10 Ultra-Compacts to SHOP or DROP in 2023

In order to keep our recommendations up to date, we maintain a 'Buyer's Guide' (with a wide spectrum of models, and a lot of technical and lifestyle-related information). Organizing our recommendations this way makes it easier to include good models that we haven't made review-videos for yet, as well as to remove models which have developed unforeseen wear-issues over time, or which have been weakened by the manufacturer in their current iterations. You can access the guide (in addition to our 4-part video series on Choosing the Right Stroller for your Lifestyle, and other helpful content) on Patreon: / stroller-buyers-37953864
These materials are also available via channel membership on KZbin: / @barnevognverkstedno , and BuyMeaCoffee: buymeacoffee.com/thestrollerw...
In this video we go over 10 ultracompact travel strollers that we either recommend buying or avoiding at the current moment.
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[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

In order to keep our recommendations up to date, we maintain a 'Buyer's Guide' (with a wide spectrum of models, and a lot of technical and lifestyle-related information). Organizing our recommendations this way makes it easier to include good models that we haven't made review-videos for yet, as well as to remove models which have developed unforeseen wear-issues over time, or which have been weakened by the manufacturer in their current iterations. You can access the guide (in addition to our 4-part video series on Choosing the Right Stroller for your Lifestyle, and other helpful content), as well as contact us directly on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/stroller-buyers-37953864 These materials are also available via channel membership on KZbin: www.youtube.com/@BarnevognverkstedNo/membership , and BuyMeaCoffee: buymeacoffee.com/thestrollerworkshop

[@maidale]

I just got the butterfly and used it for travel with my 1 yr old. I love it! I was surprised by how easy and smoothly it pushes, folds small enough to carry on the plane and my baby napped very comfortably in it. I already had the yoyo several years ago but I’m liking the butterfly much better due to it’s easier fold and larger shopping basket.

[@tahliachrystall4328]

I love my bugaboo butterfly, it was a long wait but well worth it. My daughter loves it and I love that I can fit my nappy bag plus extra in the basket space. Even though it doesn’t lay fully flat my daughter naps very comfortably in it and we haven’t had issues with the sun because the canopy is actually quite large. I love it and recommend to everyone

[@kristinemacule4948]

Super fun video👍 Love the thimbnail. Still using my babyzen yoyo as everyday stroller and love it my 7 m old loves it too. Winter arived and it still handels snow just as good if not better as all bogaboo chamelion, peg perego or cybex 🤣. Somehof the front wheels are designed in a way that it sorta cit thro snow and doesnt jam. The small size has saved me so many times in overcrowded tram, when lifts where not working or ehen there is 3 step obstacle.

[@danniinthedesert]

If we're looking just from a features point of view, I can understand why people wouldn't like the Doona but it's practicality is where it really shines for babies. Also here in the UK and Middle East, the Doona is actually quite affordable considering it's a stroller and a car seat. Most travel systems you will pay that price just for your car seat, so to have the wheels as well is great (for no extra cost) and I then bought a hook for $5 that gives me all the storage I need. If you plan to use taxis a lot or travel a lot or if of you change from your partner's car to your car frequently and don't want to take a car seat plus your travel system. This is really great and from a safety point of view, I prefer to be able to quickly get in the car with my child in a taxi, versus having the boot, leaving the child (potentially crying) and trying to fold the system etc. Since I travel a lot alone and get taxis a lot too. I watch my friends take forever doing theirs, while in 1 minute I'm done. Also lifting it in and out of the car is pretty much the same as a car seat, just you can easily pop the wheels and be ready to go. A lot of parents end up not using the bottom part/travel part with their car seat when going home because it's difficult to use. So with the Doona, it's so easy to use and pop down the wheels that you pretty much rarely carry it.

