The Metro+ is a SOLID buy if you're looking for a compact travel option: bit.ly/3z6eKD3 Very comparable to my long-time fave, the Minu, but $100 less. Hard to beat. Thoughts?
Is it an upright seat? The problem we've had with other compact strollers are they are reclined and our daughter is uncomfortable and keeps wanting to sit more upright.
But I'm curious without suspension, does it get stuck easily over cobblestones or rougher terrain? Do you happen to know how it does over more than what you shared in this video? Thank you for this review!
Colugu compact has survived 5 full weeks in Walt Disney World. It has been used with infant carrier for two of those 5 weeks. It is very good and hardy. Does what it needs and crushes the crappy umbrella option. It also flew in overhead bin everytime going down. This looks nice but just saying my colugu did get the job done for those looking. The rain cover was clutch.... It's Florida after all.
I love this stroller it’s exactly how it shown on the picture, easy to assemble. My little one gets so many compliments wherever we go about the beauty of the stroller.
Just received our Metro+ and absolutely love it! This review was very thorough and helped us make our decision and our 2 year is old happy with her new stroller. We’re excited to use the bassinet feature for our son who we’re expecting any day now. Thanks for the awesome review!
@@TheBonhamcarter Funny that you ask almost 2 years later, but we eventually grew to absolutely hate this stroller. The belt buckles never stay in tact, and it is horrible on a standard street. We still have it, and only use it when desperate times call, but we would definitely not recommend it anymore.
This was very helpful! Our daughter will be born in 2.5 weeks and we are extremely frequent travelers (we have 2 transatlantic flights and 2 other 4+ hour flights booked for her first 3 months of life) and so we need the ultimate compact stroller. I was going to bite the bullet and purchase the babyzen yoyo2 (the size of the minu is simply too big when folded for most european airplane overhead bins) but after this review I'm reallyyyy leaning towards buying this stroller instead. The 200$ price difference and the fact that you don't have to buy an extra newborn package (another ~140$ for the babyzen) are very much selling me on this stroller.
got this stroller a few months ago and love it! if you're buying from Canada, go for the yellow or pink, as it is $100 less, but ships with the black canopy as well as the coloured option!
Heylee, Do you have any issues with the folding slider and button mechanism on the handlebar? Was it difficult (Stiff) to operate? For example, does it release 10/10 attempts?
So I was keen on the Colugo but they wouldn’t ship to Canada so I can’t really compare that for myself… I did find the button mechanism a learning adjustment (I also have the Nuna Mixx for reference) so it did take some time to figure it out but honestly more than anything it was the opening of the stroller that was harder for me to learn. I don’t feel confident in the whip it open method, so I just do it slower in two parts. Still super happy with it though!
As usual, thanks so much for your videos! Could you review the Inglesina Quid2? Its price point here makes it very attractive (200€ vs 460€ for a yoyo or Bugaboo) but I'm wondering if the price difference is really worth it
Great review. Your video was the deciding factor in ordering the Ergo Metro+ over the Minu. You hit some of the main pros in comparison to others such as Minu and Colugo, such as nice padded seating, lays flat, and adjustable handlebar. Unfortunately, mom who is 5 ft (153 cm) is not tall enough (for leverage) to flick the front chassis out as shown in your video, so it becomes a two step and two hand process. At 5'8" I am able to fold/unfold just fine, but I must say that the Metro+ is not as good as the Uppababy Minu in terms of ease and smoothness of folding/unfolding. I also want to mention that the circumference of the handlebar is larger on the Metro+ than say the Minu, so folks with smaller hands may need to apply more force than expected to engage the folding slider and button to initiate the fold. At least with the unit we received, the folding button was stiff, and the slider had a ton of play. We could only get it to unlock half of the time (spouse had to use two hands). We may have received a lemon, so we'll see what customer service says first. Overall, I think it's a good stroller, however, we are having such a hard time with the folding slider and button that unless it is resolved we'll go with the Minu, which would be too bad because we really like the padded seat and lay flat feature of the Metro+. Update after 1 wk of use: After about folding and unfolding the stroller for about 50 times, we found the folding slider and button to be much easier to operate and the folding joints to be much smoother. It was likely fresh from the factory and needed some breaking in. So far, the wife enjoys using the Metro+ compared to our normal sized stroller, which we use for rougher terrain. It is really easy for her to take the Metro+ in or out of the vehicle, and navigate through downtown foot traffic. We recommend the Ergobaby Metro+ for anyone looking for a compact travel stroller.
Thanks for sharing your experience on this. Sprry to hear that. The slider and button for the fold didn't stick for me so it may have been a bad unit, but if you pivot to the Minu that's still a favorite option of mine.
We also had this issue with it not unlocking. Very difficult. Deal breaker for us for sure :( sucks because otherwise we really like this stroller but we can’t get it to fold half the time.
@@melody_shmelody Wife and I were quite frustrated with the Metro+ on the first day, but we gave it a few days and folded/unfolded at least 50 times. After about 1 week of use, the unlocking mechanism and folding joints seemed to have loosen up. Furthermore, we probably got used to the weight distribution, balance, and force required to fold/unfold the stroller. Do note that the slider (switch?) has to reset before you can engage it, then depress the big button to initiate the fold; you don't need to hold onto the button once released. I noticed there are two springs on each end of the slider that reposition the slider back to normal position, but the springs to be too weak (or has too much play) to fully reset the slider sometimes. Knowing that I would wiggle the slider slightly before engaging it. I recommend folding/unfolding the stroller a few times a day for a week to see if things get better. The Minu has a much easier fold/unfold for sure (I did it on first attempt in the store with no instructions), but do give the Metro+ some time to see if it becomes easier for you to operate.
