Mid-size strollers

Lighter than a full-size, roomier than a travel stroller. A good fit for one stroller that does most things.

Sage mid-size stroller on a paved path in a green city parkMid-size
  • 28models tracked
  • $144 to $1,349price range
  • 10 lb–33 lbbasket limit

All 28 mid-size strollers

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CompareOne-hand foldStands when foldedSeat faces you or out
Baby Jogger City Mini GT3folds to 25.1 × 17.3 × 31.5 inAdjustable handlebarOne-hand foldStands when folded $479.9921.6 lb7.9 cu ft✓✓✕
Baby Trend Passport Cargofolds to 30.8 × 22.5 × 16.4 inOne-hand fold $144.9920 lb6.6 cu ft✓??
Bugaboo Dragonflyfolds to 14.2 × 20.5 × 35.4 inPrevious generationAdjustable handlebarOne-hand foldStands when foldedSeat faces you or out $1,34921.8 lb6.0 cu ft✓✓✓
Bugaboo Dragonfly PlusAdjustable handlebarOne-hand foldStands when foldedSeat faces you or out $1,34922.38 lb–✓✓✓
Chicco Bravinofolds to 16 × 20 × 28.3 inOne-hand foldStands when folded $229.9920.5 lb5.2 cu ft✓✓✕
Chicco Bravino Plusfolds to 16 × 20 × 28.3 inOne-hand foldStands when folded $279.9922.2 lb5.2 cu ft✓✓✕
Cybex Mios 2026folds to 16 × 19.7 × 30.1 inAdjustable handlebarOne-hand foldSeat faces you or out –21.4 lb5.5 cu ft✓?✓
Cybex Mios 3folds to 30.1 × 19.7 × 13 inPrevious generationOne-hand foldStands when foldedSeat faces you or out $799.9522.5 lb4.5 cu ft✓✓✓
Graco VerbOne-hand foldStands when folded –18.85 lb–✓✓?
Joolz Hub2folds to 26 × 20.5 × 10 inAdjustable handlebarOne-hand foldSeat faces you or out $74919.4 lb3.1 cu ft✓?✓
MAMAZING Air Luxfolds to 21.1 × 12 × 27 inOne-hand foldSeat faces you or out $359.9915.8 lb4.0 cu ft✓?✓
Mompush Meteor 2folds to 33.9 × 16.7 × 25.2 inPrevious generationAdjustable handlebarStands when foldedSeat faces you or out $189.9923 lb8.3 cu ft✕✓✓
Mompush ViraAdjustable handlebarOne-hand foldStands when foldedSeat faces you or out $299.9923.8 lb–✓✓✓
Mompush WizPrevious generationSeat faces you or out $159.9922.3 lb–??✓
Mompush Wiz ProPrevious generationSeat faces you or out $229.9923.81 lb–??✓
Nuna Swivfolds to 14.5 × 21 × 30.5 inAdjustable handlebarOne-hand foldStands when foldedSeat faces you or out $1,00021.8 lb5.4 cu ft✓✓✓
Nuna TRIV lxfolds to 15 × 22.4 × 27.5 inAdjustable handlebarOne-hand foldStands when foldedSeat faces you or out $95021.8 lb5.3 cu ft✓✓✓
Peg Perego City Loop ProSeat faces you or out $649.9924.25 lb–??✓
Peg Perego SwitchSeat faces you or out $799.9924 lb–??✓
Peg Perego Velocefolds to 16 × 20 × 30 inSeat faces you or out $769.9923.75 lb5.6 cu ft??✓
Peg Perego VivaceSeat faces you or out $799.9920.72 lb–??✓
Silver Cross BreezOne-hand foldStands when foldedSeat faces you or out $849.9922.6 lb–✓✓✓
UPPAbaby Konafolds to 10.3 × 20.7 × 27.1 inAdjustable handlebarOne-hand foldStands when foldedSeat faces you or out $649.9922 lb3.3 cu ft✓✓✓
Valco Baby Trend Ultrafolds to 12 × 21.6 × 35 inPrevious generationOne-hand foldStands when foldedSeat faces you or out –19 lb5.3 cu ft✓✓✓
Valco Baby Ultra S2 stroller with a sand canopy, three-quarter viewValco Baby Ultra S2folds to 30 × 21.5 × 15 inOne-hand foldSeat faces you or out $574.9517 lb5.6 cu ft✓?✓
Baby Jogger City Mini GT2folds to 30.7 × 25.6 × 10.4 inDiscontinuedAdjustable handlebarOne-hand fold –22 lb4.7 cu ft✓?✕
Baby Jogger City SightsDiscontinuedOne-hand foldSeat faces you or out –25 lb–✓?✓
Cybex Meliofolds to 29.3 × 19.4 × 15.4 inDiscontinuedAdjustable handlebarOne-hand foldSeat faces you or out $599.9513 lb5.1 cu ft✓?✓

