A baby stroller is an essential purchase for every parent and modern strollers are pretty amazing. They offer a great array of features and incredible comfort for your baby.
The average stroller does seem to be getting bigger though, so it is great to see manufacturers bringing all these great design features to their compact strollers.
In our recent review of the best lightweight travel strollers, one of the standout travel baby buggies was the Ergobaby Metro Compact Stroller.
We were so impressed that we decided to pull together this detailed Ergobaby Metro Review (updated April 2020) so that we could shine more light on what makes this one of the best travel strollers for flying.
Ergobaby Metro Review
Age Range – Newborn to 40 pounds (18kg)
Stroller Weight – 13.6 pounds (6.3kg)
Folded Size – 20.4 x 21.2 x 9 inches (52 x 54 x 23cm)
Why We Love It
- Stylish, light, compact and high-quality materials
- Smooth ride and a super comfortable padded seat with leg rest
- Small enough for hand luggage
- Good sun canopy
What’s Not to Like?
- Not car seat or buggy board compatible
- Rain cover and carry bag not included
Ergobaby Metro Compact Stroller Review
Ergobaby is a trusted and well-established brand in the world of baby carriers even if you don’t have one, you are sure to have seen them around as they have proven to be hugely popular.
Ergobaby is now becoming an important player in the high-quality stroller market and the Ergobaby Metro Compact City Stroller is their debut attempt at a lightweight and compact stroller.
We are big fans of their baby carriers (and the awesome Ergobaby 180 reversible stroller) so we were eager to see if they have brought something new to the world of compact strollers.
Keep reading our Ergobaby Metro Stroller review to see why we think this one of the best compact strollers.
Ergobaby Metro Compact: A Stroller for Parents on the Move
The Ergobaby Metro Stroller is clearly designed for parents that are on the go all the time and are looking for a lightweight stroller that is easy to fold up and carry around.
It won’t take up your entire car boot like a lot of other strollers on the market and is perfect if you need to go up and down stairs or escalators getting around the city.
This baby stroller is all about convenience and portability for the parent whilst offering top of the range comfort for your little one.
Ergo Metro: A Stroller You Can Take Anywhere
The Ergobaby Metro Stroller was one of the best compact strollers in our recent comparative review. It is small enough to go onboard the plane as hand luggage making it the perfect travel stroller for flying.
When folded up, the Ergobaby Metro dimensions are 20.4 x 21.2 x 9 inches (52 x 54 x 23cm) which fits within the carry-on requirements of most airlines.
The baby buggy can be easily folded with one hand if you are jumping on and off buses and trains or up and down steps, so it is great for getting around the city whether at home or abroad.
At 13.6lbs/6.3kg it is really light and shouldn’t be too much bother to carry around. It folds up really neatly and has a comfy padded carry handle so carrying it around is just like carrying a small bag.
To make it even easier to carry about, you can get a backpack-style carry bag so that you can sling it over your shoulders and have both hands free for carrying your child or other luggage.
The small size of the pushchair comes in handy in other situations too. When it is in use its slender frame and easy manoeuvrability makes a dash to the shops along busy pavements a far simpler task than with many larger buggies.
Once in the shops, you can easily navigate narrow aisles and dodge the items on display.
One of the things that annoys me most about our normal pushchair is that it takes up pretty much all of the car boot. This means we have to cram all our other stuff between the seats, in the footwells and in any other nooks and crannies that we can find.
This is not a problem with the Ergobaby travel stroller as it is so small that there is plenty of boot space left, or it can fit behind the front seats in the footwell if you prefer.
Ergobaby Metro: Complete Comfort for Your Child
The comfort of your child is obviously an important consideration and the Ergobaby Metro Compact Stroller does not disappoint. In fact, it is probably one of the most luxuriously padded seats we have seen.
We have reviewed loads of compact strollers now and this one is hands down the comfiest with all the padding that your little one could wish for.
Ergobaby has built their reputation on the ergonomic design of their baby carriers and they have taken this experience into the world of strollers to produce the first stroller that is certified by the AGR of Germany as “Back Healthy” – for both baby and parent.
