Mid-size strollers
Lighter than a full-size, roomier than a travel stroller. A good fit for one stroller that does most things.
Mid-size- 28models tracked
- $144 to $1,349price range
- 10 lb–33 lbbasket limit
Mid-size strollers by budget
The 23 mid-size strollers with a published list price, split into thirds by price. A to Z within each lane. Price isn't a quality rating.
All 28 mid-size strollers
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Mid-size strollers by the numbers
The 28 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.
- Basket limit10 lb to 33 lb; the middle half 10 lb to 22 lb (15 of 28 publish it)
- Weight13 lb to 25 lb; the middle half 20.5 lb to 22.6 lb (28 of 28 publish it)
- Folded size3.1 cu ft to 8.3 cu ft; the middle half 4.7 cu ft to 5.6 cu ft (18 of 28 publish it)
- Child weight limit45 lb to 65 lb; the middle half 50 lb to 50 lb (26 of 28 publish it)
- Price$144.99 to $1,349; the middle half $299.99 to $799.99 (23 of 28 publish it)
How common each feature is
- One-hand fold21 of 22 that list it
- Seat faces you or the world22 of 26 that list it
Use from birth: how each one does it
Of 28 mid-size strollers, 24 say whether they work from birth. 20 take a newborn lying flat, in a bassinet or a flat seat; 3 only with an infant car seat; 1 start later. 4 don't say.
| From birth | Models | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Yes, bassinet included | 3 | Meteor 2, Dragonfly Plus, Dragonfly |
| Yes, with bassinet (sold separately) | 12 | Kona, Hub2, Swiv, Mios 3, Melio and 7 more |
| Yes, seat lies flat | 5 | TRIV lx, Bravino Plus, Breez, Wiz, Wiz Pro |
| With an infant car seat | 3 | City Mini GT2, City Mini GT3, Bravino |
| No, from about 6 months | 1 | Passport Cargo |
Which infant car seats fit these mid-size strollers
12 of 28 mid-size strollers are named with at least one infant seat on Cribpicks, by the stroller maker, the seat maker, or an adapter's fit list.
| Stroller | Nuna | Clek | Chicco | Peg Perego | Bugaboo | Maxi-Cosi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breez | Adapter | Adapter | Adapter | |||
| Dragonfly | Adapter | Adapter | Adapter | |||
| Dragonfly Plus | Adapter | Adapter | Adapter | |||
| Kona | Adapter | Adapter | Adapter | |||
| Bravino | Adapter | |||||
| Bravino Plus | Direct | |||||
| City Loop Pro | Named | |||||
| Swiv | Adapter | |||||
| Veloce | Named | |||||
| Vivace | Named | |||||
| Wiz | Adapter | |||||
| Passport Cargo |
Direct: a maker says no adapter. Adapter: a maker says it needs one, or an adapter lists both. Named: listed with no adapter detail. Blank: not named on any fit list we hold.
Folded sizes against a 22 × 14 × 9 in carry-on
American, Delta, Alaska and JetBlue list 22 × 14 × 9 in for a carry-on. Of 18 mid-size strollers with a listed fold, 0 are within it on every side.
