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Joie Aeria
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Joie Aeria

The super-padded model with a height-adjustable reversible seat
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The Joie Aeria is a summer 2021 release and the first Joie stroller with a height-adjustable seat unit. Like its predecessors, the Versatrax/Finiti, it's a predominantly urban, full-featured stroller that is also available or optionally complemented to be a modular stroller system suitable from birth until the child weighs 22 kg. Of course, as a reversible model, it is highly unlikely it will last until such size - space-wise, you won't fit a 4 to 5-year-old in the Aeria seat.

The unique feature of the Aeria by Joie is the frame with an attachment system that can adjust in height, thus moving the reversible, well-padded, fully reclinable lie-flat seat unit (or any other part, like the bassinet or the car seat) up or down to enhance bonding as well as the child's view. There are four height settings available. The frame is rather wide, but apart from the larger wheels with all-wheel suspension, it also features an added seat suspension as all luxury strollers from Joie's Signature collection do.

The seat also boasts a magnetic buckle and a very large, waterproof, UV protective canopy with ventilation panels as well as a sun visor. You'll also appreciate a telescopic handlebar, leatherette details, and an accessible storage basket with a divider and an extra closable pocket in the lower part of the chassis.

For your newborn, not only the optional, spacious, while rather simple Ramble XL carrycot is available. With adapters, you can attach a GEMMA, i-GEMMA, i-Level, or i-Snug car seat (or any Maxi-Cosi/Cybex attachment-style car seat).

Joie Aeria Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
Stroller weight
11.8 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
116.7 cm x 67.3 cm x 89.7 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
80 cm x 67.3 cm x 44 cm
Chassis material
Aluminum
Country of origin
UK

The Seat unit

Maximum weight capacity - seat load
22 kg
Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
0-30 months
Reversible seat unit
Yes
Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
No
L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
No
Reclining backrest
Yes, 4 positions
Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
Yes
Backrest recline type
Rear-located recline mechanism (e.g., lever-operated)
One-hand backrest recline system
Yes
Extendable backrest
No
Legrest positioning
Yes, 2 positions
Extendable leg rest
No
Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
No
Footrest
Yes
A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
Yes
Height-adjustable seat
Yes
Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
No
2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
No
Fabrics removable for cleaning
Yes
Seat fabrics cleaning
Wipe-clean only
Safety harness type
5-point
Harness padding
Yes
Height-adjustable harness belts
Yes
Ventilation integrated into the seat
No
Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility)
No

The Canopy (Hood)

Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
Yes
Extendable canopy/hood
Yes
The canopy/hood features a sun visor
Yes
Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
No
Height-adjustable canopy
No
Removable canopy
Yes
Waterproof canopy
Yes
UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
Yes
Ventilation integrated into the canopy
Yes
A pocket integrated into the canopy
No
Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
Yes
Peek-a-boo window can be closed/covered
Yes
Quiet (magnetic/no velcro) peek-a-boo window
No
Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
No

The Bumper bar

Bumper bar
Yes
Bumper bar type (style)
Bar
Removable bumper bar
Yes
Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar
Yes
Height-adjustable bumper bar
No
Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
No
Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
No

The Wheels

Number of wheels
4
Front wheel(s) type
Foam-filled tires (puncture-free)
Rear wheels type
Foam-filled tires (puncture-free)
Front wheels diameter
18 cm
Rear wheels diameter
24.5 cm
Swivel wheels
Yes
Lockable wheels
Yes
Removable wheels
Yes
All wheels are double wheels
No
Wheels equipped with mudguards
No,
Two-wheel mode
No

The Suspension

Suspension
Yes
Wheels with suspension
All
Suspension type
Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
Adjustable suspension softness
No
Rocking chassis
No

The Brake

Central brake system/type
Push down-lift up pedal brake
Deceleration handbrake
No,

The Fold

Folding system
Flat (compact) fold
One-hand fold
Yes
Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
No
Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
Yes
Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
Yes
Self-standing fold
Yes
Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
Yes
Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
No
Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
No
Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
Yes
Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
No

The Handlebar

Handle height adjustment
Telescopic
Handlebar material
Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
No
Safety wrist strap
No

The Basket

Shopping basket
Yes
Large shopping basket
Yes
Basket's weight capacity
4.5 kg
Closable basket
No
An extra basket can be attached to the frame
No
A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
No

The Carrycot

Carrycot compatible
Yes (with adapters)
Carry handle on the carrycot
Yes,
Inclining carrycot mattress
No,
Foldable carrycot
Yes,
Rocking-base carrycot
No
Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
No,
Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
No,
Carrycot positioned high on the frame
No

