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Graco - Modes Pramette Travel System - Ellington
Average customer rating
4
(157 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 157 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Star
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Customer Reviews for Graco - Modes Pramette Travel System - Ellington
Customer Rating
4
Solid, versatile stroller option
on February 11, 2020
Posted by: leah5825
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Overall I really like the Modes Pramette Stroller compared to the other strollers I have used for my one-year-old. Although there are a few things that I would change about it, I would definitely recommend this stroller to friends and family because it is so versatile and has a lot of great features.
Pros:
-The multiple configurations (bassinet, inward toddler and outward toddler) make it possible to use this stroller from newborn through toddler. It is really easy to switch between the different modes and I love having the option of switching my daughter to face inwards so I can see her and interact with her on our walks or while at the store.
-The storage bin on this is AMAZING (bigger than on any other stroller I've used) which is a huge perk and so convenient for running errands. The stroller also comes with cup and phone holders for no additional cost, which is a nice addition.
-The stroller looks great and is made with high-quality fabrics.
-The stroller rides very smooth and turns easily, making it easy to navigate crowded stores or events.
-The multiple configurations (bassinet, inward toddler and outward toddler) make it possible to use this stroller from newborn through toddler. It is really easy to switch between the different modes and I love having the option of switching my daughter to face inwards so I can see her and interact with her on our walks or while at the store.
-The storage bin on this is AMAZING (bigger than on any other stroller I've used) which is a huge perk and so convenient for running errands. The stroller also comes with cup and phone holders for no additional cost, which is a nice addition.
-The stroller looks great and is made with high-quality fabrics.
-The stroller rides very smooth and turns easily, making it easy to navigate crowded stores or events.
Cons:
-The folding mechanism could be better on this stroller. You can only collapse the stroller when it is in the outward toddler position, which is frustrating because I like using the inward position the most. Because of this I have to switch the seat to face the other direction every time I collapse it, which is pretty quick and easy to do, but still something I wish could be avoided. Switching the seat position also requires both hands so I can't collapse the stroller while holding my daughter.
-Once the stroller is collapsed it is kind of bulky and hard to move. I wish there were some sort of handle that would allow for easy carrying in the collapsed position.
-The folding mechanism could be better on this stroller. You can only collapse the stroller when it is in the outward toddler position, which is frustrating because I like using the inward position the most. Because of this I have to switch the seat to face the other direction every time I collapse it, which is pretty quick and easy to do, but still something I wish could be avoided. Switching the seat position also requires both hands so I can't collapse the stroller while holding my daughter.
-Once the stroller is collapsed it is kind of bulky and hard to move. I wish there were some sort of handle that would allow for easy carrying in the collapsed position.
I received this product as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel in exchange for my honest review.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
5
Must Have!
on February 12, 2020
Posted by: CEwick
I can’t say enough good things about this travel system! For starters, the car seat has plush cushion that supports my little one comfortably! He is snug and safe on car rides! It also has an insert that helps with any diaper accidents he may have, because I can just take out the insert to wash it. It’s also super easy to wash all of the padding as well! My favorite part about the car seat is the canopy. It pulls forward and down so far, it provides great protection from rain or wind! The only thing about the car seat that I was “neutral” about was the strap covers. I love that they protect his neck from the straps but it made it somewhat difficult to tighten his straps down good. I just took them off but that was just my preference. The base is easy to install also.
As for the stroller part of the system.. it’s awesome! I thought I wouldn’t use all the different features due to difficulty switching it around.. I was way wrong! This stroller makes it so easy to switch between modes! Literally 2 seconds. My favorite right now is the bassinet mode for my 4 month old! I love that he can stretch out and nap when we are on the go and visiting family/friends. It’s also nice to change his diaper there and not have to use public diaper changing tables. The canopy also pulls forward and down far to block sun/wind/rain. The stroller folds up compact and with one hand which makes it very convenient when you have a toddler and infant! The cup/phone holders come off which is nice for cleaning. Oh and the storage basket underneath is much more roomy than most which is so helpful! I love love love this stroller!
The color of the travel system is very stylish! I prefer neutral colors that are stylish and easy to clean. This fits all those points! The travel system is very sleek and stylish! Definitely a must have that will grow with your baby through the toddler years!
Thank you to Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this travel system!!
As for the stroller part of the system.. it’s awesome! I thought I wouldn’t use all the different features due to difficulty switching it around.. I was way wrong! This stroller makes it so easy to switch between modes! Literally 2 seconds. My favorite right now is the bassinet mode for my 4 month old! I love that he can stretch out and nap when we are on the go and visiting family/friends. It’s also nice to change his diaper there and not have to use public diaper changing tables. The canopy also pulls forward and down far to block sun/wind/rain. The stroller folds up compact and with one hand which makes it very convenient when you have a toddler and infant! The cup/phone holders come off which is nice for cleaning. Oh and the storage basket underneath is much more roomy than most which is so helpful! I love love love this stroller!
