Stokke YOYO5 Review

By BestTravelStroller.com Team · Updated November 2026

The YOYO5 is the newest version of the stroller that made cabin-size folds famous. It folds with the seat still on, and its 8.7 in thickness is the slimmest of the full-featured picks.

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How this was put together: this is research-based. We compared maker specs, manuals, airline rules and patterns in verified owner reviews; we have not tested these strollers ourselves. How we research. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Stokke YOYO5 at a Glance

Buy it if

You fly often, especially on European airlines, and want the slimmest full-featured fold with a big basket.

Skip it if

You want lie-flat from birth without buying the newborn pack, or you already own YOYO3 accessories.

What stands out

Folds one-handed with the seat or newborn pack still attached
20.5 x 17.7 x 8.7 in, within Air France and KLM cabin stroller limits
22 lb basket limit, the biggest of the singles
Shoulder strap and carry bag included

What to watch for

Seat pack is for 6 months and up; newborns need the $150 newborn pack
At 15.4 lb, it is heavier than the YOYO3 it replaced
YOYO3 accessories do not fit the new frame

It is one of our best travel strollers, where you can see how it ranks.

Stokke YOYO5 specifications
List price	$549 (Stokke)
Weight	15.4 lb
Folded size	20.5 x 17.7 x 8.7 in
Fits a 22 x 14 x 9 in carry-on	No
Child weight limit	48.5 lb
Age	6 months (birth with Newborn Pack)
Recline	Adjustable recline; flat only with the Newborn Pack
Fold	One hand, seat stays on, carry bag included
Basket	22 lb
Warranty	2 years

From Stokke’s US product page and manual, checked November 2026.

Will the Stokke YOYO5 Fit in the Overhead Bin?

What Stokke says: Stokke says the YOYO5 is cabin approved because its fold is equal to or smaller than most airline cabin allowances, and notes that allowances vary by airline.

Folded, the Stokke YOYO5 measures 20.5 x 17.7 x 8.7 in. That is bigger than a standard 22 x 14 x 9 in US carry-on in at least one direction, so it depends on the airline and on bin space.

20.5 x 17.7 x 8.7 in folded (solid) against a 22 x 14 x 9 in carry-on (dashed). On the maker’s numbers, it does not fit that size. Drawn to scale from the maker’s published dimensions.

Stokke YOYO5 against airline cabin stroller limits
Airline cabin rule for strollers	Stokke YOYO5 on the maker’s numbers
United: 22 x 14 x 9 in	Over the limit
JetBlue: 22 x 14 x 9 in	Over the limit
Qantas: 22 x 14 x 9 in, 7 kg	Over the limit
Lufthansa: 55 x 40 x 23 cm	Over the limit
Air France: 55 x 45 x 25 cm	Within the limit
KLM: 55 x 45 x 25 cm, 10 kg	Within the limit
Spirit: 22 x 18 x 10 in	Within the limit
Singapore: 115 cm total, 7 kg	Over the limit
American: under 20 lb, must fit the bin	Under the weight limit

Cabin space is first come, first served on most airlines, and the crew has the final say. Most airlines check a stroller free, at the gate or the counter; see airline stroller policies.

Can You Use the Stokke YOYO5 From Birth?

With the YOYO5 Newborn Pack (sold as a $699 bundle) or bassinet, or a car seat on adapters.

Car seats that fit

Cybex Aton and Cloud seats
Nuna PIPA series
Maxi-Cosi Mico and Pebble seats
All with YOYO5 car seat adapters, sold separately (list per US retailers)

Check the exact adapter for your seat with Stokke before you buy; lists change between model years.

Stokke YOYO5 Alternatives

Joolz Aer2: The Aer2 lies fully flat from birth, folds with one hand, weighs 14.3 lb and carries a 17.6 lb basket. No other stroller here combines all four.
Bugaboo Butterfly 2 Plus: The Butterfly 2 Plus adds a lay-flat recline and a built-in newborn foot cover to the Butterfly, so the seat works from day one. It has the longest car seat list here.

Sources

Specs come from Stokke’s own pages and manuals. We don’t link to other review sites, but we name them where their testing is relevant.

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