Babyzen - YOYO²

Highly recommend trying to find a secondhand Babyzen yoyo. We got one for that price, although it will be top of the budget. It's the only travel stroller I've found that actually fit within the listed carryon dimensions of all of the airlines I looked up. Personally I'm also super glad I got one I could bring on the plane with me. When we travelled to Australia at 9 months there were massive queues at immigration and having the stroller for my son rather than needing to have one of us carry him was a blessing. Made it super easy for him to sleep too. My son hates baby wearing so it was the only option to be relatively hands free.

We have the cybex orfeo and it functions well as a travel pram, always managed to get on plane and one click open. The clasp sometimes get a bit stuck for few secs after 2 years of frequent use, id say it lasted v well that long. We still use it weekly and on our travels. If i can have any pram, i would get Joolz or Bugaboo butterfly as they are sturdy and very good and also have good storage space, but quite pricey. Yoyo is small and well known and easy to get a good 2nd hand, however its not one hand open and doesnt sit up right so our baby hated it when we tried in John Lewis.

I like our baby jogger gt2. easy one-handed fold and it handles the paths at the botanical gardens, rough sidewalks, etc. quite well. it was great for stroller naps as it has a nearly flat recline and good shade coverage, and good shock absorption. however, the basket sucks and it's a pita for shopping on foot. I've definitely overloaded it by putting bags on the handle - which hasn't caused any noticeable damage. we have a car so it's not a huge issue. we also have a babyzen yoyo 2, but the folding on it pisses me off, it locks up when I walk fast, and it's not very sturdy if your baby is under 15 lbs. The stupid thing nearly flipped multiple times in bassinet mode. i think there's been some improvements with the next gen, but none of them really wow'ed me.

I really like my Yoyo2, which you can make newborn ready with either the bassinet or the newborn pack. Building it is difficult, but once you're over that hurdle you're golden. If you ever plan on going on unpaved surfaces, I'd recommend a stroller with air in the tires like a jogging stroller.

A 5.5 yr and 4 yr old with one more on the way. - City Select with 2 seats is my full stroller/all terrain - Thule Chariot 2 bike stroller/also a hiking stroller - Valco Duo Snap for side by side stroller - GB pockit that's a bit wonky so lives at grandparents as a spare - Babyzen Yoyo got as second hand travel stroller I am planning to use mainly for my new one - All purpose wagon that never intended to be a stroller but they all pile in

Yoyo. I have 2 strollers (one heavy/one light) and I regret not getting the Yoyo which can do both

Worth doing a full investigation into the airlines you normally fly if you want to get one that you can bring on the plane as carryon luggage. A lot of brands that advertise themselves as travel strollers don't actually fit within the allowed dimensions (albeit only just) so occasionally do get forcibly checked. We ended up getting the Babyzen Yoyo as it was the only one I found that actually was allowed by all the airlines I use. Definitely worth looking for secondhand ones as well, you can get some good bargains still in excellent condition.

We only had a Yoyo because of space constraints. If we had a space, would probably had gotten a bigger buggy but then we've had the Yoyo for 3 years now and it's still holding up well even with cobble stones (especially in Europe!) and rougher terrain. It's also convenient that it's lightweight and compact especially whilst travelling and using the tube

I think the suspension is surprisingly good given its smaller wheels. You do need to keep an eye on the sidewalk for any big bumps but I think this would be true of any newborn in a stroller. Funnily enough my baby loves the bumpy parts of the sidewalk so I sometimes have to jiggle the stroller a bit to exaggerate bumps! It worked great for my newborn. We used the bassinet attachment and would buckle him in. We would even use it around the house when he was really small as a bassinet alternative. I wanted to keep eyes on him at all times and I was so thankful for the smaller frame because it fit in our NYC-sized hallway and kitchen!

lol it's absolutely not true that you can't change it back. Idk why someone would think that???

Bugaboo and yoyo for travel for us. Friends didn't get on with the silver cross, difficult to fold down without losing a finger!

We have the Cruz... while it's great for walks and long strolls, it's pretty big and close to the same size as the vista. I had a compact car with our firstborn, and the stroller took the whole trunk. I ended up getting a babyzen yoyo as a travel stroller but I wish I would have gotten this stroller from the beginning and used the newborn kit/adapters.

If I had to do it over, I would have gotten a travel stroller with a bassinet. I have the yoyo2, which I love significantly more than my full size stroller. I think if I had to do it again I'd only get the Yoyo used with the newborn pack. I think if I were off-roading more though I'd go with something with inflatable tires though, like the Bumbleride Era or Indie. Edit: I think ideally for unpaved surfaces I'd prefer to baby wear, but my baby always hated that but loved the stroller.

