✈️ Travel Prams — Head to Head
Reviewed by the BabyCosts editorial team
| Feature | Stokke YOYO³ | Bugaboo Butterfly |
|---|---|---|
| Best Price | $749.00 View full comparison → | $749.00 View full comparison → |
| Price (AUD) | $749 – $899 | $749 – $849 |
| Folded Size | 52 × 44 × 18 cm (cabin-approved) | 45 × 36 × 23 cm (cabin-approved) |
| Weight | 6.1 kg | 7.3 kg |
| Warranty | 3 years (2 + 1 upon registration) | 4 years (2 + 2 upon registration) |
| Age Range | 6 months to ~4 years (birth with newborn pack) | 6 months to ~4 years (22 kg) |
| Safety Standard | EN 1888-1:2018 | EN 1888-1:2018 |
| Capsule Compatibility | YOYO car seat adapters (Maxi-Cosi, Cybex, Nuna); newborn pack sold separately; all YOYO² accessories compatible | Bugaboo Turtle Air by Nuna capsule (adapters sold separately) |
| Fold Type | One-hand compact fold (cabin size) | One-second compact fold |
| Terrain | Urban / flat surfaces only | Urban / flat surfaces only |
| Harness | 5-point harness | 5-point padded, height-adjustable |
| Canopy | UPF 50+, ventilation window | UPF 50+, extendable |
| Bumper Bar | Sold separately | Included |
| Included Accessories | Newborn pack ($199+), rain cover sold separately | Travel bag included, bassinet sold separately |
| Colour Options | 6+ frame/canopy colour combos | 4+ colour options |
The YOYO³ and Butterfly take different approaches to the same problem. The YOYO³ prioritises weight (6.1 kg — the lightest premium pram in Australia) at the cost of a slightly larger folded footprint. The Butterfly prioritises folded compactness (45 × 36 × 23 cm — smaller in two out of three dimensions) at the cost of 1.2 kg extra weight. For parents who carry their pram up stairs or onto public transport daily, the YOYO³’s weight advantage is significant. For parents who mainly need the pram to disappear into a tight car boot or small apartment cupboard, the Butterfly’s folded size wins.
The Butterfly’s 4-year warranty (2+2 upon registration) is the longest in the travel pram segment. The YOYO³’s 3-year warranty (2+1 upon registration) is solid but one year shorter. Where the YOYO³ pulls ahead is its ecosystem: every YOYO² accessory ever made — cabin bags, parasols, footmuffs, snack trays, newborn packs — remains compatible with the YOYO³. The Butterfly’s accessory range is growing but smaller. For newborn use, both prams cost extra: the YOYO³ newborn pack is ~$199 AUD, and the Butterfly bassinet is sold separately. Budget-conscious parents should factor this into the total purchase price.
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Both are IATA cabin-approved travel prams at the same price point (~$749 AUD). The YOYO³ wins on weight (6.1 kg vs 7.3 kg) and ecosystem (all YOYO² accessories compatible). The Butterfly wins on folded size (45 × 36 × 23 cm vs 52 × 44 × 18 cm) and warranty (4 years vs 3). Choose the YOYO³ if weight and accessory ecosystem matter most; choose the Butterfly if the absolute smallest fold and longest warranty matter more.
Yes. Both the Stokke YOYO³ (52 × 44 × 18 cm) and Bugaboo Butterfly (45 × 36 × 23 cm) fold to IATA cabin-baggage dimensions and are accepted as carry-on luggage on Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia. The Butterfly folds slightly smaller in two dimensions, which may help on stricter regional airlines. Always confirm with your specific airline before travel.
The Stokke YOYO³ requires the newborn pack (sold separately, ~$199 AUD) for use from birth, or can be used with compatible infant capsules (Maxi-Cosi, Cybex, Nuna) via adapters. The Bugaboo Butterfly also requires a bassinet (sold separately) or the Bugaboo Turtle Air by Nuna capsule for newborn use. Neither pram is ready for newborns out of the box — budget ~$199+ extra for newborn capability.
The Bugaboo Butterfly has the faster fold: it collapses in approximately one second with a single motion, and the included travel bag makes cabin stowage simple. The YOYO³ also has a one-hand fold but requires a two-step motion (release latch + push down). Both are quick, but the Butterfly's one-second claim is the fastest in the travel pram segment.
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