Graco - Modes Nest Travel System

For my first, I bought the Graco Modes Nest travel system. It was an ok, did the job, but I would not recommend the stroller if you do lots of walking. It was fine in grocery stores, malls, etc, but not sidewalks. After baby was able to sit up and use the stroller without bassinet/carseat I purchased a jogging stroller and NEVER looked back. I love my jogging stroller as someone who walks a lot. So much easier to maneuver and push. Definitely a smoother ride too. Unfortunately, I do not have a jogging stroller/carseat combo that I would recommend because I (sadly) didn't go that route, but if I had to redo, I would start my search there.

I had a Graco modes nest and I LOVED it. My son is 19 months now and I just gave it to my step sister for her baby, if I have another baby I will be buying it again. We moved into a Graco turn2me when we went to convertible. I didnt feel like I needed a turning seat when he was in his infant seat.

I absolutely loved my Graco modes nest

The Graco Modes Nest Travel System. https://a.co/d/9sHfohJ I love mine!!

We have the Graco Modes Nest Travel System and have liked it. It’s $400 but the Graco Modes Pramette Travel System looks really similar and is $300!

Been using Graco nest travel system. Can be bassinet for newborn too

Second a Graco! We have the modes nest travel system. Infant car seat fits into it and it has a bassinet feature that converts into a chair and grows with them until they no longer need a stroller. It’s lightweight, super easy to open and close, and affordable (originally $399, bought for $299 when target ran a $100 off sale and came with the infant car seat and base). Baby can face you or away from you. The seat slides towards you and away from you on the frame (this is especially nice when baby is small you can bring them all the way to the top and be super close). There’s TONs of storage space under it which most brands lack. You’ll see people recommending newer brands or more expensive ones and if that’s your preference then go for it. I, however, wanted a brand that was reputable and around for a long time as I didn’t want to deal with recalls or issues finding replacement parts if I ever needed them. I also don’t understand the car seat convertible strollers like Doona. They’re expensive, tiny (so short!), heavy especially as baby grows, and don’t grow with baby? Plus you’re always going to be putting dirty wheels in your vehicles seats. A lot of them are very similar you just pay more for the name.

This is what we have and LOVE it. Only downside is it’s a little big and we have a small SUV so it takes up the entire trunk basically lol.

We went with Graco, we got the infant bucket seat (this may not be important to you but it was for us, if it’s not something you want, you can do a convertible car seat right away!) and then got the Graco 3-1 modes stroller. It fits any Graco car seat, it lays down to a bassinet and then works for a toddler too. It was the most reasonably priced so that’s what we went with! It’s all pretty lightweight.

I second this! We absolutely love this stroller, and the amount of storage under the toddler seat is amazing. It’s a little big, but we have a Traverse, so space in the car wasn’t/isn’t a problem for us.

We have the 35 XT for the load leg and have been really happy with it so far. We got the ready 2 jet instead of just the stroller base, it’s an extra $30 but we figured we would be able to use it longer. We were gifted the fast action jogging stroller and have used it with the car seat, the seat comes completely off so it functions just like the stroller base pictured. If I could have redone it, I would have opted for the nest stroller to have the bassinet seat.

We have this and I like it. Folds and unfolds easily. Our wheels squeak a lot though and it’s definitely not great for the terrain around our neighborhood. I probably would have went with something a little bit more sturdy. But we got it on sale at Walmart for $200 so I can’t complain lol.

I got the Graco modes one! I liked I could click in place the car seat. I liked I could do the bassinet attachment that also turns into a toddler chair. So it’s good for years and has a decent size under carriage to hold your bag. You can adjust the height to 2-3 different levels closer to you or further down. You can have the car seat or chair face you or face away. It does not come with a cup holder but I bought one on Amazon I just attached to mine! For the price I do really enjoy it!

My first is a January baby and I wanted a travel system that we could use in all sorts of different weather. It's not the most luxurious stroller, but I absolutely love my travel system. I have the Graco Modes Nest. The car seat clicks into the stroller, or you can use the bassinet. The bassinet converts into a toddler style seat. This was one of my favourite features when my first was little. When we were out and about and we couldn't find a changing table we'd turn the toddler seat back to a bassinet and change him in there. The car seat and toddler seat/bassinet can be either forward facing or parent facing. The stroller goes everywhere with us. We used it for our second now. The storage underneath is great and fits A LOT. I do my grocery shopping with it. The only thing I'm not in love with is the canopy on the bassinet could be a little longer, but we manage!

