Stokke YOYO3 vs UPPAbaby Minu V3: Which Travel Stroller?

The Stokke YOYO3 is the lighter, thinner fold: about 14.8 lb with its 6+ seat, folding to a slab 7.1 inches thick. The UPPAbaby Minu V3 weighs 16.7 lb and folds bulkier, but its own seat works from birth with a deep recline and foot barrier, and it is rated to 50 lb and 40 inches. Pick the YOYO3 if your child is already past 6 months and you carry the stroller a lot. Pick the Minu V3 if you want one seat that covers the newborn months without buying a second seat unit.

Both brands market their fold as cabin-friendly. Whether it goes in the overhead bin on your flight is your airline's call, not the stroller's.

Stokke YOYO3 Stroller, Lightweight & Compact Travel Stroller

Lighter, thinner fold

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About 14.8 lb complete with the 6+ seat, folds to 20.5 x 17.3 x 7.1 in with a carry strap, and holds children to 48.5 lb.

weight:About 14–15 lb complete (Stokke advertises 13.7 lb; its spec table lists 14.8 lb / 6.7 kg)

fold:Compact fold, sized for most overhead bins (airline limits vary)

recline:Multi-position recline

age Range:6 months+ (newborn with 0+ pack)

Pros

• ✓Fits in airplane overhead bin
• ✓Compact fold with carry strap
• ✓Smooth ride for a compact stroller
• ✓Premium build quality that lasts

Cons

• ×Premium price
• ×Small underseat basket
• ×Canopy could be larger
• ×Seat is narrower than full-size strollers

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UPPAbaby Minu V3 Travel Stroller

From birth in one seat

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Rated birth to 50 lb and 40 in, with a deep recline, foot barrier, one-hand fold that stands on its own, and a 20 lb basket.

weight:16.7 lb, per UPPAbaby

weight Limit:0 to 50 lbs, max height 40 inches

carry On:IATA-compatible slim fold

fold:10 x 18 x 21.5 in folded, per UPPAbaby; one-handed fold, stands on its own

canopy:Zip-out UPF 50+ water-repellant

basket:Holds up to 20 lbs, hidden tracker pocket

Pros

• ✓Rated 0 to 50 lbs — one of the longest usable ranges in this class
• ✓From-birth use with a foot barrier and a deep recline that lies flat, per UPPAbaby
• ✓Hidden pocket sized for a tracker, useful when gate-checking
• ✓20 lb basket capacity, unusually generous for a travel stroller

Cons

• ×Among the most expensive travel strollers
• ×Heavier than the ultra-compact folds it competes with
• ×Car seat adapters are a separate purchase

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How do the specs compare side by side?

All figures come from Stokke's and UPPAbaby's own product pages. Price tiers are relative; check the current price on Amazon.

The weight gap is about 1.9 lb using each brand's complete-stroller figure. Stokke's headline 13.7 lb is the lighter number on its page, but its own spec table lists 14.8 lb for the frame with the 6+ seat, so compare that figure with the Minu V3's 16.7 lb.

Which folds smaller?

By volume, the YOYO3. Multiplying out the published dimensions, it folds to roughly 2,500 cubic inches and the Minu V3 to roughly 3,900.

The shapes differ as much as the volumes. The YOYO3 is wide and flat, only 7.1 inches thick, which suits a trunk beside suitcases or a train luggage rack. The Minu V3 is narrower at 10 inches deep but stands 21.5 inches tall and 18 wide, closer to the outline of a small wheeled carry-on. It also stands upright on its own once folded, which helps at a cafe or in a hotel room.

Neither fold decides whether the stroller goes in the cabin. UPPAbaby calls the Minu V3 IATA-compatible, and Stokke says the YOYO3 folds to cabin baggage dimensions while adding that cabin standards vary by airline and you should check with your carrier. That second point applies to both. Look up your airline's carry-on limits before each flight, and read our guide to gate-checking vs counter-checking a stroller for what to do if the bins are full.

Which is easier to fold and carry?

UPPAbaby specifies a one-handed fold in one motion, which matters at a jet bridge with a baby on your hip. Stokke describes the YOYO3's fold as quick but does not call it one-handed on its product page, so practice it at home before your trip.