@@melody_shmelody Sorry to hear about those issues. I honestly haven't dealt with that. Any way you can return it for a Minu? David also had a great update that may help.
Love you videos and I've been following you for over 3 years now. My wife found this video of the Ergo Metro+ stroller and based on your review, we were pretty sold on picking it up for our trip to Scandinavia. Well, two weeks in, it's pretty awful in the city centres. Definitely not good for city living in Europe or Scandinavia. This stroller doesn't handle the cobblestone streets of Copenhagen. It fails pretty badly. It also doesn't stand a chance in the snowy climates of Tromsø. 2+ inches of snow and you are done for. We will see how it handles Sweden but I don't have any hope :( thank you for reviewing this stroller but I think the cities you are referring to are US based cities.
Great review - thank you! We had the Maxi Cosi Lara - it was good, compact, but one of the back/head panels became weak and not stable. This looks like a great replacement
As a soon to be new parent, I'm really struggling with making a decision on what sized stroller to go for. I hate heavy and bulky options, but also don't want to skimp out on features or practicality and then regret going for a travel stroller. Nice to see you think these travel strollers could be every-day options. Any more insight on this would be really appreciated!
Without knowing much about your lifestyle or budget, I'd generally say a mid-size single is a good way to go. Namely the Uppa Cruz or Mockingbird Single. It's not as bulky/heavy as a double expansion option but can handle all the needs and rigor of daily usage or travel. Major fan of the Uppa Cruz V2: amzn.to/3xVoazA
Congratulations on your new baby coming soon! As a postpartum mom I agree you can’t go wrong with any of the mid-size strollers like UppaBaby Cruz. You can pop the car seat onto the stroller without waking the baby and it can handle the bumps in the road that smaller strollers cannot. My husband and I started out with a small travel stroller but the wheels couldn’t handle the trolley tracks and cobblestone for our frequent trips to Disneyland.
Can you make a video to do a straight comparison with the uppababy minu to this stroller? I’m looking for something light/compact but something my baby can grow into so sturdy and comfort is a big deal. I was thinking of getting something like this or just going with the vista but we aren’t huge outdoor ppl so something small might work easier for us.
If you decide to carry your baby most of the time outside in a wrap or carrier, this is a good addition. When he/she gets too heavy for longer distances, he/she will have reached an age where this kind of stroller is totally enough - at least on paved roads! For bumpier rides travel strollers are no recommendation at all.
Great review and great stroller! We have it for our second baby and the newborn feature is great ❤️. I do not hesitate using it with a two month baby. We love travelling and we simply hated all big pushchair with our first child. The only thing I hate about it is the car seat feature - it makes the Metro+ fell so grumpy and heavy to push. Good to have that but not a great 🎯. Besides that I am simply in love with it ☺️☺️☺️
How tall is your kiddo in the video? Which compact stroller has a longer foot rest? Would Culogo or Metro+ be better for a 3ft tall toddler to have their legs fully supported by the foot rest? Thanks for the great review!
Nice video, but I cannot wait for next week's stroller. I am really curious what you are going to show us! I am currently searching for a stroller and oh boy, with all of these options out there, I am really truly overwhelmed. I started the wishlist with Babyzen Yoyo2, changed my mind with a Cybex Balios S, still considering the Joolz HUB+, have my eye on NUNA mixx birch... I don't think I've had trouble deciding with anything else quite like this before.
Would you say the colugo or the metro is better ? Just got colugo but no trilled with seat. But I love everything else. Especially tip over. Where does metro compare with amount of weight for tip over ?
What are your thoughts on the harness for the Metro+ compared to the Minu? I've noticed on some strollers with 5 point harnesses, they can be a pain to get a unwilling child into the stroller (Baby Jogger city tour 2 stroller was this way). If they were priced equally, would you still choose the Metro+ over the Minu?
This is what’s holding me back from this purchase as well. I tried out the baby jogger at a disney cruise cause it was their complimentary stroller and I HATED the harness. We use an uppababy vista and appreciated that harness 100x more after using the stupid baby jogger stroller. It looks like the harness on this metro+ doesn’t function like the uppababy ones….
What should drive the decision to buy a compact vs a normal stroller? We have been using a Mutsy Evo since our daughter was born but it's taking up way too much space in our hallway. We don't travel too often and would use it mostly in the city, we don't have a huge house and would love something small. Is a compact stroller then the way to go, or should we try other options?
Can you compare it with cybex eezy s+2? I bought that one two weeks ago for my not yet born baby but now I think maybe this would have been a better option. I don’t know really. I need something compact that can handle some rough surfaces.
My husband and I love your videos! We’re currently pregnant with our second baby! We’re having a hard time choosing a good double stroller for our city living in chicago
Hi! Fell in love with your review and this stroller! Was looking at the colugo but this one tops it for sure. Added to my registry right away. Could you tell me how tall you are for reference? Thanks so much!
Would love to get your thoughts on the Inglesina Quid Stroller in comparison to the Metro+. On the Metro+ FAQs apparently it’s not officially “cabin approved” but I’m sure in some instances you may be able to get away with it.
