Tried and tested: Joie Parcel Signature

Compact, light as a feather and updated with sleek Signature fabrics, the Joie Parcel is here to be your perfect travel stroller or compact pushchair. As well as being ready for travel and compact enough to fit in small spaces, it also pairs with selected Joie car seat models, making it even more helpful on family outings or trips away.

Digital Writer Hannah Mellin couldn't wait to get her hands on the Joie Signature Parcel after seeing it showcased at the brand's 2025 launch event. "I actually saw this being demonstrated at a Joie event and I thought, 'Wow, that really is so, so light and not flimsy in the slightest', I felt so ready to put it through its paces at home. I tested this pram with my 18-month-old, who is at the age where he either wants to be in the pram for a nap or he wants to get out and run like the wind. I was also looking for a travel stroller I could use for family holidays."

Testing the Joie Parcel

As a first-time mum to an 18-month-old, I have been on the hunt for a pushchair that will make my life so much easier. I've tested a few travel systems that are sturdy, roomy and perfect for the newborn and baby days, but having something that is light, easy to carry and fold away does make my life a whole load easier. As well as being ideal for play dates, quick trips into town or nursery, travelling and trips abroad, the Joie Parcel is compact enough to fit into the smallest boots (even in a friends tiny Fiat 500) but roomy enough for by growing boy to have a snooze in as it also has a lay flat seat with an extendable canopy and a cushioned leg rest that has calf support.

Even though the Joie Parcel is a lightweight and compact pushchair, the basket underneath has plenty of room to fit a couple of bags - a huge selling point for me. I also took it away with me to a beach staycation for a few days and found it to be a lifesaver when you're juggling tired toddlers and all your beach things.

The Joie Parcel is compatible with the following Joie car seats with included adapters: gemm, i-Gemm 3, i-Level Pro or i-Snug 2.

Building the Joie parcel

The Joie Parcel came partially assembled and folded, so that was a massive tick to start with, as life can get a little busy to find time to build a pushchair from scratch. I actually built it with the help of my 18-month-old, who loved playing with the wheels and helped me attach them on very easily! We then had to pop on the stroller bar and we were good to go.

The box comes with everything you need, including detailed instructions for set up, a rain cover, bumper bar, adapters and a travel bag. The detailed pictures really helped me understand how to fold and unfold the pushchair, something that can be confusing when you unbox a pushchair on your own.

One thing that stood out from the beginning, was the fabric. I chose the Maple colour way and it is gorgeous and definitely stands out. It is also available in Eclipse and Evergreen. I love the look of the Joie Parcel on the whole, even though it is smaller than most of the Joie pushchairs and travel strollers, it hasn't lost the 'Signature' look of a Joie pushchair. I love how the brand has an authentic style throughout their ranges.

Using the Joie Parcel

The Joie Parcel weighs just 7.3kg and you can really tell. It is so light and I could easily pick it up with one hand, amazing if you have to hold a every growing toddler in the other. You can also fold it away in the handy carry bag with the stroller bar still attached. The seat unit doesn't detach and you can only use it forward-facing, so even though you can use adapters to attach a car seat, the seat unit is still in use.

Both myself and my partner tested this pram and he's 6"2 so absolutely loves an adjustable handle, as it was fine for me at 5"4 but he found it a little awkward to push.

The five point harness features a clever and adjustable autoclick magnetic buckle that secures your little one magnetic buckles that secure your little one. However, this is the only negative I have about the pram as my 18-month-old did figure out how to undo the buckle himself, so I was constantly strapping him back in as he is a wriggler and would easily be able to pull himself out of the pram. I did tighten it more and he did learn not to do it over time, but it was a battle.

Joie parcel performance

Being a travel pushchair, its wheels aren't multi-terrain so I did struggle on stones and gravel on a sandy beach at times, but it glided along pavements and I had no problem with grass or curbs. I did find the lightness something I had to get used to, as I am used to having a pushchair with a bit of suspension. I was also a little hesitant whilst coming down curbs as you do feel them a lot more in a travel stroller. However, the lightness is great and I can easily push with one hand - fab for walking the dog at the same time!

The Joie Parcel was also roomy enough for my tall and broad 18-month-old and I can actually see him lasting a couple more years in it. This is such a selling point as some travel strollers really do compromise size for compactness and forget about the fact that a little human has to sit in it and be comfy. The expandable canopy is also similar to those I've seen on all-singing and dancing travel systems, so I was so excited to see how big it was, especially as you need the ventilation in hot weather. There's also a mesh window on back of the pushchair for increased airflow.

Mother&Baby's verdict

As my little one is now 18 months old, I tested the Joie Parcel just at the right time. It is perfect for what we need right now but I probably would be hesitant to use it as a main pushchair if he was any younger than 9 months old, mainly because he did still love to be rear facing at that age and this pushchair is forward facing only - but it is a fair trade off for how light and sleek it is.

I loved the fashion-forward design and got so many compliments on the new and high-end maple Signature range fabric. At 7.3 kg, the Joie Parcel is one of the lightest out there, lighter than the Cybex Breezy that weighs 8.1kg and coming in a little bit heavier than the brand new iCandy Pip that weighs 7kg.

At £215, the Joie Parcel is a great mid-range price point for parents who don't want to compromise quality for a lower price point. If you already have a Joie pram, it will definitely feel like second nature to you. It is strong and robust and will last you right into the toddler years.

Hannah Mellin is Digital Writer at Mother & Baby. She is a mama to a nearly two year old little boy and is is navigating her way through first-time parenthood, every developmental leap at a time. She is up for trying anything and everything to make mums feel less anxious and overwhelmed. She is passionate about nature, body positivity and children's mental health.