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Last updated: September 2026 · Both models reviewed hands-on · Specs verified against stokke.com August 2026

✓ YOYO³ in long-term daily use by K — buses, supermarkets, Leeds city centre ✓ Xplory X assessed hands-on in store ✓ Scores independently assigned — not supplied by Stokke

We’ve reviewed Stokke’s current pushchair range to help you work out which model actually suits your family. The YOYO³ and Xplory X could hardly be more different: one is an ultra-light travel pushchair, the other an elevated full-size design. Below you’ll find our hands-on verdicts, comparisons, buying advice and guidance on discontinued Stokke models worth considering secondhand.

The Stokke range in one sentence

Stokke built its pushchair philosophy around one idea above all others: elevate the child. Not just physically — particularly with the Xplory — but in terms of the relationship between parent and child. Where other brands led with suspension or fold mechanisms, Stokke led with eye contact. The Babyzen acquisition in 2021 added something very different: the iconic YOYO, bringing one of the world’s best-known compact travel pushchairs into the Stokke family.

Parents like you usually choose

Best for most parents

Stokke YOYO³

9.5/10. Urban, travel, public transport. 6.2kg. Designed for cabin travel. The pushchair I recommend more than any other on this site.

Best for tall parents

Stokke Xplory X

7.5/10. One of the highest child positions in the category. Heavy at 11.3kg. Built for specific buyers who need it.

Our Stokke pushchair reviews & recommendations

Stokke YOYO³ ultra-lightweight compact pushchair
Travel & compact 9.5 Our score

Stokke YOYO³

Long-term daily use by our daughter — on buses, into Leeds, round supermarkets. 6.2kg, designed for cabin travel — though airline cabin rules vary, so always check your carrier. The fold takes practice and storage is limited, but in its class it’s as close to perfect as it gets. The pushchair I recommend more than any other on this site.

Stokke Xplory X premium pushchair with elevated seat
Premium specialist 7.5 Our score

Stokke Xplory X

Assessed hands-on in store. The elevated seat and upright pushing position make it particularly interesting for tall parents — and it also means less bending to reach your child than with a conventional low-set pushchair. Heavy at 11.3kg and expensive — but for the right buyer, few pushchairs do this as well.

Stokke Trailz

Discontinued model — secondhand buying advice below

Discontinued — secondhand only

Stokke Trailz

Discontinued from new production but well-regarded on the secondhand market. More capable on gravel and grass paths than the rest of the Stokke urban range. A well-kept Trailz at the right price offers Stokke’s elevated layout with more structural versatility. Well-kept examples still appear regularly on the secondhand market — but condition matters considerably more than age alone. Read our secondhand guide before buying.

How to choose between Stokke models

If you need… Choose…
Urban life, public transport, frequent flyingStokke YOYO³ — 6.2kg, designed for cabin travel, the pushchair I recommend more than any other on this site
Tall parents or stooping over standard handles is a daily problemStokke Xplory X — elevated seat and upright push position. Heavy and expensive — but few pushchairs do this as well. Xplory X vs YOYO³ comparison →
Stokke quality on varied terrain, happy buying secondhandStokke Trailz (discontinued) — more capable on gravel and grass. Well-kept examples still appear on the secondhand market

Stokke head-to-head comparisons

YOYO³ comparisons

Xplory X comparisons

What makes Stokke different

Stokke’s traditional pushchair philosophy is particularly visible in the Xplory X: the elevated seat puts your child at a height where eye contact feels much more natural throughout a walk. The YOYO³ is the exception in today’s range — inherited through Stokke’s acquisition of Babyzen and built around compact urban travel instead.

The YOYO³’s screws-not-rivets construction is something we particularly like: components can be maintained and replaced rather than treating the pushchair as disposable. Combined with strong brand recognition and demand, that helps explain why well-kept YOYOs remain so prominent on the secondhand market.

Price the complete setup — not just the frame. The headline YOYO³ price isn’t necessarily what you’ll spend. Depending on how you intend to use it — from birth, with a car seat, in the cabin — accessories and newborn configurations can push the final cost considerably higher. Add up the exact setup you need (leg rest, newborn solution, rain cover, car seat adaptors) before comparing it with another pushchair. Otherwise the YOYO³ can look cheaper than the package you’ll actually buy.

Related buying guides & Stokke advice

About the reviewer

Mark founded MyPushchair.co.uk in 2006 after struggling to find honest, straightforward pushchair advice as a new dad. With more than 30 years in the family travel and leisure industry — and after returning to relaunch the UK’s original independent pushchair review site — he continues to test products with one aim: helping parents buy the right pushchair the first time. Janette contributes a female perspective to every hands-on assessment.

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