Your first time navigating the airport with a newborn is an entirely new experience, no matter what a seasoned traveler you are. The Babyzen YOYO by Air France has become our most dependable travel item.
Every family has their own system and preferences when it comes to family travel, but they BabyZen YOYO has made our airport routine much easier. My wife and I rely on the stroller for all our air travel because its easy to use through customs and security procedures, and then quickly packs up to fit overhead for the flight.
The BabyZen YOYO is expertly designed for air travel. It’s lightweight and folds into a compact size in seconds, so navigating the airport isn’t much different than it was prior to becoming parents. Before we started traveling with a baby, I had no idea the extent of how most airlines cater to young families. Aside from the pre-boarding announcement for those traveling with small kids, I didn’t really pay attention or observe the changes in families who fly. Yes, you get extra time to board first, but you can also gate check all of your baby items—stroller included—at no extra charge. It’s an amazing service that I recommend all families with young children take advantage of. I gate check our YOYO if we’re on a full flight, but otherwise, I fold it up and put it in an overhead bin in the cabin. It fits easily on all flights.
While you can’t use the BabyZen YOYO during the flight, upon disembarking you can help yourself with a good system. Having the stroller kept overhead where it’s super easy to access as soon as you land means your child can go back in the stroller immediately. We’ve found this to be a huge help because having your hands free is essential to retrieve checked luggage, exit the airport and get transportation to the destination with the full family in tow.
The stroller starts as a bassinet and scales up to a seated stroller when your child reaches six months — without compromising the size and compact functionality. It’s available in six colors, plus the blue patterned edition of the Air France collaboration (our personal favorite).
In comparison with other strollers on the market, the BabyZen YOYO does lack the sturdiness and wheel smoothness on rough surfaces from some competitors, but it easily makes up for any shortcomings by being the best by far in the travel department. The lightweight material that makes it quick and easy to store is a game changer through the entire airport process from an overloaded security line to boarding a crowded flight.
By Eric Greene