Britax Brook+ vs Joie Ginger
The Ginger is 1 lb lighter. The Brook+ folds smaller (7.8 vs 8.4 cu ft).
Only the differences are shown.
| Britax Brook+ | Joie Ginger | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $329.99 | $329.99 |
| Weight | 23 lb | 22 lbLightest |
| Folded size | 36 × 23.5 × 16 in7.8 cu ftSmallest fold | 19 × 24.5 × 31 in8.4 cu ft |
| Open size | 34 × 23.8 × 42 in | 38 × 24.5 × 48.5 in |
| Seat holds up to | 50 lb | 50 lb |
| From birth? | With an infant car seat | Yes, seat lies flat |
| Seat size | 12.5 in wide | Not listed |
| Seat recline | Partial | Flat |
| Seat faces you or the world | Yes | Not listed |
| One-hand fold | No | Not listed |
| Stands when folded | Yes | Yes |
| Fits airline overhead bin | No | Not listed |
| Converts to a double | No | No |
| Basket | 11 lb, Large basket | Not listed |
| Car seats | Britax Willow S, Willow, and select other infant seats (sold separately) | Not listed |
| Car seat adapters | Not listed | Joie infant car seat adapters included (rue, mint latch) |
| Brake | Not listed | Foot brake |
| In the box | Parent tray (2 cup holders, phone holder), child snack tray, SafeWash seat insert | stroller, Joie infant car seat adapters, cup holder |
| Sold as a travel system | Willow S Brook+ Travel System / Willow Brook Travel System | ginger and rue / ginger and mint latch / ginger and rue lx spin |
| Warranty | 2 years | Not listed |
| Handlebar height | 42 in | 3 heights in |
| Wheels and suspension | Foam-filled | lockable front swivel wheels, all-wheel suspension |
| Canopy | Water-resistant UPF 50+ with peek-a-boo window and flip-down visor | Expanding UPF 50+ water-repellent canopy |
Britax Brook+
A modestly priced full-size stroller with a reversible toddler seat and Britax car seat compatibility. Newborns ride in a compatible infant car seat.
- Reversible seat
- Self-standing fold
- Large basket
- Seat does not recline flat
- Fold needs two hands per a review test
Joie Ginger
A pramette-style stroller with parent-facing and world-facing modes.
- Built-in lie-flat pramette
- Self-standing fold
- 3-height handlebar
- Not listed by the maker: weight limit
Ask the meadow
Brook+ or Ginger?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is lighter, the Brook+ or the Ginger?
The Joie Ginger weighs 22 lb, 1 lb less than the Britax Brook+ (23 lb).
Which folds smaller, the Brook+ or the Ginger?
The Brook+ folds to about 7.8 cubic feet, versus 8.4 for the Ginger.
Can both be used from birth?
Brook+: With an infant car seat. Ginger: Yes, seat lies flat.
Which one lasts longer?
Both seats hold up to 50 lb.
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