Customer Reviews for Graco - UNO2DUO Travel System - Reese
Customer Rating
5
Way to go, Graco!
on January 18, 2018
Posted by: k_fay22
I have three little ones (4, 2, and 5 months), and I own several (>5) strollers, so it is kind of my thing. This stroller (and travel system) competes with the designer brands, at a more affordable price point. It is more expensive than the brands/models I chose as a first-time mom, but I believe the investment in this system is worth it, especially if you are using this for your first child and are planning to have more.
Things I love: The all black color - it is classy and timeless. The options - 18 configurations for two children, that is insane! And converting from a single to a double stroller on the fly (the seats are very simple to arrange), is a bonus. The bassinet configuration - it is just the cutest! The initial assembly - mostly very simple, although there was a little bit of confusion putting the u-shaped bars in the seats but I figured it out soon enough. The weight capacity - all three of my children are still under the 50 lb. weight limit of the seats, so I am looking forward to using the stroller for several more years. The adjustable handlebar and expandable basket - it is huge when fully extended. The SnugRide car seat - I used an earlier version for my first child, and this one is even easier to buckle and adjust the straps. It is also narrow at the base, so I am able to fit car seats three across in my vehicle (Chevrolet Equinox).
Things I did not love: The canopy on the SnugRide car seat is so large, that it gets in the way and sometimes it is hard to adjust the handle (minor annoyance, not a big problem). The size - I actually love the large size when I have kids in the stroller, but transporting it is more difficult. It takes up the whole cargo area of my SUV! It would be hard to take it on a road trip, if I needed to pack a lot of luggage.
Overall, this is a great value. It has features that will make you fall in love with it, while also being stunningly good looking. My favorite thing about the stroller is how easy it is to fold, and how light it is (without seats) to load it into the car. I received this product through the weeSpring Parent Panel, and I would definitely recommend it.
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Customer Rating
4
Yn101317
on January 18, 2018
Posted by: BlessedMomOf3
THE PERFECT STROLLER! I’ve been searching for the perfect stroller since I was expecting my second child, thankfully graco came out with this great stroller for my third child I’ve had other strollers that are way too bulky and not functional or functional but not enough space there was always something wrong but graco did it! This is the perfect stroller if you want to make you life easier when traveling with your little ones you don’t need to look further this is the perfect stroller for you! I am a mother of 3 children 7 year old, 4 year old and 11 months old and I’m always on the go alone with my babies it makes it super easy for me to get my stroller put my 2 smaller babies in there and have my oldest next to me. The maneuvering is very easy doesn’t get stuck like the other strollers. I love that you can go from seating one to two if needed! The assembly was very easy. Multiple ways to use the attachments I tried almost every possible way to recline the top part of the stroller from sitting upright, facing forward, facing backwards, laying down, and bassinet style. The canopy on the top is great quality very durable, Overall it’s a great stroller!! Cons: A bit on the bulky side. The second attachment does get stuck. The quality of the second canopy is not as great as the original. Overall I do love this stroller it comes in handy for me, and believe it or not if you don’t attach the second seat I can fit my 2 older ones at the bottom either sitting or standing great for trips to Disneyland or when they are tired of walking around at the mall all I have to do is make the handle bigger and extend it he bottom and they can sit! Thank you WeeSpring Parent Panel for finding perfect stroller and allowing me to try and review
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Customer Rating
5
Big step up!
on January 25, 2018
Posted by: lpjschweizer
Thank you to weespring for sending me this travel system in exchange for my honest review! So as a mom of three I am seasoned in the baby brand world. Graco is not USUALLY my favorite. That being said, I am blown away with how much they have stepped up their game with this travel system. The car seat is great overall. I have two complaints, one is that it will be outgrown a little earlier than other infant seats because the shell height is shorter. The second is the seat is kinda hard to get out of the base a lot of the time. The seat can be used without the base and has euro belt routing which is amazing! The base of the seat is a breeze to install, the lock off is great! The stroller has some great features as well, my favorite being how it folds! This thing folds up so easily and it folds down so that it still sits on all four wheels, that is genius! That means no more dirt on my stroller from having it rest on the ground! I tried the car seat on the stroller and that was super easy but I preferred to use the seat with my baby. My girls, ages 3 and 5, both used the stand feature together. It was the easiest time I have had in a grocery store in forever! I used the stroller with the seat facing forward and facing me and with the second seat as well. My two cons with the stroller are, first the handle is kinda wiggly when pushing it. This is just annoying but doesn’t change how the stroller functions. The second one is how the second seat sits on the ground behind the other seat. Whichever child you place in that seat can see nothing and my kids hated that part.
