Joie nutmeg
The Joie nutmeg weighs 16.3 lb, folds to 4.1 cu ft, and holds a child up to 50 lb, per Joie. The maker lists the seat as reclining flat for use from birth.
- $239.99List price
- 16.25 lbWeight
- 4.1 cu ftFolded
- 50 lbHolds up to
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How the nutmeg stacks up
Against the 69 compact and travel strollers we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for compact and travel strollers (13.9 lb to 17 lb).
Above the typical range for compact and travel strollers (1.8 cu ft to 3.3 cu ft).
Within the typical range for compact and travel strollers (50 lb to 55 lb).
Within the typical range for compact and travel strollers ($225 to $399.99).
What sets the nutmeg apart
Measured against the 69 compact and travel strollers we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Weight: 16.3 lbin the middle half of the 63 compact and travel strollers that publish it (13.9 lb to 17 lb)
- Folded size: 4.1 cu ftabove the middle half of the 48 compact and travel strollers that publish it (1.8 cu ft to 3.3 cu ft)
Next to its closest matches
- Britax Juniper+Next to it, the nutmeg is 0.1 lb heavier; 0.8 cu ft bigger folded.
- Joovy KooperNext to it, the nutmeg is 0.3 lb heavier; 0.3 cu ft smaller folded; 5 lb lower limit.
- Bombi Bēbee V3Next to it, the nutmeg is 1.3 lb lighter; 5 lb lower limit; $15 more.
Infant car seats and the nutmeg
2 infant car seats on Cribpicks from 1 brand are named with the nutmeg in a maker's fit list. Listed car seat fit: Joie rue and mint LATCH infant car seats.
| Car seat | How it is listed |
|---|---|
| Joie Mint Latch | Named by Joie |
| Joie Rue | Named by Joie |
Matched by brand and model name. Fit can depend on the model year, so check yours with both makers.
nutmeg: from newborn to toddler
| Stage | What Joie lists |
|---|---|
| From birth | Yes, seat lies flat |
| Seat recline | Near-flat |
| Seat holds | Up to 50 lb |
Limits as the maker lists them. Follow the manual for your stroller.
Does the nutmeg fit a carry-on size?
Folded, the nutmeg measures 12 × 19.5 × 30.5 in as listed. It is over every listed carry-on size below on at least one side.
| Airline | Listed size | Longest side | Middle side | Shortest side |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American, Delta, Alaska, JetBlue | 22 × 14 × 9 in | 30.5 in: over 22 | 19.5 in: over 14 | 12 in: over 9 |
| Spirit | 22 × 18 × 10 in | 30.5 in: over 22 | 19.5 in: over 18 | 12 in: over 10 |
| Frontier | 24 × 16 × 10 in | 30.5 in: over 24 | 19.5 in: over 16 | 12 in: over 10 |
| Allegiant | 22 × 16 × 10 in | 30.5 in: over 22 | 19.5 in: over 16 | 12 in: over 10 |
Each side is checked against the matching side of the airline's published carry-on size, in inches as published. Bins and rules vary by plane.
Where to buy the nutmeg
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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 nutmeg | |
|---|---|
| List price | $239.99 |
| Weight | 16.3 lb |
| Folded size | 12 × 19.5 × 30.5 in4.1 cu ft |
| Open size | 34.5 × 19.5 × 42 in |
| Seat holds up to | 50 lb |
| From birth? | Yes, seat lies flat |
| Newborn add-on | None needed per maker: 'near-flat recline with occupant retention' from birth; or rue / mint LATCH infant car seat |
| Seat recline | Near-flat |
| One-hand fold | Yes |
| Car seats | Joie rue and mint LATCH infant car seats |
| Brake | Foot brake |
| In the box | nutmeg stroller, cup holder, instruction manual |
| Sold as a travel system | nutmeg + mint latch / rue / rue lx spin travel systems |
| Canopy | Full-coverage, UPF 50+, water-repellent canopy |
Compare the nutmeg with
How each closest rival differs from the nutmeg, from the makers' specs.
- BritaxJuniper+16.1 lb3.3 cu ft folded$249.99
- 0.1 lb lighter
- 0.8 cu ft smaller folded
- $10 more
- JoovyKooper16 lb4.5 cu ft folded$229.99
- 0.3 lb lighter
- 0.3 cu ft bigger folded
- 5 lb higher limit
- BombiBēbee V317.5 lb55 lb limit$225
- 1.3 lb heavier
- 5 lb higher limit
- $15 less
- MomcozyTuckGo14.4 lb1.6 cu ft folded$249.99
- 1.8 lb lighter
- 2.6 cu ft smaller folded
- $10 more
nutmeg: questions answered
From Joie's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
How much does the Joie nutmeg weigh?
The Joie nutmeg weighs 16.25 lb. The lightest compact & travel stroller we track is the Evenflo Hummingbird Carbon Fiber Stroller at 9 lb.
How big is the Joie nutmeg when folded?
It folds to 12 × 19.5 × 30.5 in, about 4.1 cubic feet. Compare folded sizes of all compact & travel strollers.
Can you use the Joie nutmeg from birth?
Yes, seat lies flat. Car seats: Joie rue and mint LATCH infant car seats.
What is the weight limit of the Joie nutmeg?
The seat holds a child up to 50 lb.
How much does the Joie nutmeg cost?
The maker's US list price is $239.99. Sale prices change often, so check the retailer.
What's the difference between the Joie nutmeg and the Britax Juniper+?
By the specs, the Juniper+ is 0.1 lb lighter, and the nutmeg lists for $10 less. See the nutmeg and Juniper+ side by side.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
Where these specs come from
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.