Chicco Presto
The Chicco Presto weighs 16.5 lb, folds to 3.6 cu ft, and holds a child up to 50 lb, per Chicco. From birth, it is used with an infant car seat. A self-folding compact stroller that takes Chicco infant car seats directly.
Previous generationA newer version is out. Some stores still sell this one new.
- 16.5 lbWeight
- 3.6 cu ftFolded
- 50 lbHolds up to
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How the Presto stacks up
Against the 69 compact and travel strollers we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for compact and travel strollers (10 lb to 15 lb).
Within the typical range for compact and travel strollers (13.9 lb to 17 lb).
Above the typical range for compact and travel strollers (1.8 cu ft to 3.3 cu ft).
Within the typical range for compact and travel strollers (50 lb to 55 lb).
What sets the Presto apart
Measured against the 69 compact and travel strollers we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Weight: 16.5 lbin the middle half of the 63 compact and travel strollers that publish it (13.9 lb to 17 lb)
- Folded size: 3.6 cu ftabove the middle half of the 48 compact and travel strollers that publish it (1.8 cu ft to 3.3 cu ft)
Next to its closest matches
- Stokke YOYO³Next to it, the Presto is 1.7 lb heavier; 2.2 cu ft bigger folded; 1.5 lb higher limit.
- Graco JetsetterNext to it, the Presto is 2.8 lb heavier.
- gb Pockit+ All-TerrainNext to it, the Presto is 4.2 lb heavier; 2.6 cu ft bigger folded.
Presto: from newborn to toddler
| Stage | What Chicco lists |
|---|---|
| From birth | With an infant car seat |
| Seat recline | Partial |
| Seat holds | Up to 50 lb |
Limits as the maker lists them. Follow the manual for your stroller.
Does the Presto fit a carry-on size?
Folded, the Presto measures 14.4 × 19.5 × 22.3 in as listed. It is over every listed carry-on size below on at least one side.
| Airline | Listed size | Longest side | Middle side | Shortest side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American, Delta, Alaska, JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in | 22.3 in: over 22 | 19.5 in: over 14 | 14.4 in: over 9 |
| Spirit | 22 × 18 × 10 in | 22.3 in: over 22 | 19.5 in: over 18 | 14.4 in: over 10 |
| Frontier | 24 × 16 × 10 in | 22.3 in: within 24 | 19.5 in: over 16 | 14.4 in: over 10 |
| Allegiant | 22 × 16 × 10 in | 22.3 in: over 22 | 19.5 in: over 16 | 14.4 in: over 10 |
Each side is checked against the matching side of the airline's published carry-on size, in inches as published. Bins and rules vary by plane.
Listed features
- One-hand gravity fold
- Click-in for Chicco infant seats
- 3-position recline
Worth checking
- 16.5 lb
- Not listed by the maker: minimum age
Where to buy the Presto
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- Previous generation, still sold by some retailers. Check whether a newer version replaced it.
- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Chicco Presto | |
|---|---|
| Weight | 16.5 lb |
| Folded size | 14.4 × 19.5 × 22.3 in3.6 cu ft |
| Open size | 32.8 × 19.5 × 39.8 in |
| Seat holds up to | 50 lb |
| From birth? | With an infant car seat |
| Seat recline | Partial |
| One-hand fold | Yes |
| Stands when folded | Yes |
| Basket | 10 lb |
| Car seats | All Chicco infant car seats (sold separately), click-in, no adapter |
| Brake | Foot brake |
| Wheels and suspension | 5.3 in front, 6.0 in rear, all-wheel suspension |
| Canopy | Zip-extendable UPF 50+ canopy |
Compare the Presto with
How each closest rival differs from the Presto, from the makers' specs.
- StokkeYOYO³14.8 lb1.5 cu ft folded
- 1.7 lb lighter
- 2.2 cu ft smaller folded
- 1.5 lb lower limit
- GracoJetsetter13.7 lb50 lb limit
- 2.8 lb lighter
- gbPockit+ All-Terrain12.3 lb1 cu ft folded
- 4.2 lb lighter
- 2.6 cu ft smaller folded
- gbPockit Air All-Terrain10.3 lb0.7 cu ft folded
- 6.2 lb lighter
- 3 cu ft smaller folded
Presto: questions answered
From Chicco's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
How much does the Chicco Presto weigh?
The Chicco Presto weighs 16.5 lb. The lightest compact & travel stroller we track is the Evenflo Hummingbird Carbon Fiber Stroller at 9 lb.
How big is the Chicco Presto when folded?
It folds to 14.4 × 19.5 × 22.3 in, about 3.6 cubic feet. It stands on its own when folded. Compare folded sizes of all compact & travel strollers.
Can you use the Chicco Presto from birth?
With an infant car seat. Car seats: All Chicco infant car seats (sold separately), click-in, no adapter.
What is the weight limit of the Chicco Presto?
The seat holds a child up to 50 lb.
What's the difference between the Chicco Presto and the Stokke YOYO³?
By the specs, the YOYO³ is 1.7 lb lighter. See the Presto and YOYO³ side by side.
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More compact and travel strollers
- NunaTRVL 36019 lb3.4 cu ft folded$800
- Orbit BabyM+ City14.7 lb48 lb limit$699
- CybexCoya14.6 lb1.8 cu ft folded$699.95
- BugabooButterfly 216 lb$599$599
- NunaTRVL lx14.6 lb4.7 cu ft folded$600
- BugabooButterfly 2 Plus16.7 lb2.1 cu ft folded$579
Where these specs come from
- chiccousa.com/shop-our-products/strollers/lightweight/presto-self…
- chiccousa.com/product-manuals
- chiccousa.com/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-Chicco-Library/default…
- macrobaby.com/products/chicco-presto-self-folding-compact…
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.