I'd absolutely get a compact stroller for travel as well. We got a similar stroller to you (the silver cross wave) as it's sturdy and good for all terrain but it barely folds down. We can take it on vacations where we drive but no way we'd do it by plane. We got a Babyzen yoyo secondhand at half price to use when travelling and it's been brilliant being able to take it onboard the plane with us.

I also agonized about which stroller to buy, especially because they're so expensive! I went to Mini Jake in Williamsburg to test a few out in person and would recommend it to others (even if you end up buying secondhand). The salesperson there was SUPER knowledgeable and had weighted dolls that we could put in the strollers to see how they maneuvered with a baby in them. I hope she earns a serious commission because she is putting in the time to know all about the pros/cons of every model. We went in expecting that we would get an Uppababy but decided on the yoyo after testing it out and discussing our lifestyle with the salesperson. I love that it's light enough that I can pick it up on my own with the baby in there, I can push it around with one hand, and it has a slim profile for narrow shops and restaurants. It's our only stroller at the moment. Best of luck with the stroller shopping!

Yes. You get the bassinet which fits on top of it. Works perfectly. And the bassinet for it fits on a plane and is equipped with the harness.

Never been happy with Silvercross. We've had the Silvercross full bundle - car seat was rubbish and the pram was heavy and impractical. Rucksack and hand warmers were a nice touch. I would avoid any Silvercross products based on my experience. We've had the Bugaboo double (side by side, called donkey I think?!) - it's good but a bit unwieldy, Doona one that converts to a car seat (useful but heavy and uncomfortable for child), Babyzen yo-yo (useful for travel but limited) and the Joolz aer which is great for travel (can get on a plane) and more versatile than the Babyzen so it can be used more like a normal pram - it's been my favourite travel pram. On a side note, the Cybex car seats that rotate are amazing.

Yoyo is best for maneuverability, also fits in an overhead for airline travel. Highly recommend.

We did something similar. I have a silver cross wave as our every day buggy for cobblestone streets or going out into the country and then have a Babyzen yoyo for travel

We own two strollers - Uppababy Cruz v2 and Babyzen Yoyo (for travel and smaller trips). Since we've had kids, I've tried a few umbrella strollers including a really cheap Walmart one (bily?) and the Summer Infant 3D Lite. Hates both of them and sold them on the marketplace as soon as we go the Yoyo.

Yoyo zen for the win. So light, so easy. I think it's the one you mentioned because yeah it's airplane carry on compatible. Love that thing, haven't bought anything else.

We have the Nuna pipa car seat and you can get adapters to attach it to the yoyo stroller which is our travel stroller. Works pretty well.

I can't imagine it not being the YoYo. You can fold it hold it like a grocery bad and it's super durable. Easy choice. Best decision about the baby besides the baby itself.

As city dwellers we went with yoyo

I got my high end strollers second hand! With the first we got a Bumbleride Indie for trails and beaches for $90!- and it's still amazing 4 years later, we even replaced tires on it. Then I got a used uppababy Cruz for $150 and it's been amazing as well. FWIW I bought a small travel stroller new (YoYo Zen2) that folds down to carry on airplanes and while we do use it for that, the storage is awful (doesn't fit anything) and the price was outrageous for how little we actually like it. 😆 Established brands in strollers are worth it imo.

I have lived in Japan for 4 years with 3 kids (my youngest was born here) we live in a big city and travel regularly. We have used the yoyo and it's been great. It is true the majority of women wear their babies but it is still common to see them with strollers on public transportation. Don't get a doona but absolutely bring a solid travel stroller. Depending on when you come I would definitely get a portable fan you can attach to the stroller!

I have a used yoyo bassinet and maxi-cosy baby car seat and everything is compatible with the yoyo stroller frame. You can take the car seat out and attach it right to the yoyo frame, or take the bassinet off the yoyo frame, all this without waking up the baby. I'm not presently trying to sell any of it, but in the off chance you end up getting a used yoyo stroller (trust me they are worth the extra money if you travel often by plane, since the stroller is small enough to take as carry-on), send me a message and am sure we can work something out to fit your budget. To any re-sellers lurking in the comment section, I will not be responding to anyone other than the original poster Also your wife can rest assured that everything is clean and stain-free.

We love our Babyzen Yoyo! No belly bar, but you can purchase one! Good recline, fits in an overhead bin. They've had several open box deals on GoodBuyGear lately! I didn't get mine there but have gotten several accessories for it there and they've all been in perfect condition - I wouldn't hesitate to buy there! Fold is a little tricky but once you master it it's no biggie and can be done one-handed! Easy to steer one-handed, easy to carry folded, smooth ride. I still use our Vista around the neighborhood but use the Yoyo for everything else, and will do the same for baby #2 on the way save for when we want to use the Vista bassinet!