The color of the travel system is very stylish! I prefer neutral colors that are stylish and easy to clean. This fits all those points! The travel system is very sleek and stylish! Definitely a must have that will grow with your baby through the toddler years!
Thank you to Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this travel system!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
5
So versatile and grows with baby!
on February 12, 2020
Posted by: Chaneld23
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Modes(TM) Pramette Stroller and couldn't wait to get it assembled and out for a test ride! It took me about 35 minutes to unbox and assemble it by myself, which I thought was great as I expected it to take longer. Assembly and safety instructions were very thorough and easy to understand. The stroller has a very sleek and classy appearance while also looking sturdy and of good quality. I was so excited because the seat can face away from you or toward you. My little guy doesn't mind facing away from me but definitely prefers facing me so we have used that setting the most. It's incredibly easy to change the settings from the bassinet setting to front facing to rear facing. So easy in fact that I was able to do it on my own while holding my son and that's huge when you're out and about without an extra set of hands! Unfortunately I wasn't able to use the bassinet mode much since my son was 11 months old when I received it, but it would have been so great to have that option when he was a newborn. We have taken the stroller in the car (fits in the trunk..huge bonus!) and out shopping and it easily navigates shopping aisles. We have taken it on many walks in our neighborhood and my son always looks super comfy, even propping his foot up on the child cup holder and relaxing. It seems to be a pretty smooth ride and easy to steer however it's probably a good idea to stick to relatively flat surfaces such as concrete as the wheels do sometimes get hung up on large bumps so I'm not sure how it would do on rougher terrain. The basket under the seat is BIG and provides a ton of room to store a diaper bag, purse, or anything else. It's also easy to access which is great. It's also really easy told fold with one hand. I do wish that it stood up on its own when folded but that wasn't really a big deal for me. My favorite feature though is definitely that I can change which way the seat faces because sometimes it just works better in a different position for different occasions. Overall, an absolutely great stroller. Thank you to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for allowing me receive this stroller free of charge to use and give honest feedback.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
4
Super Light Weight, Durable, Smooth Ride
on February 12, 2020
Posted by: ampiatte121
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really enjoyed using this stroller on walks as it was so smooth and easy to handle, especially with one hand! Living in Montana we have variable and unpredictable terrain, even within the city, so having something that is durable yet smooth riding for my baby for walks and shopping is very important to me. Both of my kids enjoyed riding in this stroller. My toddler loved having the great coverage of the canopy as other strollers don't block the sun from her face well and she loved the easy to use cup holder and snack tray. It also had a comfortable snug fit for my infant in the upright position, unfortunately she is too mobile and independent to stay on her back in the infant bassinet for very long. However, I can think of countless times this would have been a lifesaver for both kids and I'm excited to use this for our next baby. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this stroller. The stroller is very stylish and one of my favorite things is having the extra-large storage basket, especially for the ease of getting the diaper bag in and out!! The parent cup holder and phone holder did not impress me. More than once we would start walking and realized that the cup holder was not attached. Also the ease of use for assembly and transitioning from the different seating positions was not as intuitive. Overall I have been very please and impressed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
5
Sleek, modern, & easy to use
on February 12, 2020
Posted by: Nymes9
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This travel system is amazing. For us, it's a one-stop shop, as this really is 3 strollers in 1! It's very modern-looking, which I love. Our favorite configuration is using the infant bassinet mode. I love that we have the ability to strap our newborn in, even while he's lying down. Our son is quite happy when we take him on walks in this stroller! The carseat is very easy to install, and I love that the black color is gender neutral. Every once in a while we had trouble with the stroller when there were tall cracks in the sidewalk, but overall it handled pretty well. It's definitely not meant for jogging, but I'm not a runner anyway. My favorite feature is that the stroller is reversible, so I can look at my sweet baby while we're walking instead of having him face away from me.
Pros:
- Easy to put together & use
- Quick collapse (even I can do it without help!)
- Sleek design, gender neutral colors
- Reversible seating
- Easy to put together & use
- Quick collapse (even I can do it without help!)
- Sleek design, gender neutral colors
- Reversible seating
Cons:
- Not meant for jogging
- Doesn't handle cracks in the sidewalk very well
- Not meant for jogging
- Doesn't handle cracks in the sidewalk very well
We are so excited to be using this product as a part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel, and if given the chance we would definitely purchase this product again!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
4
Solid travel system: easy to assemble
on February 12, 2020
Posted by: abby1112
Overall, this travel system seems like a really solid, reasonably priced option for someone who wants a one and done solution as far as strollers and infant car seats go. I challenged myself to put it all together without help from my husband and completed it in about a half hour (including 5 min of obsessively checking to make sure every piece was REALLY in correctly). I love how easily it goes from bassinet to a toddler seat since I have both ages at home. We’ve been using a jogger for a few years now and I prefer the Modes Pramette for every day strolling because it feels sturdy. I also like that I can have my child face me which is way better for when my infant is a few months older and sitting in the seat. I could also see the rear facing seat working for my toddler since she always wants to eat while in the stroller and not being able to see her face scares me (hello, choking!!!).