The Car seat

Car seat compatible
Yes (with adapters)
Car seat sold separately
Yes
Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
Yes
Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
No

The Accessories & Extra features

Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
No
Cup holder can be attached
Yes
Reflective elements
No
No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
No
Rain cover included
Yes
Mosquito net included
No
Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
No
Seat liner/insert included
Yes
Changing bag included
No
Carry bag/transport cover for the folded stroller included
No
Motorized/Baterry-powered
No
LED light(s)
No
Built-in audio speakers
No
A storage/bag can be attached instead of a seat
No

Parent reviews of the Joie Aeria

2.8/5
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Not user friendly whatsoever

1.0

Absolutely awful item for the money it costs. As someone mentioned above there is clearly a manufacturing problem, the front wheels do not click in place and general use is poor i.e. when attempting to fold up! Did not find it user friendly whatsoever.

  • easy to ride
  • spacious
  • the back fold and sleeping position

I do not recommend the Joie Aeria, there is a very obvious production error with this buggy. Joie needs to call back all the buggies and fix the issue first. It is impossible to lean the back down, because the baby easily stands itself up. We had to tie the back with a rope to the tires to be able to sleep our baby. Totally unacceptable for such an expensive buggy.

  • Fabrics
  • Padding
  • Canopy
  • Buckle
  • Seat goes higher - closer to you
  • Price
  • Wobbly
  • Short seat

I love it on paper - I mean, the height-adjustable seat is GENIUS! But it, at the same time, feels wobbly at those points where it moves. Also, the seat is short in my opinion. No way it will fit a 20+ kg kid.

On the other hand, the fabric quality, the padding, and the buckle are life savers. The hood is HUGE! And the handle adjusts so my taller hubby is happy too.

Overall, mixed feelings but the price was good enough, so it's an OK compromise for me, and a beautiful pram as well.

So nicely padded

4
  • nicely padded
  • awesome hood
  • love it! 😍

Loving this pushchair. So nicely padded. And the hood!

It could certainly be sturdier

3

We were deciding between this one and the Finiti. I mean, we went for the Aeria as it's newer and it has the height adjustment... and I thought that after giving birth, the child closer to me and less bending will be nice. It is so, but... I am a bit afraid how long will those joints last. Certainly not till 20kg, or..? It could certainly be sturdier. To add to that, the seat is narrower and overall a bit smaller than the Finiti's. But a good choice nonetheless... I hope.

Practical and good to push

4
  • Practical
  • Nice to drive
  • Large basket
  • Buckle is easy to operate
  • Seat moves up and down and faces the parent as well as the world
  • Folds with the seat attached (the rear position is awkward to fold, however)
  • Seat liner included
  • VERY WIDE FRAME (doesn't fit narrow doorways)
  • Bulky fold

What a cool stroller! Practical and good to push.

Your questions about the Joie Aeria

1)

1. Is it easy to put front wheels on a sidewalk or through a doorstep?
2. And is it maneuverable and smooth to drive?
3. Does it drives smoothly, more or less, on a grass and non-asphalt roads?

Hey, Ing,

To lift the stroller up a curb, you only need to have the handle well set up, meaning on the lowest comfortable position. Strollers with rotating handlebars are normally easy to be lifted up a curb so that should not be a problem.

About the maneuverability and terrain, I heard multiple parents tell me the front wheels are not clicking super well into place, so they become rattly on worse terrain. The stroller itself should push ok, not specifically smooth as it's a reversible seater which changes the center of gravity but not really hard to push, however it did not prove itself on worse terrains honestly.

.eli - 05 Mar 2023
2)

Does it include car seat?

I bought it thinking that in the package, it would come with the car seat and newborn travel cot with it. Does it come with them?

Hi, Morium,

The Aeria is sold in multiple types of sets, also as a standalone pushchair (which is the normal state of selling it, with the bassinet and car seat adapters being optional) - but some places also as a stroller system with a carrycot, or with a carrycot, adapters, potentially a car seat. You need to check the listing on the web where you bought it, as that determines what should have come included.

.eli - 04 Oct 2022
3)

Hello,

What are the sitting surface dimensions?

Hiya, Bruno,

The manufacturer didn't make this information public, and I don't really have it at hand so I cannot tell you exactly, BUT the seat is very very similar to the one of Joie Versatrax/Joie Finiti, so you can take those seats as a reference, as it really is not much of a difference in spaciousness between these models. The seat should last you at least up to 2-2.5 years of the child.

.eli - 26 Jul 2022

This is your place to ask us a (quick) question about the Joie Aeria