Uppababy Minu V2
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Uppababy Minu V2

The more-featured Minu
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The Uppababy Minu V2 is a 2022 iteration and a second generation of the sturdy Uppababy Minu - an ultra-compact pushchair that is very lightweight while usable pretty much from birth.
The Minu V2 actually builds on the from-birth friendliness and adds a full-featured high-positioned bassinet option to the car seat/travel system compatibility, making it possible to create a 3in1 stroller system out of the Minu V2. More Uppababy Minu V2 versus Minu V1 differences include an updated, more upright seat with no-rethread harness straps, a zip-out extendable canopy without a visor for a more elegant look, adjustable calf support, a renewed opening mechanism that is simply easier, added perforated PU leather-covered bumper bar, a renewed leg/calf rest with adjustment, and overall design update with new colorways to choose from as well as renewed leatherette details on the handle and belly bar. The Minu V2 is also compatible with more accessories (they are, however, sold separately) – not only the Uppababy carrycot but also the new buggy board / Piggyback ride-along board for an older sibling.

The stroller's design remains lightweight and nimble (even if over 1 kilogram heavier than the Minu 1), with a nice enough width that fits even narrow aisles. The world-facing seat can be adjusted to an almost-lie flat that is best for children from 6 months and up (for smaller babies, definitely use the car seat or the bassinet from the from-birth system options). There's also the practical, shoe-saving brake, activated by pressing one side and deactivated by pressing the other, as well as an accessible shopping basket.

Uppababy Minu V2 Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system, Travel system
Stroller weight
7.66 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
104 cm x 51.6 cm x 90 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
58.4 cm x 51.6 cm x 29.2 cm
Chassis material
Aluminum
Country of origin
USA
Stroller available as a pushchair (seat unit configuration) only; newborn accessories (like a carrycot) need to be purchased separately
Yes

The Seat unit

Maximum weight capacity - seat load
22.5 kg
Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
0-36 months
Reversible seat unit
No
L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
No
Reclining backrest
Yes, infinite recline
Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
Yes
Backrest recline type
Strap-operated
One-hand backrest recline system
No
Extendable backrest
No
Legrest positioning
Yes, 2 positions
Extendable leg rest
No
Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
No
Footrest
Yes
Backrest height
46 cm
A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
No
Height-adjustable seat
No
Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
No
2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
No
Fabrics removable for cleaning
Yes
Seat fabrics cleaning
Machine washable
Safety harness type
5-point
Harness padding
Yes
Height-adjustable harness belts
Yes
Ventilation integrated into the seat
No
Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility)
No

The Canopy (Hood)

Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
Yes
Extendable canopy/hood
Yes
The canopy/hood features a sun visor
No
Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
No
Height-adjustable canopy
No
Removable canopy
Yes
Waterproof canopy
Yes
UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
Yes
Ventilation integrated into the canopy
Yes
A pocket integrated into the canopy
Yes
Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
Yes
Peek-a-boo window can be closed/covered
Yes
Quiet (magnetic/no velcro) peek-a-boo window
Yes
Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
No

The Bumper bar

Bumper bar
Yes
Bumper bar type (style)
Bar
Removable bumper bar
Yes
Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar
Yes
Height-adjustable bumper bar
No
Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
No
Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
No

The Wheels

Number of wheels
4
Front wheel(s) type
Rubber-coated wheels
Rear wheels type
Rubber-coated wheels
Front wheels diameter
12.7 cm
Rear wheels diameter
17.8 cm
Swivel wheels
Yes
Lockable wheels
Yes
Removable wheels
Yes
All wheels are double wheels
No
All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
No
Wheels equipped with mudguards
No,
Two-wheel mode
No

The Suspension

Suspension
Yes
Wheels with suspension
All
Suspension type
Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
Adjustable suspension softness
No
Rocking chassis
No

The Brake

Central brake system/type
Push-push pedal brake (flip-flop friendly)
Deceleration handbrake
No,

The Fold

Folding system
Flat (compact) fold
One-hand fold
Yes
Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
No
Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
Yes
Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
n/a
Self-standing fold
Yes
Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
Yes
Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
No
Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
No
Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
Yes
Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
No

The Handlebar

Handle height adjustment
No
Handlebar material
Leather
Handlebar height
104 cm
Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
No
Safety wrist strap
No

The Basket

Shopping basket
Yes
Large shopping basket
No
Basket's weight capacity
4.5 kg
Closable basket
No
An extra basket can be attached to the frame
No
A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
Yes

The Carrycot

Carrycot compatible
No

The Car seat

Car seat compatible
Yes (with adapters)
Car seat sold separately
Yes
Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
Yes
Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
No

The Accessories & Extra features

Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
No
Cup holder can be attached
No
Reflective elements
No
No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
No
Rain cover included
No
Mosquito net included
No
Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
No
Seat liner/insert included
No
Changing bag included
No
Carry bag/transport cover for the folded stroller included
No
Motorized/Baterry-powered
No
LED light(s)
No
Built-in audio speakers
No
A storage/bag can be attached instead of a seat
No

Parent reviews of the Uppababy Minu V2

3.5/5
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Pretty average

2
  • Smooth push even with a toddler
  • Bumper bar with gate opening mechanism
  • Wheels are okay on cobblestones though there is no suspension
  • The back seat is too short
  • The hood looks kind of cheaply made. Very thin material and while walking through some uneven terrain, due to jerking the hood continuously falls back
  • Difficult to lift up on curbs

Pretty average. Since it is a compact stroller made for travel only, I think that we cannot expect much.