The car seat is easy to adjust and goes in and out of the car seamlessly.
I think the colors could be more modern and the finishes could be slightly more enticing but honestly aesthetics are really my only negative.
Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this travel system—I’m diggin’ it!
The car seat is easy to adjust and goes in and out of the car seamlessly.
I think the colors could be more modern and the finishes could be slightly more enticing but honestly aesthetics are really my only negative.
Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this travel system—I’m diggin’ it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
5
Great, versatile, lightweight travel system!
on February 12, 2020
Posted by: Devin G
I was lucky enough to receive this travel system from the Stellar Product Testing Panel and am so happy that I did! I've fully converted to using this system from the one I've been using (first with my now 2 year old and currently with my 5 month old). That being said, I really liked the previous travel system I had been using - but, the Modes Pramette DLX Travel System is much more versatile and it's lighter than my previous one (and when you have a chunky baby, that's really important!). I'll list my pros and cons for the system below:
PROS:
1. Easily, easily, easily converts from using the carseat, toddler seat, and bassinet (plus front facing and rear facing). It is amazing to me that the toddler seat converts to a bassinet with just one clip. It is seriously genius and saves you from having to store/bring an extra piece!
2. Large basket underneath AND easy to reach items (biggest complaint with my previous system was that there was a small basket and it was nearly impossible to reach anything if there was a child sitting in the stroller).
3. Lightweight- the toddler/bassinet piece is especially lightweight and honesty the carseat feels lighter than my previous one as well
4. Good size canopy with the carseat
5. Carseat fit with my previous base which was a bonus for our secondary car
6. Incredibly easy to fold and store
7. I have not used the toddler tray table yet but I like that it's included with the system rather than having to purchase separately.
1. Easily, easily, easily converts from using the carseat, toddler seat, and bassinet (plus front facing and rear facing). It is amazing to me that the toddler seat converts to a bassinet with just one clip. It is seriously genius and saves you from having to store/bring an extra piece!
2. Large basket underneath AND easy to reach items (biggest complaint with my previous system was that there was a small basket and it was nearly impossible to reach anything if there was a child sitting in the stroller).
3. Lightweight- the toddler/bassinet piece is especially lightweight and honesty the carseat feels lighter than my previous one as well
4. Good size canopy with the carseat
5. Carseat fit with my previous base which was a bonus for our secondary car
6. Incredibly easy to fold and store
7. I have not used the toddler tray table yet but I like that it's included with the system rather than having to purchase separately.
CONS:
1. Honestly not many cons with this travel system - I will say that I wish the foot-brake was easier to undo. It's hard for me to do wearing sneakers right now so I think I'll have a tough time this summer when I'm in sandals.
2. Pros and cons for this, but the cell phone holder and cup holder clip on easily to the base of the system - which also means that they can pop off pretty easily.
3. Handle is not adjustable - not a big deal for me but if you're taller or on the shorter side you may like to have the option.
1. Honestly not many cons with this travel system - I will say that I wish the foot-brake was easier to undo. It's hard for me to do wearing sneakers right now so I think I'll have a tough time this summer when I'm in sandals.
2. Pros and cons for this, but the cell phone holder and cup holder clip on easily to the base of the system - which also means that they can pop off pretty easily.
3. Handle is not adjustable - not a big deal for me but if you're taller or on the shorter side you may like to have the option.
I've had a great experience using this system thus far and look forward to warmer weather and being able to get outside for more walks. I've actually gotten several compliments on the design of the stroller too while out and about (never happened to me before). My biggest complaint is with the foot-brake but hopefully there's room for improvement there.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
5
Great functionality!
on February 12, 2020
Posted by: kelscic
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this stroller.
I have both an infant and a toddler and I love that this stroller can easily and quickly be transitioned from using it for my toddler to my infant and vice versa.
I regularly use this stroller both for neighborhood walks and running errands and I love that it is easily maneuvered even with my toddler riding in it. When folded it can easily fit in the trunk of my compact car, and I love that I can fold it with ease. The basket underneath is very large easily accessible and can fit my bulky diaper bag with room to spare.
I have limited storage space so I really appreciate that it has the function to be used for the stages of an infant through a toddler without having extra parts to store.
I have both an infant and a toddler and I love that this stroller can easily and quickly be transitioned from using it for my toddler to my infant and vice versa.
I regularly use this stroller both for neighborhood walks and running errands and I love that it is easily maneuvered even with my toddler riding in it. When folded it can easily fit in the trunk of my compact car, and I love that I can fold it with ease. The basket underneath is very large easily accessible and can fit my bulky diaper bag with room to spare.
I have limited storage space so I really appreciate that it has the function to be used for the stages of an infant through a toddler without having extra parts to store.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com