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Customer Rating
5
Love this Travel System!
on January 25, 2018
Posted by: Cmbarnaby
Thanks to the weeSpring Parent Panel for providing me with the Graco Uno2Duo Travel System and extra seat. I was in the market for a new system and have completely fell in love with this. Straight out of the box it was easy to assemble and was packaged well. I've yet to get to try the second seat as our second child has not been born yet. However, my 16 month old daughter loves riding in the stroller. She is comfortable and sits up much higher. Normally, in her old stroller, she would fidget and want to get out and was constantly looking up. Now she is looking ahead and happy to be on a better level. Another bonus to this stroller is the ease in folding and unfolding. It really is a one-handed job. I also love the cell phone holder. Several strollers come with a cup holder, as does this one, but it is rare to have the cell phone holder. We are taking a family vacation in a few weeks and I am really excited about the amount of room underneath the stroller. I know it will come in handy when out and about. My only negative would be the size of the system when folded. Although it does get pretty compact for a travel system, it probably won't fit in your trunk unless your car is at least a full size or SUV. Otherwise and wonderful system and I'm so happy with it.
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Customer Rating
4
Great Stroller!!
on January 25, 2018
Posted by: Mldantonio
Graco found a way to put everything a parent could want in this sleek stroller. The versatility of the UNO2DUO is amazing. With the 18 ways to ride you’ll get many years out this stroller and will get your moneys worth. It can be used with just the frame and the car seat, as a adorable bassinet stroller, a single stroller, a sit and stand, or get the extra seat for a double stroller(which I recommend). I’m a mother of 5 (ages11,9,6,3&9months) so I’ve been through many strollers and this one really covers all the basses. The assembly took about 30 minutes and was fairly easy. I’m able to change the different configurations in a breeze. The car seat clicks in and unlocks no problem. One hand to expand the bottom for the extra storage or to use the standing platform. The stroller comes with a child’s tray, a parents cup, and phone holder, so you don’t have buy the extras like some other brands. Large canopy and nice storage space, even with the extra seat in I was able to fit my diaper bag. The stroller provides a smooth ride and can handle the bumps. Folds down easily with one hand. The included Snugride 35 is super comfy, lightweight, has a large canopy, and the handle feels secure. I’m able buckle and unbuckle baby quickly. The one big con and why I gave it 4 not 5 stars is that’s it’s a bit bulky when folded down. Though it folds pretty compact compared to other doubles the wheels make it too wide. I can’t fit it in my Honda Pilot if the full 3rd row is up. This may pose an issue for some people. Also if you got the extra seat you will have to remove it to fold the stroller down. My favorite feature of the stroller is that the seat can face toward you. My baby loved that she could see me and her big brother riding along. Thanks to the weeSpring Parent Panel for providing me with this travel system.
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Customer Rating
4
Great compact stroller for two.
on January 26, 2018
Posted by: CdK824
I was given this travel system to try as part of the weeSpring Parent Panel. The one gripe that I have about this stroller is that it was a pain to put the fenders and rear wheels on. It required a set of pliers to get the pin through the axle to hold the wheels on. Not sure why they couldn't ship it with these already installed. Super easy to steer, it's compact, depending on your configuration, and fits easily into the back of my van with the third row seats engaged. My 2 year old enjoys riding and sitting both. But the lack of a decent amount of space between front and rear seats may lead to some claustrophobia. That's the trade off I suppose to having a more compact profile. I have two other tandem strollers from BabyTrend, a side by side jogger and a double like this one. The double is like driving a semi truck through the mall, cumbersome and way too long. This one is much better at perusing the stores without knocking down the displays. The phone and drink holders are handy, and the expandable base allows me to store my purse and a diaper bag without any issues.
