Joie Parcel
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The Joie Parcel is a very light, almost an ultra-compact urban stroller based on the Joie Pact design. Thanks to its small dimensions and a weight of 6.9 kg, this stroller is made first and foremost for travels and as a second-stroller use. It can, however, accommodate a newborn, too, thanks to the lie-flat seat and the compatibility with a carrycot and a car seat (both on the same. Maxi-Cosi-style adapters). It be folded with just one hand and carried in hand. The stroller comes in a more luxurious Signature version with higher-quality fabrics and PU leather details, and an extra ventilation option in the rear part of the seat (when it's reclined).
The Joie Parcel is a very light, almost an ultra-compact urban stroller based on the Joie Pact design. Thanks to its small dimensions and a weight of 6.9 kg, this stroller is made first and foremost for travels and as a second-stroller use. It can, however, accommodate a newborn, too, thanks to the lie-flat seat and the compatibility with a carrycot and a car seat (both on the same. Maxi-Cosi-style adapters). It be folded with just one hand and carried in hand. The stroller comes in a more luxurious Signature version with higher-quality fabrics and PU leather details, and an extra ventilation option in the rear part of the seat (when it's reclined).
Joie Parcel Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
- Stroller weight
- 6.9 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 106 cm x 47.1 cm x 83.1 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 75.5 cm x 47.1 cm x 28.8 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- UK
- Stroller available as a pushchair (seat unit configuration) only; newborn accessories (like a carrycot) need to be purchased separately
- Yes
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
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, 3 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, 3 positions
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
- No
- Height-adjustable seat
- No
- Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
- No
- 2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
- No
- Fabrics removable for cleaning
- No
- Seat fabrics cleaning
- Wipe-clean only
- Safety harness type
- 5-point
- Harness padding
- Yes
- Height-adjustable harness belts
- Yes
- Ventilation integrated into the seat
- Yes
- 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
- Yes
- 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
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Rear wheels type
- EVA foam-coated wheels
- Front wheels diameter
- 13.5 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 15.5 cm
- Swivel wheels
- Yes
- Lockable wheels
- Yes
- Removable wheels
- Yes
- All wheels are double wheels
- No
- All-terrain version of wheels available to purchase separately
- 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)
- Yes
- Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
- Yes
- Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
- n/a
- Self-standing fold
- Yes
- Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
- No
- 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
- No
- Handlebar material
- Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
- Handlebar height
- 108 cm
- 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
- No
- 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
- No
- 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 Parcel
Your questions about the Joie Parcel
Hello,
I was looking at buying the Joie Parcel for my 2 year old but was worried about the seat dimensions. I've also been looking at the Bugaboo Butterfly because of its high seat unit. Could you tell me the seat unit height and width, please? The pram will mainly be used for napping when out and about.
Thanks,
Amy
Hey, Amy,
If you're going to want to use your stroller for napping, you should not get an ultra-compact travel stroller. They are in general quite arrov, the seat angle is not the best, and the whole seat is smaller. I don't have the exact measurements of the Parcel syet, but this will be about 85 cm in length approximately, and that won't be crazy roomy for a 2yo. I personally would definitely rather get the Butterfly, however not for naps, actually, more for traveling. For napping, I would definitely go for something a bit larger.
Hi Eli,
What do you think about the size of the canopy? Does it seem too small to you? Tnx
Hey, Rena,
The canopy is not huge, no. It is also not the smallest. For the type - a light, travel stroller, pretty much - it is alright, honestly.
Hi Eli,
Is the Joie parcel suitable for over head cabin storage on major airlines?
Thanks
Dawn.
Hi, Dawn,
Officially, it probably isn't. It also isn't so when the bumper bar is on. When removing it, though, the folded dimensions are about 56 cm x 47.1 cm x 28.8 cm which many airlines do accept. I cannot promise you yours will, but you can check their requirements, and if they are approx. the same (one-two cm won't really make a difference), you should be fine.
Hi, where can I found spare wheels for this stroller? I tried to find it on their web but there is ony spare for tourist signature. Is it possible that tourist and parcel has same wheels? Tourist is up to 15kg and parcel is up to 22kg so im confused. Tnx
Hi, Ivana,
I don't have the info that you could swap the Tourist's and the Parcel's wheels, but they do look similar, you are right. I personally would ask Joie's customer service (or any distributor in your country) about Parcel spare wheels and also about the compatibility, as officially this is not compatible. The wheels are not sold much anywhere really, so you will have to go through them to order them, I believe.
Hi,
Can you fold the Parcel with the carseat adapters still on the frame (or do you need to remove them first)? Thank you!
Hey, Anna,
I believe you can (did not try it in person but see nothing that would prevent that, mechanically), however it may be the adaptors will be in the way of the upper part - the folded handle and seat/canopy of the stroller, so the result might be a wider folded "package". This pretty much oultra-compact buggy should fold with the adapters, though.
Why don't I see any reviews for this product anywhere... Is it bad... People are not buying it?
Hey, Paro,
The Parcel is not to heavily promoted, and also not sold in all countries. Taking the price into advantage, and its size, it probably is just not too popular. People often go more for the cheaper Joie Pact, or the higher quality compact strollers. I don't think it is bad, just doesn't stand out in the category enough, thus not too many reviews are available. Definitely be sure to leave one if you try it on in a store, or get it yourself.
P.S. If it would be bad, there would definitely be bad reviews. People say something bad about a product much louder and more often than something good. Just my observation. So truly, not many are buying it, obviously.