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EMILY’S TAKE
For many families, the Joie Ginger DLX could be the only stroller you need. The seat turns into a pramette for newborn walks, your baby can face you, and the car seat adapters are included. I was especially impressed by how well it handled grass, gravel and snow. It is heavier than the regular Ginger, but if you need those bigger wheels, I think it gives you a lot for the price.
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If lightweight is a must, choose a lighter travel stroller (check out my Best Newborn Travel Stroller Post or the Joie Nutmeg). If you need a true jogging stroller or air-filled tires for very rough terrain, pick a dedicated jogger (Check out my Best Jogging Stroller Post).
I’ve been testing the Joie Ginger DLX with my three kids. We even took it along when we went sledding, and I was so impressed with how well it pushed through the snow. That outing gave me a much better feel for what those bigger wheels can do. I’ve also used it on grass and gravel, with both the toddler seat and the travel-system setup. My husband and I both tried the handlebar to see how comfortable it was for each of us.
The Joie Ginger DLX includes the stroller (with bumper bar, calf support, etc.), a parent cup holder, and car seat adapters for both the Joie Mint Latch and Joie Rue.
You can buy the stroller on its own or as a travel system with either of Joie’s infant car seats. The built-in pramette means you do not have to buy a separate bassinet for newborn walks.
The seat is decently tall. I have a 98th percentile almost-four-year-old, and she can still fit comfortably in the seat. It can hold up to 50 lbs.
Now, the harnesses are not no-rethread. So basically, what that means is you have to manually push the plastic piece through and move it up, which is fine when you have one child. But for me, I have two kids of different heights using the stroller, and so that can be a little inconvenient.
I like their buckles. They’re plastic, super easy to use, and I love that it’s one piece that stays together.
You have a few recline options in the toddler seat.
The stroller has a nice peekaboo window made of mesh for added airflow during those hot summer days. You can expand the canopy for pretty good coverage, and there’s mesh on the sides for added airflow as well.
It comes with a nice bumper bar that you can easily pop out. I wish they made a snack tray.
The stroller has an adjustable calf support as well as leatherette detailing on the fabrics to protect them from your kid’s shoes. You can push it back and have your older child use the lower footrest. I find with this style, my kids just tend to always use the calf support instead.
The materials throughout are decent quality and wipe clean really easily.
And another really cool feature is that you can adjust the seat height to keep your baby closer or farther away. Say you’re sitting at a restaurant and you want your baby closer while you’re sitting, you can easily lower the seat.
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But one of the coolest features of this stroller is that the seat can turn into a pramette, which can be used from birth. With one hand and one simple motion, you are ready to go.
A pramette is a stroller seat that converts into a newborn-ready seat that looks like a bassinet, but with some key differences. It’s not approved for overnight sleep in your home and has to be used with the stroller, but it’s great for walks with your newborn. And unlike a bassinet, you do have to keep your baby buckled in at all times.
And you have a pretty good canopy in this mode. I always want just a little more when your baby’s in that fully reclined position, just because the sun can hit them, but overall, I found the coverage was really good.
Included in the box are adapters for any Joie infant car seat. And you can actually buy this stroller as a travel system as well.
The Joie Rue infant car seat is their more traditional-style car seat with a base. I’ve been really impressed with it so far, and it pairs seamlessly with the adapters.
You can also pair it with Joie’s Mint Latch car seat, which is baseless. The Joie Mint Latch has rigid latch, which means it connects easily to the lower anchors of your vehicle (those are the metal attachment points in your car’s back seat). I have found that this is so convenient and great for travel or if you’re changing between vehicles. It also pairs on the included adapters.
To remove the car seat from the stroller, push the two buttons on the side and lift it up.
Now, if you are at the stage where you’re using it as a travel system with your car seat adapters and the pramette or toddler seat, you can actually store your car seat adapters in the basket compartment, which is a great hack, so you will always have them with you.