  • Fabrics
  • Materials and wheels
  • A lot of space up to the canopy
  • Sturdy frame
  • Nice handle height
  • Good maneuvering
  • Shame they put the sunvisor away, it was a nice feature
  • Short-ish seatback
  • Bulkier than your usual ultracompact

Finally a Minu with a bumper bar. It is super sleek and even if not having such a tall seatback, there's a lot of space up to the canopy.

The sturdiness of the frame is already well-known, and that didn't change. I really like the rubber wheels with a bit of cushioning, and the details of the pretty fabrics, the perforated eco-leather, and the sliding harness belts are gorgeous.

I am just sorry the seat's not a lie flat, and the fold is slightly larger than the cabin luggage measurement, but as a very small buggy for the car that can last you even with everyday use, this is one of the best options, I found.

Your questions about the Uppababy Minu V2

1)

Hi Eli, thank you for this amazing website!

For our daughter (18 months) we are looking for a buggy for short trips/holiday use, and hope to use it until she no longer needs a buggy. We love to take day-trips so it's important that she can nap comfortably. Also, we often take trips to old European cities, a rather good suspension is therefore important.

Cabin size is not a requirement, it does need to be small enough to fit in the trunk together with luggage.
We are looking at the Metro+, Minu V2, Joolz Aer and Bugaboo Butterfly. Which would you recommend?

Hey, Marijke,

If suspension is what you're prioritizing, I would go for the Joolz Aer out of these. The wheel suspension is simply the best. You need to count on all of these having small wheels so it may be that it is not enough, and on cobblestones and really rough pavements it will be a bit of a fight with these travel strollers.

I will also mention the Cybex Eezy S+² which has a bit larger wheels and so might be, in some situations, a bit more practical (and it's not a bad stroller as well).

.eli - 15 Apr 2023
2)

Can this stroller comfortably hold very tall toddlers (eg. 100 cm)?

Hey, Annika,

The Minu is pretty much a travel stroller, which means "comfortably" gets a new meaning with these - it is on the narrower side – and simpler, too. That means it will never be as comfortable as a larger stroller. That being said, it is one of the comfier strollers, and there's space to the canopy, so you can fit a 100cm child in it. It won't be crazy comfort, and the head won't be fully supported I believe - fr that, you may need a taller seatback (e.g. like in the Joolz Aer). I would definitely go for something like the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 for a "comfortable" space for a tall child.

.eli - 12 Apr 2023
3)

I plan to use this as my daily stroller but I'm worried that the wheels aren't up to the task. We've got a small car and small house so we're looking for small (not travel) strollers. I occasionally cross gravel, grass and cobblestones. Is this up to the occasional trip on uneven terrain or could you reccomend something more suitable?

(Note: we are also comfortable at this price)

Hi, Tally,

To be honest, this is closer to a travel stroller than a daily stroller. However, this particular model is sturdier than others, and should, more or less, withstand daily use if you're not too demanding for terrain. Pretty much any stroller can go over some cobblestones or gravel, even if being pulled on the rear wheels. So if the priority is the small size, actually this is one of the best really small ones that should handle this reasonably well. However, do not expect super terrain feel, the small wheels will be rattly a bit, and you will feel or get stuck in large putholes etc. That is the price to pay for the compact size.

Different buggies to perhaps consider, too, would be the TFK Dot 2 (if available around you) or perhaps something a tad larger, like the flat folding Baby Jogger City Mini.

.eli - 20 Oct 2022
4)

Do you know the full size of the seat unit (height)? This is listed on a couple other strollers :)

Hi, Nikky,

I am not sure what you mean by the "full size (height). If you mean the seatback height, it is about 46 cm. I have not yet measured the whole seat length so I cannot tell you exactly how long the seat surface as a whole is, though it would be somewhere around 80-84 cm (take it as an educated guess).

.eli - 04 Oct 2022
5)

Can I use the from birth accessory of the Minu to the Minu v2?

Hiya, Chelle,

Yes, the from-birth accessory/cot kit is usable with the Minu V2 as well.

.eli - 18 Aug 2022
6)

How tall is the seat back please?

Hi, Jacque,

The seatback is about 46 cm (18 inches) tall. There is also quite some space to the top of the canopy.

.eli - 17 Jun 2022

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