Joie Tansy
The Joie Tansy weighs 14.8 lb, folds to 3.6 cu ft, and holds a child up to 40 lb, per Joie. The maker does not list it for newborns. A lightweight umbrella-style stroller with multi-position recline.
- $99.99List price
- 14.75 lbWeight
- 3.6 cu ftFolded
- 40 lbHolds up to
We may earn a commission from store links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure.
How the Tansy stacks up
Against the 31 budget and umbrella strollers we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
Within the typical range for budget and umbrella strollers (11 lb to 15 lb).
Within the typical range for budget and umbrella strollers (2.4 cu ft to 4.3 cu ft).
Within the typical range for budget and umbrella strollers (40 lb to 50 lb).
Within the typical range for budget and umbrella strollers ($59.99 to $99.99).
What sets the Tansy apart
Measured against the 31 budget and umbrella strollers we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Weight: 14.8 lbin the middle half of the 26 budget and umbrella strollers that publish it (11 lb to 15 lb)
- Folded size: 3.6 cu ftin the middle half of the 15 budget and umbrella strollers that publish it (2.4 cu ft to 4.3 cu ft)
- Child weight limit: 40 lbin the middle half of the 28 budget and umbrella strollers that publish it (40 lb to 50 lb)
Next to its closest matches
- Bright Starts Ford Bronco HighGear Lightweight StrollerNext to it, the Tansy is 0.3 lb lighter; 0.7 cu ft bigger folded; 10 lb lower limit.
- Kinderkraft TIKNext to it, the Tansy is 0.4 lb heavier; $6 less.
- Ingenuity 3Dlite STNext to it, the Tansy is 0.3 lb lighter; 10 lb lower limit; $10 more.
Tansy: from newborn to toddler
| Stage | What Joie lists |
|---|---|
| From birth | No, from about 6 months |
| Seat recline | Partial |
| Seat faces | Forward only |
| Seat holds | Up to 40 lb |
Limits as the maker lists them. Follow the manual for your stroller.
Does the Tansy fit a carry-on size?
Folded, the Tansy measures 43.5 × 15 × 9.5 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 | 43.5 in: over 22 | 15 in: over 14 | 9.5 in: over 9 |
| Spirit | 22 × 18 × 10 in | 43.5 in: over 22 | 15 in: within 18 | 9.5 in: within 10 |
| Frontier | 24 × 16 × 10 in | 43.5 in: over 24 | 15 in: within 16 | 9.5 in: within 10 |
| Allegiant | 22 × 16 × 10 in | 43.5 in: over 22 | 15 in: within 16 | 9.5 in: within 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.
Listed features
- 14.75 lb
- Full-coverage adjustable canopy
- Foam handles
Worth checking
- Basic umbrella fold
Where to buy the Tansy
Prices and availability change. We may earn a commission from some links.
- 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 Tansy | |
|---|---|
| List price | $99.99 |
| Weight | 14.8 lb |
| Folded size | 43.5 × 15 × 9.5 in3.6 cu ft |
| Open size | 33 × 19 × 42.5 in |
| Seat holds up to | 40 lb |
| Child height up to | 43 in |
| From birth? | No, from about 6 months |
| Starting age (maker) | 3-6 months (when child can sit unaided) up to 40 lb. |
| Seat recline | Partial |
| Seat faces you or the world | No |
| Basket | 10 lb, manual: max 10 lb in storage basket; 1 lb in cup holder |
| Carry strap or handle | No |
| Cup holder or tray | Yes |
| Brake | Foot brake |
| In the box | tansy stroller, cup holder, instruction manual |
Compare the Tansy with
How each closest rival differs from the Tansy, from the makers' specs.
- Bright StartsFord Bronco HighGear Lightweight Stroller15 lb2.9 cu ft folded$99.99
- 0.3 lb heavier
- 0.7 cu ft smaller folded
- 10 lb higher limit
- KinderkraftTIK14.3 lb40 lb limit$105.99
- 0.4 lb lighter
- $6 more
- Ingenuity3Dlite ST15 lb50 lb limit$89.99
- 0.3 lb heavier
- 10 lb higher limit
- $10 less
- Ingenuity3Dlite14 lb50 lb limit$109.99
- 0.8 lb lighter
- 10 lb higher limit
- $10 more
Tansy: questions answered
From Joie's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
How much does the Joie Tansy weigh?
The Joie Tansy weighs 14.75 lb. The lightest budget & umbrella stroller we track is the Dream On Me Aero Travel at 7.4 lb.
How big is the Joie Tansy when folded?
It folds to 43.5 × 15 × 9.5 in, about 3.6 cubic feet. Compare folded sizes of all budget & umbrella strollers.
Can you use the Joie Tansy from birth?
No, from about 6 months. If you need a stroller from day one, browse our stroller list and filter for "from birth."
What is the weight limit of the Joie Tansy?
The seat holds a child up to 40 lb.
How much does the Joie Tansy cost?
The maker's US list price is $99.99. Sale prices change often, so check the retailer.
What's the difference between the Joie Tansy and the Bright Starts Ford Bronco HighGear Lightweight Stroller?
By the specs, the Tansy is 0.3 lb lighter. See the Tansy and Ford Bronco HighGear Lightweight Stroller side by side.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.
More budget and umbrella strollers
- Ingenuity3Dlite Jewel14 lb$89$89.99
- babyGap by Delta ChildrenClassic Stroller13.6 lb3.4 cu ft folded$109.99
- JeepTurboGlyde Plus14.5 lb3.4 cu ft folded$79.99
- JeepTurboGlyde14.5 lb1.5 cu ft folded$76.99
- JeepPowerGlyde13.7 lb1.5 cu ft folded$79.99
- ChiccoUrbino14.5 lb3.7 cu ft folded$129.99
Where these specs come from
- strolleria.com/products/joie-baby-tansy
- joiebaby.com/us/tansy-umbrella-stroller
- joiebaby.com/us/strollers/compact-lightweight-strollers
- dl.joiebaby.com/Instruction_Manual/US/Tansy/Joie-pushchair-tansy…
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.