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Joie Pact Pro review: we tested the easy-fold stroller made for city life and travel

Find out how the Joie Pact Pro pushchair performed when tested by a mum of 2, including how easy it is to fold, carry, push and use day to day.

Published: September 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM

Our Rating

4.4

A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.

GBP £150 RRP

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In a nutshell

A lightweight, easy-fold stroller that's great for city trips, travel and sunny days thanks to its generous canopy, but it's less suited to rough or uneven ground

What we tested

Overall Rating

4.4

A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.

Pros

Cons

The Joie Pact Pro is a lightweight, compact stroller aimed at families who want an easy-fold buggy for everyday trips, travel, public transport and small-space storage. Suitable from birth to 22kg, it has a one-hand fold, lie-flat recline, underseat storage basket, UPF 50+ canopy, travel bag and rain cover included.

It sits in the lightweight stroller category alongside models such as the Stokke YOYO3 and Silver Cross Clic 2, but at £150, is pitched as a more affordable compact option than many premium travel strollers. Its main appeal is convenience: it folds quickly, is light to lift and is designed for parents who regularly need to get a buggy in and out of the car boot, onto public transport or stored in a hallway.

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About our parent tester Scarlett Russell tested the Joie Pact Pro with her 1-year-old daughter, Izzy, in London and Hertfordshire, using it on school runs, shopping trips, park walks, public transport and car journeys. Scarlett has been a journalist for more than 20 years and has reviewed several parenting products for MadeForMums.

How easy is the Joie Pact Pro pushchair to assemble?

The Joie Pact Pro is very straightforward to put together. There’s very little assembly needed out of the box, and it’s mostly a simple matter of clicking parts together by hand. You don’t need any equipment, screws or tools.

The instructions were very clear, and the wheels, bumper bar, canopy and adapters all felt easy and intuitive to attach. From opening the box to taking it outside, it took less than 30 minutes.

How do you fold and unfold the Joie Pact Pro?

The Joie Pact Pro is very simple to fold. Once your baby is out of the buggy, there’s a slide button on the handle. You slide the button to the right with one hand, gently push the buggy inwards, and it compresses.

I found the fold completely intuitive and very smooth. It’s quick enough to do at the car, in a café, at nursery or on public transport, and the more I used it, the quicker I became.

Unfolding is a little less smooth. You can do it with one hand, but sometimes it takes a bit of jiggling to get it back into shape. It does stay folded, but it doesn’t feel quite as compact as the online images suggest, and it doesn’t stand up on its own, so I had to prop it against a wall.

2 pictures of the Joie Pact Pro folded

How compact is the Joie Pact Pro when folded?

The Joie Pact Pro fitted easily into our car boot, although we do have a big boot. It was also easy to store in a hallway, cupboard or under the stairs.

Although it comes with a travel bag, we actually found it easier not to use it. The buggy is so light that if we needed to carry it folded, we just carried it without the bag.

We tested it on trains, buses and the Tube, and it was great. I would definitely take it on holiday, although I believe it would need to be gate-checked rather than stored in an overhead cabin.

What is the Joie Pact Pro like on public transport?

We tested the Joie Pact Pro on trains, buses and the Tube, and it worked well for all of these. It’s light enough to manoeuvre through stations and onto public transport, and the compact fold makes it a strong option for city families. I would definitely take it on holiday, although based on its folded size I’d expect it to need gate-checking rather than fitting in an overhead cabin. This should be checked with the airline before travel.

How good is the Joie Pact Pro to push and steer?

On smooth roads and pavements, the Joie Pact Pro was very easy to push and steer. It felt super light to manoeuvre, and I loved that I could steer it one-handed. That made a real difference when I needed to hold my older daughter’s hand at the same time.

It was also very easy to get in and out of shops, lifts and public transport. However, we live in an area with some uneven roads, and at one point the buggy veered sharply to one side on uneven ground. It also wasn’t great on grass, so I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it if you want a buggy for rougher terrain.

Compared with the Ickle Bubba pram we had when Izzy was a baby, it doesn’t feel as sturdy, but that pram was much bigger and heavier. For us now that Izzy is 1, the Joie Pact Pro is a better fit for everyday use.

2 pictures of the Joie Pact Pro front facing and side facing

How comfortable is the Joie Pact Pro for a baby or toddler?