| Stroller | Folded (as listed) | Weight | Sides over |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hub2 | 26 × 20.5 × 10 in | 19.4 lb | 26 vs 22 in, 20.5 vs 14 in, 10 vs 9 in |
| Air Lux | 21.1 × 12 × 27 in | 15.8 lb | 27 vs 22 in, 21.1 vs 14 in, 12 vs 9 in |
| Kona | 10.3 × 20.7 × 27.1 in | 22 lb | 27.1 vs 22 in, 20.7 vs 14 in, 10.3 vs 9 in |
| TRIV lx | 15 × 22.4 × 27.5 in | 21.8 lb | 27.5 vs 22 in, 22.4 vs 14 in, 15 vs 9 in |
| Bravino Plus | 16 × 20 × 28.3 in | 22.2 lb | 28.3 vs 22 in, 20 vs 14 in, 16 vs 9 in |
| Bravino | 16 × 20 × 28.3 in | 20.5 lb | 28.3 vs 22 in, 20 vs 14 in, 16 vs 9 in |
| Melio | 29.3 × 19.35 × 15.4 in | 13 lb | 29.3 vs 22 in, 19.35 vs 14 in, 15.4 vs 9 in |
| Veloce | 16 × 20 × 30 in | 23.75 lb | 30 vs 22 in, 20 vs 14 in, 16 vs 9 in |
| Ultra S2 | 30 × 21.5 × 15 in | 17 lb | 30 vs 22 in, 21.5 vs 14 in, 15 vs 9 in |
| Mios 3 | 30.1 × 19.7 × 13 in | 22.5 lb | 30.1 vs 22 in, 19.7 vs 14 in, 13 vs 9 in |
| Mios 2026 | 16 × 19.7 × 30.1 in | 21.4 lb | 30.1 vs 22 in, 19.7 vs 14 in, 16 vs 9 in |
| Swiv | 14.5 × 21 × 30.5 in | 21.8 lb | 30.5 vs 22 in, 21 vs 14 in, 14.5 vs 9 in |
| City Mini GT2 | 30.7 × 25.6 × 10.4 in | 22 lb | 30.7 vs 22 in, 25.6 vs 14 in, 10.4 vs 9 in |
| Passport Cargo | 30.75 × 22.5 × 16.38 in | 20 lb | 30.75 vs 22 in, 22.5 vs 14 in, 16.38 vs 9 in |
| City Mini GT3 | 25.1 × 17.3 × 31.5 in | 21.6 lb | 31.5 vs 22 in, 25.1 vs 14 in, 17.3 vs 9 in |
| Meteor 2 | 33.9 × 16.7 × 25.2 in | 23 lb | 33.9 vs 22 in, 25.2 vs 14 in, 16.7 vs 9 in |
| Trend Ultra | 12 × 21.6 × 35 in | 19 lb | 35 vs 22 in, 21.6 vs 14 in, 12 vs 9 in |
| Dragonfly | 14.2 × 20.5 × 35.4 in | 21.8 lb | 35.4 vs 22 in, 20.5 vs 14 in, 14.2 vs 9 in |
Longest side checked against 22 in, middle against 14 in, shortest against 9 in. Sizes as the airlines publish them.
Shortlist: 4 models, each highest or lowest on one spec
Ranked on the maker's published numbers only. Not a safety or quality rating.
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Highest basket limit
Valco BabyUltra S2
33 lb
Highest basket limit: the Valco Baby Ultra S2 at 33 lb, per Valco Baby.
- Weight
- 17 lb
- Folded size
- 5.6 cu ft
- Child weight limit
- 45 lb
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Lightest
MAMAZINGAir Lux
15.8 lb
Lightest: the MAMAZING Air Lux at 15.8 lb, per MAMAZING.
- Basket limit
- 30 lb
- Folded size
- 4 cu ft
- Child weight limit
- 50 lb
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Smallest fold
JoolzHub2
3.1 cu ft
Smallest fold: the Joolz Hub2 at 3.1 cu ft, per Joolz.
- Basket limit
- 22 lb
- Weight
- 19.4 lb
- Child weight limit
- 48.5 lb
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Highest weight limit
Baby JoggerCity Mini GT3
65 lb
Highest weight limit: the Baby Jogger City Mini GT3 at 65 lb, per Baby Jogger.
- Basket limit
- 10 lb
- Weight
- 21.6 lb
- Folded size
- 7.9 cu ft
Weight vs price
Each dot is one of the 22 mid-size strollers with both specs published; further left is lighter, lower is cheaper. Numbered dots are the shortlist.
- 1Valco Baby Ultra S2Highest basket limit
- 2MAMAZING Air LuxLightest
- 3Joolz Hub2Smallest fold
- 4Baby Jogger City Mini GT3Highest weight limit
All 22 on the chart, cheapest first
- Baby Trend Passport Cargo20 lb · $144.99
- Mompush Wiz22.3 lb · $159.99
- Mompush Meteor 223 lb · $189.99
- Chicco Bravino20.5 lb · $229.99
- Mompush Wiz Pro23.8 lb · $229.99
- Chicco Bravino Plus22.2 lb · $279.99
- Mompush Vira23.8 lb · $299.99
- MAMAZING Air Lux15.8 lb · $359.99
- Baby Jogger City Mini GT321.6 lb · $479.99
- Valco Baby Ultra S217 lb · $574.95
- UPPAbaby Kona22 lb · $649.99
- Peg Perego City Loop Pro24.3 lb · $649.99
- Joolz Hub219.4 lb · $749
- Peg Perego Veloce23.8 lb · $769.99
- Cybex Mios 322.5 lb · $799.95
- Peg Perego Vivace20.7 lb · $799.99
- Peg Perego Switch24 lb · $799.99
- Silver Cross Breez22.6 lb · $849.99
- Nuna TRIV lx21.8 lb · $950
- Nuna Swiv21.8 lb · $1,000
- Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus22.4 lb · $1,349
- Bugaboo Dragonfly21.8 lb · $1,349
What to look for in mid-size strollers
The range across every stroller here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.