STEERING & TURNING
Good
Ease of turning and navigating tight spaces, compared with other full-size everyday strollers.
UNEVEN SURFACES
Great
How it pushes over bumps, gravel, and uneven sidewalks, compared with other full-size everyday strollers.
Let’s start with the handlebar. You have an expandable telescopic handle, which I prefer over a pivoting one. However, I wouldn’t say there’s a significant difference between the highest and lowest settings. But I, at 5’5″ and my husband at 6 feet, were both very comfortable pushing the stroller and didn’t find ourselves kicking anything.
And then the wheels… This is one of the big selling points of the DLX. We put this stroller to the test. We’ve tried it on grass, gravel, and snow, and I was so impressed with how well it did.
Now, all-terrain capabilities add weight. There’s no denying it. So this one is going to be a little heavier than some of the other strollers in the Joie lineup, weighing 26.67 lbs. However, the trade-off is that you get a more versatile stroller that can tackle terrains.
Now, this is not a jogging stroller. It does not have air-filled tires. So, is it perfect if you live in the rural countryside and you’re going to be on really rough terrain? Probably not. But can this stroller tackle a variety of terrains whenever you need it to? Absolutely.
I like that they include a parent cup holder. It’s super easy to attach. However, I have found that when the seat is in the parent-facing mode and used with a toddler, your child can reach your water cup. But I have a hack for you!
I have started putting my kids’ snacks in there and have them parent-facing when we’re out and about because they don’t sell a snack tray. It’s worked out really well! If you don’t want your child to touch the cup holder, just face them out.
The brake is decently flip-flop friendly. It’s one that I’m seeing a lot more of on strollers these days.
They have a unique compartment in the back that’s amazing. I’ll put diapers and wipes down here or my phone. And then you also have a decently large, spacious storage basket that can hold up to 10 lbs.
EASE OF FOLDING
Manageable
Now, to fold the stroller, you will need the seat to be world-facing, not parent-facing. So if I’m in the early days, when I’m using it in parent-facing mode or in pram mode, I will just take the seat off and put it in my trunk that way.
Now, I hear from parents all the time that they have trouble getting the Joie Ginger to stand. Here’s my hack for getting it to stand:
Step 1: Pull the canopy back.
Step 2: Make sure you turn on the brake or tap the brake.
Step 3: Put the handlebar in the middle setting.
Step 4: On the side, there are two triggers. You’re going to pull the triggers up and bend the stroller in half. Now, maybe it’ll stand, maybe it won’t.
The Secret Tip: There’s a little bit of movement in the latch, and if you pull the handlebar out further, it provides more stability for it to stand. So you kind of just get used to the motion the more you use it.
And then, to open the stroller, pull the latch on the side and open it!
THE DETAILS
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Stroller weight
26.67 lb
Open dimensions (L × W × H)
37.3 × 24.5 × 46.7 in
Folded dimensions (L × W × H)
21 × 24.5 × 31.7 in
IATA size reference
No · exceeds 22 × 18 × 10 in
One-handed fold
No
Auto-fold
No
Stands when folded
Yes
The IATA reference uses 22 × 18 × 10 inches (approximately 56 × 45 × 25 cm). Airline and aircraft allowances vary.
Child weight limit
50 lb
Child height limit
45 in
Reversible seat
Yes
Maximum recline
Flat or near-flat
Adjustable footrest
Yes
No-rethread harness
No
Handlebar
Telescoping
Tire type
Airless
Flip-flop-friendly brake
Yes
Approved for jogging
No
Basket capacity
10 lb
Canopy coverage
Generous
Peekaboo window
Yes
Snack tray
Not offered by manufacturer
Included items
Stroller with reversible seat that converts to a pramette, canopy, bumper bar, parent cup holder and adapters for Joie Rue and Mint Latch infant car seats.
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Price checked October 12, 2026. Check each retailer for its current price.
Review by Emily Schultz, The Stroller Mom