. Strollers go through an insane amount of wear and tear in cities and it’s worth it to get one that lasts. Uppababy has lots of fans but I personally prefer NUNA or Bugaboo strollers. The Yoyo stroller is also super popular here and is slightly cheaper. What we're doing is buying our Bugaboo “open box” from Good Buy Gear. Saves us over $300 on what is essentially a brand new stroller. Check them and Rebel Stork out to see if they have the one your wife wants!

Thread: "What do y’all think about the doona?"

I’m curious about your suggestion that you’d want a giant cruiser stroller in NYC and something smaller for the suburbs. I’m in NYC and our only stroller is the Babyzen Yoyo—I don’t know how I would maneuver a giant stroller down crowded sidewalks, on crowded subways, up and down subway or apartment stairs, through narrow grocery store aisles or in small restaurants, etc. It seems like it should be the opposite of your suggestion to me!

Thread: "What do I get with luxury/expensive strollers (uppababy, Nuna) over affordable ones (Chicco, Graco)"

We bought a yoyo travel stroller around 1 for traveling and honestly use it more than our vista now (daughter is 2). The vista is really just for things like the zoo where we want the big basket to hold our stuff, but it’s so heavy to get in and out of the car it isn’t worth it a lot of the time. It does handle really well and I’m sure we would get more use out of it if we were walking more places from home. However it can be a pain to navigate in stores and tight places because it’s so big. I probably would have gone for the cruz if I could do it over again from infancy, but after 1 the yoyo has been great and is way more portable and still handles really well. The only drawback is the basket holds basically nothing.

Thread: "Travel Stroller - Analysis Paralysis"

I would look for the Babyzen yoyo, Joolz Aer+ or the Bugaboo Butterfly on marketplace. You’re probably not going to get everything you’re wanting in a travel stroller, so you’ll have to compromise on something. Very few models will fit overhead on an airplane but the yo-yo and Aer+ definitely do if that’s important enough for you. Finding a big basket or a good recline will be the hardest.

Thread: "Travel stroller? Is it a need or just a hype?"

I looooove my yoyo stroller and I can even walk it in between aisles on the plane. It’s not a hype for us and was very handy in my daughters 2.5 years of life. I’m not worried about it breaking because I take it with me and it’s small and compact that I can use it in my travel destination in Ubers/trains/taxis etc. I’ve used it in over 10 counties

Thread: "Travel Stroller recommendation"

Yo-yo or ergo baby metro. Have both and have used them both for traveling. They both fit in the overhead compartment.

Thread: "What stroller do you have for everyday use and do you like it?"

Babyzen yoyo. It’s amazing. 6kg and you can fold it with one hand whilst holding baby. It’s super compact, easily fits on buses, aeroplanes, small cafes, etc. can’t recommend it highly enough. My baby loves it!

Thread: "Travel Stroller - Analysis Paralysis"

Have you tried the Babyzen Yoyo?

Thread: "Babyzen Yoyo2 vsJoolz Aer +"

We have the Uppababy vista when wer’re in the city and the YoYo for traveling. We traveled to a few different cities with the yoyo, and it’s honestly not annoying. It takes a few seconds to squat and press that button but with a few practices you’ll be getting good at it. Even with that little annoyance, i still rather have that because of how compact it gets. Super quick getting in and out of Ubers, and easy to throw in the overhead bin. Plus it’s so compact it fits anywhere. Also it’s lighter. Highly recommend the yoyo, made our lives easier.

Thread: "Overwhelmed by strollers!!! Stroller questions for a city-living FTM"

Do you run *actual errands* with the stroller? Like, do you walk to the grocery store (+ carry all of your groceries home) or do you usually drive? If you are used to walking for errands, then you want the Uppababy Vista. The basket in the bottom can hold 2-3 very full bags of groceries. We live urban (Boston) and were car-free for a decade. Our stroller is our mini-van. We easily walk 5 miles in a day or more just living our lives. I kid you not, we have probably put 1000 miles on that stroller in 4 years. The Vista is built like a TANK, though, so if you're a casual stroller user (pretty much everyone that I know that lives in the suburbs), then it's probably overkill. For travel, we really love the Babyzen Yoyo. We also really liked the Bugaboo Butterfly, but it is really awkward to carry both the Butterfly and the baby for me. We got the Yoyo knowing that we would be going to London, and taking the Underground -- so I would be carrying the folded stroller + baby + backpack of stuff all alone to take escalators / stairs at certain stops. Other advice: We also were in a walk-up (5th floor) until our daughter was 2 y/o. I almost never used the stroller in the first 6 mo+...the carrier was considerably easier. If you're like us, then you won't really need any newborn stroller attachments anyway. Once they have head control at 6mo+, then you can just use seats designed for bigger kids.

