the luxe travel stroller for frequent flyers.
We know there are what seems like a million reviews on travel strollers, including the Babyzen YOYO2, and with good reason! Families traveling with their mini’s want to know they’re getting the best value for what they’re paying, especially when a luxe travel stroller is what they’re seeking ($$$).
First, here are the other luxe stroller finalists we were considering before purchasing the YOYO2:
- Bugaboo Butterfly ($449) 16.09 lbs with compact measurements of 17.72*9.06*21.26 in
- Joolz Aer+ ($449) 13.23 lbs with compact measurements of 21*x 17.7*8.5 in
- Nuna TRVL ($500) 13.6 lbs but is too large for an overhead compartment
After hours of research on material quality, maneuverability, smoothness of ride, and ease of folding & opening, we came to the conclusion most luxe travel strollers are comparable and easily fit the luxe category. We did see several reviews stating the material of the Bugaboo Butterfly starts to pile shortly after beginning use, and buyers are understandably not happy with that considering the price-point.
For us, it came down to the compact size of the stroller and could it fit into the overhead compartment of most planes? When flying, especially long-haul, anything that helps the trip run more smoothly and efficiently is, in our opinion, 100% worth it. This decision becomes even easier when traveling with a babe/toddler!
At $449, similar cost to other luxe travel strollers, the overhead fit sealed our decision: the Babyzen YOYO2 is almost always guaranteed to fit in the overhead compartment of most planes, allowing us to bring our stroller on the plane with us (it’s even narrow enough to drive the aisle!) and grab it for a quick exit post landing.
Other travel strollers also boast an ultra-compact fold with IATA-compatibility (airline overhead-approved size), however, review after review revealed the YOYO2 to be the only compact stroller consistently allowed on flights. We would rather have the high probability of bringing an expensive stroller on with us, than gambling with the chance of damage occurring after checking it at the gate. Ofcourse, the stroller will count as a carry-on so it may limit what else you can bring onboard.
When folded, the YOYO2 has a very compact fold measuring 20.5*17.3*7.1 inches and is ultra-lightweight at 13.7 lbs. One point to note is while it does allow for one-handed unfold, the fold-to-compact takes two hands. The YOYO2 comes with a travel bag and has several gorgeous colors to choose from, with either a black or white frame. Compatible bassinets are available for newborns, which would of course affect your ability to bring it onto the plane. It does not come with a bumper bar so I ordered this one from Amazon that still allows the stroller to fold without removing the bar.
Happy travels from our jet-setting babe to yours!
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