Graco Modes Click Connect Stroller Review | A stroller from birth to toddler
I was sent a Graco Modes Stroller/ Travel System to facilitate my review. All thoughts are 100% my own. No compensation was received.
After having a couple kids, you sort of know what you like and don’t like. What you want and don’t want. What works best and what you totally want to pitch.
With the first two, I used a giant travel system. It was bulky and heavy. Of course, overall all strollers and infant carseats are lighter and better 7 years later.
I knew with B I wanted to use an infant carseat and just a frame for her stroller. I have to walk the middle two into their preschool two days a week, and it’s super easy to pop the stroller into the frame and push B in while E and N walk in.
So, when I was introduced to the Graco Modes Stroller, I was all over it.
Of course it didn’t come together in the box, but it was super easy for me to put together…even when I was hugely pregnant! It was mostly popping pieces together and pushing the wheels on.
The hardest part was snapping on the parent drink console (hallelujah…all strollers need these!). That parent’s tray has a small covered storage and 2 deep cup holders.
You can also see how compactly the frame folds up. That’s it.
It takes up almost no space, and it’s not much bigger when you add the seat (the thing on the left in the bag!)
The fabric is nice and soft, with a nice pattern and both the seat and stroller are very sturdy. B was a little over 7 pounds when she was born and fit very well in the carseat.
Just a couple weeks after she was born (like 2), there was an event at our church honoring new parents…we had the newest baby and were allowed to bring her. I like that I can just take the infant seat out of the van and pop it right into the frame.
With the Click Connect™ technology, there is only a one-step process that allows for a secure attachment of infant car seat to stroller
A recent addition is the on the handle bar. It features an adjustable height for comfortable strolling for parents, grandparents, siblings or any other stroller-pusher of all sizes.
And two cup holders? Yes! Odds are you will need them. Especially if you have another child with you. One spot for you and one spot for them.
The seat can go rear-facing, forward-facing in just the frame only, or you can add in the seat to the stroller and use it as a full travel system (so baby can go into the stroller without the carseat).
With just a quick button squeeze and handle rotation, the stroller/frame folds right up. The one-hand fold is the best!
It really is three strollers in one: infant car seat carrier + frame, infant stroller popped in over the seat and toddler stroller. And, it locks in both ways so baby can face you or face out to see the world around them.
Check out this amazing storage basket underneath the seat. It’s so big.
his is our gigantic, two kids in cloth diapers backpack that we use as a diaper bag. It fits right in there and I don’t even have to fight with it. Even my older girls can help with accessing the storage basket and all of our goodies.
They can even put their own things under there (so many coats during the winter. So. Many. Coats.) and they all fit.
And all the moms said, “Amen!”
At first, B wasn’t a fan of the carseat. Then again, she wasn’t a fan of many things. But now, with her paci (finally), and a blanket to play with, she can fall right asleep in it.
Which is what she did just tonight while we had dinner out! The carseat holds an infant from 4 up to 35lbs and up to 32″. With the InRight™ LATCH system, it’s a breeze to install the car seat and base in the car for easy removal to the stroller, or popping back into the car.
Should you want to use the stroller for your infant without the carseat, it folds completely flat and you can use it at a proper carriage.
B isn’t sitting yet, but her cousin is. When we watched her two months ago, we had to get her back to the airport to get connected with her parents that were flying through. Mr. Serious used the Graco Modes Stroller as a toddler stroller.
The removable / pivoting child’s tray and armrests allowed us to easily get her in and out of the stroller and also provided a place to put her toys and a snack (for later on).
If she were older and we wanted to streamline the stroller even more, we could have removed the tray and bar completely so that it’s not in the way.
It was the first time Logan had been in a stroller facing out and she really loved it! She was smiling at everybody. I like the option to rear-face older kids too to decrease any stimulation.
The only problem I had with that was that it was hard to fold up nice and small when the seat was in the forward facing out position.
In this position, the seat also has a 3-position leg adjustment.
Since Logan is younger, she was harnessed in the stroller with a 5-point harness. But, as children get older, it is easily convertible to a 3 harness that grows with your child.
The toddler stroller can hold a child up to 50 lbs. You can adjust the leg rests in three positions to comfortably accommodate all sizes of legs and the child’s tray and armrests can be easily removed, so it’s super easy to get the kiddos in and out.
There are two stroller options. The traditional stroller and the sportier version with one set of wheels on the front instead of two.
I actually prefer the sportier version of strollers for my family because I feel they are easier to turn and maneuver in small spaces.
Graco Modes Travel System, Davis
Graco Modes Sport Click Connect Travel System, Lunar Rock
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Should you already have a Graco Click connect carseat, you can also purchase just the stroller without an additional carseat.
I’ve been trying to think of things I don’t like and really the only thing I can come up with is that it doesn’t fold well with the rear-facing toddler seat and that the cup holders don’t hold all sizes of cups. But, overall, there are more likes than improvements needed!
Specifications
Stroller Unfolded Dimensions:
Weight: 21.05 lbs
Length: 21.14″
Width: 27.5″
Height: 41″
Stroller Folded Dimensions:
Weight: 21.05 lbs
Length: 22.0″
Width: 27.50″
Height: 18″
Infant Car Seat Dimensions:
Weight: 7.5 lbs
Depth: 30.7″
Width: 18.7″ Height: 15.6″
We have been really happy with the Graco Modes Stroller, three in one stroller.