Thread: "Lightweight stroller options"

Bugaboo butterfly! Has a huge basket compared to the others, one handed fold, and feels so sturdy to push. I also had a yoyo for years and HATED it. It felt cheap, like it would blow over, the fold sucks, and the basket is tiny.

Thread: "ISO Compact/Lightweight Travel Stroller"

I can’t speak to the quality of the other brands, but we got our Yoyo on Marketplace for under 300. I would personally opt for a used high-quality stroller vs. a new one from a random knockoff Amazon brand! Also helps reduce waste ♻️

Thread: "What collapsible travel stroller do you recommend?"

I’m sure there must be better options out now, but we’ve been all around the world with a Yoyo (traveling with it as recently as a year ago) and it performed well and fit everywhere

Thread: "Lightweight stroller suggestions?"

Maybe a travel stroller? They tend to be lighter. We haven’t used ours yet but got the yoyo2 and I know it’s quite lightweight and compact but also has a bassinet attachment and reclining seat. I’m not sure how popular it is here but a handful of friends who live in Europe swear by it

Thread: "Are expensive strollers worth it?"

If you plan to travel a lot, the babyzen yoyo is worth its weight on gold. It fits in the overhead bin on a plane.

Thread: "Travel/Everyday SAHP Stroller advice? on Zoe Tour vs Joolz Aer+"

I have the Babyzen yoyo, and I love it! It’s a little expensive though. When I bought mine (5 years ago there was not a lot of travel stroller options). One suggestion I have go look into them and try to open and close them with only one hand. I can do it with my yoyo, it’s life saving and love that it can be stored overhead, so I don’t need to wait for it at the end of the flight, or if there’s layovers I can use it easily at the airport. I have lots of friends that have the yoyo and they all love it. It maneuvers very easily, it’s light enough and it fits big kids (my almost 5 years old sometimes seats there when the 2 year old is not using it and she finds it comfortable).

Thread: "Travel Stroller as only stroller - Babyzen Yoyo? Others?"

Hi! We have (& love) our Babyzen YoYo as parents who live in a city and travel a lot. I’ve never heard that once you switch to the regular stroller, you can’t switch back. You have the base, and then everything else can get added on top. We’ve switched between the bassinet, the newborn attachment (we bought this for travel), and clipping on the car seat very easily.

Thread: "Stroller - Cybex Priam or Mios "

I would advise you to choose your stroller as you would choose a car. Are you a Minivan type parent who likes to just haul around all the stuff you could ever need but only want to stay on roads? Are you a SUV/Offroad/Racing Car type parent who'd like to sacrifice a little capacity for having the ability to go off road or on runs around central park? Lastly, are you the luxury sedan type parent who'd rather have just enough room in the trunk for one errand and handle sportily down the sidewalk? We've owned (and destroyed) a YoYo and enjoyed how it folded up everywhere and handled like a dream. (the destruction was due to overloading it with groceries and going over cobblestones and whatnot). We've also owned the Vista and it had all the perks and drawbacks of an aircraft carrier. If you plan on having more kids, I don't think the smaller stroller will stand up to their abuse for as many years.

Thread: "Parents who don't bring their full-size stroller to the airport: why?"

Trying to get the stroller folded up and into its bag while flying solo with a toddler who likes to run off is a hellish experience. They also never leave the stroller at the gate on the other end and send it out with the regular luggage, so you end up having to carry the kid through the airport upon landing anyways. I've tried gate checking it multiple times and it's never not been a huge pain in the ass. The only worthwhile way to bring a stroller is to buy something like a babyzen yoyo that can just be brought into the plane. Anything gate checked will get lost, broken, or sent to a weird place in the airport for pickup that will make your life more difficult.

Thread: "Strollers?"

