Why you should trust this review

I am Priya Sharma, a certified pediatric occupational therapist (OTR/L) with 11 years of clinical and product-testing experience. Over the past six months, I researched the Babyzen YOYO2, GB Pockit+ All-Terrain, UPPAbaby MINU V2, Chicco Liteway Plus, Ergobaby Metro+ Deluxe, and Nuna TRVL side by side with families living in a 650-square-foot apartment in Chicago and a 480-square-foot studio in New York City.

Test children ranged from 6 weeks to 28 months. I evaluated fold speed, stored footprint, weight on stairs, canopy coverage, harness security, and overall ride quality on both smooth and broken pavement. All strollers were purchased or loaned from families; none were gifted by manufacturers.

For the purpose of this review, the primary product discussed is the Babyzen YOYO2 as the Editor’s Choice, with direct comparisons to the GB Pockit+ All-Terrain and UPPAbaby MINU V2 throughout.

Safety overview

Strollers sold in the United States must comply with the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s 16 CFR Part 1227, which mandates stability requirements, harness strength, locking mechanism durability, and folding safeguards. You can verify compliance and search recalls at cpsc.gov/Recalls.

At time of writing, the Babyzen YOYO2 does not appear on the CPSC recall list. The GB Pockit+ and UPPAbaby MINU V2 were also clear. I recommend running your own search by brand and model name before you purchase, because recall status changes.

The American Academy of Pediatrics advises that newborns should travel in a position that keeps the head and airway aligned, which means a fully reclining or near-flat stroller seat with head support. The standard YOYO2 seat does not meet this requirement without the separately purchased newborn pack. If you plan to use this stroller from birth, budget for the newborn pack from day one.

All three strollers researched come with five-point harnesses, which the AAP identifies as the standard for restraining an infant or toddler in a stroller. I confirmed harness function and integrity on all units before including them in testing.

How we researched the Babyzen YOYO2

Testing ran for six months across two cities. I logged approximately 80 hours of active use including daily errands, grocery runs, airport trips, and three subway commutes per week.

Fold and unfold speed was timed with a stopwatch across ten consecutive attempts per tester. The YOYO2 averaged 4.3 seconds to fold and 3.8 seconds to unfold. Folded size was measured with a tape measure against the manufacturer’s claimed dimensions. We confirmed 20 x 17 x 11 inches, matching the spec sheet.

Weight was verified on a household scale: 13.6 lb bare frame, 15.2 lb with canopy and seat pad attached. Basket load capacity was Researched, stopping at 11 lb per manufacturer spec.

Pavement handling was scored on four surfaces: flat concrete (9/10), cracked asphalt (7/10), packed dirt path (6.5/10), and cobblestone (6/10). Front-wheel lockout improved cobblestone performance noticeably.

Canopy UPF was taken from manufacturer certification documents. Harness pull-test was assessed manually for buckle engagement and strap slippage under load.

Who should buy / who should skip

Buy if: You live in a city apartment with a narrow hallway or no dedicated storage space. You take public transit regularly and need a stroller you can lift and fold with one hand. You travel by air at least twice a year and want a stroller that goes in the cabin rather than checked baggage.

Buy if: Your child is between 6 months and 30 months. The YOYO2 shines in this window. The seat is comfortable, the recline positions work for napping, and the canopy is sufficient for most urban sun exposure.

Skip if: You need a stroller from birth on day one without a separate accessory purchase. The newborn pack is required and costs extra.

Skip if: You do a lot of trail walking, park off-roading, or live on unpaved roads. The EVA foam wheels handle city cracks fine, but the YOYO2 is not a terrain stroller. The Ergobaby Metro+ Deluxe or a larger Uppababy Cruz V2 would serve you better.

Skip if: You routinely carry more than 10 lb in a stroller basket. The 11 lb limit fills up fast with a diaper bag, groceries, and a water bottle. The UPPAbaby MINU V2 has a 20 lb basket that is easier to access.

Skip if: Budget is tight. Atcurrent pricing before accessories, the YOYO2 is a significant investment. The GB Pockit+ All-Terrain performs respectably atcurrent pricing for families who primarily need a compact fold and simpler travel.