Just went through stroller buying journey also due in December! Ended up getting the Graco Nest Mode 3-in-1 (it was on sale so cheaper than the pramette) . My advice is once you've done as much internet research as you can handle, just go to a couple of stores to test them out (Snuggle Bugz / West Coast Kids for the higher end ones, Babies R Us for the more affordable ones). I found this subreddit swears by Uppababy and recommends used to stay budget friendly but I didnt find Graco to be as bad as the internet made sound. Testing in store will really help you figure out what feels the best to you.

We had the Graco Snugride 30 and the jogging stroller it came with. I like it fine, the turning on it can be tricky, but that's a 3 wheel stroller thing and not specific to these. I specifically wanted a jogging stroller with real wheels and some shock support since my community has a lot of forest trails we walk. If you're looking for one for walking around a city or a mall, I'd probably suggest a 4 wheel as they turn in a much smaller radius

just spent a month researching. my takeaway: Nuna - loved this one the most (mixx or trvl xl) but all of the carseats/accesories make it extra pricey. my fav uber premium option uppababy- i found these all to be kind of rigid and too large. didn't like the vibe but its obvs popular mockingbird - decided on this one and so far love the balance of quality and price point. truly feels strong but also premium, while not being huge, and almost all the features feel obvious instead of buried silver cross - if you really want to go with the most premium it is indeed very nice. graco Modes nest - solid budget option. felt a little on the light/fragile side for me but if lightweight with versatility is important, this one isn't bad at all bugaboo - maybe the one i tried was a janky floor model but i didn't think it was smooth at all. nuna/mock crushed it

Honestly, just my personal opinion, I never use it. I got one after doing tons of research and I find it more helpful/fun for us both to wear my baby on my back (now that she is big enough - I wore her on the front at first). For trips, walking/hiking, grocery shopping, literally everything. She loves it, I love it, and I don’t have to lug around a huge stroller. With that being said, I had made a few posts similar to this one and ended up getting the Graco Modes Nest stroller. It has a bassinet feature which was my biggest reason for getting it. I would’ve got one used and not brand new especially if I knew I was not going to use it. Lol I also probably would’ve opted for a more compact one. It breaks down but it’s still soooo bulky. Given - I may use it more when we decide to have baby #2. I hope this helps at all. Haha

Seconding the graco modes! I have the graco modes nest and love it, absolutely zero complaints.

I have the second car seat and I like it! No problems thus far. We bought a stroller with a pram attachment though. The Graco Modes Nest

Graco modes nest. Its 3 years old, goes into a bassinet for baby and a seat for toddler. Came with a car seat that attaches too. Nice sizeable storage basket below, cuoholder for mom, tray for toddler kiddo. And we paid less than $400.

I got a nuna car seat and stroller - Pipa RX and the Swiv. My baby is 4 months now and the car seat has been less useful and I wish I’d gotten a convertible car seat instead of an infant seat! You can’t leave babies in car seats for long anymore (30mins for newborns and at 3 months it goes up slightly, but still not like they can spend several hours in a car seat). To answer your questions: 1. I had a summer baby, so it was too hot to baby wear. However, I think I would have baby worn A LOT more if weather had allowed. People don’t try and touch your baby when you babywear. If you’re going to church and it’s cold and flu season, this will be a big consideration. That said, baby gets HEAVY after the newborn period. My baby is close to 18lbs now. I’m looking forward to getting something like the TushBaby, but you can’t use it until they’re sitting independently, which is around 6 months old. I babywore when we traveled. All in all, I find scooping up the baby and putting him in the stroller (I got the bassinet attachment) much easier than wrangling him into a carrier. 2. I have the Nuna Swiv and got the bassinet attachment, so I can only speak to that! The bassinet has been basically the only way we’ve used the stroller. I rarely attach the car seat. I like that the bassinet attachment is a safe sleep surface. We used it a lot for daytime naps and I loved that I could go on a walk with baby and leave him to nap in the bassinet when we got back (a key part of this is NOT needing to go up any stairs to get inside our house! I can wheel him right into the kitchen). 3. Most travel strollers don’t have the ability to face your baby towards you, which is definitely necessary. But I would say they’re all “sturdy” enough! They’re made for kids and babies. 4. If you’re going up and down stairs a lot, the nuna is light, but not THAT light. It’s easy to pick up and put in my car, but it doesn’t fit in an overhead bin for air travel or anything. We’ve since gotten a specific travel stroller to use for travel. I was told there isn’t a stroller that does *everything,* so ultimately plan to have 2-3 strollers. I also got a cheap Graco Modes Nest from RebelStork for when I visited my parents. I LOVED the Pramette, the huge storage basket, and the “slide to me” adjustable height feature. The nuna is kind of low to the ground, although it’s never been an issue and I didn’t notice it before I visited an UppaBaby-heavy area and noticed they all seemed to sit so high. The adjustable height was super useful when we were seated at a high-top table once, we could just slide baby up. Otherwise it’s probably not super necessary. The big storage basket was luxurious. However, the stroller is MASSIVE. Truly huge. It barely fit in the back of my parents SUV. I don’t think it would fit in the back of my small SUV. The nuna fits beautifully in my trunk. I take off the bassinet and leave it expanded and can still fit the folded nuna base in with it. My one issue with the nuna is that the bassinet attachment is low to the basket underneath, so the basket is hard to access. That won’t be a problem in like two months when we move to the stroller attachment. In terms of the Nuna vs. Graco, the Graco just can’t operate in tight city spaces. The Nuna turns on a time and is fantastic in the city. But is it necessary? No. There are plenty of cheaper strollers that I’m sure can operate in the city too. Don’t feel like you need to spend a fortune on a stroller.

