Best Strollers for City Living

What separates the best stroller for city living picks?

Five strollers, five different answers to the same problem. The Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 scores 8.5 at $399.99, and its pull-one-strap fold is the fastest in the test. The Mockingbird Single-to-Double scores 8.4 at $495 and gives you a reversible seat plus a second-seat option. The Bugaboo Fox 5 and Nuna MIXX next both score 8.1, but they solve different things: the Fox 5 at $1,299 has the best steering and kerb handling in the test, while the MIXX next at $799.95 folds compactly with the seat on and takes Nuna PIPA seats without an adapter. The BABYZEN YOYO2 scores 7.7 at $499 and weighs 13.6 lb.

What should you check before buying a city stroller?

The scoring criteria weight manoeuvring and ride at 25, fold and portability at 20, comfort and features at 20, build and safety at 15, and value at 20. That tells you what matters on city pavement: how it pushes, how it folds, and what you pay for both.

• Wheels and surface. The City Mini GT2's forever-air rubber tyres and suspension handled gravel almost as well as the Vista. The YOYO2's small wheels struggled on gravel. The Mockingbird's ride on gravel was a step behind the Vista.
• Fold and carry. The YOYO2 folds in two seconds and has a shoulder strap. The MIXX next folds compactly for a full-size stroller, seat forward or rear.
• Newborn setup. The Fox 5 includes bassinet and seat. The City Mini GT2 has no bassinet in the box and the car seat adapter is extra. The MIXX next has a flat-lying seat for newborns but no bassinet at $800. The YOYO2's $499 price is for the 6+ frame; the newborn pack is extra.
• Weight. The MIXX next is the heaviest here at 28 lb. The Fox 5 is 22 lb. The YOYO2 is 13.6 lb.
• Reversing and doubling. The City Mini GT2 seat does not reverse. The Fox 5 has no second-seat option. The Mockingbird has both a reversible seat and a double option.

Which one for whom?

If you want one stroller for most families, the City Mini GT2 at $399.99 pairs the fastest fold with all-terrain wheels. If you plan a second child, the Mockingbird Single-to-Double at $495 gives you a reversible seat and a double option, though it is sold direct only. If steering and kerb handling matter most and budget is not the constraint, the Bugaboo Fox 5 at $1,299 is the one. If you already own or plan to buy Nuna PIPA seats, the MIXX next at $799.95 clicks them on with no adapter. If you fly often and need a stroller in the overhead bin, the BABYZEN YOYO2 at $499 is the pick.

For most city families, the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 at $399.99 balances the fastest fold with all-terrain wheels. Choose the Mockingbird Single-to-Double at $495 if you want a reversible seat and a second-seat option, or the Bugaboo Fox 5 at $1,299 if steering and kerb handling come first. The Nuna MIXX next at $799.95 suits PIPA owners, and the BABYZEN YOYO2 at $499 is for frequent flyers.