Basket limit
The most weight the maker says the storage basket holds.
Typical: 10 lb to 22 lb. 15 of 28 list it. Highest basket limit: Ultra S2.
Weight
You feel this every time you lift it into a trunk, up stairs, or onto a bus.
Typical: 20.5 lb to 22.6 lb. 28 of 28 list it. Lightest: Air Lux.
Folded size
Decides whether it fits your trunk or closet with room left over.
Typical: 4.7 cu ft to 5.6 cu ft. 18 of 28 list it. Smallest fold: Hub2.
Child weight limit
The heaviest child the maker rates the seat for.
Most list 50 lb. 26 of 28 list it. Highest weight limit: City Mini GT3.
Questions about mid-size strollers
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
What is the lightest mid-size stroller?
The Cybex Melio at 13 lb, of the 28 we track.
Which mid-size stroller folds the smallest?
The Joolz Hub2 folds to about 3.1 cubic feet (26 × 20.5 × 10 in).
What is the most affordable mid-size stroller?
The Baby Trend Passport Cargo has the lowest list price at $144.99.
Which mid-size stroller can be used from birth?
Nuna TRIV lx, UPPAbaby Kona, Joolz Hub2, Nuna Swiv, Cybex Mios 3, Cybex Melio, and 14 more. Some need a bassinet sold separately; each stroller page says which.
Which mid-size stroller has the highest weight limit?
The Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 holds a child up to 65 lb.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
Most-compared pairs
Side-by-side specs for the closest rivals in this category.
- vsNuna Swiv vs Nuna TRIV lxFolded size 5.4 cu ft vs 5.3 cu ft
- vsNuna TRIV lx vs Silver Cross BreezWeight 21.8 lb vs 22.6 lb
- vsPeg Perego City Loop Pro vs UPPAbaby KonaWeight 24.3 lb vs 22 lb
- vsJoolz Hub2 vs UPPAbaby KonaBasket limit 22 lb vs 30 lb
- vsJoolz Hub2 vs Peg Perego VivaceWeight 19.4 lb vs 20.7 lb
- vsJoolz Hub2 vs Peg Perego VeloceWeight 19.4 lb vs 23.8 lb
- vsNuna Swiv vs Silver Cross BreezWeight 21.8 lb vs 22.6 lb
- vsCybex Mios 3 vs Peg Perego SwitchWeight 22.5 lb vs 24 lb
- vsCybex Mios 3 vs Peg Perego VivaceWeight 22.5 lb vs 20.7 lb
- vsCybex Melio vs Valco Baby Ultra S2Weight 13 lb vs 17 lb
- vsCybex Melio vs UPPAbaby KonaWeight 13 lb vs 22 lb
- vsBaby Jogger City Mini GT2 vs Cybex Mios 2026Weight 22 lb vs 21.4 lb
Not quite right? Other types
Full-sizeBig baskets and room to grow. Many work from birth with a bassinet, and some convert to doubles.127 models$229 to $1,69918.4 lb to 42.5 lb
Compact & travelLight, quick-folding strollers for small trunks, public transit, and flights.75 models$119 to $8003 lb to 22 lb
Budget & umbrellaSimple, affordable strollers for errands, a second car, or the grandparents.36 models$22 to $2497.4 lb to 17.2 lb
Jogging & all-terrainAir tires, suspension, and a locking front wheel for running, trails, and rough sidewalks.34 models$134 to $89920.5 lb to 35.3 lb
DoubleSide-by-side and tandem strollers for twins and siblings close in age.75 models$79 to $2,41920 in to 33 in
WagonsRoom for two or more kids plus gear. Heavier than a stroller.95 models$99 to $1,99924.5 lb to 70 lb
SpecialtyAdaptive strollers for children with extra support needs, and ultralight options.2 models$1,249.99
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