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Customer Rating
4
High End Look at an Affordable Price!
on January 27, 2018
Posted by: Plesz
This is a great option for parents wanting a travel system that will expand to fit two kids, and the carseat that comes with it is one of the better quality ones that I have seen Graco make. I will go over my personal pros and cons list that I came up with while testing out this system.
Pros: I instantly noticed how nice of a quality and soft the material is of the carseat and stroller seat. The visor on the stroller and carseat are quite large which is super nice for blocking many angles of the sun and windy rain. The bassinet option on the seat is great, since most strollers require you to buy this separately and the seat doesn't convert into one like this does. The wheels are higher quality and reduce the bumps that the baby feels. Also, the foot rests are large which is great not only for comfort, but for catching toys that fall! The sides of the stroller seat are pretty high making the seat deeper which made me feel like they are a little more secure. I was also impressed with the built in cup holder and cell phone holder since most strollers don't come with this and require you to buy separately. For rough terrain, the wheels can be locked in place so they can't swivel which makes it a lot easier to push, like when you go through sand. Another feature that you usually have to buy separately is the glider board, but this has a spot for older kids to stand on built right in! It was really easy to put the carseat in and out of the stroller and I felt that it locked securely. The carseat material is also easily removable, so it can be popped in the washing machine. I have used a carseat before where the straps were a little hard to tighten and loosen, but this one glides really easily. The base was pretty easy to install and adjust, about the same as my other one. The carseat and the stroller are fairly lightweight compared to what I'm used to which I love, and since the stroller is still kind of bulky for trying to load and unload in a vehicle the lighter weight is helpful. I would say my favorite things about this stroller however is how it looks very top of the line for a more affordable price and the ONE HAND COLLAPSE!!!!!! I can't even describe how amazing this feature is and how effortlessly you can fold and open this stroller, its a dream!
Cons: I did find this a bit harder to turn than my other double stroller. I did also find that in rougher terrain, even though the wheels locked I still had to really lean in to push forward, more so than I had to with my other stroller. I also found it to be a little top heavy feeling. I can imagine it still would be pretty hard to tip, but it didn't feel as stable as what I'm used to. Although having the built in glider board is nice, its not as big of a space for the kids to stand on and because its a decent distance up off the ground and doesn't have any traction treads or rubber on it I was afraid of someone slipping and falling off it. The seat fabrics are really nice, but the color was a con for me. I don't particularly like black or really dark fabrics because they get so hot in the sun. While tightening and loosening the buckle of the carseat is easy, pressing the buckle to take off the straps is pretty hard. Thats nice because a kid can't do it, but was pretty hard on my hands as a parent also. I was also disappointed in the carseats comfort without the infant insert. The insert added some padding, but without it it feels pretty hard and uncomfortable. I can feel the plastic right through the thin fabric. I'm pretty short, so the handle on the stroller has to be in all the way and when my daughter was on the glider board she kept hitting her head on the handle bar with every bump we hit. Lastly, the extendable frame was advertised as an amazing never before seen feature, but I wasn't that impressed with it. To me, it didn't make that big of a difference and the basket isn't that deep either so I was still pretty disappointed in the storage area.
I also have a review of the second seat, and I will list the pros and cons of that below as well.
Pros: Again, really nice material, big visor, can turn into a bassinet so awesome for twins, big foot rest and deep seats with high sides. Its pretty easy to take the second seat on and off as well. I like how there are multiple configurations so you can have the kids facing multiple different ways and can even recline back pretty far for naps.
Cons: The back/bottom seat cannot have a snack tray which was disappointing. We were also bummed that the kid in the back/bottom seat is looking directly at the back of the seat in front of them with no view so it caused some frustration at the zoo (this kid couldn't see anything and ended up having to walk or be carried). I also was bothered by the fact that the seat sits pretty much in the storage basket, so it significantly reduces what you can carry with you and my kid kept putting her feet on things. With the second seat on we couldn't hang bags on hooks from the handle bar like we are used to, because depending on how you have the seats arranged it either hits the back of the seat or will be on top of the kids body. Also, I tried laying the seat down with both facing forward and with either seat reclined, the kid in the back's knees it the seat in front. I found it pretty difficult to get the kid in the bottom/back seat in and out as well. I would much rather prefer if the seats were set up stadium style like my other stroller rather than inline style so it reduced claustrophobia and increased view.