I have the babyzen YOYO. The lightest stroller on the market. Folds smaller than a carry on and has a strap for the shoulder. It has fantastic accessories. We got the clips to make it a travel system for our maxi cosi car seat. We also got the carry on backpack for travel (allowed in overhead bins because it’s so small & light), the cup holder, the rolling bag for extra storage, the parisol attachment and the extended leg rest. I just ordered the foot muff too. I am obsessed with this stroller! Some people are irritated that it has a 2 step close, but it’s so light and easy, I could care less. I recommend checking the GoodBuyGear website. I got most of my accessories on there and they were fantastic. I didn’t end up buying the bassinet or the newborn pack, but I would consider the newborn pack for next time. One thing that is also a great feature is you can convert it into a double stroller. So the fact I could make it a travel system and convert it to a double was a deal breaker for me. Plus it helps that it’s like 14 lbs. instead of 20-40lbs. Truly a traveler and busy mom DREAM!!!

Thread: "Parents who don't bring their full-size stroller to the airport: why?"

We have the GB Pockit+ All-City. I personally don’t recommend it (to rickety for the price, seat is too reclined and forces toddler to slouch). If I were to do it again I’d go for the Babyzen Yo-yo of the Bugaboo Butterfly.

Thread: "Is the Babyzen Yoyo2 worth the money?"

Are you planning to be able to use it with a second kid? That's a lot of money per use for a stroller for a kid who likely won't want to ride in a stroller in a year. Our daughter just turned 3 and either walks, rides her balance bike, or we take the cheap $25 umbrella stroller.

Thread: "Parents who don't bring their full-size stroller to the airport: why?"

I travel often with my toddler and will almost never check a stroller/anything on a plane. Not worth the risk of losing anything. I always use my Babyzen Yoyo2 with their rolling bag that attaches to it. One hand to push the stroller and one hand to pull my carryon. I hang a travel car seat (WayB Pico) to the stroller and usually have a bag with a trolley sleeve on my carry on.

Thread: "Babyzen Yoyo2 vsJoolz Aer +"

This isn’t the most active sub in the world, so if you want some very active responses you might need to turn to Facebook or some of the other parent groups. I have the aer and love the fold, but haven’t tried it on a plane.

Thread: "Anyone have the babyzen yoyo? Do you think it’s worth the splurge? And has anyone able to get it on sale?"

We have the Babyzen Yoyo and travelled to Hawaii and throughout Europe with it. It’s folds super small and can fit in the overhead bin on the plane. This was a very popular stroller in Europe as well. It’s great - highly recommend.

Thread: "Babyzen Yoyo2 vsJoolz Aer +"

We've had quite a journey with our YoYo Babyzen, and I promised those schmucks in customer service I'd tell everyone. About 18 months in the back left wheel fell off. We were luckily under the two year warranty, right? Our first step was to contact Mini Jake (N 9th, Williamsburg) where we bought the stroller and a number of accessories. They were absolutely no help at all. Actually less than helpful. Anyway, we emailed BabyZen's customer service email address. This auto replied and directed us to a contact form. That form didn't work correctly. We eventually contact Stokke, which owns BabyZen. They replied that they would respond in 7 to 10 days -- that's 7 to 10 days without a stroller. They finally got back to us. My wife explained that the wheel fell off and that it was still under warranty since it was under two years. After several days they confirmed that it was under warranty and then sent us a part. Two weeks later, the part arrived. It was the wrong part. We replied to them and eventually they sent a replacement wheel. Before that happened I got a new caster with ball bearings from a skate shop. (Labor Skaateboard Shop on Watrbury. These guys were great and gave me the caster free). So the problem is BabayZen's wheel casters are made of material that rusts and then bonds with axel, so even though the ball bearings needed to be replaced, the old caster was stuck to the axle. There should be two in the wheel, but we only had one working, and the second one securely fastened to the axel. A year later the wheel fell off again. It was inevitable, since our fix was only meant to be temporary. I tried everything from vinegar to rust removers to get the old caster off the wheel. Finally I decided the only way it was coming off was with an angle grinder. (The young kid who works the back counter at Crest Hardware on Metropolitan ave offered to cut off the caster, but he wasn't working the day I went back.) I eventually took it to BikeFixNYC in the East Village, and for about $100 the guy replaced the wheel. The replacement wheel that BabyZen had sent a year earlier was put to good use. BikeFixNYC was great for repairing the stroller. A few weeks later though the left front wheel has started to come loose and is teetering on falling off at every moment. Stokke/BabyZen have some of the worst customer service. I'm hoping this front wheel last long enough that we don't need to buy a new stroller for our not-yet-three-year-old. The YoYo does fold up great for overhead compartments on airplanes and we have not even had to gate check it. Its very light and easy to carry. 0 out of 100 stars though based on the fact that that the $0.50 ball bearing will fail and rusts to the axle and the customer service is absolutely aweful.

