Car seats & travel · Last checked Sep 30, 2026
Ergobaby Metro+ Compact Stroller
Verdict
A 17 lb compact stroller that fits overhead bins, lies flat and feels high-end for about half the price of premium travel strollers.
17 lbOverhead-bin foldLay-flat
What parents and testers say
Recurring praise
- Light and compact
- High-end materials
- Strong value
Recurring complaints
- Small basket
- Leg rest is fiddly
Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below. Not quotes.
Materials & safety check
✓RecallsNone for this model in CPSC stroller recalls since 2022
When to buy it
Registry
Pick one that works with your infant car seat
By 36 weeks
Practice the fold and car seat click-in
~6 months
Baby can ride in the seat once they sit with good head control
Consider instead: Babyzen YOYO2 for the smallest fold.
Sources
- Mommyhood101: Best strollers of 2026, tested
- Mommyhood101: Best travel strollers of 2026, tested
- CPSC recall database: "stroller" recalls since 2022
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