Review · Travel stroller
Babyzen YOYO2 Review: Still Worth Buying in 2026?
Short answer: The Babyzen YOYO2 is worth it used or on sale if you want a tiny travel stroller and can live with a small basket. It has been replaced by the Stokke YOYO3. BabyGearLab weighed it at 14 lb. Its seat suits 6 months to 4 years. Most accessories carry over to the YOYO3. Check parts and recalls first.
Previous model. Babyzen has replaced it with the Stokke YOYO3. Read our Stokke YOYO3 review.
Our verdict
8.5out of 10
Excellent
Best for
- Families who fly or use public transport often
- City parents with little space at home
- Buyers who already own YOYO accessories
Skip if
- You want one stroller for everyday errands with a big basket
- You need a seat that works from birth without add-ons
- A used one costs close to a new Stokke YOYO3
Pros
- Folds to about 20 x 17.5 x 10 in, per BabyGearLab
- About 14 lb with a shoulder strap for carrying
- Seat rated to 22 kg (48.5 lb) in the YOYO2 6+ user guide
- Most accessories also fit the YOYO3, per Strolleria
Cons
- Basket limit of 5 kg (11 lb) in the user guide
- 6+ seat starts at 6 months; newborn gear costs extra
- BabyGearLab found no leg rest and no peek-a-boo window
$530List price, October 2026
See it at BabyzenPrices change often. Check the retailer before you buy.
The YOYO2 is still one of the smallest-folding strollers you can buy secondhand. BabyGearLab measured 14 lb and a 3,500 cubic inch fold, and scored it 76. The Stokke YOYO3 that replaced it adds a taller seat back, a bigger canopy, larger front shock absorbers and, per Strolleria, a bigger basket, while weight barely changed. Most YOYO2 accessories and car seat adapters fit both. Buy a YOYO2 if the price is clearly under a new YOYO3 and the frame, wheels and brake are sound.
Who is the Babyzen YOYO2 for?
The Babyzen YOYO2 suits parents who travel a lot, ride trains and buses, or live where every inch of storage counts. Babyzen introduced it in 2020, according to Strolleria, and after Stokke bought Babyzen the line continued as the Stokke YOYO3. BabyGearLab now notes that the YOYO2 has been replaced. Today you will find it secondhand, refurbished or as leftover stock. The YOYO2 6+ seat is for children from 6 months to 4 years, per Babyzen's user guide, so for a newborn you need a separate newborn pack, bassinet or infant car seat. It works best as a second, travel stroller, or as the main stroller for city families who walk light. If you want a big basket for weekly shopping, a full-size stroller will serve you better.
How does the YOYO2 ride and steer?
The Babyzen YOYO2 has small wheels for its size, but they are suspended. BabyGearLab found the suspension absorbs bumps, the wider front wheels add stability, and it handles smooth surfaces and small curbs well. The rear wheels are 5.2 in foam-filled plastic, which BabyGearLab described as very dense with limited traction. That makes it a pavement, airport and mall stroller, not one for gravel or grass. Babyzen's user guide says it is not for running or skating. Strolleria says the Stokke YOYO3 has larger front shock absorbers, so it may feel a little smoother. On a used YOYO2, check that each wheel spins freely and that the brake holds. The user guide also says to engage the parking brake whenever you put your child in or take them out.
- Maneuverability8.1 / 10
- WheelsFoam-filled plastic wheels (5.2 in rear, per BabyGearLab) with all-wheel suspension
How big is the YOYO2 when folded?
BabyGearLab weighed the Babyzen YOYO2 at 14 lb and measured the fold at 17.5 in wide, 10 in high and 20 in long, about 3,500 cubic inches. The reviewers found it compact and liked the shoulder strap for carrying it hands-free. The fold takes two hands and three steps, which they called a little convoluted, and it does not stand on its own. That small size is the main reason to buy it. Strolleria says the YOYO3 weight is essentially unchanged. Airline rules differ, so check with your airline before you plan to carry it on, and keep it dry before folding, as the guide advises.
Is the YOYO2 comfortable and safe?
The Babyzen YOYO2 6+ seat is for children from 6 months to 4 years or 22 kg (48.5 lb), per Babyzen's user guide. BabyGearLab found the fabric soft and the recline good enough for naps, though not deep, and listed no leg rest and no peek-a-boo window as downsides. Strolleria gives the seat back as 16.5 in tall, against 18.5 in on the Stokke YOYO3, which also has a larger, extendable canopy with a peek-a-boo window you can close. For a newborn, Babyzen sold a separate newborn pack and bassinet. Strolleria says those newborn accessories fit both models. Check the harness and buckle on any used stroller.
How much storage does the YOYO2 have?
Storage is the Babyzen YOYO2's weak spot. Babyzen's user guide sets the basket limit at 5 kg (11 lb), and pockets on the canopy and mesh at 0.5 kg each. BabyGearLab called it one of the smallest baskets in its test group; a medium diaper bag barely fit. Strolleria says the Stokke YOYO3 basket holds 22 lb, so storage is one of the clearer upgrades. Plan on carrying a backpack.
How does the YOYO2 grow with your baby?
Scroll through the stages below; the 3D stroller changes as you go. Drag it to turn it.
1 · Seat, reclined
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01 · The early months
Seat, reclined
From 6 months to 4 years (YOYO2 6+ user guide). One-hand recline; BabyGearLab says it reclines enough for naps but not deeply
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02 · Sitting up, through the toddler years
Seat, upright
The seat is rated to 48.5 lb, so most children can ride until they no longer need a stroller.