I missed buying this one by a month (was not out yet), purchased the Metro 2020. So I came here to fume for the added extras :D :D It is by far the best purchase I made for the baby.
Would you say that this is more compact than the Colugo? I’m very tempted to purchase this one as a travel stroller, but that “100 day trial” with the Colugo is hard to beat.
While I'd lean toward the Metro+, that doesn't take away from Colugo or the Minu. If you go with either of those three options, you'll be a happy parent. Feel no regrets!
@@lydiamhir6543 I ordered it in May and we just got it about a week ago. We were expecting it at the end of June, but they had serious production delays. Felt bad for them but it built up a lot of anticipation lol.
I just got this stroller and when I open it from it to standing. The 2 rods in the back come out and the 2 hooks under the seat come off as well. I have to put them back on each time. Is this normal ?
Hey, just wondering what you (or anyone else) thought about the baby zen yoyo? I am looking for a compact but sturdy stroller. It seems a bit pricy which is why I’m hesitant, but I would love to hear anyone’s opinion/feedback. Thank you!
Babyzen was kind of the OG for nice compact strollers (and they're very well made) but personally I'd go with another option. I'm not a fan of the the two-hand, two-step fold of the Yoyo2 and that $500 pricetag is too much when you could be just as happy with the Minu ($399), the Metro+ ($299) or Colugo ($285) - all of which offer great quality and push.
I have been in such decision paralysis for a week. TSA keeps breaking our UB Vista so I now want a stroller to use for travels (mainly though Europe). Do you recommend this or the yoyo for travel? I really like lot of the features of the Ergo (leg rest, full flat recline, bigger sunshade), but don’t like the extra weight and lack of shoulder strap (which I know I can just add myself). Which would you recommend for travel? My kiddo is 15 months old.
@@andreaeaves9431 I bought the Metro and didn’t like it out the box. It was bulkier and heavier than I wanted and made loud clicking noises when opening and closing certain pieces (I think the sunshade, for eg). I got it from Ergobaby’s site but they wanted me to pay for shipping to return it, so I ended up selling it without using it on Craigslist for retail price, luckily. Then bought myself a Yoyo, and I love it.
I know it’s been some time since you reviewed this but colugo or this? The others are out of my price range. I need something I can put in an over head airplane bin and can use on vacations. Thanks
Hey, Ben here - I’ve reviewed the colugo but not the Ergo. We’ve traveled with it pretty extensively and it’s been a champ. Light, compact, durable. Small enough for the overhead bin.
@@dadverb thanks for getting back to me! Colugo had a sale going on, can’t wait for all the adventures we’ll have! Thanks for your channel and insights
Does anyone have a problem with the wheels after the period of using it? im looking for a compact but durable stroller, which i hope can be used for a long period, metro+ is one of my considerations, but I've seen comments in other videos, which said the wheels is vulnerable.
I have had mine for a about a week or two & it’s ok so far I need to just get use to it ? but I did notice my toddler is always slouching on the sitting up position 🤔
We found the “default” sit-up position wasn’t actually the highest it could go and tightened it to almost a full 90 degrees and didn’t seem to have that problem anymore. How anyone gets the thing folded without two hands and a ton of muscle is beyond me though.
How does your family stay so fit and trim? Everyone looks really healthy, special diet? What recipes will your kids eat! How do you and your wife balance meals and weight? What’s your secret? So many questions!😁 You could do a whole series on this!
@@dadverb Thanks for that info. Also, do you know/would you recommend if the Minu can be used as an everyday stroller in a city like Chicago? I ask because I don’t want to lift a heavy stroller in and out my trunk all the time.
@@ryanfrieson3354 Personally, I think you can absolutely use the Minu as a primary daily stroller if you mainly use it for basic transport and errand running. If shopping and grocery grabbing a lot, it can't hold as much as mid/full size strollers so just be mindful of that.
Super helpful reviews! We’re trying to decide between the Metro+ and the Colugo... can’t make our minds up... Which one would you prefer out of the two, if you had to choose ?
I have both at home right now trying to decide. I can’t close the Ergo with one hand. Not even close. It’s really hard to open and close honestly. The Colugo is much easier. Basket on Colugo is better. We grew to really like the Colugo harness but the Ergo one is fine. The telescoping handle on the Ergo is really nice and there’s a lot more leg room for whoever is pushing it. The brake is further away but as mentioned in the video you do have to flip it up for to disengage which can be annoying in sandals. The seat cushion is softer and the full recline for newborn is a plus. It does seem easier to get over small bumps than the Colugo. The canopy as mentioned isn’t as extensive as the Colugo and it does kind of get in the way with the handle bar if you’re short. It’s slightly heavier and has a slightly lower weight capacity than Colugo. We are likely going to keep the Colugo and return the Metro based solely on the inability to open it easily.
@@melody_shmelody thanks so much for sharing your experience Melody - we got both and noticed all the points you mentioned too! 😊 we did end up going with the Metro+ though for its sturdiness - we made our peace with the inability to open and close the metro with one hand though 😔
@@dadverb no problem! And if you get a chance to test or do a review on the joolz aer I think you are going to like it too. It's more expensive though but really good
Man, I hadn't realized how hard this was to find. Seems like all the main stores aren't selling and the main link to Ergo only has pre-orders. So many strollers are behind on production with the current supply chain issues.
