Joie finiti with ramble and i-Level review

Made to brighten busy days with baby, this travel system features the style you love and smart solutions that make parenting easier, so you’ll feel equally confident both tackling everyday outings and browsing Europe’s most fashionable streets. The bundle comes with the finiti pushchair, the ramble carrycot, the i-Level Recline car seat and the i-Base Encore base. This brilliant travel system also won bronze in our 2023 Mother and Baby Awards in the Best Travel system category. The system comes in four different parts:

finiti Pushchair:

Suitable from birth to approximately 4 years (22kg)

With tons of ways to use and fun ways to fold, adjusting to your little one’s changing needs is effortless for this hardworking 4 in 1 multitasker compatible with carry cot, infant carrier and forward or rearward facing seat all in one sweet ride.

Ramble carrycot:

Hook up with your Joie Signature pushchair (or other pushchairs using Maxi-Cosi® style adapters) for a perfect partnership that pairs naptime with errands.

i-Level™ Recline:

This deep lounging infant seat boasts an ergonomic 157º recline to keep baby riding safely by car or pushchair through the first 12 months and beyond.

i-Base Encore:

An R129 certified base that adds a one-hand spin to compatible baby and toddler car seats.

Overview of the Joie finiti with ramble and i-Level

Pros

Folds easily

Modern design

Very lightweight

Cons

Difficult to attach each compartment together

Testing the Joie finiti with ramble and i-Level

Our mum testers loved putting this travel system to the test. The biggest highlights were how lightweight it was, that it was easy to steer and how compactly it folded.

One mum tester said, "It’s very lightweight and easy to steer, the wheels feel very robust and go smoothly over rough and bumpy pavements. The front wheels lock into place also if you choose to. I used the carry cot for my baby which I found the material soft and comfortable my little one was not shy in napping whilst out in the cot. The car seat I also loved very soft material and my little one looked comfy and safe."

Our testers also thought this system was very good value for money - a huge bonus with the current cost of living crisis.

One mum commented, "Compared to other brands at the same price range, finiti with ramble is a very good value for money. Shopping basket is not small but given the pram is rather bulky, basket could have been larger. The pram was comfortable for both me and baby on an uneven surface. Ramble mattress stood out and was thick and very comfortable. I would recommend this travel system as a good all rounder."

Although our testers loved the design, some mums thought it would be better suited for more urban settings that tricker, countryside terrains.

Another tester commented, "I think its a well-designed compact travel system and it perhaps is better suited for more urban settings and for those where boot space is at a premium. I think it would also suit younger babies a little more than toddlers as I'm not sure how comfortable the seat is (my baby cried a lot in the pram!). My favourite aspect is the rapid, all-in-one fold and the lie-flat car seat. I also appreciated the extra storage compartments. I think it's quite an attractive looking design!"

Although our parents had very few criticisms of this travel system, some did feel it was a little clunky to connect to the frame.

"The bassinet did feel clunky to connect to the frame and took up considerable room. I would recommend this a good summer system, however I don’t feel it would provide enough shelter for baby whilst outdoors in cooler weather or rain so better weather proofing would be essential to use this year round."

Final thoughts

If you're looking for a real value for money travel system that won't let you down then this Joie finiti with ramble and i-Level is ideal. It's perfect for everyday use and gives you the confidence for any outing.

While some mums had difficulties with connecting the different parts together and some components could have been improved, they also loved how fabulous they felt pushing this around with its modern and stylish design.

Full product spec

Adjustable handlebars

Suitable from birth

Max weight: 22kg

Four reclining positions

5-point harness

One hand fold

Adjustable handlebars