[@CarlydeCastro]

I am looking for a travel stroller with an easy fold. I have carpal tunnel and it is sometimes difficult manipulating these strollers. My initial first choice was the Nuna TRVL until I saw your reviews. I had similar concerns with the Nuna TRIV which I bought and then gave away because it was too shaky and did not navigate well once my son was seated. I am trying to decide between the Uppababy Minu and the Bugaboo butterfly. I don't need it to fit in the overhead compartment because I will check it at the gate. I am going on vacation and need something comfortable for my 1 year old son and easy to fold and get in/out of the car with minimal fuss. Any thoughts?? And I just wanted to thank you for all this great information. I wish I had discovered you before! So many reviews come from stores that actually sell strollers and it is difficult to get an impartial judgement because they will not say anything negative to affect their sales. My son is only 18 months and I have already purchased 5 strollers!!!

[@kirstinbone]

This is super helpful!

[@chiarafasanistauffer2646]

Such a helpful video, thank you! Wondering if you'd recommend any of these to use for newborns already (with the correct seat/bassinet of course). Thanks!

[@meepengs]

This review really helps me to buy my 2nd stroller.. I've got the pegpereggo from my sister which is old (2011) and super heavy, although has lot of pros. so my husband and I decided to bought another stroller which compact and not too heavy.. been eyeing the yoyo, butterfly and aer (sadly the minu is not sold in my country), but seeing all the comments here I put my heart to aer.. although the aer+ has not coming yet, but I read your comment on other video and the aer is now on discount, definitely gonna buy the aer since I'm on budget. Now the only problem is to choose the color, which do you think would be easier to clean? The light one or the dark one? Thank you

[@albertvalencia3182]

Great videos! 💯 Hope you could also make videos on the lesser known brands, like looping, akeeva, aprica and chicco. The choices are very limited where I'm from. 😢

[@evelynduron6549]

You cannot hate on the doona if you’ll be having kiddos back to back. Best thing I’ve ever bought. Honestly it has kept my sanity ha. Now I’m in between getting the nuna triv next (can parent face) or the butterfly.

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

Thanks for sharing your experience. :)

[@roxannamendoza4586]

As a first time mom, my biggest regret is NOT getting a Doona! I dont plan on having another any time soon but I didn't take in consideration that I would be alone most of the day with baby while Dad is working. Doona would have totally saved me the hassle of having to take apart a travel system.

[@jordynhardison3636]

Agreed! I love my Doona and could use it till my son was about 14-15 months!

[@danamorozo.]

Doona isn’t a stroller! It’s a car seat, and a child shouldn’t be in it for more than 2 hours…gosh I feel bad for your kid’ spines

[@christinacattaruzza4779]

Love the video!! How many inches (lxwxh) is the baby jogger city tour 2 when you take off the back wheels ?

[@euniqued_plans4536]

Fantastic video as usual - super helpful. Am picking up a Joolz Aer based on yours and a friend’s recommendation :)

[@cpullen4]

Hi! Thanks for the great review! Which of these are compatible with Nuna Pipa infant seats?

[@cutiep1689]

I have the doona. If you’re planning on having a larger family then It’s a great stroller for travel in my opinion. I bought it in 2019 for my first and will be using it for my third that’s due in a few weeks.

[@cutiep1689]

@@bpptrzpz oh I know. Never kept them in it for too long at a time, had a travel bassinet for that reason. But you gotta admit it’s extremely convenient. Think about not having to wake baby when arriving at your destination, not having to pack an extra stroller for shorter trips like grocery runs or very long trips like weekends (where I bring my bassinet along) And let’s be honest, there are plenty parents that will just bring a travel system consisting of a car seat and keep their child in that all weekend. SAME THING. The doona just gets a bad rap and I gotta defend it cause it’s saved my sanity plenty times😉 If you’re planning on having one child, then I agree that it’s way too expensive for what you get though….

[@eevakobra]

Hei! Great and really helpful video! Could you please tell where would Easywalker jackey be in that list? take or drop? Im choosing between tour2 and jackey. Need it in a car (really tired of lifting mini gt there) as for quick shopping and short travel weekends as cabin acceptable luggage.

[@jessiebeddows6526]

Should deffo review the maxi cosi Lara 2! Not lux but it’s so afordable for a ultra compact!

