Chicco BravoFor2 vs Joie Rosemary LX
The Rosemary LX is 0.4 lb lighter. The BravoFor2 lists for $20 less. The BravoFor2 folds smaller (8.5 vs 8.9 cu ft).
Only the differences are shown.
| Chicco BravoFor2 | Joie Rosemary LX | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $379.99Lowest price | $399.99 |
| Weight | 34 lb | 33.6 lbLightest |
| Folded size | 18 × 23.3 × 35 in8.5 cu ftSmallest fold | 12.5 × 29.7 × 41.5 in8.9 cu ft |
| Open size | 45 × 23.3 × 42 in | 33 × 31 × 43 in |
| Seat holds up to | 40 lb | 50 lbHolds the most |
| Seat layout | Tandem (one behind the other) | Side by side |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Total weight limit | 80 lb | Not listed |
| Open width | 23.3 in | 31 in |
| Infant car seats that fit | 1 Chicco infant car seat in the front seat position (front seat folds forward; rear spot is a bench seat/standing platform) | 1 - Joie infant car seat on the infant-car-seat-compatible seat; rue and mint latch attach 'directly onto the arm bar' (compatibility chart) |
| Seat setups | Front seat + rear bench seat (rear-facing, 3-point harness) or + standing platform; front seat can hold a Chicco infant car seat | 4 modes (comparison chart) |
| Standing board or bench | Yes | No |
| Child height up to | 43 in | 45 inTallest limit |
| From birth? | With an infant car seat | Yes, seat lies flat |
| Newborn add-on | Chicco infant car seat (KeyFit / Fit2) clicks onto the front seat via the removable child tray/infant car seat adapter; manual: children under 6 months ride in a Chicco infant car seat | One seat has a near-flat newborn nest (birth up to 50 lb); the other takes a Joie infant car seat - 'seats 2 from birth' |
| Seat recline | Partial | Near-flat |
| Seat faces you or the world | No | No |
| One-hand fold | Yes | Yes |
| Stands when folded | Yes | Yes |
| Fits airline overhead bin | Not listed | No |
| Converts to a double | Not listed | No |
| Basket | 10 lb, Large basket with front and rear access | Large basket; no limit published |
| Car seats | All Chicco infant car seats (KeyFit, Fit2) via the included child tray/infant car seat adapter | Joie infant car seats, no adapters needed (sold separately) |
| Brake | Foot brake | Foot brake |
| In the box | Removable canopy, removable child tray/infant car seat adapter; parent tray with 2 cup holders | Stroller, 3 cup holders, instruction manual |
| Wheels and suspension | 4 wheels; treaded rubber tires, 7 in front swivels / 9 in rear; all-wheel suspension | Quick-release wheels, all-wheel suspension, front swivels lock |
| Canopy | Large adjustable canopy on the front seat only | Two independent UPF 50+ water-repellent canopies with peek-a-boo windows |
Joie Rosemary LX
A side-by-side double that takes two children from birth, with a newborn nest on one side and a Joie car seat option on the other.
- Both seats usable from birth
- One-hand fold that stands on its own
- Independent recline and canopy per seat
- Heavy at 33.6 lb
- Wide at roughly 31 in open
BravoFor2 or Rosemary LX?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is lighter, the BravoFor2 or the Rosemary LX?
The Joie Rosemary LX weighs 33.6 lb, 0.4 lb less than the Chicco BravoFor2 (34 lb).
Which folds smaller, the BravoFor2 or the Rosemary LX?
The BravoFor2 folds to about 8.5 cubic feet, versus 8.9 for the Rosemary LX.
Is the BravoFor2 cheaper than the Rosemary LX?
Yes. The BravoFor2 lists for $379.99 and the Rosemary LX for $399.99, a $20 difference. Sale prices change often.
Can both be used from birth?
BravoFor2: With an infant car seat. Rosemary LX: Yes, seat lies flat.
Which one lasts longer?
The Rosemary LX seat holds more: 50 lb versus 40 lb.
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