Should you buy a YOYO2 secondhand or a new Stokke YOYO3?
The two look alike, and many parts swap. Strolleria says the YOYO3 adds a taller seat back (18.5 in against 16.5 in), a larger extendable canopy, a closable peek-a-boo window, larger front shock absorbers, reflective wheels, a wider handlebar and a bigger basket, while the weight and size barely changed. It also says YOYO2 accessories fit the YOYO3, apart from the new handlebar, and both use the same car seat adapters. So a used YOYO2 makes sense when it is clearly cheaper and in good shape. Check the serial number with Stokke and on the CPSC recall site, test the fold and brake, and look for cracked plastic and worn wheels. Note that a 2024 CPSC recall covered some early YOYO3 strollers, not the YOYO2.
Babyzen YOYO2 vs Stokke YOYO3 vs Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus
| Spec | Babyzen YOYO2 | Stokke YOYO3 | Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| List price | $530 | $499 | $579 |
| Weight | 14 lb | 13.7 lb | 16 lb |
| Folded (L×W×H) | 20×17.5×10 in | 20.5×17.3×7.1 in | 9.6×17.6×21.8 in |
| Max child weight | 22 kg (48.5 lb) in Babyzen's worldwide YOYO2 6+ user guide; the US limit was not confirmed | 48.5 lb | 50 lb |
| Bassinet included | No | No | No |
| Seats two children | No | No | No |
| Type | Travel | Travel | Travel |
Stokke YOYO3: The current version, with a bigger basket and canopy, at $499. Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus: A carry-on-size fold that reclines flat from birth, at $579.
How we rated the Babyzen YOYO2
Six criteria, weighted by how much they shape everyday life. Read our methodology.
Weighted total8.5— Excellent
Babyzen YOYO2 full specifications
| Type | Travel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 14 lb (as weighed by BabyGearLab; Babyzen's own US figure was not found) |
| Folded size (L×W×H) | 20×17.5×10 in (BabyGearLab's measurement, 17.5 in wide x 10 in high x 20 in long (3,500 cubic inches)) |
| Max child weight | 22 kg (48.5 lb) in Babyzen's worldwide YOYO2 6+ user guide; the US limit was not confirmed |
| From birth | Not in the 6+ seat; newborns need a YOYO newborn pack, a bassinet or an infant car seat on adapters, all sold separately |
| Seat age | From 6 months to 4 years (YOYO2 6+ user guide) |
| Recline | One-hand recline; BabyGearLab says it reclines enough for naps but not deeply |
| Basket | Up to 11 lb |
| Fold | Compact fold with a shoulder carry strap; BabyGearLab says it takes two hands and three steps and does not stand |
| Wheels & suspension | Foam-filled plastic wheels (5.2 in rear, per BabyGearLab) with all-wheel suspension |
| Car seat compatibility | Babyzen listed compatible infant seats (Clek Liing, Cybex, Maxi-Cosi and Nuna, per Strolleria) with one adapter |
| Converts | YOYO connect accessory joins two YOYO2 strollers into a double (sold separately) |
| Travel | Ultra-compact fold; check your airline before treating it as carry-on |
| In the box | Frame with 6+ seat and canopy, Shoulder carry strap, Newborn pack or bassinet (sold separately), Car seat adapters (sold separately) |
| Safety | Babyzen's worldwide user guide says the YOYO2 6+ is approved to EN 1888-2:2018 and ISO 31110:2020; US certification not confirmed |
| Released | 2020 |
| List price | $530 (List price shown by BabyGearLab for the YOYO2; Babyzen's site now redirects to Stokke and its own last US price was not found) |
What to buy instead
The current version, with a bigger basket and canopy, at $499.
Stokke YOYO3
8.6 — Excellent. 13.7 lb, folds to 20.5×17.3×7.1 in, $499.
A carry-on-size fold that reclines flat from birth, at $579.
Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus
8.7 — Excellent. 16 lb, folds to 9.6×17.6×21.8 in, $579.
A similar weight with a self-standing fold, at $575.
Nuna TRVL
8.4 — Very good. 13.6 lb, folds to 24×20.3×11 in, $575.
Babyzen YOYO2 FAQ
Is the Babyzen YOYO2 discontinued?
Yes. Stokke bought Babyzen, announced in December 2021, and the line is now sold as the Stokke YOYO3. Babyzen.com redirects to Stokke, and BabyGearLab says the YOYO2 has been replaced by the YOYO3. You can still find the YOYO2 secondhand or as leftover retailer stock.
What is the difference between the YOYO2 and YOYO3?
Strolleria lists a taller seat back on the YOYO3 (18.5 in against 16.5 in), a larger canopy, larger front shock absorbers, reflective wheels, a wider handlebar and a bigger basket. Weight and folded size are essentially unchanged, and most accessories and car seat adapters fit both.
Do YOYO2 accessories fit the Stokke YOYO3?
Mostly, yes. Strolleria says existing YOYO2 accessories fit the YOYO3, except that you need a replacement handlebar if you want the new handle. Both models use the same car seat adapters. Check Stokke's compatibility list for any piece you plan to reuse, such as a newborn pack.
Has the Babyzen YOYO2 been recalled?
We found no CPSC recall for the YOYO2 stroller. A 2024 CPSC recall covered some Stokke YOYO3 strollers, and Health Canada recalled a small number of YOYO bassinets, model 10216, in 2021. Check the serial number with Stokke and on the CPSC site before you buy used.