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

It's on the short list. :)

[@mckennawood4048]

Can you tell me how upright the UB Minu seat is? My baby hates being reclined much while awake, and really liked the upright UB Cruz/Vista sears. He wasn’t as big a fan of the Bugaboo Butterfly, even though I loved that. Also wondering if the Joolz Aer or Peg Perego Selfie stroller are more upright if the Minu isn’t.

[@northstar730]

I’d be interested to know what you think of the Joovy Kooper RS

[@chaitydey8175]

What is your opinion on Cybex Orfeo and Easywalker Jackey for daily use? I have been looking for a lightweight stroller that will be easier to push with a toddler. I am a petite person and pushing a heavy stroller with a 4 years old toddler is a little bit challenging for me. I tried the Butterfly but I am looking for an even lighter stroller that is easier to maneuver.

[@caisantangyi]

We have a bugaboo buffalo and butterfly thanks to your recommendations. Have you considered covering carseat reviews? So many choices on the market and I have not found a good source like yours on strollers

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

Right on, I hope they're working well for you! :) I'm working on moving into reviewing car seats, but it's a whole different world, so it will probably be a while before we launch any reviews. We've had a stroller repair service for 10 years, so we feel technically competent with strollers in a way that we don't with car seats, but I have noticed that there might be some room on KZbin anyway for an impartial reviewer of seats as well (even though we have no plans to start repairing them), as long as I can find enough trusted sources to compile information from (safety tests, consumer forums where I can hunt for repeating problems or praise and so on). We'll see, hopefully it will work :)

[@caisantangyi]

@@BarnevognverkstedNo That would be awesome! Lots of reviews & comparsons out there (strollers or carseats) are just enumerting the features. Once you realize they're actually the sellers, at end of the day they want you to buy one of them. We need opinions and bias. That's why your review on strollers are the best! I'm done with stroller shoppings but still watch them! About car seats, it's definitly a uncharted territory, again I'm done shopping (Nuna pipa before and now evenflo gold revolve360) in the next several years already but I'll be looking out for your if they come out one day!

[@remyd8767]

Have you been able to use it as carry-on ? If so, any trouble with the bins?

[@caisantangyi]

@@remyd8767 yea, we went to Hawaii and Austin with it, no problem at all, very compact. I can put a small bag on top of it.

[@lauraasu4995]

What are your thoughts on Easywalker Charley and Jackey XL?

[@carolynnvergara8425]

Thoughts on the Cybex libelle 2? Updated version.

[@VivianaTeBa]

Thanks a lot for the reviews, what do you think about Ergobaby metro+?

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

I like it. :) The review is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3rHqGugdtx9jtU

[@davidaggies131]

Thanks for your videos. Really informative. We are in the market for an air travel stroller and budget and compact size is priority since we have twins and need two separate ones due to space constraints while traveling. Not frequent travellers but some. Was looking at metro+ and tour 2 based on your reviews then came across Mompush Lithe. Do you have any thoughts on that. Seems similar to Metro+ with not as nice fabric.

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

The Metro+ and Tour 2 are nice. I haven't seen the Lithe in person, but I did look into the model for a Patron and noticed that a lot of people complained about it having a small seat. :)

[@davidaggies131]

@@BarnevognverkstedNo thanks. I was able to compare the two in person. The metro+ seems sturdy but much more heavy (18lbs) and not great ergonomics in the rectangular handle bar. The lithe did seem bare bones and probably wouldn't pass your longevity standards but for a seldome used airport stroller, is a cheap on that comes with a luggage pull handle option (my wife likes but I don't see the point). But the BJ City Tour 2 was a clear winner for us, even compared to the metro+. It's more compact, well built and good handle height for shorter people. Thanks again for your reviews - it helped us focus on some key strollers.

[@Happijess1]

What are your thoughts on the shoulder straps of the butterfly? I’ve heard it’s quite short, and can dig into the back of a taller child, such that even though the the length of the back is longer than some other compact models, it’s actually not practically better?

