Joie Kava
The Joie Kava weighs 26.5 lb, folds to 7.2 cu ft, and holds a child up to 50 lb, per Joie. It works from birth with a bassinet sold separately. The seat faces you or the world. A stroller with a reversible seat and a one-hand compact fold in either mode.
- $399.99List price
- 26.5 lbWeight
- 7.2 cu ftFolded
- 50 lbHolds up to
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How the Kava stacks up
Against the 95 full-size strollers we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for full-size strollers (24.1 lb to 28.8 lb).
Within the typical range for full-size strollers (6.9 cu ft to 9.1 cu ft).
The same as most full-size strollers (50 lb).
Below the typical range for full-size strollers ($479.99 to $999.99).
What sets the Kava apart
Measured against the 95 full-size strollers we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Weight: 26.5 lbin the middle half of the 74 full-size strollers that publish it (24.1 lb to 28.8 lb)
- Folded size: 7.2 cu ftin the middle half of the 61 full-size strollers that publish it (6.9 cu ft to 9.1 cu ft)
Next to its closest matches
- Joie Ginger DLXNext to it, the Kava is 0.2 lb lighter; 2.2 cu ft smaller folded.
- Britax GroveNext to it, the Kava is 2.5 lb heavier; 0.6 cu ft smaller folded; $20 more.
- Nuna TAVONext to it, the Kava is 2.2 lb heavier; 1.4 cu ft smaller folded; $25 less; has seat faces you or the world (the TAVO doesn't).
Kava: from newborn to toddler
| Stage | What Joie lists |
|---|---|
| From birth | Yes, with bassinet (sold separately) |
| Seat faces | You or the world (reversible) |
| Seat holds | Up to 50 lb |
| Second child | Does not convert to a double |
Limits as the maker lists them. Follow the manual for your stroller.
Listed features
- Reversible seat
- One-hand fold in either mode
- 3-height handlebar
Worth checking
- 26.5 lb
Where to buy the Kava
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- Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: CPSC recall search.
- Use and supervision: follow the maker's warnings on the product, and see CPSC's Safe Nursery guide. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.
Full specs
| Joie Kava | |
|---|---|
| List price | $399.99 |
| Weight | 26.5 lb |
| Folded size | 19.5 × 23.8 × 27 in7.2 cu ft |
| Seat holds up to | 50 lb |
| From birth? | Yes, with bassinet (sold separately) |
| Seat faces you or the world | Yes |
| One-hand fold | Yes |
| Converts to a double | No |
| Car seat adapters | adapters included (Joie infant car seats: mint latch, rue); Joie carry cot sold separately |
| Folds with the seat on | Yes |
| In the box | stroller, adapters, crossbody bag, cup holder |
| Sold as a travel system | kava with carry cot; kava and rue / mint latch / rue lx spin |
| Handlebar height | 3 heights in |
| Wheels and suspension | lockable front swivel wheels, all-wheel suspension + Flex in-seat suspension |
| Canopy | Expanding UPF 50+ water-repellent canopy |
Compare the Kava with
How each closest rival differs from the Kava, from the makers' specs.
- JoieGinger DLX26.7 lb9.4 cu ft folded$399.99
- 0.2 lb heavier
- 2.2 cu ft bigger folded
- BritaxGrove24 lb7.8 cu ft folded$379.99
- 2.5 lb lighter
- 0.6 cu ft bigger folded
- $20 less
- NunaTAVO24.3 lb8.7 cu ft folded$425
- 2.2 lb lighter
- 1.4 cu ft bigger folded
- $25 more
- ChiccoBravo LE26.5 lb6.1 cu ft folded$329.99
- 1.1 cu ft smaller folded
- $70 less
Accessories that fit the Kava
Each maker lists this stroller as a fit. Fit can depend on the model year, so check yours on the product page.
Car seat adapters
- savory ring adapter $49.99
Kava: questions answered
From Joie's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
How much does the Joie Kava weigh?
The Joie Kava weighs 26.5 lb. The lightest full-size stroller we track is the Nuna TRIV next at 18.4 lb.
How big is the Joie Kava when folded?
It folds to 19.5 × 23.8 × 27 in, about 7.2 cubic feet. Compare folded sizes of all full-size strollers.
Can you use the Joie Kava from birth?
Yes, with bassinet (sold separately).
What is the weight limit of the Joie Kava?
The seat holds a child up to 50 lb.
Can the Joie Kava be converted to a double stroller?
No. For two kids, see our double strollers.
How much does the Joie Kava cost?
The maker's US list price is $399.99. Sale prices change often, so check the retailer.
What's the difference between the Joie Kava and the Joie Ginger DLX?
By the specs, the Kava is 0.2 lb lighter. See the Kava and Ginger DLX side by side.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More full-size strollers
- EvenfloShyft Intuiti24.9 lb10 cu ft folded$459.99
- MockingbirdSingle 3.027 lb8.2 cu ft folded$475
- NunaTAVO next23.2 lb7.7 cu ft folded$449.99
- JoiePoppy Whirl23.1 lb6.2 cu ft folded$449.99
- MompushUltimate 224.9 lb8.1 cu ft folded$329.99
- EvenfloPivot Xpand NXT30.7 lb12.3 cu ft folded$349.99
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.