Joolz - Aer²

This is a bit late but I have the joolz aer2 and so far I love it. The zipping for reclining is a bit annoying as it requires you to use both hands when zipping it back up again and the storage basket underneath isn't very spacious but I still love it. It handles uneven rough terrain alright and most importantly is very comfy ( so much so that my toddler who hated his first stroller—mothercare journey edit—loves going on this one). The seats are padded well and the footrest is also padded so they are comfortable for the littles ones. Plus it's easy to fold and carry especially with the built in strap which let's you carry it over the shoulder. An incredibly useful feature when both hands are occupied. It also fully reclines and the sun shade has great coverage making it ideal for naps and walks in sunny conditions. My only real issue is with the foldable bumper. It tends to detach when opening it to strap in or take out the baby. Plus my toddler is able to push it and detach it too. This flimsiness can be annoying, especially because it costs quite a bit and has to be purchased seperately. But otherwise it's a great stroller and I love taking it out on walks. I haven't used the bugaboo but the upright on joolz is great and I think the wheels are a tad bigger too making them more suitable for rougher terrain. Personally I would recommend heading to a store and checking both out and seeing which one is better for you. For me comfort for my baby was supreme so I love that the joolz seat is padded well and comfy. The straps also have padding and mesh, making them breathable and comfy for the baby and toddler.

I would go joolz aer 2 and then get the carrycot

Joolz aer 2 and Nuna pipa URBN are what I’m doing for my nyc baby. This combo is most versatile for travel etc.

Agreed. Friends have the Yoyo which is typically the other main contender but are jealous of our AER2 and prefer it.

We have the Aer and love it for travel! We’ve taken it onto the plate and put it in the overheads no problem. Our son is 19 months now and still uses it, but does like to walk occasionally, but his stamina is low so it still get use! You’ll probably time you end up using it more than your original one, especially in London as it’s so light and easy to handle.

We got the joolz aer2 for travel with adapters. Previously we had the gb pockit, which folds up super tiny (under seat tiny) but just doesn’t have as easy a fold. We kept both but intend to travel with the aer2

The new joolz aer 2 actually has a full recline. You can probably transition to it with a 1 or 2 month old if you feel confident and safe.

General consensus is Joolz Aer usurped the yoyo for best lightweight travel stroller that fits in an airplane overhead. Swiv and triv are like light and easy to fold versions of the uppababy cruz. Triv/swiv allow the chair to face backwards towards a part which some people like during the transition out of the bassinet. Other parents don't care going straight to forward facing seats. The new joolz aer has a full recline which means you might be able skip buying a bassinet attachment if you feel comfortable strapping in the newborn. It seems like the hive mind 5 years ago was either yoyo or uppababy cruz. But these days it's definitely joolz aer, but a toss up between uppababy or nuna for the cruz/triv/swiv form factor. Cruz is harder to fold and bigger folded, but more durable. Triv/swiv is smaller folder, lighter, and has a one handed fold at the cost of durability. If you have an elevator building and storage space uppababy seems nice.... But if you need to carry a stroller up stairs in a walk up brownstone the lightweight nuna strollers might be a better option. I have both a swiv and aer+. I like having both for different types of outings. But probably should have gotten a used joolz aer to save money as a travel beater stroller.

I saw them both in person today and the folded bugaboo looks clunky compared to the joolz which looks so nice and neat but I’m torn because: 1. Will I be annoyed about the recline having to unzip and re zip 2. Basket size - I could easily put in a whole nappy bag into the bugaboo but really struggled with the joolz 3. I really do like the lighter weight of the joolz tho, especially living in the city where there are so many bloody stairs! So will I be annoyed at the bugaboo because it’s heavier and less portable?!

We went with the Aer2 in the end! The lighter weight, and neater fold won out against the recline mechanism and whilst the bugaboo had the bigger basket the way its structured in front meant that the kids would always be resting their feet on what would be in the front of the basket and I remembered that really bugged me when we had the first bugaboo butterfly. And the basket access whilst not as open is ok because we don’t really carry much when we’re out and about and also because of needing to fold and unfold to navigate stairs we wouldn’t load it up much.

For the update in the recline mechanism and the footrest although to be honest makes not much difference overall because it’s small, and way the straps are tightened and bigger basket, yes. It also handles much smoother than the aer+ because of the slightly bigger wheels. One thing to note though that the footrest mechanism on the aer+ is very annoying, it kept popping out and one time we lost the metal bit that keeps it connected and also didn’t always stay up so if footrest is important to you then aer2

Hey, in same boat here and went to look at both and the you in shop. Yoyo 3 is an absolute no, the last on demo was struggling at certain times, is an easy one to rule out. Aer2 I found aesthetically just that bit better and feeling of being well built too and it glides a bit smoother when pushing it. I think the Aer2 is the winner been the two UNLESS.... you intend to use the stroller frequently and also have lots of storage in the basket. Based on advice from friends, they use their stroller 99% of the time after 7 8 months because it's just quick and easy when you're running around and not having to worry about space in the basket is just worthwhile, saves having to carry a backpack for example and other bits and bobs. If you think space in the basket isn't a deal breaker for what you're buying it for then I would say go for the Aer2, it seemed that bit better to me. I've ordered the butterfly 2, should be here next week, looking forward to it!!

Just received both the Minu v3 and Aer2 today to test side by side because I couldn’t make up my mind.  They are both really nice. The basket on the Minu is bigger and easier to access, though the Aer has a decent size basket too. It’s just a little harder to get things in and out of.  They both fold/unfold super easy. The Aer is a little smaller and lighter which I think would be better for an overhead bin, but both should fit and if you happen to need to gate check, using Uppababy’s travel bag means they will send you a new stroller if the airline breaks it which I think is huge.  The lighter frame of the Aer made it feel a little less stable and more tippy compared to the Minu. The Minu feels incredibly sturdy and grounded. Both feel lightweight and are very easy for me to lift at 24 weeks pregnant. Both of them have a really nice one-handed push, but the Aer felt like it could tip going around sharp corners, even with my 25 pound toddler in the seat.  The calf support of the Minu is sturdier, with a button to adjust the angle versus the Aer’s mechanism that just requires you to pull or push it. My 17 month old was able to push the calf support all the way down kicking his legs while sitting in the Aer seat, but it stayed locked into position on the Minu.  The recline on the Aer goes a little deeper and the seat sits up slightly straighter than the Minu, but the zipper and clasp mechanism is more trouble versus the Minu’s strap recline system. I pulled the strap a little tighter on the Minu which helped to get the seat into a slightly more upright position and my nosy toddler was happy with that.  Handle height on both was comfortable for me at 5’3” and my 6’4” husband.  I think the harness on the Minu is more convenient than the under-seat harness adjustment on the Aer.  In the end, decided to keep the Minu. I tested it out on grass while taking it to the car and it handled it really well! Not great on gravel, but I think it would handle cobblestones or rougher sidewalks okay.