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 birthModelsExamples
Yes, bassinet included3Meteor 2, Dragonfly Plus, Dragonfly
Yes, with bassinet (sold separately)12Kona, Hub2, Swiv, Mios 3, Melio and 7 more
Yes, seat lies flat5TRIV lx, Bravino Plus, Breez, Wiz, Wiz Pro
With an infant car seat3City Mini GT2, City Mini GT3, Bravino
No, from about 6 months1Passport 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.

StrollerNunaClekChiccoPeg PeregoBugabooMaxi-Cosi
BreezAdapterAdapterAdapter
DragonflyAdapterAdapterAdapter
Dragonfly PlusAdapterAdapterAdapter
KonaAdapterAdapterAdapter
BravinoAdapter
Bravino PlusDirect
City Loop ProNamed
SwivAdapter
VeloceNamed
VivaceNamed
WizAdapter
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.

StrollerFolded (as listed)WeightSides over
Hub226 × 20.5 × 10 in19.4 lb26 vs 22 in, 20.5 vs 14 in, 10 vs 9 in
Air Lux21.1 × 12 × 27 in15.8 lb27 vs 22 in, 21.1 vs 14 in, 12 vs 9 in
Kona10.3 × 20.7 × 27.1 in22 lb27.1 vs 22 in, 20.7 vs 14 in, 10.3 vs 9 in
TRIV lx15 × 22.4 × 27.5 in21.8 lb27.5 vs 22 in, 22.4 vs 14 in, 15 vs 9 in
Bravino Plus16 × 20 × 28.3 in22.2 lb28.3 vs 22 in, 20 vs 14 in, 16 vs 9 in
Bravino16 × 20 × 28.3 in20.5 lb28.3 vs 22 in, 20 vs 14 in, 16 vs 9 in
Melio29.3 × 19.35 × 15.4 in13 lb29.3 vs 22 in, 19.35 vs 14 in, 15.4 vs 9 in
Veloce16 × 20 × 30 in23.75 lb30 vs 22 in, 20 vs 14 in, 16 vs 9 in
Ultra S230 × 21.5 × 15 in17 lb30 vs 22 in, 21.5 vs 14 in, 15 vs 9 in
Mios 330.1 × 19.7 × 13 in22.5 lb30.1 vs 22 in, 19.7 vs 14 in, 13 vs 9 in
Mios 202616 × 19.7 × 30.1 in21.4 lb30.1 vs 22 in, 19.7 vs 14 in, 16 vs 9 in
Swiv14.5 × 21 × 30.5 in21.8 lb30.5 vs 22 in, 21 vs 14 in, 14.5 vs 9 in
City Mini GT230.7 × 25.6 × 10.4 in22 lb30.7 vs 22 in, 25.6 vs 14 in, 10.4 vs 9 in
Passport Cargo30.75 × 22.5 × 16.38 in20 lb30.75 vs 22 in, 22.5 vs 14 in, 16.38 vs 9 in
City Mini GT325.1 × 17.3 × 31.5 in21.6 lb31.5 vs 22 in, 25.1 vs 14 in, 17.3 vs 9 in
Meteor 233.9 × 16.7 × 25.2 in23 lb33.9 vs 22 in, 25.2 vs 14 in, 16.7 vs 9 in
Trend Ultra12 × 21.6 × 35 in19 lb35 vs 22 in, 21.6 vs 14 in, 12 vs 9 in
Dragonfly14.2 × 20.5 × 35.4 in21.8 lb35.4 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.