Second vote for graco modes nest. Absolutely love it. And both the kids did too

I have the Graco modes nest and really like it! The car seat is super easy to install and use. You can get extra bases for it if you have multiple cars, but it also works without the base. With this stroller, the bassinet converts to the toddler seat, so it’s only one attachment aside from the car seat. It has worked great for me and is a reasonable price compared to others on the market. Would 100% recommend.

I was overwhelmed when I was pregnant with all the choices and ended up getting the Graco Modes Nest stroller. We used a convertible car seat from birth. We brought baby home from the hospital in it. I looked on consumer reports .com and ended up getting a Chicco convertible seat for my car. The plan was to use the infant bucket seat in my husbands car but we never installed it in his car and just used my car when we took the places. The Graco stroller is heavy but any big stroller like that would be heavy. I liked that the bassinet and toddler seat where one piece so we didn’t have to spend extra money or store extra items in our small condo. I like that the Graco stroller came with the snack tray cup holder. My kiddo ate a lot of snacks out of it while on walks. We used the bucket seat in the stroller exclusively because once kiddo was old enough he didn’t want to lay down in the bassinet he wanted to be sitting in the bucket seat and looking at everything. I liked that the basket was very large and could hold lots of groceries, toys, pool stuff. I liked that the seat was reversible so I could see baby on walks. My toddler started walking well at 12 months. He has a ride in plastic Step 2 car that I can push him around in for walks that he prefers now. I want to get him a push trike soon. For not needing a giant big stroller really past 12 months I’m happy I didn’t spend $$$ on an uppa baby or nuna. I bought a $70 travel stroller that I preferred to use once he could sit up because it was easier to pick up and get in and out of my car.

The Graco Modes Nest. I’m petite and my husband is tall and it works great for us. We tested out the trendy ones (Nuna, UppaBaby, Doona..) and my husband found them too short for him.

Mines walking, but we still use our stroller daily. We have a Graco Modes pramette and a Graco ready2jet. The modes one is nicer, good for long walks and park outings, etc. The ready2jet is good for flying (it fits in Delta and American airlines overhead bins!) and just quick errands, cause it fits in the car better. If you have a big car, then a double would probably be a good idea, but if space in a limited commodity in your car, I'd hold off getting something giant until you need it. Plus strollers have a limited lifespan, I know my best friend had to replace theirs between #2 and #3, just cause the frame was giving out from the beatings #1 and #2 subjected that poor stroller to.

We had the snugride 35 and the nodes pramette stroller (just a different Graco stroller, also includes toddler seat) and loved both. We've still got the stroller and we switched to a Graco trigrow when baby was done with the infant seat

We have the Graco Modes pramette stroller and it’s served us well. The base also fit her infant car seat and we used that combo quite often while running errands when she still fit in it. Now that she’s bigger and sizes up to a bigger car seat, I also have a Kolcraft Cloud Sport stroller to keep in the trunk because it’s easier to open quickly and takes up less space.

My diaper bag came from Amazon. Some non-brand. I’ve seen it on just about every mom at the zoo, so it’s quite popular. I think it was ~$25. My bucket car seat is the Graco snugride snug fit 35 dlx. Using it on my second kid now with no complaints. It will also fit into the attachment on Graco strollers. I think it was around $130. My convertible car seat that they switch into when I get tired of carrying them in the bucket seat is the Graco slim fit 3in1. It was just under $200. My stroller for my first baby was the Graco modes pramette stroller. I think it was around $200 but it was a gift so not sure. Now that we have our second baby we have a Graco ready2grow Lx 2.0. It was on clearance for $170. Bucket car seat will also fit into it like the single stroller. As you can tell, we are loyal to Graco baby stuff.