Our favorite compact travel stroller is the pockit all city. It folds up super compact. We now use it as our primary stroller since it’s always in our trunk vs the our first stroller the nuna mixx which is too bulky to take around. The pockit all city will also fit the nuna pipa car seat with its included/removable adapter.
GB Pockit is legit. It was my very first introduction into the compact stroller category. Glad to hear you've been using it as a primary - it's really all you need.
One important note is that the Metro seat is not only slightly larger, but also more angled than the Colugo making for better positioning. Here are the rough measurements: Colugo: Seat Height - 18.75" Seat Pan Depth - 7" Seat Pan Width - 12" Leg Rest - 8" Metro+: Seat Height - 18" Seat Pan Depth - 8" Seat Pan Width - 12" Leg Rest - 7.5"
My only problem with the Metro was the seat. It is not deep enough to comfortably sit on and it has a strange angle, meaning it is slightly sloping forward instead of backward and this makes the kid fall out rather than fall back. My kid at 1.5 was already too big for the seat and was only held in by the straps which obviously is not comfortable. Otherwise it's a sturdy little stroller and I love the slightly larger wheel on the back!
Interesting, I had that particular issue with the Diono Traverze (ruclips.net/video/fCUP59QLNmY/видео.html) but hadn't really experienced that with this. Was your issue with the Metro or the Metro+? The Traverze had a very shallow seat pan and a literal horizontal angle so it created a slump position which was very uncomfortable.
Thanks for this review. I have used this one for 7months and it's nothing but nightmare. The folding system is extremely difficult and totally not possible by one hand. The shopping basket is TINY and hard to reach. But the worst is that the wheels eroded very quickly. I haven't had any experience with other small strollers but I really wouldn't recommend this one!
Does anyone have a problem with the wheels after the period of using it? im looking for a compact but durable stroller, which i hope can be used for a long period, metro+ is one of my considerations, but I've seen comments in other videos, which said the wheels is vulnerable.
The Metro+ is a SOLID buy if you're looking for a compact travel option: bit.ly/3z6eKD3
Very comparable to my long-time fave, the Minu, but $100 less. Hard to beat. Thoughts?
Is it an upright seat? The problem we've had with other compact strollers are they are reclined and our daughter is uncomfortable and keeps wanting to sit more upright.
Do you recommend the Ergobaby Metro Plus over the Joolz Aer? I'm stuck between Babyzen yoyo 2, Ergobaby Metro + or Joolz Aer
Would you buy the metro over the minu?
But I'm curious without suspension, does it get stuck easily over cobblestones or rougher terrain? Do you happen to know how it does over more than what you shared in this video? Thank you for this review!
Colugu compact has survived 5 full weeks in Walt Disney World. It has been used with infant carrier for two of those 5 weeks. It is very good and hardy. Does what it needs and crushes the crappy umbrella option. It also flew in overhead bin everytime going down. This looks nice but just saying my colugu did get the job done for those looking. The rain cover was clutch.... It's Florida after all.
I love this stroller it’s exactly how it shown on the picture, easy to assemble. My little one gets so many compliments wherever we go about the beauty of the stroller.
Just received our Metro+ and absolutely love it! This review was very thorough and helped us make our decision and our 2 year is old happy with her new stroller. We’re excited to use the bassinet feature for our son who we’re expecting any day now. Thanks for the awesome review!
Hi! Were you happy with your decision? Did you use it from day 1 with your newborn?
@@TheBonhamcarter Funny that you ask almost 2 years later, but we eventually grew to absolutely hate this stroller. The belt buckles never stay in tact, and it is horrible on a standard street. We still have it, and only use it when desperate times call, but we would definitely not recommend it anymore.
Which one do u prefer now if you want to but with your experience?@@stevenaguilar8331
Your videos are so clear & amazingly helpful to this pair of new parents. I couldn’t ask for more from your reviews!!
As always, shots are 🔥
Thanks Ben. I'm watching you getting close to 400K!
This was very helpful! Our daughter will be born in 2.5 weeks and we are extremely frequent travelers (we have 2 transatlantic flights and 2 other 4+ hour flights booked for her first 3 months of life) and so we need the ultimate compact stroller. I was going to bite the bullet and purchase the babyzen yoyo2 (the size of the minu is simply too big when folded for most european airplane overhead bins) but after this review I'm reallyyyy leaning towards buying this stroller instead. The 200$ price difference and the fact that you don't have to buy an extra newborn package (another ~140$ for the babyzen) are very much selling me on this stroller.
Hi have you travelled woth metro plus? Does it fit in plane cabin?
Yes would love to hear your update after your travels!!
got this stroller a few months ago and love it! if you're buying from Canada, go for the yellow or pink, as it is $100 less, but ships with the black canopy as well as the coloured option!
Heylee, Do you have any issues with the folding slider and button mechanism on the handlebar? Was it difficult (Stiff) to operate? For example, does it release 10/10 attempts?
I literally came to ask this exact thing! It’s soooo hard to open versus our Colugo. Actually hurts me hand and very frustrating.
So I was keen on the Colugo but they wouldn’t ship to Canada so I can’t really compare that for myself… I did find the button mechanism a learning adjustment (I also have the Nuna Mixx for reference) so it did take some time to figure it out but honestly more than anything it was the opening of the stroller that was harder for me to learn. I don’t feel confident in the whip it open method, so I just do it slower in two parts. Still super happy with it though!
