Babyzen YOYO2 vs UPPAbaby Minu V3 (2026)
Babyzen YOYO2 vs UPPAbaby Minu V3 on folded size against carry-on limits, weight, child limits, newborn setup and basket, from Stokke's and UPPAbaby's specs.
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Quick answer
The YOYO2 folds smaller (20.5 x 17.3 x 7.1 in) and weighs less (13.7 lb); the Minu V3 carries more (20 lb basket against the YOYO2's 5 kg) and works from birth without an extra pack. Both fit IATA's 22 x 18 x 10 in reference, and neither fits Delta's 22 x 14 x 9 in carry-on limit on paper. The YOYO2 frame needs a 0+ or 6+ pack, sold separately.
In this guide
Choosing a small travel stroller for flights and city life means trading fold size against what comes in the box: one sells as a frame plus packs, the other as a complete stroller.
How we compared: fold sizes and limits come from Stokke's YOYO FAQ, Stokke's YOYO versions and compatibility page, UPPAbaby's Minu V3 page and the Amazon listings. The YOYO2 frame and packs are sold by Stokke's own store on Amazon and the Minu V3 by Amazon.com, all in stock in September 2026. We did not test either stroller.
The specs side by side
| Babyzen YOYO2 | UPPAbaby Minu V3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon price | Frame $269.00 (Amazon, as of Nov 12, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC)Check price; 6+ Color Pack $84.95 (Amazon, as of Nov 12, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC)Check price; 0+ Newborn Pack Check price | Stroller $499.99 (Amazon, as of Nov 12, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC)Check price |
| Folded size | 20.5 x 17.3 x 7.1 in (52 x 44 x 18 cm) | 10 L x 18 W x 21.5 H in |
| Stroller weight | 13.7 lb (frame, per the listing) | 16.7 lb |
| Child limit | Up to 48.5 lb | Up to 50 lb and 40 in |
| From birth | With the 0+ Newborn Pack (to 20 lb), a YOYO bassinet or an infant car seat | Yes: foot barrier, deep recline, integrated insert |
| Basket | 5 kg (11 lb) limit | Up to 20 lb |
| Fold | One-hand fold, padded shoulder strap | One-hand fold, stands on its own, carry strap |
| Infant car seats | With YOYO car seat adapters | With adapters for Mesa, Aria and select Maxi-Cosi, Nuna and Cybex seats |
| What's in the box | Frame, harness, reclining backrest, canopy extensions, shoulder strap, storage bag | Complete stroller |
Prices are Amazon's, as of the time shown, and subject to change. Details
Fold size against carry-on limits
Folded size is the main reason to buy either one. In our stroller fold size and weight chart we check every stroller against two boxes:
- 22 x 14 x 9 in: the carry-on limit Delta publishes.
- 22 x 18 x 10 in: the size IATA says many airlines apply.
YOYO2: Stokke gives the folded YOYO as 52 x 44 x 18 cm (20.5 x 17.3 x 7.1 in), and says YOYO strollers "are accepted or recognized as cabin luggage by most airline companies" since 2012. It adds that "cabin luggage standards may vary according to the airline." At 17.3 in, it fits IATA's box but is too wide for 22 x 14 x 9.
Minu V3: UPPAbaby gives 10 x 18 x 21.5 in and calls the Minu "International Air Transport Association (IATA) compatible." At 18 in wide, it also fits IATA's box exactly, and also misses 22 x 14 x 9.
By volume the YOYO2 folds to about 2,518 cubic inches and the Minu V3 to about 3,870, roughly half again as much. In a car trunk or hall closet, that is the difference you notice.
Key point: "fits the overhead bin" is the maker's comparison with a reference size, not an airline promise. Check your airline before you fly, and plan for gate check.
Weight: what you carry
The YOYO2 frame is listed at 13.7 lb with a padded shoulder strap; the Minu V3 is 16.7 lb, per UPPAbaby, with an integrated carry strap. The 3 lb gap shows up on stairs, on transit and when you carry the stroller with a baby in the other arm.
Using it from birth
This is where the two differ most.
Minu V3: its listing says it is "optimized from birth with a foot barrier, infinite recline, plus 2-crotch buckle positions," with a padded integrated insert. It is one box from birth to 50 lb.
YOYO2: the frame is sold on its own. For a newborn you add one of these:
- 0+ Newborn Pack: it "allows baby to lay completely flat, secured with the five-point harness," from birth "for babies up to 20 lbs," per its listing. Swap it for a 6+ Color Pack at six months.
- YOYO bassinet: Stokke's compatibility page says it launched for the YOYO2 in 2020.
- An infant car seat on YOYO car seat adapters.
The 6+ Color Pack is the seat for babies from six months. The newest pack listings name the YOYO3, but they also say "whether you own a BABYZEN YOYO2 or a Stokke YOYO3, rest assured that they remain fully compatible." Stokke's compatibility page agrees: the YOYO2 takes "any YOYO 0+, 6+ or Newborn Shell." The exception is the upcoming YOYO5, whose packs Stokke says do not fit older frames.
Basket and everyday use
UPPAbaby says the Minu V3's basket "holds up to 20 lbs." Stokke's compatibility page gives the YOYO2's basket a 5 kg (11 lb) limit, and the YOYO3's 10 kg (22 lb). If the stroller doubles as your grocery cart, the Minu or the YOYO3 carries more.
