In August 2024, two things happened. First, I wondered how I was going to fly across the country as a first-time mom with a five-month-old for my brother’s wedding. Second, Stokke launched their YOYO3 Travel Stroller. Baby and I had already traveled via plane with my Nuna mixx™ next + pipa™ urbn travel system, which is great for city life, but clunky and heavy for air travel. My husband and I were desperate for a simpler stroller. Enter: the Stokke YOYO3, a foldable, lightweight travel stroller that unfurls in an instant and can dangle from your shoulder. We used the YOYO3 to cart our baby around and between two airports, three hotels, a ferry and—more recently—a museum. We love it. Typically, the Stokke YOYO3 retails for $449, but it’s currently on sale for $359 as part of their spring sales event. 

While the YOYO2 is a solid stroller option, the revamps in the YOYO3 are game-changers. The YOYO3 has a few extras not available in YOYO2 models, including:

These upgrades make the YOYO3 a superior stroller, in my opinion. The added sun protection, reflective wheels and stronger storage basket were key to making traveling easier on me as a new mom. 

All of the stroller accessories on Stokke’s website work with the YOYO3, including their newborn pack, mosquito net, car seat adapters and rain cover. Unfortunately, the car seat adapters weren’t compatible with our Nuna seat, but they do work for several other Nuna models. 

Overall, I’m super happy with our Stokke YOYO3 Travel Stroller. We’ve used it beyond air travel for days at the museum, local shopping (easier to navigate in stores than our Nuna) and short weekend road trips. For me, it’s easy getting past the sometimes-wonky wheels during the unfolding process and the tricky set-up because it’s so lightweight and portable. As my baby grows, I’m confident this stroller will continue to cart her around all our favorite spots (as long as that seat keeps her upright).