Babyzen (Stokke) YOYO2
Very Good
Ranked #2 of 16 strollers
$499
The Babyzen YOYO2 is an ultra-compact travel stroller weighing 13.6 lbs that folds to cabin-luggage size (20 x 17 x 7 in), fitting in most airline overhead bins. It is suitable from 6 months up to 48.5 lbs and accepts infant car seats via adapter.
Standout feature: Folds small enough to fit in an airplane overhead bin — the defining travel stroller benchmark
The verdict
The Babyzen (Stokke) YOYO2 earns a MamaScore of 66.3/100 (very good), ranking #2 of 16 strollers we’ve scored at $499. Folds small enough to fit in an airplane overhead bin — the defining travel stroller benchmark
Scored by the published MamaScore v1.0.0 methodology from manufacturer specs, June 2026.
Pros
- Extremely compact fold fits in most airline overhead compartments
- Lightweight at 13.6 lbs for a full-featured stroller
- Full four-wheel independent suspension (Hytrel elastomer technology)
- UPF 50+ canopy with water-repellent fabric
- Compatible with multiple infant car seats via adapter (Maxi-Cosi, Cybex, Nuna, Clek)
- Expandable to newborn use with optional 0+ newborn pack
- One-hand fold mechanism
Cons
- Fixed handlebar at 41.7 in — no height adjustment for taller or shorter parents
- Very small cargo basket (approx. 13 L / 0.47 cu ft) with obstructive crossbars
- Small 14 cm (5.5 in) wheels struggle on gravel, cobblestones, and rough terrain
- Premium price for a stroller with limited basket space
- Car seat adapters sold separately
- Recline does not go fully flat in 6+ seat configuration
Community Pulse
What owners and shoppers actually say, quantified from the public comments under a review we read in July 2026.
Parts and accessory compatibility between YOYO2 and YOYO3
criticismCommenters keep asking the same thing: do seat covers, newborn packs and mesh backs carry across generations? Nobody seems sure.
Value and pricing
mixedWhether the YOYO2 is still worth buying on sale comes up repeatedly, alongside stories of finding one heavily discounted. Value is the running thread.
Seat recline and position differences
criticismRecline differences between the two generations come up several times. One commenter reckons the YOYO2 goes flatter.
How we counted: we read every substantive public comment under the review linked above, grouped the recurring topics, and counted the distinct comments expressing each theme favorably or critically. The bars are those counts — not estimates. Summaries are paraphrased in our own words, and every count links to the comments behind it. Counted across 23 substantive comments on this review.
Video answers
Questions answered in The Baby Gear Guy’s video review of the Babyzen (Stokke) YOYO2, summarized by Chit Chat Baby — click any question to jump the video to that exact moment.
“Stokke Yoyo3 vs. BabyZen Yoyo2 Comparison | Best Lightweight Travel Strollers 2024 / 2025” · The Baby Gear Guy · watch on YouTube
MamaScore breakdown
How the 66.3/100 was built. Each spec is normalised to a 0–100 quality score, then weighted.
Data note: Sources: kidslandusa.com, babygearlab.com, strollberry.com, amazon.com, kidtravel.org. recline=null: continuous lever recline (to 145 degrees), no discrete count. basket=13 L from 0.47 cu ft. year=2020 approximate US market introduction; manufacturer page 410 Gone so exact model-year unconfirmed.
Full specifications
| Total Weight | 14 lb |
|---|---|
| Folded Volume | 2,380 in³ |
| Max Child Weight | 49 lb |
| Seat Recline Positions | — |
| Handlebar Height Range | 0 in |
| Front Wheel Diameter | 6 in |
| Suspension | Full |
| Car Seat Compatible | Yes |
| Basket Capacity | 13 L |
| Canopy UPF | 50 |
YOYO2
2020 model
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