So part of the problem is wanting a stroller that can add an extra seat AND is lightweight. Unfortunately, strollers that “grow” with the family are bigger and bulkier bc they eventually need to be able to sustain two kids. For me, we decided that lightweight and small was more of a priority. We cant guarantee that we’ll have another kid within the next couple years (you never know!), we might not be stroller people, the kids might not like riding in a stroller, who knows. Otherwise we had the same wish list as you. We went with the Graco pramette - cost us only $250 and has all the basics we needed (bassinet, car seat, toddler seat). If I eventually feel like I need to change to a different stroller, I’m not going to be mad at myself bc we only spent $250 on this first one. Much better than sinking $1k+ into a stroller! A rotating car seat is nice but they are not always compatible with travel systems. Our kid’s next car seat will be rotating, but this infant one is not.

First time mom. We got the Graco modes Pramette. I like that it has the pram mode for infants and that the car seat can click into it, but then it also can be used as a normal stroller

I have the Graco Modes pramette. I think it's a little less than $200. Good on grass, dirt, gravel, etc. I can lift it with one hand, it's pretty lightweight. I can also steer with one hand. It can be used as a bassinet, or toddler seat facing to the rear or forwards. You can also attach an infant car seat if you have one.

I have the Graco 3-in-1 pramette stroller. It's not heavy. Not sure how much it weighs but I cna easily lift it (I'm 4'11" for reference). It works well on dirt/grass and pavement. Bonus is that I can lay my infant in it, and when she grows, I can turn the bassient into a seat (either forward or rear facing). I like it.

I’ll share that I have the Graco Modes Pramette stroller, which advertises itself as a one hand stroller fold. I’ve truly never been able to collapse it without using a second hand to stabilize, and I certainly need both hands to unfold. Though perhaps others have been able to? Just sharing my experience so far!

That’s what we have. I really like it. My husband and I are both tall and it doesn’t feel like we’re hunched over on the handle or getting the car seat clicked in.

I 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.

Hey, I too got the Graco 3-1! Confused my husband a lot to figure out what to use for what age and how

I 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.

We have a Graco that came with a bassinet that converts into a toddler seat and also could accept the bucket car seat. “Baby” is 13 months old now, the stroller has over 500 miles on it, and we still absolutely love it. My only serious complaint is that it takes up almost all of the trunk space in my subcompact car. We got one of the Momcozy drink holders to attach to it. The cup holder it comes with is terrible.

I have a graco modes and I love it. It has the car seat that snaps in which can be swapped out for a bassinet or a toddler seat. Mine can accommodate 2 kids (not 2 car seats but a toddler seat and the either another toddler seat or the car seat or bassinet). It’s easy to manuver (although a bit long and takes some getting used to) and not horrendously expensive. I haven’t been on a trail with it but it does great in the neighborhood.

Ive had two kids, very different systems in place. Cost was my biggest concern basically. Baby 1 Bed: uppa bassinet + jolly jumper rocker stand. Stand was $10 used. Bassinet came with the stroller Stroller: used uppa baby from fb marketplace. Paid $100 for the stroller, seat and bassinet. Came with a snack tray. It was around 8 years old and an outdated model Car seat: safety first seat that stayed in the car (not a system), but that adjusted from infant to 50 lbs. Cost about $300 Once baby could sit up, I ditched the uppa baby because it was too big. Opted for a Summer 3D stroller that was super portable. That cost about $80 Baby 2 Bed: ingenuity bassinet (not relevant, but showing that we didn’t have a bassinet attachment). Bought used for $30 Stroller: graco modes that we got from a friend. They gave us the whole system with the car seat. Free, but valued at $450+ brand new, and worth mentioning that this is difficult as used car seats should only from a trustworthy source. Also still had the summer 3D mentioned above, and that was compatible with the Graco snugride Car seat: graco snug ride mentioned with stroller. Free from a one-and-done friend. This baby will need a new car seat when we grow out of the bucket. She will use that summer 3D stroller exclusively when that happens as I looove how light and portable, yet sturdy, it is. Baby 2 didn’t have a bassinet stroller attachment. She is 4 months old and would be outgrowing it now. We are huge on baby wearing, so we didn’t have her in the stroller much for walks around the block. Note that dad did a lot of the bigger walks while mom was recovering. Used ergo baby carrier: $15 Sorry for the long read. All this was to say the answer doesnt need to be black and white or fit in a box

I see a lot of comments about getting the uppababy Cruz and while that one is a really popular brand, I got the *GRACO modes travel system* it comes with an infant carrier and a stroller that converts to a bassinet. It can be used with infants to toddlers for a portion of the price of the uppababy. If you’re buying everything yourself I recommend this one, one of my siblings bought the uppababy and the GRACO is essentially the same thing and runs nearly identical imo

Graco Modes travel system- we love it. We used the bassinet attachment a ton when she was first born so she could nap on walks. Now at 4 months we mostly put the car seat onto the stroller base- but 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. The bassinet also can be configured into a normal stroller seat, front or rear facing and now that she's really eager to see everything around her I think we will be making the switch here very soon! Also worth noting I drive a Toyota Camry and not only does the car seat fit well in the back- the stroller and attachments also fit easily into my trunk!

