Budget pickPrams & strollersBirth to ~4 years (to 22 kg)
Joie alore
A full-size, lie-flat pram from birth at well under the big-brand price, if you skip the extras.
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2 colours
- Shale
- Fern
We researched the alore for families who want a proper full-size pram without paying premium-brand prices. Baby Bunting lists it as certified from newborn to 22 kg, with a seat that reclines flat for babies, five recline positions, three seat heights and a freestanding fold, and it was a Bounty Parents pick among prams under the thousand-dollar mark. The honest trade-offs: we could not find an independent Australian test of it yet, it weighs close to 12 kg, and the carry cot and capsule adapters are extra, so price the whole set-up before you compare it with a bundle. Check the fold in your own boot.
Researched, not used by us
Pros
- Seat lies flat, so it works from birth
- Three seat heights and five recline positions
- Freestanding fold
- Often on sale at Baby Bunting
Cons
- About 11.7 kg, heavier than city prams
- Carry cot and capsule adapters cost extra
- No independent Australian test results yet
Who it suits
- First-time parents on a budget
- Suburban footpaths and shopping centres
Who should look elsewhere
- Small boots or walk-up flats
- Families wanting to add a second seat later
Price
$500–1,000
Typically $649–$699 at our last check (11 Nov 2026). Prices change — check the retailer.
Specs
| Weight kg | 11.7 |
|---|---|
| Folded size cm | 80 x 67.3 x 44 (freestanding) |
| One hand fold | No |
| Bassinet | ramble XL carry cot sold separately |
| Capsule compatible | Joie capsules via adapters |
| Terrain | Footpaths and shopping centres |
| Twin option | No |
| Second seat option | No |
| Standard | AS/NZS 2088 (Baby Bunting lists AS 2088:2022) — check the label |
What to look for
- AS/NZS 2088 compliance label
- Whether the bundle includes adapters
- Fold size against your boot
Where to buy in Australia
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Sources
Last checked 11 Nov 2026 · Report a problem with this pick