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

I haven't heard of any problems with the harness so far (the shoulder strap for parents to carry the stroller on the other hand, is too short though). Could you let m know where you've seen people complain about this? :)

[@Joi_SS]

We wanted to buy the Bugaboo butterfly till I checked the comments on their official website. Seems there are quite some quality issues. Then on KZbin some people posted the issues with the wheels. So we went with Babyzen yoyo2.

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

Thanks for sharing. :) could you post a link to the wheels problems? I haven't seen this.

[@Marina-zb2iz]

​@@BarnevognverkstedNo I've heard about this a lot as well recently. Here's a link to one short clip about the brake not working. kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipbRmpKZraymh8U (read the video description for more detailed information on the problem). Someone in the comments even said this happened to them right after taking the Butterfly out of the box. Bummer!

[@Joi_SS]

@@BarnevognverkstedNo sorry, apparently I remembered wrong. The problem from KZbin video was about the break. And there is one comment says that they had the same issue. And here is the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipbRmpKZraymh8U

[@Joi_SS]

@@BarnevognverkstedNo About the wheel issue. There is a one-star review on the Bugaboo official website. I used google to translate it to English. “Unfortunately I am very disappointed in the quality. The buggy rattles really loud. I assumed that my stroller had a problem (which has been proven to be the case) and I therefore made a complaint. The shop assistant compared my buggy with the model on display (it didn't rattle). Since she also heard the rattling, we replaced the wheels. Nevertheless, nothing changed in the rattling. Unfortunately, in the end I was only told that it was not uncommon for small wheels to make these noises. Too bad I can't upload a video. With such an expensive buggy, I really would have expected more service and customer satisfaction.”

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

Thanks! :)

[@arsesta]

I’m surprised the Metro+ didn’t make the list??

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

I like the Metro+, but it's outshined in what it offers in my opinion by some other models right now. :)

[@naz786tweety]

We will be doing our first overseas trips to Australia and India when our son will be 3 years old. Trying to decide between Butterfly and Yoyo? Which one would you recommend for a toddler/preschooler? He loves sitting in the stroller

[@irenerodriguez6559]

Hi! What are your thoughts on the Easywalker Jackey?

[@yanetdevis2876]

I’m trying to chose between Buterfly and Yo-yo+.. any suggestion?

[@zoe440]

I was hoping you'd include info on the Cybex Eezy. Did this one not make your list? Or perhaps you dont recommend? Thanks for any info.

[@finalnode451]

I was initially considering the 2022 Cybex Libelle but then I saw that it was basically a GB Pockit with a few updates. It looks like it'll still be a little rickety and it's main selling point is how compact it folds and not so much about durability or stability for day to day use. So... If you had to consider the Yoyo2, Butterfly and Aer, which would you go for if budget was not an issue? Personally my wife and I are more comfortable with the Yoyo2 but would love some input on this. Thoughts anyone?

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

They're all great. Which one will be best for you depends a bit on how you'll be using it (how old your kid is, whether you're buying primarily for travel, daily use in an urban environment without a car, or conversely, suburban life with a car), but I doubt you'll be disappointed with any of them. :)

[@finalnode451]

@@BarnevognverkstedNo thank you so much for your reply and great work on the videos! I always find myself here when it's stroller shopping season 😂 truly thank you so much!

[@elizabetha.h1920]

@@BarnevognverkstedNo suburban area with car , 6? Month old everyday use, which one best? Thank you

[@lmpera91]

@The stroller workshop do you have any opinions on the bombi bebee? I don’t see a review for this. I’m looking between the ergo metro + and the bombi bebee

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

We don't have this model here in Norway yet unfortunately. :)

[@anammarinheiro]

Thoughts on the Zoe strollers? Love their canopy

[@abbottdowns]

I’m looking at this one too. Do you have it? If so, do you like it?

[@nicolepiccione5444]

Any thoughts on the colugo compact ?

[@veromoon3386]

I recently ordered the butterfly 🦋 thanks to these reviews. We're heading to Disney world this weekend so excited to try it out

[@CarolitaRo]

I need a follow up in this, please!!! I’m heading to Disney world in 2 weeks, with a metro+, but I’m still curious on how to navigate Disney with a stroller.

