Stokke YoYo Stroller vs. Nuna Stroller: An Honest Review

Buying a stroller is one of the most expensive purchases parents make and with so many options to choose from, it can be an overwhelming process.

For first-time parents, it's hard to know what you actually need and how to justify the expense.

Unfortunately, there's no definitive answer as to which stroller is the best, but I am here to explain the pros and cons of two strollers from different brands that I have used.

To introduce myself briefly, I'm a first-time mom to an 11-month-old boy. I live in New York City, and recently got a car but I predominately take public transportation. I know that part may feel irrelevant, but it makes a difference in why I bought the stroller I bought and why I love it so much. And, if I have one piece of advice for you, it's to really think about what your lifestyle is and decide what you want to prioritize in a stroller.

As someone who was absolutely flabbergasted at the cost of strollers, I should get this out of the way upfront. The Stokke stroller costs about $500. The Nuna Swiv is about $1,000. That might not matter to you at all and if it doesn’t, God bless, but for a lot of people that is a serious consideration. Also, if you have more questions or want an honest answer from me, leave a comment and I’ll be sure to respond!

Overall Review

Stokke YoYo Stroller

Pros:

• Very lightweight
• Easy to fold and open
• Shoulder strap for easy carrying
• Reasonably priced
• Compact (folds small to save space in the trunk of car)

Cons:

• Doesn't move side-to-side
• Can't adjust handle
• No car seat attachment
• Small basket underneath for storage

Nuna Swiv Stroller

Pros:

• Moves side-to-side
• Handle adjusts to 3 positions
• Option car seat attachment
• Easy to fold and open
• Large basket underneath for storage

Cons:

• Heavy
• Large (takes up a lot of space in the trunk)
• Expensive

Stokke YoYo Stroller

The Stokke YoYo is the second stroller I got so admittedly, I haven't been using it as long as my Nuna. Overall, it's a great stroller, especially for the price.

Biggest Con: Storage

If I lived in the suburbs, I think I could use it as my main stroller. My main gripe with it is that the basket underneath is pretty small. I could barely fit my diaper bag, and there are two bars that run underneath the seat that limit the amount of stuff you can fit.

I say it would be good for suburban moms because you're running errands with a car. But, I use my stroller as my car so I need to be able to fit a diaper bag, groceries, returns, a bag for hanging out in the park, usually all at once.



It's probably worth noting that I have seen moms in the city with this stroller and now that my son is a little older, it seems more realistic that I could use it every day because I can leave the house with fewer things. Meaning, I could probably pare down my diaper bag, and fit the essentials. I'm still not sure I'd be able to actually grocery shop with it, unless I only needed a few things and could carry them on my shoulders.

This stroller also doesn't have a car seat attachment. This was critical for me when my son was younger because we take Ubers and taxis so much that I needed a car seat that could clip into any car and fit right on my stroller. That may not be an issue for you, so that might not matter.

Biggest Pro: Size

Now, where this stroller is better for the city is when I take the subway. It's light enough that I can carry it down the subway steps with my son in it. So, I don't need to re-route myself based on elevator access or pray that someone will help me. It also has a carrying strap for your shoulder, which makes it really easy to hold a baby, the stroller and your diaper bag.

Another area where this stroller wins is how small it folds up. Suburban mom or city mom, trunk space is a hot commodity when traveling with babies because they need… so much stuff. Like, an excessive amount of things to just go away for the night.

And yes, maybe you have a huge SUV, where space isn't an issue. But, if you have even a small SUV, you're going to want as much space as possible.

We have a sedan and my Nuna stroller takes up half the trunk, which makes traveling a little tough. But, the Stokke folds up to about half the size of the Nuna, so we can actually fit everything we need for the baby in the car.

Bonuses

Listen, I know this isn't probably the top thing you're looking for in a stroller. But the Stokke YoYo Riviera collection is really cute. It sounds a little insane, but when I put it together, the orange and white stripes boosted my mood. Even my husband loves the design.

Who This Is For

This is a great stroller if you aren't lugging a lot of stuff around so you don't need the large basket. It's also great as a travel stroller, which, I'll admit, I didn't understand the need for until I tried to cram everything I needed into the trunk of my sedan.

Nuna Swiv Stroller

My friends all have Nuna strollers so I gravitated toward the brand when I was pregnant and ultimately went with Nuna because they have the Pipa Urbn car seat which attaches to the stroller and can plug right into any car. Which, like I said, was critical for us because we didn't have a car for the first 10 months of my son's life and since we live in the city, we take Uber and taxis a lot.

I ended up going with the Swiv because you can push a button to turn the wheels so it goes side to side. It's great for when I'm in elevators, on public transportation or trying to navigate a tight restaurant or store.

Biggest Pro: An All-Encompassing System

Nearly a year into having this stroller, I have absolutely no regrets about buying it. It’s held up really well and honestly checks nearly all the boxes of what I need as a mom living in New York City.

Since it has so much of what I need, it’s hard to pinpoint one single thing as the biggest pro. So, the biggest pro is that it really is an all-encompassing system, now, the caveat is that you often pay extra for that because they’re add-ons.

I’m never questioning if I can fit what I need in the stroller because of the large basket underneath.

Whether it’s a day in the park, grocery shopping, running errands, or panic-packing a bunch of toys so I can go out to eat with my baby, I know I can grab last-minute items and not have to worry about space. That takes a little bit of the mental load off because I don’t need to do as much planning.

Also, the car seat that fits on the stroller was a massive help. I traveled alone a lot when my son was young and I only took public transportation because we didn’t have a car. I was able to pop the car seat in an Uber easily, then attach it to my stroller, then put it back in an Uber whenever I got where I was going.

I’m honestly not positive I could have taken the train to Philadelphia to visit my sister or visit my friends without this set-up because I couldn’t have navigated public transportation with a baby, a stroller, bags and a car seat. I’m sure people do it, but this made for a much more pleasant experience.

Biggest Con: Size

The biggest con about this stroller is how big it is. On the one hand, it's great for living in the city because it's durable and I can do my grocery shopping or errands or load up my stroller with everything we need for the park. But, it also means it's cumbersome.

The stroller is too heavy for me to carry down the subway stairs by myself, so I take the bus when I'm going anywhere alone. Which isn’t a huge deal, but if you’re someone who is constantly on the move on public transportation, it might be too bulky for you. Also, if you live in a walk-up, it could be too heavy to walk up all those stairs.

And, like I've said, it's tough to pack everything we need into the trunk of our sedan when the stroller is taking up so much room. We, of course, make it work, but we have a week-long trip coming up this summer and I don’t think we’ll be able to fit the stroller in the car with everything else we need to bring.

Who This Is For

This is a great stroller for a mom living in a city. It's durable, the large under-storage means you can bring everything you need for the day and more, and the side-to-side feature is way more handy than you think it will be.

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This story was originally published May 7, 2026 at 4:17 AM.