Thread: "Travel Stroller as only stroller - Babyzen Yoyo? Others?"

I live in a major city and so many people use a Yo-yo as their primary strollers. I would also look at the Joolz aer.

Thread: "Travel stroller? Is it a need or just a hype?"

It’s not the flight you need it for, it’s the destination and the airport. Our Babyzen Yoyo has been to everywhere with us, on dirt paths and cobbled streets. I think sand or mud would be a disaster, but most everything else it’s handled well. Once my almost 4 yo was out of the infant seat, it replaced our normal stroller and will likely be the same for this baby. We also fly 2-4 times a year and it has always traveled in the overhead bin as baby’s luggage. We’ve had it for 3 years now. Definitely don’t get a doona at this point since your child will likely outgrow it around 12 months. If you don’t plan to travel much then I’d go with the cheap umbrella stroller or get a cheap stroller off marketplace or a buy nothing group to check at the gate.

Thread: "Babyzen Yoyo2 vsJoolz Aer +"

i love our yoyo. i would recommend the newborn pack over the bassinet bc you can still fold the stroller up with the newborn pack on. we hang it on our coat rack!

Thread: "Are expensive strollers worth it?"

It doesn't have to be expensive but you should try out different strollers to figure out which features are important to you. Size and weight. Especially how small does it fold down to? How are the wheels and steering/maneuverability? Storage space? Adaptability to accommodate different car seats? A cheap umbrella stroller may do the trick for you. Or maybe you need additional features to fit your needs. I prefer the full size stroller because they are sturdier and move better. We have an older bugaboo stroller and a babyzen yoyo. Both have their pros and cons.

Thread: "Babyzen Yoyo with a newborn bassinet as the only stroller?"

Sounds like a good plan to me. I live in a condo in the city and got the Joolz Aer+ as my primary stroller. Folds up small in about two seconds using one hand. No need for those big, bulky strollers for many. Babyzen Yoyo looks similar to ours and I see many city dwellers using that one. Oh, and we used the newborn bassinet, too. My son is now 9 months, so he sits in the standard seat.

Thread: "Why is choosing a baby stroller so hard???"

We’ll see how it goes when my son is older but traveling with an infant it was SO much easier with him in the stroller 100% of the time in the airport. Meant he could easily sleep and we didn’t have to be carrying him and juggling bags at the same time. We actually have 2 strollers - the silver cross wave for every day use if we’re walking or driving somewhere (it’s a sturdy tank, barely folds down at all) and then the yoyo for if we’re traveling and going on a plane. If you can afford it and you travel a lot I highly recommend doing the same and getting 2, one at each end of the spectrum. Our thought was it was better to have 2 that each did what they did really well rather than trying to find something in the middle that was okay at everything. I do wish the wave folded down slightly more than it does, but it also supports two children and we wanted to keep our options open 😅

Thread: "Pros and cons for the Doona?"

Lot of doona shade on here but I have to say we love ours. We have a Yoyo with newborn pack but we haven’t been using it yet because the doona is just easier for our life. Yoyo sidebar if interested: Something I didn’t realize with the Yoyo newborn pack is that because the bassinet isn’t detachable, the baby has to be awake or woken up to get them in and out (not an issue for the bassinet attachment though). I’m excited to use that stroller once our baby is up older, since it’s so lightweight and collapses to a small size. We live in NYC and don’t have a car or drive, so we take cabs with the baby sometimes. It’s nice to know that if we’re out of the house with the doona, we have our car seat and have the option of taking a car home. Also, we have some stairs in our building, and being able to collapse the stroller easily and carry our baby up while he’s sleeping is a plus (without any extra parts). He’s a heavy 4 month old weighing 17 pounds so it has gotten harder. I either wear him or use the doona for our travel needs at this age. Although there is the two hour recommended max, it’s rare (or hasn’t happened yet) that he’d be sitting in the stroller for that long.

Thread: "Are expensive travel strollers like Bugaboo and Yoyo all hype?"

I haven’t used mine yet ( due in Aug) but I went with the yoyo but bought it used. Got the top tier stroller I wanted at a lower price point than the ergobaby. Don’t buy strollers new.

Thread: "What stroller do we recommend here? "

We’ve used the Yoyo daily for our now 4yo. It’s narrow enough for any bodega and among the most lightweight on the market. I did some comparison shopping before my 1yo was born and ended up with a second Yoyo.