The better it is on uneven terrain/inclines the less foldable and heavier it's going to be. You'll have to decide if you want to split the difference and get something in the middle or get two. We ended up getting two. We have a silver cross one that barely folds down and is relatively heavy but it's incredibly sturdy, has great suspension, a massive basket and has been taken on many a countryside walk across mud, gravel, rocks etc. We then also have a yoyo for travel that folds down small enough to go in the overhead compartment in a plane.

I don't think you're going to be able to get lightweight, easy to take for walks and can face back or forward. The sturdier the stroller is the heavier and less foldable it's going to be. If everything is close to you and you don't need to put it in a car then that would actually mean the sturdy stroller makes more sense, not a compact one. We do have 2. Our everyday stroller both for city walking and for taking off road in the countryside is very sturdy, has great suspension, a massive basket, supports a bassinet and the seat can be put forward or back. Because of this it barely folds up and is definitely on the heavier side, so we also have a Babyzen yoyo to use for travel on planes.

We have both. Our full size stroller has much bigger wheels and is significantly easier to navigate, whether over bumpy cobblestone streets or gravel/dirt paths in the countryside. It's taller so at a better height for my husband and I who are both tall. The basket is a decent size so it fits my son's backpack + my handbag + shopping + coats. It has a proper sun shade and can be angled back to help my son sleep. We then got a babyzen yoyo for a trip to France when he was 3 months old. It is very small and zippy and was great for getting on and off the plane. I love how small it is for rental cars/transport but for the same reason I'd never use it at my every day stroller. It's just not sturdy enough and doesn't have enough storage space for an every day stroller.

We use the babyzen yo-yo and it's been great for travel - airport, resort, off resort!

I had a Joolz Geo and a Yoyo for years. Loved both. The build quality of the Joolz and the space in the basket were what I loved. That thing was my car for years (since we didn't have one). The Yoyo was ideal for day trips taking public transport when the kid was a little older. But can confirm my kid slept like a rock in both and we used them happily for years. My son actually slept his very first night home from the hospital in the Joolz. He wouldn't settle so I put him in the pram and pushed him around the house a bit to get him to sleep 🥰

I have the minu v3 and the Yoyo Babyzen 2. Honestly can't really go wrong with either of those for travel strollers. They both fold very compact. I still use my regular stroller 90 percent of the time though because travel strollers are never going to have great suspension and you do feel all the cracks and bumps of the sidewalk.

Carseats that are compatible with strollers are only available in the smallest size. Baby will grow out of them sometime between 12-24 months depending on how big they are and the brand. We have the maxi cosi pearl 360 and my son has just grown out of it at 18 months. In addition any stroller that can have car seats attached will be too big to be used as stroller on the plane and will have to be gate checked, so you'll still have to figure out how to carry the car seat/baby when you get off the plane. Not to mention that using a car seat on a plane isn't really a thing here in Europe, Americans do it a lot because airlines there don't allow them to use the baby seat belt that clips to the parents' one so the only alternative to a car seat is just holding the baby. I'd invest in a good travel stroller like the Babyzen yoyo you can bring on board and just check your car seat with your luggage. All non-budget airlines will give you at least a couple of pieces of baby luggage for free.

Why can't you use both? A lot of people have a small travel stroller specifically just for travelling and have a bigger one for day to day life with better suspension. My son is around 15 months, has been walking since just before 12 months and still uses his stroller a lot. Most of what I've seen from other parents is that even if they don't use it consistently if you go out a lot they'll likely still use it some of the time. In terms of recs, we have the Babyzen yoyo and as far as I could find it was the only stroller that actually fit within the cabin baggage allowance of all of the European airlines I looked up as they're smaller than US ones. You may get away with using others advertised as travel strollers that technically are just too large in one or two dimensions but I've also seen people report having theirs made to be checked due to size. The Yoyo on the other hand at every checkpoint we were asked if it was a Yoyo and when we said yes they waved us through without measuring. There's lots on the secondhand market so you don't have to pay full price. Super compact/easy to carry and also very easy to fold once you've done it a couple of times.

It really depends on what your lifestyle is! If you're strolling around your neighborhood and can quickly get home, or frolicking through our the city for hours on end, or in your car a lot, whether you have an elevator or not where you live. The Vista is a beast and is basically an SUV of cars but if you're traveling by car, you won't need the basket size capacity. But if you're out and about all day long, having a stroller with a huge basket helps. If you're just doing short fun trips around the neighborhood then I think something like a Yoyo Zen or something similar would work. It folds down and can be carried up and down stairs really easily. You won't need to get two strollers if you skip the Doona and find one that works for your lifestyle with different configurations. You'll also find SO many types of strollers popular in the city.