Your child can enjoy a good snooze on the deep recline seat (not flat though) and put their feet up using the flip-up footrest. Your little one will be kept safe and secure by the padded 5 point safety harness which has a good closing making it easy to fasten them in.
The stroller gives a comfortable ride thanks to the large puncture free rubber tyres and inbuilt suspension. Although this is not an off-road stroller, you will be fine covering the uneven pavements and cobblestones that you might come across when out and about in towns and cities.
For added comfort and safety the metro stroller has a great extendible UPF 50 sun canopy. This is a proper shade, not a tiny one like on some compact stroller and gives really good coverage to protect your child from the heat and the sun’s rays.
It even has a peek-a-boo window so you can gaze adoringly at your little traveller.
Ergobaby has built their reputation on the ergonomic design of their baby carriers and they have taken this experience into the world of strollers to produce the first stroller that is certified by the AGR of Germany as “Back Healthy” – for both baby and parent.
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Ergobaby Metro Compact: Fully Featured
One of the great features of this stroller is the one hand fold system. Anyone that has kids will know how much easier it is if you can open your pushchair whilst also holding your baby.
The one-handed fold on this stroller is one of the best on the market allowing you to quickly get going with your little one on board.
You don’t have to reach awkwardly underneath as you do with other strollers like the Babyzen Yoyo; you can do it all from the handle and seat.
The video below shows you how to fold Ergobaby Metro Compact strollers. It’ll take a bit of practice to get it this smooth but it is a genuine one-hand fold system.
Underneath the stroller is a good-sized storage basket which is just big enough for you to carry all your baby essentials for a day out. You will also find a small pocket on the back of the seat that is useful for keeping things close at hand.
The Ergo compact stroller also has a really good and sturdy brake. These can sometimes be a bit hard to find ( I know that with our Baby Jogger City Mini GT the grandparents were stuck for a few minutes trying to figure out how to take the brake off!).
With this one, there shouldn’t be a problem as it is super easy to find thanks to the big blue pedal right in the middle.
Ergobaby Metro Newborn Kit
The Ergobaby Metro Stroller can be used from birth with the additional newborn kit. The addition of the newborn pack converts this into a pram style transporter that allows your newborn to lie flat in a parent facing position. They will be well protected from the sun and rain thanks to the big canopy and apron.
The attention to detail on this stroller extends to the newborn kit, as the stroller will still fold up with the bassinet style bed in place.
It is pretty awesome – check out the video below and prepare to be amazed. It also means that it takes up hardly any space so it is great for anyone that doesn’t have masses of spare space at home.
The newborn kit is an additional cost, but this is a stroller that is good enough to be used as your main stroller rather than one that is just for going away so it makes for a great investment if you are looking for a newborn stroller.
Ergobaby Metro vs Babyzen Yoyo+
It is worth stating at the outset that they are both brilliant strollers that are well made and it is hard to go wrong with either of them. They each have their own quirks and areas where they excel over on another, which to go for is largely down to what factors you place the most importance on.
Babyzen Yoyo+ vs Ergobaby Metro Key Differences
Ergobaby Metro Pros
- The Ergobaby Metro has easily the most comfortable and luxurious seat, way ahead of the Yoyo or any other compact stroller.
- We prefer the fold on the Ergo Metro stroller and think it is more achievable with one hand than with the Yoyo.
- The Ergobaby compact stroller has a higher weight limit of 18kgs/40lbs, compared to just 15kgs/33 pounds of the Babyzen Yoyo so it will last you a bit longer in the toddler years.
Babyzen Yoyo+ Pros
- The Yoyo is car seat compatible so you can transform you compact stroller into a travel system. It is compatible with their own Babyzen iZi Go Modular car seat (developed in partnership with BeSafe), or you can use a number of popular car seats like Maxi-Cosi Pebble and Pebble Plus, Cybex Aton-Q, Nuna Pipa.
- The Babyzen Yoyo has an official buggy board that works really well. This gives this stroller the edge if you think you might want to transport two kids around at some point.