We got the Mockingbird and got the adapter for a Graco carrier seat. I love it, it allows for a second seat attachment. THAT BEING SAID… eventually I said “eff it” and got the Graco jet set light weight stroller because the normal strollers are HEAVY. I regret getting rid of my Graco Modes because it was not only cheaper, but way more light weight than the bougie brands.

Had the Graco one as well and it was great!

Graco Modes. It's easy and inexpensive. The Uppababy stroller is a lot bulkier, which was frustrating. I've traveled internationally with it, and it went went. I also love the huge bottom basket.

We got the graco one and it lasted all 3 kids. Kids are 3 years apart. It was like 250 bucks.

We have the Graco Modes travel system! We used it for our 3yo & now with our 2nd.

i have the graco modes travel system with the infant seat & the bassinet/toddler seat attachment and we LOVE it! the stroller base is kind of bulky but it just lives in my trunk. we havent really tried to the toddler seat yet bc my LO is only 4 months but i like the bassinet attachment, and we use the stroller all the time with the car seat which is great. i love the storage underneath & the phone and cup holders.

We have the Graco Modes. No complaints. Does everything we need it to. Fits in my small ass trunk, and doesn’t take up the entire space either.

We have the Graco modes too and love it. I’m glad I didn’t spend extra money on a separate bassinet because our son did not like it. But since it converts into the toddler chair, it wasn’t a waste. I’m currently pregnant with baby # 3 and we will be using the same travel system. The quality is good and I have no worries of it lasting another 2 years. 

We had the Graco modes one as well and liked it enough. The click and connect between car seat and stroller was great. 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). It took a while before we were able to find the basic frame to use that basically takes up no space in the trunk. I do suggest taking a look at the foldup dimensions of your vehicle and take a tape measure to your trunk to see how it can fit.

I have one of the graco modes travel systems. Can't remember which one exactly as I bought it 1.5 years ago. 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. It rides really smooth. Graco also has great deals sometimes. I got the stroller, the infant bucket seat, and the car base for under 300 bucks. 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.

Graco Modes. Meets all your criteria. We’ve been using it for almost 2 years and still love it.

I have a Graco modes and it’s fine at 1/5 the cost. If I need something smaller and with better wheels For cities or rougher trails I’ll just buy one specialized for that and still end up saving.

Also went with graco- did the modes stroller with infant car seat- like that had option for bassinet or infant seat. We have also bought the graco convertible car seat for next seat. I looked at online reviews, price point, and nhtsa ease of use ratings. Plan to be one and done, and pick up a second hand jogger on Craigslist or marketplace when they are big enough to sit upright.

I went with the graco modes and graco snugride. They are affordable! We used the bassinet only for walks in neighborhood until recently. She’s now 5 months and not quite ready to sit up in toddler upright stroller position, but likes to ‘see’ so we are using the car seat more for stroller walks. I think the guidance for maximum time in a car seat gets a bit longer after ~3 months (shifting from 30min to 2hrs). We honestly carried the car seat into most stores because she was awake and it wasn’t that heavy- but now that she’s heavier we have started clicking it into the stroller. 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!!

I have two strollers. The Graco modes travel system. Which worked well because it included the infant car seat for when he was a tiny baby. The undercarriage is also huge, so I use that for shopping. It’s also very durable. It was a gift, not my choice stroller, but has worked well for our needs. I keep that one in my car. We also got the Bugaboo butterfly for travel. I love it! We just used it for our first trip and it fit well in the overhead compartment of the airplane. My husband keeps this one at home or in his car. He works from home so he has the baby while I’m at work. Having two strollers seems like the way to go

Ok so I’m a 3rd time mom and I am 100% buying that stroller again! It was soooo easy to use. Lightweight compact and just a breeze I love the Graco snugride line basically anything is good there. I got 2 kids uses out of both of those car seat and stroller.

That’s what we did. Got a Greco travel system (stroller and car seat) for like $180 and that’s the one we fly with.