The perfect pram for small cars - a review of the Baby Zen Yoyo 0+

I have an Mazda MX5 (2 seater open topped car) and there was no way that I was going to get rid of it after having my daughter!  So the challenge was on to find a pram that would actually fit into the boot, and after a long search I finally found it, the Baby Zen Yoyo 0+, and it's amazing, I would recommend it even if you don't have a small car.

The pram can be used from birth with a flat lying baby nest consisting of a padded base with a five point harness and a foot muff.  It can then be transformed into a stroller called the Baby Zen Yoyo 6+ with a separate conversion kit.  I have been using the pram for the past 4 months so here are my thoughts:

Most obviously it's super small and seriously easy to push around shops and cafes without getting in the way, the lightness means you can push and manoeuvre one handed which is really useful in the supermarket.  It turns on a pin head which is great in tight spots. 

The wheels are small but do have suspension on the front.  This is a pram for normal pavement walking and while I do take it down tracks and on bumpy ground without too much of a problem it isn't that suitable for serious off road usage.

The fold down and up mechanism is super easy.  It's not technically one handed as to fold the handle requires pushing two buttons in at the same time but everything else can be done with one hand. To fold down you just pull a lever under the base and it collapses, to unfold you just unclip and shake it up.  It does take a bit of practice and sometimes the wheels spin round to get in the way when putting it up or down, but compared to other prams the folding mechanism is amazing. 

It folds with everything intact so there is no need to remove the seat or parasol. 

Once folded the pram clicks shut and has a carry handle that you can put over your shoulder. It is super light compared to other prams.

The baby nest is fleece lined so great for winter, for summer it is a bit warm but is easy to roll down. The only downside to the pram is that the seat is low down and I do get a bit nervous when I come across dogs that are not on a lead, however I haven't had any actual problems.

The hood has two positions, one which allows you baby to see out and one which provides more coverage when sleeping. However the hood doesn't go a long way down so you will need to get the parasol for sunny days.

Hood fully up.

Hood on lowest setting.

The handle is a fixed position, I am 5"2' and it's fine for me, my partner is 5"10' and it's fine for him.  The handle folds in half which is great for bringing the pram close to a table in a cafe, or for using as an impromptu changing mat.

Picture showing handle folded

The rain cover is easy to use and stores in the pocket beneath the seat.  The basket is small but easy to access so is actually more useable than it looks, however I also use a buggy clip attached to the handle.  I use a Longchamp Le Pilage Medium as my nappy bag and can squash it in the basket even when it's full of stuff, however you would have a problem with a more rigid bag.

Picture showing the front of the basket with easy access.

Picture showing the back of the basket with easy access.

Picture showing buggy fully loaded on an impromptu walk in the woods after a trip to Sainsburys. 

The main thing though is the size, stored in the boot of my MX5 it only takes up a third of the space so there is plenty of room for shopping and changing bags.  

When I am using it I get loads of comments about how nifty it is.  Before I found this pram I tried the Bugaboo Bee3, iCandy Raspberry, and the Mamas and Papas Armadillo City, none fit. Even if I could have squeezed them in there would be no room for all the rest of the kit that comes with a baby.

I would recommend this pram to anyone, not just those who have small cars as it is so easy to use!