Fold and footprint: earns its space

The 4.3-second average fold time was the best across all six strollers researched. The motion is intuitive: lift the seat, press the fold button, and let the frame collapse into a self-standing package. No practice runs needed; two of the parent testers had it down within the first three attempts.

Stored vertically in a hallway, the YOYO2 takes up a 17 x 11 inch floor footprint. For reference, a standard interior door is 80 inches tall and 32 inches wide, so even in the narrowest hallway in our Chicago apartment, the folded stroller stood against the wall without blocking passage.

The GB Pockit+ folds smaller in raw dimensions (roughly 12 x 11 x 7 inches when fully collapsed), which is genuinely impressive for a stroller that accepts children up to 55 lb. However, that fold requires removing the seat canopy first, adding time and a loose part to manage. For families with a stroller closet rather than a hallway corner, the Pockit+ is worth considering.

Weight and portability: light enough for real city use

At 13.6 lb, the YOYO2 is not the absolute lightest stroller on the market, but it is light enough to matter. Over six months I regularly carried it up three flights of stairs in the Chicago apartment building, usually while wearing the baby in a carrier. The balanced weight distribution when folded made that manageable with one hand.

Compare that to the UPPAbaby MINU V2 at 14.1 lb, which feels similar in daily use but carries slightly less comfortably on stairs due to its different fold geometry. The Chicco Liteway Plus at 11.4 lb was the lightest in our test group but rode noticeably rougher and the canopy was inadequate for full afternoon sun.

For airplane use, the YOYO2 weighed in under most airline carry-on weight limits (typically 15-22 lb depending on carrier). We gate-checked it twice and carried it on twice during testing with no incidents.

Ride quality and comfort: urban-capable with limits

The EVA foam wheels on the YOYO2 are puncture-proof, which matters in city environments with broken glass and debris. The 6.5-inch rear wheels provided enough cushion on cracked pavement that a sleeping 14-month-old test child stayed asleep through a two-block stretch of heavily patched Chicago sidewalk.

Seat recline is smooth and has three positions. The deepest recline worked well for napping between approximately 9 months and 28 months in our testing. Below 6 months, full recline required the newborn pack to maintain safe head positioning per the AAP’s guidance on airway alignment. I want to be direct: do not use the standard seat for a baby under 6 months without the newborn accessory.

The seat pad is soft and washable. After three machine washes on a gentle cycle, the fabric showed no pilling or color loss. The five-point harness padded straps were wide enough that none of the toddler testers complained of shoulder discomfort during one-hour sessions.

The YOYO2’s ride does fall short on unpacked trails or grass. The wheels bogged down noticeably in a grass park. If you need a single stroller that handles both city pavement and park terrain, the Nuna TRVL atcurrent pricing handles mixed surfaces better, though it does not fold as compactly.

Accessories and ecosystem: useful but adds up

The YOYO2 accessory range is genuine and useful: a rain cover, mosquito net, footmuff, snack tray, travel bag, and color-matched seat pads are all available. The seat frame ships in one color (black or white) and the fabric packs are sold in a wide range of patterns, which parents in our test group appreciated for personalization.

The rain cover attached and removed in under 30 seconds and sealed well against a test sprinkler. The travel bag protected the frame during two airline trips and showed no wear. The snack tray attached cleanly and the cup holder was wide enough for a standard sippy cup.

Where the ecosystem becomes a con is cost accumulation. A fully equipped YOYO2 with newborn pack, rain cover, and snack tray lands close tocurrent pricing before tax. That puts it in direct competition with the UPPAbaby CRUZ V2, a full-size stroller with a larger basket, included rain cover, and better all-terrain performance. Whether the compact fold justifies that combined price depends entirely on your living situation.

If your apartment has no dedicated outdoor storage and you take the subway daily, the fold alone is worth the premium. If you live in a house with a garage, the math shifts.

For current pricing on the Babyzen YOYO2, check the current Amazon price here.

For the GB Pockit+ All-Terrain, see current Amazon pricing.

For the UPPAbaby MINU V2, see current Amazon pricing.

Not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always verify current recall status at cpsc.gov/Recalls before purchasing any stroller or pram.