Both include a shoulder strap for carrying the folded stroller down the aisle. The YOYO3 is the lighter load on that strap. If you will climb subway stairs or walk long terminals with the stroller folded, that 1.9 lb gap adds up over a day.

Can either one be used from birth?

Yes, but they get there in different ways.

The Minu V3 does it with the seat you buy. UPPAbaby lists it from birth, with a foot barrier, a deep recline that lies flat for a baby, and a two-position crotch buckle. You do not need a bassinet or car seat to use it with a newborn. If you want a click-in travel system, UPPAbaby sells adapters for its Mesa and Aria infant seats and a second set for selected Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, Joie, Cybex and Clek seats, sold separately.

The YOYO3 needs a different seat for the first months. The standard 6+ seat starts at 6 months. For a younger baby, Stokke sells the 0+ newborn pack, rated from birth to 9 kg (19.8 lb), which you swap for the 6+ seat later. The other route is a compatible infant car seat on adapters, which may make sense if you are bringing the car seat anyway.

If your child is already 6 months or older, this difference falls away and the decision comes down to weight, fold shape and basket.

Which is better for naps on the go?

On published specs, the Minu V3. UPPAbaby describes a deep recline that lies flat for a baby and adds a three-position leg rest. Stokke lists the YOYO3's backrest as multi-position and has made it taller in this version, but it does not publish a recline angle. Our YOYO3 review treats it as a nap recline rather than a flat seat.

For a toddler who dozes off sitting up for an hour, both will do. For a younger child who takes long naps in the stroller, the Minu V3's deeper recline is the safer bet on paper.

Which carries more gear?

Stokke rates the YOYO3 basket at 22 lb and UPPAbaby rates the Minu V3's at 20 lb, so on weight they are close. Our YOYO3 review notes that its basket volume is small, which is a common limit on thin-folding strollers. UPPAbaby describes the Minu V3 basket as large and easy to reach, and adds a hidden pocket sized for a tracker, which helps if the stroller gets gate-checked. If you plan to shop or carry a full diaper bag in the stroller, the Minu V3 is the more practical pick; otherwise, wear a backpack with either.

Which rides better?

Both have suspension on all four wheels: Stokke uses Hytrel elastomer suspension and UPPAbaby adds independent rear suspension. Neither brand publishes wheel diameters on its product page, so there is no spec-based winner. Both are city and airport strollers, not trail strollers. Stokke also notes the YOYO3 is not suitable for running or skating.

Choose the Stokke YOYO3 if…

• Your child is 6 months or older, or you are happy to buy the 0+ newborn pack for the early months.
• You carry the folded stroller often and want the lighter of the two.
• You want the thinnest fold for trunks, racks and tight hotel rooms.
• A 48.5 lb limit to about age 4 covers the years you need.

Before you buy, check the serial number. A November 2024 recall (CPSC 25-044) covers about 2,890 strollers sold in September and October 2024 whose parking brake can disengage: serial numbers starting 142AA and below 0062239, on the label under the seat. Other YOYO3 strollers are not part of it, and Stokke refunds affected ones.

Read the full Stokke YOYO3 review.

Choose the UPPAbaby Minu V3 if…

• You want to use it from birth without a separate seat unit.
• Your child naps in the stroller and you want the deeper recline.
• You want the longer published range: to 50 lb and 40 inches.
• You want UPPAbaby car seat compatibility or a basket that takes a full day's gear.
• An extra 1.9 lb and a bulkier fold are acceptable for those features.

Read the full UPPAbaby Minu V3 review.

What else should you compare?

If the Bugaboo Butterfly 2 is also on your list, our Stokke YOYO3 vs Bugaboo Butterfly 2 comparison covers its recline (Bugaboo's own pages disagree on whether it lies flat) and wheel sizes. For lighter and lower-priced options, including folds small enough for hand luggage, see our best travel strollers for flying.

How we put this together

This comparison uses Stokke's YOYO3 6+ and newborn product pages and UPPAbaby's Minu V3 page, checked in October 2026. We have not tested either stroller. Specifications change; confirm them with the manufacturer and check your airline's carry-on limits before you fly.