For a second child, Stokke says the YOYO2 works with the YOYO Board and YOYO Connect.
YOYO2, YOYO3 or YOYO5?
Stokke's compatibility page dates each version: YOYO2 from March 2020 to July 2024, then the YOYO3, rebranded from Babyzen to Stokke, until August 2026. The YOYO5 follows, with a "late 2026 release in US/CA," a heavier 7 kg frame and a wider 52 x 22 x 45 cm fold.
The YOYO2 frame on Amazon is new stock sold by Stokke's own store. The YOYO3 keeps the same fold and weight and doubles the basket limit.
Recall check: in November 2024 the CPSC announced a YOYO3 recall because "the parking brake on the recalled strollers can disengage." It covers YOYO3 strollers "with serial numbers starting with '142AA' followed by numbers that fall below '0062239,'" sold in September and October 2024; the YOYO2 is not included. See our recall list for others.
Which to buy
- Buy the YOYO2 if the smallest, lightest fold matters most and you do not mind building it: frame plus a 6+ Color Pack, and a 0+ Newborn Pack or infant car seat for the first months.
- Buy the Minu V3 if you want one box from birth, a bigger basket and a fold that stands on its own: UPPAbaby Minu V3.
- Buy the YOYO3 for the YOYO fold with a 22 lb basket: Stokke YOYO3.
For more small strollers, see our best travel strollers. Flying with the car seat too? Our guide to flying with a baby car seat covers what the airline allows.
The products in this guide
In the order this guide discusses them, from listings and published standards. Where a price appears it is Amazon's, with the time it was read.
Smallest, lightest fold
BABYZEN YOYO2 Stroller Frame
From the listing · not testedBuy it if the smallest, lightest fold matters and you'll buy a pack separately.
Pros
- + 13.7 lb frame with a padded shoulder strap, per the listing
- + Folds to 20.5 x 17.3 x 7.1 in, per Stokke
- + Takes any YOYO 0+ or 6+ pack made before the YOYO5, per Stokke
Cons
- - Frame only: add a 6+ Color Pack or 0+ Newborn Pack
- - Basket limited to 5 kg (11 lb), per Stokke; Stokke made the YOYO2 from March 2020 to July 2024
A YOYO seat from 6 months
Stokke YOYO 6+ Color Pack
From the listing · not testedBuy it if you have a YOYO frame and a baby 6 months or older.
Pros
- + Seat pad, extendable anti-UV canopy and zippered back pocket for the YOYO frame
- + The listing says the YOYO2 and YOYO3 remain fully compatible
- + Four shoulder strap positions
Cons
- - For children from 6 months; needs a frame
A newborn lying flat in a YOYO
Stokke YOYO 0+ Newborn Pack
From the listing · not testedBuy it if you want a YOYO frame to carry a newborn lying flat.
This exact listing was unavailable at our last check; the button opens current Amazon results for it.
Pros
- + Lets a baby lie completely flat with a five-point harness, from birth to 20 lb, per the listing
- + Car seat adapters attach without removing the mattress or canopy
- + The listing says it stays compatible with the YOYO2
Cons
- - Outgrown at 20 lb or so; then you need the 6+ pack as well
One box from birth
UPPAbaby Minu V3 Travel Stroller
From the listing · not testedBuy it if you want one box that works from birth and a 20 lb basket.
Pros
- + From birth to 50 lb and 40 in, with a foot barrier and deep recline, per UPPAbaby
- + 20 lb basket; one-hand fold that stands on its own
- + Adapters for UPPAbaby Mesa and Aria and select Maxi-Cosi, Nuna and Cybex infant seats
Cons
- - 16.7 lb, 3 lb heavier than the YOYO2 frame
YOYO fold, bigger basket
Stokke YOYO3 Travel Stroller (6+ Months)
From the listing · not testedBuy it if you want the YOYO fold with a 22 lb basket.
Pros
- + The YOYO2's successor: same 20.5 x 17.3 x 7.1 in fold and 13.7 lb, per Stokke
- + Basket limit doubled to 10 kg (22 lb), per Stokke
- + Frame and 6+ pack in one box
Cons
- - A 2024 CPSC recall covered early YOYO3 serial numbers (parking brake); check yours if buying secondhand
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the YOYO2 fit in an overhead bin?
On paper it fits IATA's 22 x 18 x 10 in reference, which Stokke says most airlines accept for the YOYO. It is 17.3 in wide, so it does not fit a 22 x 14 x 9 in limit like Delta's. Check your airline.
Can a newborn ride in the YOYO2?
Yes, with the 0+ Newborn Pack (from birth to 20 lb), a YOYO bassinet, or a compatible infant car seat on YOYO adapters. The frame with a 6+ Color Pack is for babies from six months.
Do YOYO3 packs fit the YOYO2 frame?
Yes, per Stokke: the pack listings say the YOYO2 and YOYO3 "remain fully compatible." The YOYO5's new packs do not fit older frames.
Proof
Sources
Everything this guide relies on, as linked in the text. Last checked September 28, 2026.
- Stokke: Stokke's YOYO FAQ
- Stokke: Stokke's YOYO versions and compatibility page
- UPPAbaby: UPPAbaby's Minu V3 page
- Delta Air Lines: Carry on baggage
- International Air Transport Association: Passenger baggage rules
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: YOYO3 recall
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