How does this fare with the Babyzen Yoyo?
Amazing video! I was debating between this stroller and the culugo and both of your videos are very detailed and informative!!
As usual, thanks so much for your videos! Could you review the Inglesina Quid2? Its price point here makes it very attractive (200€ vs 460€ for a yoyo or Bugaboo) but I'm wondering if the price difference is really worth it
Great review. Your video was the deciding factor in ordering the Ergo Metro+ over the Minu. You hit some of the main pros in comparison to others such as Minu and Colugo, such as nice padded seating, lays flat, and adjustable handlebar. Unfortunately, mom who is 5 ft (153 cm) is not tall enough (for leverage) to flick the front chassis out as shown in your video, so it becomes a two step and two hand process. At 5'8" I am able to fold/unfold just fine, but I must say that the Metro+ is not as good as the Uppababy Minu in terms of ease and smoothness of folding/unfolding. I also want to mention that the circumference of the handlebar is larger on the Metro+ than say the Minu, so folks with smaller hands may need to apply more force than expected to engage the folding slider and button to initiate the fold. At least with the unit we received, the folding button was stiff, and the slider had a ton of play. We could only get it to unlock half of the time (spouse had to use two hands). We may have received a lemon, so we'll see what customer service says first. Overall, I think it's a good stroller, however, we are having such a hard time with the folding slider and button that unless it is resolved we'll go with the Minu, which would be too bad because we really like the padded seat and lay flat feature of the Metro+.
Update after 1 wk of use: After about folding and unfolding the stroller for about 50 times, we found the folding slider and button to be much easier to operate and the folding joints to be much smoother. It was likely fresh from the factory and needed some breaking in. So far, the wife enjoys using the Metro+ compared to our normal sized stroller, which we use for rougher terrain. It is really easy for her to take the Metro+ in or out of the vehicle, and navigate through downtown foot traffic. We recommend the Ergobaby Metro+ for anyone looking for a compact travel stroller.
Thanks for sharing your experience on this. Sprry to hear that. The slider and button for the fold didn't stick for me so it may have been a bad unit, but if you pivot to the Minu that's still a favorite option of mine.
We also had this issue with it not unlocking. Very difficult. Deal breaker for us for sure :( sucks because otherwise we really like this stroller but we can’t get it to fold half the time.
@@melody_shmelody Wife and I were quite frustrated with the Metro+ on the first day, but we gave it a few days and folded/unfolded at least 50 times. After about 1 week of use, the unlocking mechanism and folding joints seemed to have loosen up. Furthermore, we probably got used to the weight distribution, balance, and force required to fold/unfold the stroller. Do note that the slider (switch?) has to reset before you can engage it, then depress the big button to initiate the fold; you don't need to hold onto the button once released. I noticed there are two springs on each end of the slider that reposition the slider back to normal position, but the springs to be too weak (or has too much play) to fully reset the slider sometimes. Knowing that I would wiggle the slider slightly before engaging it. I recommend folding/unfolding the stroller a few times a day for a week to see if things get better. The Minu has a much easier fold/unfold for sure (I did it on first attempt in the store with no instructions), but do give the Metro+ some time to see if it becomes easier for you to operate.
@@dhung23 Thank you for that update David.
@@melody_shmelody Sorry to hear about those issues. I honestly haven't dealt with that. Any way you can return it for a Minu? David also had a great update that may help.
Love you videos and I've been following you for over 3 years now. My wife found this video of the Ergo Metro+ stroller and based on your review, we were pretty sold on picking it up for our trip to Scandinavia. Well, two weeks in, it's pretty awful in the city centres. Definitely not good for city living in Europe or Scandinavia. This stroller doesn't handle the cobblestone streets of Copenhagen. It fails pretty badly. It also doesn't stand a chance in the snowy climates of Tromsø. 2+ inches of snow and you are done for. We will see how it handles Sweden but I don't have any hope :( thank you for reviewing this stroller but I think the cities you are referring to are US based cities.
Great review - thank you!
We had the Maxi Cosi Lara - it was good, compact, but one of the back/head panels became weak and not stable.
This looks like a great replacement
Can you please test and review the babyzen yoyo2 to compare? Nobody uses any of the other brands you've suggested over in UK/ Europe
I still think Colugo has over all the best design and comparing the prices for the features, I think I'll go with Colugo.
Nice, which color Colugo is your fave?
Awesome video. We are currently looking at compact strollers for traveling with a new born. Hopefully you can review the Joolz Aer.
Can you do a video comparing this Metro + versus the Gb Pockit+ All city please?
As a soon to be new parent, I'm really struggling with making a decision on what sized stroller to go for. I hate heavy and bulky options, but also don't want to skimp out on features or practicality and then regret going for a travel stroller. Nice to see you think these travel strollers could be every-day options. Any more insight on this would be really appreciated!
Without knowing much about your lifestyle or budget, I'd generally say a mid-size single is a good way to go. Namely the Uppa Cruz or Mockingbird Single. It's not as bulky/heavy as a double expansion option but can handle all the needs and rigor of daily usage or travel. Major fan of the Uppa Cruz V2: amzn.to/3xVoazA
Congratulations on your new baby coming soon! As a postpartum mom I agree you can’t go wrong with any of the mid-size strollers like UppaBaby Cruz. You can pop the car seat onto the stroller without waking the baby and it can handle the bumps in the road that smaller strollers cannot. My husband and I started out with a small travel stroller but the wheels couldn’t handle the trolley tracks and cobblestone for our frequent trips to Disneyland.
