Graco - Modes™ Nest2Grow™ DLX Travel System

Same here. We seem to have acquired Graco everything and honestly I like everything we have. Their products are good and they are affordable. I have both strollers you mentioned and they’re both great.

Anyone recommending uppbaby obviously did not see your budget lol.. imo not at all worth for the “luxury” brand. People told me “go push them in store and you can feel the difference” but I did that and did not notice anything better that would warrant an almost $2k price tag. And they don’t even come with cup holders! I have a Graco Modes Next DLX and then a Graco Modes Nest2Grow DLX (2 under 2 so needed the double), and I love both of them. The single version can turn into a bassinet (not a separate piece, it just flattens) and can face either way, and is compatible with any Graco car seat. Never had any issues at all and I’ve been using it for over 4 years. It has all the same functionality as the Vista (or at least at the time, idk if they have made changes) for less than half the price.

Seconding Nest2Grow if you plan on multiple kids!! We still use it now with our 2 year olds!

I plan on having multiple children so a stroller that will hold multiple was important especially one that holds an infant. I wanted the car seat that could just click into a base in the car and the stroller (duel uses). As well as a bassinet attachment for the stroller. I also wanted lots of basket/storage space in the stroller. (I got the graco modes nest 2 grow travel system) I also knew I didn’t want a brand I wasn’t familiar with and I didn’t want any weird or fancy features (or what I think of as weird or fancy) like the rotating seat and the car seat that pops out wheels to be the stroller. I wanted something very normal.. almost old school classic stroller. I like that my stroller can have many different configurations of seats and directions (wish it could hold two infant seats but not necessary unless twins 😬). You need to think about what is important to you and what will fit your lifestyle best. We also got a used jogging stroller for my husband but I knew I didn’t want that for my use. And go with one you feel safe and comfortable with. There are a couple of well known brands I will not use because they feel very cheap and I have concerns about their safety (I know they are safety rated but I can’t see how they will protect my LO. We are about to size my LO out of her infant seat into a rear facing convertible and I’ve had to think about new concerns and issues. But a convertible or all in one is an option for you too. I didn’t start there because I wanted the convince of not removing baby from seat at the car and with a baby that was nice (car seat is in house and not hot in the TX summer, no standing in the rain buckling her in most of the time) but I have friends who got an all in one because it would last them longer and ultimately save them money.

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.

We got the Graco travel system Nest2grow and I believe it came with the third car seat. The infant car seat was great, and it also snaps onto the stroller. Then the stroller comes with a toddler stroller seat, and eventually can be used with two kids in a bunch of different ways (infant and toddler seat, and two toddler seats, a bunch of configurations) You do have to buy the second toddler seat additionally however. I’m pregnant with our second so I’m glad we’ll be able to go on family walks with one stroller! We’ll be using the same infant car seat again as well.

I have the Graco nest2grow or whatever it is and it’s great. Has two seats, under carriage, and the click connect feature is the best. It swaps to any Graco seat including the bassinet and car seats

I’m very much of the mindset of using a travel system when running errands and a bassinet attachment when taking longer walks near home. That said, keep in mind that some car seat brands **do not allow use with car seat adapters from other stroller brands.** Graco is one of those. We got the Mockingbird for my first and have since expanded it to a double. I love it, but if I could go back I would have done the Graco Nest2Grow from the start instead for compatibility (I used the Mockingbird car seat adapter with my first, but ended up getting a small Graco travel stroller for errands with my second after learning about the potential dangers of using an off-brand adapter).

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.