Graco - Modes Element Travel System
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"I had the Graco Modes Element travel system with my first and loved it; being able to seamlessly move her from stroller to car made my life so easy"
"I actually did my first sit down in a coffee shop and enjoy an ice cream while she sleeps in the car seat-stroller (transferred and didn’t wake up) ever two weekends ago- it was bliss!!"
"But the infant bucket seat can be attached directly onto the stroller, which is so nice if baby fell asleep in the car seat and you need the stroller."
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"An additional car seat base (it includes one obviously) would only be $89 compared to $200 for some Uppa baby bullshit lol."
"I got the stroller, the infant bucket seat, and the car base for under 300 bucks."
"meets all your criteria for $399"
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"we still use the bassinet attachment for day-long events (grad parties, weddings, picnics, etc.) because it makes diaper changes and naps so much easier."
"We used the bassinet attachment a ton when she was first born so she could nap on walks."
"it lays down to a bassinet and then works for a toddler too"
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"Im 4'9 so being super small, it was important that I could easily lift the stroller into my suv too and I'm able to with ease."
"It’s a super light jogging stroller than you can open, close, and handle with one hand."
"Fits in my small ass trunk, and doesn’t take up the entire space either."
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"We got the graco one and it lasted all 3 kids. Kids are 3 years apart."
"We used it for our 3yo & now with our 2nd."
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"The only real issue we had was the size of the stroller. It took up the entire tree trunk of my wifes SUV (albeit a smaller one)."
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"Confused my husband a lot to figure out what to use for what age and how"
Any-Growth-2083 1.0Came to say the same. We just bought ours and put it together, and we are impressed. I bought mine directly off the Graco website, and used a 20% coupon, so it was $400. Totally worth it.
DidIStutter99 1.0Hey yall I’m 12.5 weeks pregnant with twins and I’m looking for a good twin stroller that is compatible with the infant car seats. I had the Graco Modes Element travel system with my first and loved it; being able to seamlessly move her from stroller to car made my life so easy I’ve been looking into the Graco DuoGlider Click Connect because it’s affordable and I still have my daughter’s Graco infant car seat, the Snugride Lite LX, so I’d only have to buy one more. Does anyone recommend this one? And if not why didn’t you like it? Im open to other brands as long as they’re affordable and the car seats are thin in width because I will be fitting three car seats across in my vehicle. The target trade-in event is happening soon so if I need to trade in the Graco infant car seat I have, I have no problem with that. Also, am I overthinking the car seat compatibility thing? There are tons of twin strollers where you’re meant to take the baby out of the car seat and strap them into the stroller. I just feel like, since I’m gonna have 3 kids under the age of 3, the car seat thing just makes more sense convenience wise.
disneyprinsass 1.0We got the Graco Modes Element travel system. Really liked it. Has the bassinet feature and also has parent cup holder and tray which is nice to have! Light weight and easy to maneuver. Our son is 4 years old that we used it to for and will be pulling it back out for our newborn in October
Miki_yuki 1.0You don't need to get a crazy expensive car seat & stroller for it to be good. Britax is a pretty good brand and is what I got for my son. [Here's an example ](https://a.co/d/5HYr8Li) [If you want a more budget friendly option, Graco is pretty good too.](https://a.co/d/1tKJGoW) [here's a comparable price to the Britax with a Graco system ](https://a.co/d/3jBqUKr)
peachkissu 1.0Idk how much brand name really matters to you but the only stroller I've ever had that tots this criteria are graco travel systems, like the Graco Modes Element LX. I think it's nice for tighter budgets too. So many "suburban mom" brands like mockingbird and uppa baby don't have a tray for parents for babies, which I hate. Yes, you can buy attachments from the brand and third parties, but those aren't the same and/or it's just more you have to worry about getting. Note, my husband's 5'8 so idk about comfort with the height lol. But def go to your local Walmart, Target or Babies R Us. It's usually one they have on display for you to get a feel for.
The joggers tend to be heavier because they have larger wheels. The Graco Modes Element is more of a daily so it might be lighter, but if it's a big deal, you'll have to compromise.
psycheraven 1.0We like our Graco Modes Element LX Travel system. Unclick car seat from car seat base, click into stroller base, off you go. Haven't tried it in snow, but it handles great on crappy sidewalks and in fields.
supremepilotG2 1.0Grace Modes Element LX!! We love ours - meets all your criteria for $399, and comes in a beige-ish color. An additional car seat base (it includes one obviously) would only be $89 compared to $200 for some Uppa baby bullshit lol. Don’t overlook Graco as a “cheap” brand. They’ve been around for a long time for a reason, and will likely be around much longer than a lot of these new “luxury” baby brands.
marissakalyn 0.1I went with the Graco 3 in 1 travel system with the SnugRide LX/DLX car seats. It was the highest rated on targets website. Most of the car seats that Graco makes are compatible with the travel system. And it has the pramette mode on the stroller which is something I was looking for. The travel system itself with the car seat was $300.
GianKMore 0.1Hey, I too got the Graco 3-1! Confused my husband a lot to figure out what to use for what age and how
Reasonable_Clerk_165 0.1I have a graco 3-1 that the infant seat clicks into. It’s a super light jogging stroller than you can open, close, and handle with one hand. I’ve had to push it through gravel and have had 0 issues. My SIL has a baby 2 months older than mine and she has a nuna system and she preferred mine. She hates having to basically take it apart to put it in the car and it takes up more room. It’s also harder to handle according to her.