If you could choose and were all same price, minu, calugo or metro?
Can you make a video to do a straight comparison with the uppababy minu to this stroller? I’m looking for something light/compact but something my baby can grow into so sturdy and comfort is a big deal. I was thinking of getting something like this or just going with the vista but we aren’t huge outdoor ppl so something small might work easier for us.
If you decide to carry your baby most of the time outside in a wrap or carrier, this is a good addition. When he/she gets too heavy for longer distances, he/she will have reached an age where this kind of stroller is totally enough - at least on paved roads! For bumpier rides travel strollers are no recommendation at all.
Does the canopy extend??
Great review and great stroller! We have it for our second baby and the newborn feature is great ❤️. I do not hesitate using it with a two month baby. We love travelling and we simply hated all big pushchair with our first child. The only thing I hate about it is the car seat feature - it makes the Metro+ fell so grumpy and heavy to push. Good to have that but not a great 🎯. Besides that I am simply in love with it ☺️☺️☺️
How tall is your kiddo in the video? Which compact stroller has a longer foot rest? Would Culogo or Metro+ be better for a 3ft tall toddler to have their legs fully supported by the foot rest? Thanks for the great review!
Nice video, but I cannot wait for next week's stroller. I am really curious what you are going to show us! I am currently searching for a stroller and oh boy, with all of these options out there, I am really truly overwhelmed. I started the wishlist with Babyzen Yoyo2, changed my mind with a Cybex Balios S, still considering the Joolz HUB+, have my eye on NUNA mixx birch... I don't think I've had trouble deciding with anything else quite like this before.
Would you say the colugo or the metro is better ? Just got colugo but no trilled with seat. But I love everything else. Especially tip over.
Where does metro compare with amount of weight for tip over ?
What are your thoughts on the harness for the Metro+ compared to the Minu? I've noticed on some strollers with 5 point harnesses, they can be a pain to get a unwilling child into the stroller (Baby Jogger city tour 2 stroller was this way). If they were priced equally, would you still choose the Metro+ over the Minu?
This is what’s holding me back from this purchase as well. I tried out the baby jogger at a disney cruise cause it was their complimentary stroller and I HATED the harness. We use an uppababy vista and appreciated that harness 100x more after using the stupid baby jogger stroller. It looks like the harness on this metro+ doesn’t function like the uppababy ones….
What should drive the decision to buy a compact vs a normal stroller? We have been using a Mutsy Evo since our daughter was born but it's taking up way too much space in our hallway. We don't travel too often and would use it mostly in the city, we don't have a huge house and would love something small. Is a compact stroller then the way to go, or should we try other options?
Can you compare it with cybex eezy s+2?
I bought that one two weeks ago for my not yet born baby but now I think maybe this would have been a better option. I don’t know really. I need something compact that can handle some rough surfaces.
What's the brand of the bag you used in the video? Thank you
My husband and I love your videos! We’re currently pregnant with our second baby! We’re having a hard time choosing a good double stroller for our city living in chicago
UPPAbaby Vista is great!!
I love our Evenflo pivot xtend. He has a video on it. It's an awesome budget double.
Both of the previous replies are spot on, but the Vista remains my favorite double option.
Hi! Fell in love with your review and this stroller! Was looking at the colugo but this one tops it for sure. Added to my registry right away. Could you tell me how tall you are for reference? Thanks so much!
Would love to get your thoughts on the Inglesina Quid Stroller in comparison to the Metro+. On the Metro+ FAQs apparently it’s not officially “cabin approved” but I’m sure in some instances you may be able to get away with it.
Very interesting! I haven't had the chance to push that one so I'd need to test that.
Can you do a “stroller / car seat option after the DOONA” video 😅 struggling here!
This is me!! I understand the struggle. Will miss my Doona when the little outgrows it
@@alexandriaalmaria5010 it’s very hard 😭 the Doona has spoiled us for so long but not anymore haha
I missed buying this one by a month (was not out yet), purchased the Metro 2020. So I came here to fume for the added extras :D :D It is by far the best purchase I made for the baby.
Dang, sorry about that timing, but thanks for confirming that you've enjoyed the stroller.
Great review! Do you know the depth of the seat?
Can you review some stroller wagons? Do you use them at all?
Great review! Definitely short-listing this model.
But does it have an infant car seat ?
Would you say that this is more compact than the Colugo?
I’m very tempted to purchase this one as a travel stroller, but that “100 day trial” with the Colugo is hard to beat.
I'm looking at them side-by-side and they are truly very similar in sizing. Having used both, the Metro+ is a better stroller.
im amazed at how you got it to stand upright in the folded position
Hello what are the heights for the shortest setting and the highest setting on the handlebar
Dang I just ordered the colugo a day ago based on your review lol, but if that one doesn’t work out I’ll be checking this one out. Great review!
While I'd lean toward the Metro+, that doesn't take away from Colugo or the Minu. If you go with either of those three options, you'll be a happy parent. Feel no regrets!
Still waiting for my Colugo. The shipping delays have been extensive. Nice to know I have another option!
@@melody_shmelody how long have you been waiting for yours?
