Joie Ginger vs Mompush Ultimate 2
The Ginger is 2.9 lb lighter. The Ultimate 2 folds smaller (8.1 vs 8.4 cu ft).
Only the differences are shown.
| Joie Ginger | Mompush Ultimate 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $329.99 | $329.99 |
| Weight | 22 lbLightest | 24.9 lb |
| Folded size | 19 × 24.5 × 31 in8.4 cu ft | 15.4 × 25.6 × 35.4 in8.1 cu ftSmallest fold |
| Open size | 38 × 24.5 × 48.5 in | 36.2 × 23.2 × 42.5 in |
| Seat holds up to | 50 lb | 50 lb |
| From birth? | Yes, seat lies flat | Yes, with bassinet (sold separately) |
| Bassinet holds up to | Not listed | 20 lb |
| Seat recline | Flat | Flat |
| Seat faces you or the world | Not listed | Yes |
| One-hand fold | Not listed | Yes |
| Stands when folded | Yes | Yes |
| Fits airline overhead bin | Not listed | No |
| Converts to a double | No | No |
| Basket | Not listed | 10 lb, XL underseat basket |
| Car seats | Not listed | Infant car seats with included adapters |
| Car seat adapters | Joie infant car seat adapters included (rue, mint latch) | Ultimate 2 Car Seat Adapter (included): select Maxi-Cosi Mico AP/XP/30/Max 30 and Nuna Pipa/Pipa Lite |
| Folds with the seat on | Not listed | Yes |
| Brake | Foot brake | Not listed |
| In the box | stroller, Joie infant car seat adapters, cup holder | Frame, seat, wheels, belly bar, harness covers, rain cover, foot cover, cup holder, car seat adapter (+ bassinet and mattress in With Bassinet version) |
| Sold as a travel system | ginger and rue / ginger and mint latch / ginger and rue lx spin | 'With Bassinet' version $399.99 |
| Warranty | Not listed | 4 years |
| Handlebar height | 3 heights in | 39.4-45.3 in |
| Wheels and suspension | lockable front swivel wheels, all-wheel suspension | Four omnidirectional wheels with all-wheel suspension |
| Canopy | Expanding UPF 50+ water-repellent canopy | Zip-out UPF 50+ |
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
Mompush Ultimate 2
A budget-friendly full-size stroller with a tall adjustable handlebar and a reversible seat; a separate version adds a bassinet.
- Priced under $350
- Handlebar goes up to about 45 in
- Self-standing one-step fold
- Bassinet version is a separate purchase
- Not listed by the maker: basket capacity
Ginger or Ultimate 2?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is lighter, the Ginger or the Ultimate 2?
The Joie Ginger weighs 22 lb, 2.9 lb less than the Mompush Ultimate 2 (24.9 lb).
Which folds smaller, the Ginger or the Ultimate 2?
The Ultimate 2 folds to about 8.1 cubic feet, versus 8.4 for the Ginger.
Can both be used from birth?
Ginger: Yes, seat lies flat. Ultimate 2: Yes, with bassinet (sold separately).
Which one lasts longer?
Both seats hold up to 50 lb.
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