Overall, it has some really great features and I think the pros outweigh the cons. If you want a system that looks top of the line at an affordable price and with all the bells and whistles you usually have to buy separately - this is the travel system for you! Even bigger bonus if you plan to have more than one because you won't need to buy anything else besides the second seat!
Thanks to the weeSpring Parent Panel for providing me with this travel system and inviting me to review it!
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Customer Rating
3
Bulk Outweighs Design & Functionality
on January 28, 2018
Posted by: ChiTown Mommy
This is a lovely stroller and the intent of design is very much appreciated as a mom of 2 young children (2.5 years & 10 months). The Pros: This is a full travel system, so your car seat & base are included, along with a second older infant / toddler seat, which is absolutely wonderful. If you have decided on the Graco Snug Connect as your infant car seat, than I would definitely recommend considering this system. The included car seat is very easy to install, a good stand alone weight, and most importantly, safe for my baby. The color and style of the whole system is very attractive. The one-hand fold is so easy, and it's great that the included seat (not car seat) can stay attached. It's a great bonus, too, that the fold keeps the seat off the ground. The ride is smooth, and similar to other tandem double strollers I've used to maneuver. We live in the city, and the stroller went over bumps, cracks, and uneven sidewalks fairly well. The handle bar extends for when using it with 2 kiddos, or if you are tall. The number of seat configurations is outstanding, especially when adding a second seat to replace the car seat spot. If you are committed to this stroller, purchasing a second seat is a must, and you will be so grateful you did. Included accessories of the cup & phone holder, and child snack try is very much appreciated. The underneath basket is large. We had my toddler ride in the lower seat, who is 40 inches tall. I was able to fit a diaper bag and the baby carrier in the basket, along with his legs, no problem. My toddler did enjoy riding on the board, and the space allotted between the handlebar to do so is quite adequate. Finally, the weight of the frame is comparable, if not lighter, than similar tandem double strollers. Cons: The Bulk! OMG! The Bulk! I honestly considered rating this system a 2 due to its size & bulk, primarily when traveling with it. It will be quite a challenge to go on an out of town trip and bring this stroller system, along with luggage. We packed this system in both our cars; a full size sedan (Infiniti M35) & a full size SUV (Ford Explorer). With the sedan, we could only fit the stroller frame & 1 seat in the trunk & had to travel the with second seat inside our car in between our child seats in the back seat. In the SUV, I had to lay the third row flat to fit it decently. If the wheels could easily be removed and replaced, it would make traveling more bearable. The sunshades / visors on the seats and car seat are sub par. The shade awkwardly gets in the way of transport on the infant car seat and moving the bar. On the other seats, while there are peep shades with mesh lining for the care giver to glance at the child, there are no straps or magnets connected to keep the peek flap open. The quality of the material and shade on the optional second seat is less than that of the one that comes with the system. And while the shade is large, it is not large enough. We had placed our 10 month old in the upper seat, and with the shade fully extended and the seat upright, the sun still blindingly hit our baby's eyes. The velcro keeping the sun shades in place needs greater strength. My spouse (who is a mechanical engineer) ranked assembly as a 7.5 on a 10 point scale, and did say that there was frustration with the rear fenders & wheels, and needed pliers for installing the pin. Also, we have still yet to be able to get our seat in to the pram position (again, my spouse is an engineer), so we are unsure if we may have a defective seat. The foot break is easy enough to use, but it would be nice if there was a hand break. My toddler is not the biggest fan of riding in the lower seat, as views are blocked by the front seat. Also, placement of the cup and cell phone holder are in the direct path of getting in & out of the seat. My toddler knocked his head a few times & was not happy. It would also be nice if the roller board could be utilized in addition to the 2 seats, so you could use the stroller for three kids. Finally, the strap covers slide off quite easily, and I'm afraid they will get lost / misplaced. I'm also unsure if adapters are available or coming in the future for use with other car seats brands, but it is something to consider if you may already own a car seat. A big thanks to the weeSpring Parent Panel for providing our family this travel system!
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