  • 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
    See specs
  • 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
    See specs
  • 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
    See specs
  • 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
    See specs

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.

$500$1,000 lighter & cheaper than most 16 lb18 lb20 lb22 lb24 lb Weight Baby Trend Passport Cargo: 20 lb, $144.99Passport CargoMompush Wiz: 22.3 lb, $159.99WizMompush Meteor 2: 23 lb, $189.99Meteor 2Chicco Bravino: 20.5 lb, $229.99BravinoMompush Wiz Pro: 23.8 lb, $229.99Wiz ProChicco Bravino Plus: 22.2 lb, $279.99Bravino PlusMompush Vira: 23.8 lb, $299.99ViraUPPAbaby Kona: 22 lb, $649.99KonaPeg Perego City Loop Pro: 24.3 lb, $649.99City Loop ProPeg Perego Veloce: 23.8 lb, $769.99VeloceCybex Mios 3: 22.5 lb, $799.95Mios 3Peg Perego Vivace: 20.7 lb, $799.99VivacePeg Perego Switch: 24 lb, $799.99SwitchSilver Cross Breez: 22.6 lb, $849.99BreezNuna TRIV lx: 21.8 lb, $950TRIV lxNuna Swiv: 21.8 lb, $1,000SwivBugaboo Dragonfly Plus: 22.4 lb, $1,349Dragonfly PlusBugaboo Dragonfly: 21.8 lb, $1,349DragonflyMAMAZING Air Lux: 15.8 lb, $359.992Air LuxBaby Jogger City Mini GT3: 21.6 lb, $479.994City Mini GT3Valco Baby Ultra S2: 17 lb, $574.951Ultra S2Joolz Hub2: 19.4 lb, $7493Hub2
Hover, tap or Tab to a dot to see the product. Exact numbers are in the table below.
  1. 1Valco Baby Ultra S2Highest basket limit
  2. 2MAMAZING Air LuxLightest
  3. 3Joolz Hub2Smallest fold
  4. 4Baby Jogger City Mini GT3Highest weight limit
All 22 on the chart, cheapest first
  1. Baby Trend Passport Cargo20 lb · $144.99
  2. Mompush Wiz22.3 lb · $159.99
  3. Mompush Meteor 223 lb · $189.99
  4. Chicco Bravino20.5 lb · $229.99
  5. Mompush Wiz Pro23.8 lb · $229.99
  6. Chicco Bravino Plus22.2 lb · $279.99
  7. Mompush Vira23.8 lb · $299.99
  8. MAMAZING Air Lux15.8 lb · $359.99
  9. Baby Jogger City Mini GT321.6 lb · $479.99
  10. Valco Baby Ultra S217 lb · $574.95
  11. UPPAbaby Kona22 lb · $649.99
  12. Peg Perego City Loop Pro24.3 lb · $649.99
  13. Joolz Hub219.4 lb · $749
  14. Peg Perego Veloce23.8 lb · $769.99
  15. Cybex Mios 322.5 lb · $799.95
  16. Peg Perego Vivace20.7 lb · $799.99
  17. Peg Perego Switch24 lb · $799.99
  18. Silver Cross Breez22.6 lb · $849.99
  19. Nuna TRIV lx21.8 lb · $950
  20. Nuna Swiv21.8 lb · $1,000
  21. Bugaboo Dragonfly Plus22.4 lb · $1,349
  22. 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.

10 lbmiddle 22 lb33 lb

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.

13 lbmiddle 22 lb25 lb

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.

3.1 cu ftmiddle 5.4 cu ft8.3 cu ft

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.

45 lbmiddle 50 lb65 lb

Most list 50 lb. 26 of 28 list it. Highest weight limit: City Mini GT3.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

$144.99middle $649.99$1,349

Typical: $299.99 to $799.99. 23 of 28 list it.

Ask the meadow

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.