Ergobaby Metro+

Hey, Emi,

I also think the Metro+ is a little overpriced. It could be 50-100 cheaper and it would be a great buy. EVen like this, it is a nice stroller for that type especially, and I can recommend it, especially with a need for as small as possible while having a smaller child.

Personally, I would probably, with that price, pay some more and get the Joolz Aer+ which to me seems like 2 levels higher, but in general this is a good stroller with a bit higher price tag than it perhaps should have.

Hey, Anne,

I won't make you happy by saying this, but this stroller is not really upright. Pretty much no stroller that is of the cabin luggage size is. Some are a bit better - the best being probably the Joolz Aer, and also the
which, however, may not have other features you need, the Emmaljunga Kite is worth checking out, or the Chicco Goody Plus is not totally slanted, but... don't expect any of those to be really upright, as they won't. That is the price to pay for that smallest possible size.

Personally, I would get a Joolz Aer, practicality and comfort-wise.

Hey, Alissa,

The Metro = the original, meaning older design, is also able to lie flat, so the fully reclined position is present on both models. The cot-like setup with the sides is, however, there only for the Metro Plus, and if that is what you need, you should go for the newer Metro+. Other than that, both will be ok for smaller babies in that reclined position, and both also offer the extra bassinet option.

Hey, Titika,

I am not completely sure what you mean by "When I have to push the bar on the side to lock."

For a new stroller, the folding can always be a bit stiff. This is normal with many strollers. Try and do it for multiple times, not 2, but like 20, and if it still so, you can use a little bit of WD-40 or silicone oil (can be bought in a bike shop or a shop with car parts, or even in many supermarkets) for the joints. Watch ot not to dirty the fabrics though.

In any case, it should be fine with time - imaģine it like new jeans or shoes that sometimes need to be "broken" (with use) to soften.

Hey, Marta,

I have to warn you, NONE of these occasional-use travel strollers will be good for any kind of worse terrain, these are the smallest strollers on the market and you need to take that into account. Out of the three, though, the Metro+ will be the sturdiest, so probably that would be your best bet. Also, the padded seat is a plus with a baby as small as 6mo.

Hey, Jana,

I mean, the extending handle itself is a nice addition that also adds a bit to the weight. Apart from that, the Plusversion has an suspension, a one-hand recline system, and iit is now compatible with a car seat to create a travel system, which the first gen cannot. Apart from that, and of course new colors of the Plus, the buggies are very similar, and so if you don't need the adjustable handle nor the car seat and can get the 1st Metro for a nice price or preowned in a good shape, it is definitely worth it.

Hey, Constanza,

If you're looking for comfy naps, I am thinking the Metro could definitely be better. It is very nicely padded (better for smaller babies, but you don't have that anymore), and it's not the smallest seat either. The sturdier chassis will work with travel nicely, although it may be it won't fit every airline cabin luggage dimensions, so be sure to check that out.

I like the Joolz Aer / Aer+ build and I think it's a very nice buggy, high quality, but I don't think it was made for naps. Check also the Recaro Lexa for a full lie flat and a spacious enough seat - but I think you'll be resonably happy with the Metro.

Hey, Helbel,

After having said you don't need a cabin-sized stroller, and rather would go for a less narrow, sturdier, more upright model, you kind of named 3 cabin-sized strollers that, well, are kind of narrow, are not really so upright, and (especially the Quid) are simply... small. Simple. Not so awesome for naps. Especially with a tall, heavy 18mo. I am not sure why you looked at these if you don't really care about the size that much.

From these three, I would probably go for the Metro+ just because it is the sturdiest. I think though it won't make you so happy in the conditions you described. If such a small model as your choices are, the Joolz Aer has a much taller seatback (but for naps you'd need the extra le rest I believe).

I would probably look at larger models, though. The Oyster Zero Gravity is so much wider and roomier. And it is about those 8 kgs. The Valco Snap as well, lighter, but roomier, and more practical for a larger kid. And from Inglesina, perhaps look at the Now or the Maior.

Hey, Ena,

There is an actual carry cot fitting the Metro+ - try googling 'Ergobaby Metro Newborn Kit Carrycot' to check whether there's one available around you.

Apart from that, you can simply get the Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat adapters and click the Joie or Cybex reclinable car seat for your newborn. Another option would be getting a universal soft insert cot of coccoon and simply use it in the reclined seat.

Hey, Jen,

You need to count on the Metro+ has a shorter seat back, and it is a tad larger then the BGB. It will, however, in most aspects, work similarly to the Butterfly. The good thing is that it is sturdy and the wheels chunkier, so if you don't use it on too uneven a surface too often, you may be happy with it.