Chicco Cortina Together vs Joie Rosemary LX
The Rosemary LX is 0.4 lb lighter. The Cortina Together lists for $40 less. The Rosemary LX folds smaller (8.9 vs 10.9 cu ft).
Only the differences are shown.
| Chicco Cortina Together | Joie Rosemary LX | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $359.99Lowest price | $399.99 |
| Weight | 34 lb | 33.6 lbLightest |
| Folded size | 47.8 × 23.5 × 16.8 in10.9 cu ft | 12.5 × 29.7 × 41.5 in8.9 cu ftSmallest fold |
| Open size | 45.5 × 23.5 × 47.3 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 |
| Open width | 23.5 in | 31 in |
| Infant car seats that fit | 2 Chicco infant car seats ('accepts any two Chicco infant car seats'; front seat folds forward and rear seat reclines to accept both) | 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 | Two seats, or one/two Chicco infant car seats (maker: 'A variety of seating configurations'; no count given) | 4 modes (comparison chart) |
| Standing board or bench | No | No |
| Child height up to | Not listed | 45 in |
| From birth? | Yes, seat lies flat | Yes, seat lies flat |
| Newborn add-on | Rear seat has a multi-position full recline with an infant (bassinet) enclosure; or Chicco infant car seats click in directly (two at once) | 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 | Flat | 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 | No | No |
| Basket | 10 lb, Extra-large with rear zip access | Large basket; no limit published |
| Car seats | Two Chicco infant car seats, no adapter | Joie infant car seats, no adapters needed (sold separately) |
| Brake | Foot brake | Foot brake |
| In the box | 2 removable canopies, removable child armbar, 2 removable child cup holders; parent tray with 2 cup holders | Stroller, 3 cup holders, instruction manual |
| Handlebar height | Adjustable | Not listed |
| Wheels and suspension | Front 8.3 in swivel (lockable), rear 9.3 in, all-wheel suspension | Quick-release wheels, all-wheel suspension, front swivels lock |
| Canopy | Two independent removable canopies with mesh windows | Two independent UPF 50+ water-repellent canopies with peek-a-boo windows |
Chicco Cortina Together
A tandem double that takes two Chicco infant car seats with no adapters.
- Two infant seats click in without adapters
- One-hand standing fold
- All-wheel suspension
- Heavy at 34 lb
- Long when folded
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
Cortina Together 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 Cortina Together or the Rosemary LX?
The Joie Rosemary LX weighs 33.6 lb, 0.4 lb less than the Chicco Cortina Together (34 lb).
Which folds smaller, the Cortina Together or the Rosemary LX?
The Rosemary LX folds to about 8.9 cubic feet, versus 10.9 for the Cortina Together.
Is the Cortina Together cheaper than the Rosemary LX?
Yes. The Cortina Together lists for $359.99 and the Rosemary LX for $399.99, a $40 difference. Sale prices change often.
Can both be used from birth?
Cortina Together: Yes, seat lies flat. 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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