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Babyzen YOYO2 Travel Stroller
The YOYO2 is the travel stroller other parents ask you about at the gate. It one-hand folds to roughly carry-on size, so on many airlines it fits the overhead bin instead of the hold, and it is smooth enough to push all day.
- Folds to near carry-on size, often cabin-approved
- One-hand fold and unfold
- Smooth ride for a stroller this small
- Rolls flat to wheel through the terminal
- Expensive
- Small basket
- Newborn use needs the separate 0+ insert
- Folded
- ~20 x 17 x 7 in
- Weight
- ~13 lb
- Age
- 6 mo+ (newborn with insert)
gb Pockit+ All-City Stroller
The Pockit+ folds smaller than almost anything on the market, down to a block that slides under the airplane seat. The tradeoff is a firmer ride and low handlebars, but for pure packability nothing beats it.
- Folds tiny, fits under the seat
- Very light
- Holds up to about 55 lb
- Bumpy ride on rough ground
- Low handles for tall parents
- Two-hand fold takes practice
- Folded
- ~12 x 7 x 14 in
- Weight
- ~10 lb
- Age
- 6 mo+
UppaBaby Minu V3 Stroller
If you want one stroller for daily life and trips, the Minu V3 rides more like a full-size stroller while still folding one-handed for travel. Bigger and pricier than the YOYO2, but sturdier for older toddlers.
- Sturdy, comfortable ride
- One-hand fold, stands on its own
- Bigger basket
- Too big for most overhead bins
- Heavier
- Premium price
- Folded
- ~21 x 23 x 12 in
- Weight
- ~15 lb
- Age
- 3 mo+ (newborn with accessories)
Summer Infant 3Dlite Convenience Stroller
When you just need a cheap, light stroller to gate-check and not cry over if it gets scuffed, the 3Dlite is the pick. Umbrella-style and no frills, but it reclines and has a real basket for the price.
- Inexpensive
- Light umbrella stroller
- Reclining seat and canopy
- Bulkier folded (no cabin fit)
- Basic ride
- No one-hand fold
- Folded
- ~12 x 13 x 43 in
- Weight
- ~13 lb
- Age
- 6 mo+
How to choose a travel stroller
- Fold size first. To carry it on, check it folds under roughly 22 x 18 x 9 inches; otherwise plan to gate-check.
- Gate-check is free on US airlines. Use a padded stroller travel bag so it survives the jet bridge.
- A one-hand fold matters when you are also holding a kid.
- Heavier strollers ride better. Decide whether daily comfort or packability wins for your trips.