Izzy seemed very comfortable sitting in the Joie Pact Pro. The seat felt much more padded than previous Joie strollers we’ve used, and the cushioning felt thicker and more comfortable.

We barely used the recline, as Izzy doesn’t often nap in a buggy and usually prefers to stay upright when she does. However, it’s a great option to have and I can see it being useful for parents whose babies nap on the go.

What are the Joie Pact Pro’s features like?

The handlebar height was fine for me, although it would be even better if the bar position was adjustable.

The canopy is one of my favourite features. We tested the Joie Pact Pro during the June and July heatwaves, and it came down really far, covering Izzy’s head and upper body. It gave much better coverage than the Joie Nitro E Lightweight Umbrella Stroller we had been using before.

The peekaboo window didn’t make a huge amount of difference to me, but it’s still a useful feature. The harness has 3 adjustable heights, so it works as your child grows, although you do need to adjust it at the back of the buggy to get the right fit. The brake felt very secure.

I did love the sleek design, but I would have liked a cup or bottle holder attachment. Never underestimate how handy those are.

Side view of Joie Pact Pro

How useful is the basket and storage?

The basket was a great size for a compact stroller. We often used it for my eldest daughter’s school bags as well as my handbag, and it was also useful for a quick shop of essentials.

It felt sturdy and secure when full. There is a slight restriction to the basket when the seat is reclined, but we didn’t recline it very often, so this wasn’t a big issue for us.

Can the Joie Pact Pro be used as a travel system?

The stroller has multiple configurations and can be used with an infant carrier and carrycot, although both are sold separately.

I haven’t used it with a car seat or carrycot, as we only tested it as a stroller with Izzy.

How easy is the Joie Pact Pro to clean?

The Joie Pact Pro was very easy to wipe clean. We only had a small milk spill during testing, but it wiped away easily and didn’t leave any noticeable marks.

I didn’t notice any scuffs or marks during the 4-week testing period.

What is the build quality like?

The Joie Pact Pro feels fine for city use and everyday pavements, but I wouldn’t describe it as amazingly robust. I would trust the frame and wheels for most everyday use, but not for tougher terrain.

The fabrics feel good quality, and the bumper bar felt sturdy enough. After a month of repeated folding, unfolding and outdoor use, it still felt solid, although I’d need to use it for longer to know how well it would last over several years.

Is the Joie Pact Pro worth the money?

I think the Joie Pact Pro is worth the money at around £150. We had previously been using Joie strollers around the £50 mark, and you really can feel the difference by paying more.

It feels easier to fold, more comfortable for Izzy and more useful day to day. However, I do think it would only be really good value if it lasts a lot longer. If we get 2 or 3 years out of it, then I would say it’s excellent value. If something breaks in 6 months, I’d feel a little differently.

The rain cover and travel bag are useful extras, although most buggies come with a rain cover and we didn’t use the travel bag very much. At this stage, I think it’s worth the money, but I wouldn’t want to pay much more for it.

It has now become our main buggy.

Joie Pact Pro with raincover attached

Where can I buy the Joie Pact Pro?

It is available from John Lewis, Very, Kiddies Kingdom and Natural Baby Shower

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What’s in the box?

The Joie Pact Pro comes with the buggy, wheels, bumper bar, carry bag and rain cover.

How sustainable is the Joie Pact Pro?

The packaging was fairly limited. It came in a big box, with some plastic bags around the parts, but most of the packaging was cardboard and easy to break down and recycle.

I couldn’t find information on whether the fabrics or parts are replaceable. In terms of durability, I think it could last multiple children, but I’d need to use it for longer to know for sure.

MadeForMums verdict:

The Joie Pact Pro is a great option if you want a light, compact stroller for everyday trips, travel and city use. If, like us, you need a buggy that can be folded down and out easily and often, and lifted in and out of a car boot, it makes life much easier.

The canopy was a standout feature during the summer heatwaves, and Izzy seemed really comfortable in the seat. I personally would be wary of using it from birth, as I preferred something heavier and sturdier for that stage, but for an older baby or toddler, it’s an excellent choice.

It’s not the buggy I’d choose for rough terrain, and it would be even better if it stood up on its own when folded. But for smooth pavements, public transport, car boots and everyday family life, it’s light, practical and easy to use.

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