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Joolz Nest-to-Seat

Joolz has unveiled the Nest, a soft‑cocoon insert that transforms its Air2 travel stroller into a newborn‑ready system. The announcement follows criticism that the Air2, while praised for its ultra‑compact fold, required a separate $300 carry‑cot for infants under six months. The Nest slides into the existing chassis, positioning the baby in a parent‑facing orientation and later swapping to the standard seat for toddlers up to 33 lb. Priced at $219, it promises to replace the costly carry‑cot while preserving the stroller’s ability to fit in an aircraft overhead bin. Reviewer Jules notes, “Best fold I’ve ever tested… fits in the overhead bin,” but adds, “It wasn’t newborn ready out of the box.” The Nest is presented as the fix, though the reviewer cautions that its real‑world durability will be evaluated in an upcoming hands‑on test. If the Nest delivers on comfort and safety, it could broaden the Air2’s appeal to frequent‑flying families, offering a single, lightweight solution that eliminates the need for an extra infant carrier. The price differential and convenience may pressure competitors to develop similar integrated accessories.