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

Awesome! Hope you have fun! :)

[@veromoon3386]

@@CarolitaRo might be late on this but Disney with stroller is easy peasy. I would encourage you to add a airtag to your stroller there are parking áreas that get very very overcrowded and crew members move your stroller around. It happened to me twice thankfully I just had to beep that thing. As long as your not taking a wagon your good

[@CarolitaRo]

@@veromoon3386 thanks for the tips!! just came back from our Disney trip and we loved how easy it was thanks to our compact stroller! I also went for a minimalist setting (a mini diaper bag and a small lunch bag), so it made it easier when going through park security. The AirTag tip is such a great idea! We had bicycle lights on the handles to help us with that specially at night. We didn’t have such a hard time finding it in the stroller parking areas because during the second week of December parks aren’t nearly as crowded as other times. I wish the rest of the world was as stroller friendly as Disney parks 🥲

[@pitounesky7604]

I would love to have your opinion on the Maxi Cosi Lara stroller. :)

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

We'll be looking at the Lara quite soon. :)

[@gabrielleconnelly3324]

Have you ever noticed the Nuna TRVL looks suspiciously like the discontinued Graco JetSetter? Almost like they just rebranded a Graco??

[@dannielacarvajal2976]

Please help me with a recommendation. I need a lightweight stroller for travel/everyday use in rougher terrain in South America…I cannot decide on one. Have considered the Minu V2, Cybex, or TRIV Next but would love for it to be under $500 or $400 🫠

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

For rougher terrain, you need a 3-wheeler like the Baby Jogger City Mini GT / GT2. :)

[@kaitlinlopez9776]

Have you reviewed the colugo

[@viviawaag863]

The yoyo is on sale, and I've asked them to save it for me, for tomorrow. Should I buy it? We shop often, and my son has outgrown his carseat, which we had a chassis and andapter for. And our current stroller is too large for simple shopping trips. It will primatily be used inside, so the wheel size doesn't matter.

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

Maybe. :) If the discount is really good, then the Yoyo is sort of always a good model to have in addition to a larger stroller. If the discount is only ok, then for shopping (as opposed to travel or other situations that require a lot of carrying), I'd currently rather go for the Butterfly.

[@viviawaag863]

@@BarnevognverkstedNo it was 40% off, and even included a raincover. It was a black friday sale, and they just kept the price. Now, off to buy a legrest. 🤣 I bought it, and it's surprisingly easy to fold and unfold. I love it. 🤗

[@dralligator69]

Do you plan to review the redsbaby skip2 any time soon?

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

No, unfortunately. We're in Norway, and Redsbaby is pretty much Australian-market only as far I know. :)

[@srmedias4545]

Thoughts on the cybex libelle?

[@Marina-zb2iz]

What goes for the GB goes for the Cybex Libelle, I'd say. Same company, different brand names, similar build.

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

Exactly. :) It's a little better than the Pockit, but not enough for most of these criticisms not to apply to the Libelle as well. We have a full review of the Libelle here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZDZhZ6ao5lgsJo

[@irenekristianslund5270]

Where can I buy the uppababy minu v2 in Norway?

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

It's not available yet unfortunately. We're waiting as well. :) Uppababy said it was supposed to come last Fall, but there might still be too much stock of the original Minu in the hands of distributors, I'm thinking.

[@nasibamohamedali8387]

What about mountain buggy Nano v3

[@SaiTama-xy9qi]

Hi Stroller Workshop, I know you probably don't review strollers you haven't come across or aren't available in your country, but could you give some comments on Guzzie+Guss, a Canadian brand in my local area? Their oxygen model looks very competitive as an ultra compact at an affordable price, but I feel like the low price means there's a compromise somewhere. Thanks.

[@thecopperfro9830]

I would like to hear the review for this as well

[@jordynhardison3636]

We need to know your thoughts on the Zoe Traveler! How does it compare to the pricier options?

[@BarnevognverkstedNo]

Zoe isn't very available in Norway unfortunately. :)