@@lydiamhir6543 I ordered it in May and we just got it about a week ago. We were expecting it at the end of June, but they had serious production delays. Felt bad for them but it built up a lot of anticipation lol.
@@melody_shmelody ok thanks! still waiting for ours but it has been shipped. I hope you are enjoying yours
Have you ever done any reviews/tests on wipe warmers? I am seeing a lot of conflicting information and reviews out there.
can you review some side by side strollers?
Do you have review for Inglesina quid stroller? I’m looking for light weight stroller that around $300. Thank you in advance ❤
Unfortunately that is one that I've yet to test in person
I just got this stroller and when I open it from it to standing. The 2 rods in the back come out and the 2 hooks under the seat come off as well. I have to put them back on each time. Is this normal ?
Where i can find front suport or food tray accessories? On this stroller
Hey, just wondering what you (or anyone else) thought about the baby zen yoyo? I am looking for a compact but sturdy stroller. It seems a bit pricy which is why I’m hesitant, but I would love to hear anyone’s opinion/feedback. Thank you!
Babyzen was kind of the OG for nice compact strollers (and they're very well made) but personally I'd go with another option. I'm not a fan of the the two-hand, two-step fold of the Yoyo2 and that $500 pricetag is too much when you could be just as happy with the Minu ($399), the Metro+ ($299) or Colugo ($285) - all of which offer great quality and push.
@@dadverb thank you so much! Will take this into consideration!!
Wonderful review, thank you
I have been in such decision paralysis for a week. TSA keeps breaking our UB Vista so I now want a stroller to use for travels (mainly though Europe). Do you recommend this or the yoyo for travel? I really like lot of the features of the Ergo (leg rest, full flat recline, bigger sunshade), but don’t like the extra weight and lack of shoulder strap (which I know I can just add myself). Which would you recommend for travel? My kiddo is 15 months old.
Mind if i ask which you picked?
@@andreaeaves9431 I bought the Metro and didn’t like it out the box. It was bulkier and heavier than I wanted and made loud clicking noises when opening and closing certain pieces (I think the sunshade, for eg). I got it from Ergobaby’s site but they wanted me to pay for shipping to return it, so I ended up selling it without using it on Craigslist for retail price, luckily. Then bought myself a Yoyo, and I love it.
I know it’s been some time since you reviewed this but colugo or this? The others are out of my price range. I need something I can put in an over head airplane bin and can use on vacations. Thanks
Hey, Ben here - I’ve reviewed the colugo but not the Ergo. We’ve traveled with it pretty extensively and it’s been a champ. Light, compact, durable. Small enough for the overhead bin.
@@dadverb thanks for getting back to me! Colugo had a sale going on, can’t wait for all the adventures we’ll have! Thanks for your channel and insights
Does anyone have a problem with the wheels after the period of using it? im looking for a compact but durable stroller, which i hope can be used for a long period, metro+ is one of my considerations, but I've seen comments in other videos, which said the wheels is vulnerable.
How did you get it to stand on its own?
Which of the three stays in the trunk of your car?
I have had mine for a about a week or two & it’s ok so far I need to just get use to it ? but I did notice my toddler is always slouching on the sitting up position 🤔
We found the “default” sit-up position wasn’t actually the highest it could go and tightened it to almost a full 90 degrees and didn’t seem to have that problem anymore. How anyone gets the thing folded without two hands and a ton of muscle is beyond me though.
Does it fit in overhead bin of an airline?
i ordered the compact colugo in May, it still has not arrived due to freight delay. hopefully it will come in in the next week.
Sorry to hear that man. Mockingbird has had big delays all around as well. The production effects from Covid have spread across so many products.
How does your family stay so fit and trim? Everyone looks really healthy, special diet? What recipes will your kids eat! How do you and your wife balance meals and weight? What’s your secret? So many questions!😁 You could do a whole series on this!
Andrew, will the Minu tip over with a stroller caddy attached?
I never thought of that being an issue before but now, my mind is open!
If your child is not in the seat, depending on the weight, yes it may.
@@dadverb Thanks for that info.
Also, do you know/would you recommend if the Minu can be used as an everyday stroller in a city like Chicago? I ask because I don’t want to lift a heavy stroller in and out my trunk all the time.
@@ryanfrieson3354 Personally, I think you can absolutely use the Minu as a primary daily stroller if you mainly use it for basic transport and errand running. If shopping and grocery grabbing a lot, it can't hold as much as mid/full size strollers so just be mindful of that.
Can a car seat sit into it?
Was just looking at purchasing a new travel stroller. Was looking at the minu but this one looks nice.
Can't go wrong with either option!
Do you have any recommendations for a double travel stroller? I have the Uppababy vista v2 but looking for something more lightweight and compact
Check out the UPPA G-LINK 2 amzn.to/3B30ATA
This or Nuna TRVL?
Andrew, could you do a video comparing jogger strollers for the runner parents (and parents to be) ou there?
I'd love to do this - but I'll go ahead and spoil it by saying the Thule Urban Glide is easily my top pick.
Can’t decide between the baby jogger city select, uppababy minu, or ergo baby metro. Help!
What did you end up with?
Has anyone tried to use this for longer haul travel on air? Is this accepted by most airlines as hand baggage?
Can you review the gb pockit+ all terrain?
Would love to. I'll see about trying to get one down the line.
Super helpful reviews! We’re trying to decide between the Metro+ and the Colugo... can’t make our minds up... Which one would you prefer out of the two, if you had to choose ?
