The Joolz Aer+ is a luxurious ultra-compact travel buggy and the second generation - an evolution of the original Joolz Aer. Released in 2023, it was awarded the Reddot Design Award and can boast one of the sturdier frames with a nice enough suspension for the type, plus a seat unit more spacious than most.
The Aer Plus differs from the original Aer not only in new colorways and a higher weight capacity but mainly in the possibility to recline much more. Not a 180-degree recline, though the seat reclines enough for smaller babies and can be considered a full recline. Another upgrade is a larger sun hood.
The Joolz Aer Plus stroller comes with a carry bag included - everything else, including the rain cover, bumper bar, leg rest, cup holder, carrycot/bassinet accessory, or car seat adapters have to be purchased separately.
The Joolz Aer+ is a luxurious ultra-compact travel buggy and the second generation - an evolution of the original Joolz Aer. Released in 2023, it was awarded the Reddot Design Award and can boast one of the sturdier frames with a nice enough suspension for the type, plus a seat unit more spacious than most.
The Aer Plus differs from the original Aer not only in new colorways and a higher weight capacity but mainly in the possibility to recline much more. Not a 180-degree recline, though the seat reclines enough for smaller babies and can be considered a full recline. Another upgrade is a larger sun hood.
The Joolz Aer Plus stroller comes with a carry bag included - everything else, including the rain cover, bumper bar, leg rest, cup holder, carrycot/bassinet accessory, or car seat adapters have to be purchased separately.
Joolz Aer+ Features & Specifications
The Basics
- Type
- Pushchair (seat and chassis only)
- Stroller weight
- 6 kg
- Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 105.5 cm x 45 cm x 83 cm
- Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
- 55 cm x 45 cm x 21.5 cm
- Chassis material
- Aluminum
- Country of origin
- Netherlands
- Stroller available as a pushchair (seat unit configuration) only; newborn accessories (like a carrycot) need to be purchased separately
- Yes
The Seat unit
- Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
- 4-42 months
- Reversible seat unit
- No
- L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
- No
- Reclining backrest
- Yes, infinite recline
- Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
- No
- Backrest recline type
- Zipper, Strap-operated
- One-hand backrest recline system
- No
- Extendable backrest
- No
- Legrest positioning
- No
- Extendable leg rest
- No
- Footrest
- Yes
- Backrest height
- 54.5 cm
- Width and depth of the sitting surface
- 38 x 25.5 cm
- Total length of the seat unit
- 80.5 cm
- 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
- 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
- No
- 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
- Yes
- Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
- No
- Bumper bar can be purchased separately
- Yes
- 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 cm
- Rear wheels diameter
- 15 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
- One-step rocker pedal (flip-flop friendly)
- 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
- 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
- No
- Handlebar material
- Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
- Handlebar height
- 105.5 cm
- Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
- No
- Safety wrist strap
- No
The Basket
- Shopping basket
- Yes
- Large shopping basket
- No
- Basket's weight capacity
- 3 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
- Yes
The Carrycot
- Carrycot compatible
- Yes (with adapters)
- Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
- 74 x 32 cm
- 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,
The Car seat
- Car seat compatible
- Yes (with adapters)
- Car seat sold separately
- Yes
- Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
- Yes
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 Joolz Aer+
- Looks fabulous
- Feels like really good quality
- It is really lightweight and not a bother to take in and out of the car multiple times a day
- Fold is absolutely amazing, so quick and easy
- Unfold is equally amazing
- The wheels are nice and smooth and very quiet
- The elasticated shoulder strap is great
- The canopy is a very good size
- The zip recline is a pain
- The canopy material (and a wire) gather around the top of the seat back (annoying for my 3 year old but doesn’t bother my baby yet)
- The (essential) footrest has to be bought separately
- The bumper bar also has to be bought separately and is very expensive
- I would prefer if the straps were a bit stiffer
- There is no rain cover, the only thing included is a travel bag, as the whole point of this stroller is that it can be taken on board a plane I don’t see any use for the travel bag and would much prefer if a rain cover or even better a footrest or bumper bar would be included instead
On the whole it is a great little buggy, other models I considered were the Ergobaby Metro and Bugaboo Butterfly… sometimes a little part of me wonders would the Butterfly (particularly the recline and the seat back) have been better... but I got the Aer+ for a great price so decided to go for it.
Your questions about the Joolz Aer+
Is the Joolz Aer+ seat unit compatible with the Joolz Aer chassis / base?
Hey, Saz,
This is a very unusual question, honestly I never tried. I think that in theory it could be, the frame did not change much in that aspect, but officially there is not info about that. I think you would do best contacting Joolz's customer service and ask them that.
Hello!
I need to buy a travel stroller for my baby and I will start using it when my baby is 5,5 months. I was looking into Joolz Aer+ but I am not sure it is enough reclined. Otherwise, I saw the Metro+ Deluxe. Any advice? Thanks
Hey, Sere,
The Aer+ is definitely reclining enough, so if you'll use it in that fully reclined position, you can use it for a 5.5mo.
The Metro+ is also a good choice, but the Aer+ definitely pushes better and it is also more spacious.
Hi,
We are considering of getting the Joolz Aer+ but I wonder if the carrycot for the Aer will fit into this new model. I wouldn't be willing to buy a brand new carrycot specific for this model as this is very expensive. The previous model is on sale so I wonder if this would fit into the new model.
Thank you.
Hey, Maria,
As far as I know, the attachment system hasn't changed. That means the carrycot/bassinet for the Aer SHOULD fit the Aer Plus, yes. To be 100% sure, the best is always to ask their customer service as well, OR try it in a store. I personally am, however, rather sure it will fit.