JOIE i-Gemm (i-Size)

Test year: 2016

General information:

• birth – 18 months | 40 cm – 85 cm | birth – 13 kg (15.7″ – 33.4 | birth – 28.6 lbs)
• rearward facing
• The information provided here shows the result of the safety seat with safety belt installation.
• i-Size approved
• airplane usage approved

ADAC overall rating:

Installation:

• seat belt: the review here shows this version
• isofix with i-Base

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ADAC result

Strength:

safety

• front impact crash with very low risk
• side impact crash with low risk
• belt course is optimal
• very firm connection to the car

operation

• incorrect usage is not probable
• easy installation
• lightweight

ergonomics

• leg rest is very good
• good upholstery
• child has good view out of the windows
• convenient seating position
• little space is required in the car
• child has good space

processing

• washing machine possible
• easily removable cover
• workmanship is very good

pollutants

• pollution is very low

Weakness:

operation

• bit more complex buckling because of the five-point belt
• weaknesses in the operating instructions and warnings

Review

This review represents the installation with seat belt but it can also be installed with the Joie i-Base Isofix.

Joie i-Gemm is a very safe and lightweight seat with its 4.6 kg. Joie recommends to use i-Gemm for a maximum of 5 year period.

It can also be used as a carrier and a travel system on several buggies and strollers with a Maxi-Cosi adapter, and also without an adapter on its perfect match, the Joie Chrome 3in1, as well as on most Joie strollers.

Lie-flat or close to lie-flat position is not possible.

The seat can be used both with seat belt and isofix – a very good option if you want to have an isofix seat but need the flexibility and possibility to use it with a seat belt once in a while.

Features:

• The head is protected by 3 layers, including a memory foam called Intelli-Fit™.
• Side impact protection is provided by the patented Intelli-Fit™ foam.
• You can adjust the headrest and the padded harness with a central adjuster easily with one hand into 7 different positions.
• A full body and head insert comes with the seat to support newborn babies.
• The base is curved so that you can also rock and relax your baby in the seat.
• A full coverage sun canopy with UPF 50+ is also part of the seat, that also has a zip-open mesh panel and it is also fully removable.
• You can also choose to have the seat together with its base to make it safer for your baby and easier for you.
• The carry handle is ergonomic.

There are two colors you can choose from, both of them are very elegant: pavement gray or black with white dots.

When the car seat is installed on the front passenger seat, you must switch off the front passenger airbag.

I hope you liked this review and if you have any question about the JOIE i-Gemm (i-Size) seat or want to leave your own personal experience, leave a comment below.