I have both at home right now trying to decide. I can’t close the Ergo with one hand. Not even close. It’s really hard to open and close honestly. The Colugo is much easier. Basket on Colugo is better. We grew to really like the Colugo harness but the Ergo one is fine. The telescoping handle on the Ergo is really nice and there’s a lot more leg room for whoever is pushing it. The brake is further away but as mentioned in the video you do have to flip it up for to disengage which can be annoying in sandals. The seat cushion is softer and the full recline for newborn is a plus. It does seem easier to get over small bumps than the Colugo. The canopy as mentioned isn’t as extensive as the Colugo and it does kind of get in the way with the handle bar if you’re short. It’s slightly heavier and has a slightly lower weight capacity than Colugo. We are likely going to keep the Colugo and return the Metro based solely on the inability to open it easily.
@@melody_shmelody thanks so much for sharing your experience Melody - we got both and noticed all the points you mentioned too! 😊 we did end up going with the Metro+ though for its sturdiness - we made our peace with the inability to open and close the metro with one hand though 😔
I was going to buy this one but I couldn't fit my car seat even with the adapter. I got the Joolz Aer instead and it's a nice compact stroller as well
Which car seat were you trying to snap in?
@@dadverb regular nuna pipa
@@yalecarvalho Noted, thanks for letting me know!
@@dadverb no problem! And if you get a chance to test or do a review on the joolz aer I think you are going to like it too. It's more expensive though but really good
Hey, any idea where else I can buy this bad boy? Seems to be out of stock everywhere I look
Man, I hadn't realized how hard this was to find. Seems like all the main stores aren't selling and the main link to Ergo only has pre-orders. So many strollers are behind on production with the current supply chain issues.
Two compact strollers or one larger double stroller? Or both setups for different scenarios?
For me, I'd vote for two compacts.
So a regular sized diaper bag doesn't fit in thr basket correct? It looks small
It can accommodate most bags but you'd definitely be cramming them in.
@@dadverb thank you so much for responding
Would you get this over the bugaboo butterfly?
Butterfly is my top pick
Great review! Is it dog walking friendly too? :)
Good question. I'm not sure what would make it optimal for dog walking, but it handles very well one-handed while the other hand can hold the leash.
Hi there please review stroller wagons. They are the new stroller
Anyone know how tall the back rest is?
Our favorite compact travel stroller is the pockit all city. It folds up super compact. We now use it as our primary stroller since it’s always in our trunk vs the our first stroller the nuna mixx which is too bulky to take around. The pockit all city will also fit the nuna pipa car seat with its included/removable adapter.
GB Pockit is legit. It was my very first introduction into the compact stroller category. Glad to hear you've been using it as a primary - it's really all you need.
Hi, does it fit the pipa nuna rx?
Which seat is larger? The Ergo Metro + or the Colugo? (Width and height wise)
One important note is that the Metro seat is not only slightly larger, but also more angled than the Colugo making for better positioning. Here are the rough measurements:
Colugo:
Seat Height - 18.75"
Seat Pan Depth - 7"
Seat Pan Width - 12"
Leg Rest - 8"
Metro+:
Seat Height - 18"
Seat Pan Depth - 8"
Seat Pan Width - 12"
Leg Rest - 7.5"
@@dadverb Thanks for the measurements! All things considered, would you choose the Minu or the Metro+?
What is the angle of the seat at the most upright position?
95 degrees, according to website
Love the channel
The good doesn’t go low enough
I wish it has the handlebar for the baby to hold on to!
You can actually buy one as an add-on. Wish it came included but it's here: bit.ly/3sr2Hxe
@@dadverb oh wow! That's awesome that I can atleadt buy the support bar. Thank you so much!
Is it better than Yoyo2 Babyzen?
I would get the Metro+, Minu or Colugo before I got the Yoyo2
@@dadverb I got Yoyo2 Babyzen because it fits in all over the head compartments. Minu doesn’t do that, right?
@@dadverb and you mentioned that Colugo has the breaks in the middle for my 6,4 husband it might be difficult...
My only problem with the Metro was the seat. It is not deep enough to comfortably sit on and it has a strange angle, meaning it is slightly sloping forward instead of backward and this makes the kid fall out rather than fall back. My kid at 1.5 was already too big for the seat and was only held in by the straps which obviously is not comfortable. Otherwise it's a sturdy little stroller and I love the slightly larger wheel on the back!
Interesting, I had that particular issue with the Diono Traverze (ruclips.net/video/fCUP59QLNmY/видео.html) but hadn't really experienced that with this. Was your issue with the Metro or the Metro+? The Traverze had a very shallow seat pan and a literal horizontal angle so it created a slump position which was very uncomfortable.
Thanks for this review. I have used this one for 7months and it's nothing but nightmare. The folding system is extremely difficult and totally not possible by one hand. The shopping basket is TINY and hard to reach. But the worst is that the wheels eroded very quickly. I haven't had any experience with other small strollers but I really wouldn't recommend this one!
Can you turn the seat to have the baby face you?
The seat is fixed, but car seats using the adapters can be oriented toward you.
Check your biz email please....Thanks!
Does anyone have a problem with the wheels after the period of using it? im looking for a compact but durable stroller, which i hope can be used for a long period, metro+ is one of my considerations, but I've seen comments in other videos, which said the wheels is vulnerable.