- Both of these strollers fold up small and meet the cabin baggage size requirements for most airlines. The Yoyo is smaller and lighter though and a bit neater looking when folded up.
The Ergobaby Metro buggy has a handlebar height of 100cm/39.4 inches which is slightly lower than on the Yoyo (106cm/41.7inches).
Neither of the handlebars is adjustable so you may want to consider your own height when deciding between the two. Unless you are either very short or very tall you should be fine with either.
If you would like to find out more about the Babyzen Yoyo please click here.
The Biggest Difference – PRICE
It wouldn’t be fair to compare the two without pointing out that the Ergobaby Metro stroller is around half the price of the Babyzen Yoyo+.
That is a huge price difference and we think that this tips the balance in favour of the Metro.
Overall, the Babyzen Yoyo+ is our favourite compact stroller, but it does come with a high price tag.
The two strollers are both brilliant. If you aren’t bothered about the cost and want the smallest, lightest stroller to use with an infant car seat or buggy board, go for the Yoyo. If you want to save some cash but still have an awesome stroller, go with the Ergobaby Metro
Ergobaby Metro Compact City Stroller Review – Our Verdict
We hope that you have enjoyed reading our Ergo metro review. We think that it is one of the best compact strollers on the market.
We love that it folds up so neatly, weighs hardly anything and is super comfortable. It is perfect for families like ours that like to travel. But it is such a good stroller that we think it is a great everyday stroller as well.
If you live in a flat in the city this is the ideal stroller as you can get it in and out via the stairs or lift with no hassle at all, and navigate the busy pavements with ease.
The only other strollers that are comparable are the Baby Jogger City tour and the really popular Babyzen Yoyo+ which have a similar design, build quality and function.
I guess it comes down to personal preference which you go for, but we like this one best for that amazing fold-up newborn mode and it is also the most comfortable and luxurious for the baby.
When you factor in the relatively low price point we feel that the Metro offers amazing value for money and is a fantastic choice as a compact stroller, whether you plan to travel or just value a space-saving and lightweight stroller.
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As always, we love to hear from our readers! Please let us know in the comments below if you have any questions or have tried this stroller. Or maybe you have your own favourite compact stroller?
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This really is a great article. Getting all of your baby items on and off a plane is such a hassle. It’s good to hear a company is out there trying to address these issues. Do you have any links to a larger sample size of user reviews? I usually don’t buy an item unless it has quite a few user reviews and is highly rated. Thanks in advance.
Hi, thanks for your comment! This stroller is really new to the market so there are currently just a few reviews from specialist sites like ours. It isn’t yet available on Amazon or other similar sites so there aren’t a lot of user reviews yet. Hopefully, you will take our word for it that this is one of the best compact strollers that you could buy!
I really like the look of this stroller and I love how it folds up in that video. Really impressive. I am sure that it will be a cosy place form my son to sleep whilst we push him around. It is the only place that he sleeps so for sure we must take a stroller on vacation!
Enjoy your vacation!! It is funny how most people end up wheeling their babies around just to get them to sleep. We were the same!
This looks like an amazing stroller from the ergobaby company, the product looks great and I will be sure to check it out for my little one that I am expecting in a couple of months. I travel a lot so this looks like it will be perfect for us. Thanks for sharing this review.
Thanks, I am glad that we have helped you to choose a stroller. i am sure that you will like this one. Good luck with the new arrival!
Hi there,
I was wondering if you could say whether the newborn bassinet/carrycot is removable with the baby still in it? We live at the top of a narrow flight of stairs and will need to leave the pram chassis at the bottom and carry the baby up in the carrycot. Is this possible with the ergo?
Thanks so much for your help.
Hi! Unfortunately, I don’t think that the Metro would be the right choice in this situation as you cant detach the bassinet with the baby in it. Most of the compact strollers have soft form bassinets that wouldn’t be ideal for this, you could try the Babyzen Yoyo or Bugaboo Ant which both have adaptors for a car seat. Otherwise, I think you need a slightly bigger pushchair with a proper bassinet, we used this one from baby jogger and it has a great bassinet.