It’s super functional and can be used from the teeny tiny, to up to a 50 pound kid (which in our experience is about 7 years old!).
Once baby is out of the infant car seat, (or if you just purchase the Modes Stroller), check out the Graco 4Ever seat I reviewed.
It works on newborns and my 10 year old can ride in it! There’s a full video review there, too!
There are days when I miss being able to strap my kids into strollers. It sure does help with the keeping up and going pace I need some days! Graco makes some pretty awesome strollers.
Thanks for letting Logan take it for a test drive! She really did enjoy facing out.
I had a Graco stroller with my boys when they were babies and I loved it. It lasted through both of them and I never had any issues.
Looks like a great stroller. My middle daughter wasn’t a fan of the carseat, either. She’d scream every time I put her in it!
I had a double travel stroller and boy was that thing hard to travel with! It was so big and bulky and I got to the point of just leaving it home at times.
Now this stroller looks very nice!
That looks like an awesome stroller! I’ve always loved and trusted the Graco brand , their products are amazing!
I don’t have kids but this is a very thorough review! Looks like a great stroller.
I am so happy to see Graco releasing a stroller like this! We have loved their products!
If I recall, we had a Graco stroller when my girls were babies. They are definitely a brand that makes high quality products! This looks like a super nice stroller!
This looks awesome! I like that it has lots of storage and can be used as a seat 🙂
Not sure what brand my sister has but this one seems like a great brand. Looks comfortable! 😉
I don’t have any kids, but I have already envisioned getting a stroller like this. Is it weird that I’m thinking ahead?!?
This is a pretty amazing stroller. Looks like it has everything one would need in a stroller. Graco was the brand of stroller I used when my kids were young. Quality product.
Wow, you’re right! That storage basket is enormous! I would have loved that!
Strollers and carriages have come such a long way since I had to use one. That one is really nice!
I am past this stage in life. However, this is a great review and I will be sure to forward it along to all my “baby-having” friends!
What a cozy stroller. I love that you can switch it to face toward or away from you.
Having one stroller last all the way through would be great! We usually downsize once our babies no longer need the infant seat into the stroller. That means buying a second stroller though – so this would be more worth the money.
It is exciting to see strollers that are a far improvement from the ones I used when my kids were little…..many years ago
A good stroller that goes from birth to toddler is a great investment.
Aww, I love that she was smiling at everyone. I like the Graco brand, always have. 🙂
I can’t believe that this stroller is so adjustable! That is awesome. I also especially love the huge storage basket.
What a gorgeous baby! Congrats! I love the stroller. Very nice.
I love how adjustable and convenient this stroller is. I wish I had something like this when my daughter was smaller. It would have made traveling much more easier.
I used Graco products for my babies. They are a reliable, trustworthy company that makes great products! This looks like a great stroller!
These always seemed so convenient! Though I needed a double stroller for most of the time. I should have had one of these for my first.
I love the strollers that face you. So many great positions with this – great review!
I love Graco’s upgrades to their strollers! This is FUN and functional!
I wanted one of those so bad when my kids were little. They are definitely easier to find now
That’s a nice stroller. I really like how it grows with your child. To me, that is a huge bonus.
I love the cup holder. They didn’t have those on strollers in my days and they’re so helpful.
This looks like a great stroller. I love having options and being able to change it with them as they grow.
SO awesome it goes forward too. I love that
I have this on my registry list!! So happy to see it’s worked well for you, it’s so hard to fall in love with a cool gadget so I’m glad to see it in action here.
Too easy* I mean. With so many cool things out there, it’s impossible to know what to try without reviews.
So glad you do! Yes, it was a great combination. I loved the seat that popped right into the frame. I hope you guys like it as much as we do. I actually recently passed it onto a pregnant friend so another little one could get some life out of it.
For the convertible seat, we love the 4ever. Add that to you registry, too..or another convertible. People are generous so it never hurts to have options on there!
I’m so excited for you all!
A baby stroller can keep your baby safe, offer a comfortable seat to take naps or play with toys. Generally, baby strollers come in different sizes, styles, variations and features. I have A stroller and a car seat for my baby. Thanks for sharing..!!
Which other stroller were you considering before deciding on this one? I’m comparing this with Chicco Bravo. I read that the former has issues with the wheels as it is plastic. Chicco Bravo are filled with foam and had an all wheel suspension. It would be comfortable for the baby especially on rough roads in the park. However it costs USD100 more in my country (including the respective car seats). Not sure if the more comfortable ride is worth the USD100 upgrade.
Hi Faz
I honestly didn’t have any comfort issues with my daughter and the stroller. Nor did I have any issues with the wheels. In fact, at least two other families have since used this system and loved it.
If you are planning on going on trails, (not paved) I would get a second stroller that has air filled wheels like a bike. Those are usually much bigger so I don’t like to use them for all things, but they are a smoother ride and easier to push for trails/jogging.
However, this Graco was my go to for most everything else. (Graco makes a jogging stroller which is pretty nice to and I’ve reviewed here on the blog).
We actually used the frame with the infant carrier the most with This system.