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Graco - Modes Nest Stroller - Spencer
Average customer rating
4.6
(135 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 135 reviews
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Customer Reviews for Graco - Modes Nest Stroller - Spencer
Customer Rating
4
Great Stroller for the First Time Parent
on February 10, 2020
Posted by: BrynnandBleu
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I had the opportunity to review the Modes(TM) Nest Stroller as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. To say the least I was so excited - I have four children all under the age of six and although at this point I largely have everything I could need in terms of gear, the flip side to this is that the gear is getting older, has been around the block more than a few times, and it is rare to try something new because I am just trying to get through the last kiddo. However, I have used a ton of different gear in my tenure as a parent, and I can definitely tell you what works and what isn't worth the money.
The stroller came in a box and needed to be assembled which was relatively easy to do. My first impression is that the stroller has a sleek design, looked like a high-end stroller due to the black frame and heather gray fabric, and ironically reminded me of the stroller I currently was using. It has a large basket underneath that is easily accessibly from both sides (this is very important) and came with a cup holder and toddler tray which is huge! It may sound silly to be excited about these little additions, but I paid a great deal of money for my existing stroller and I had to buy the cup holder and toddler tray separately. Also, when the stroller was collapsed, the overall frame and seat was relatively light. This seems like a small detail when all you have to do is collapse the stroller and take it in and out of car, but a heavy stroller can take its toll after awhile.
This stroller also has the ability to be used three ways: as a traditional stroller for infants and toddlers; the seat can invert to become a bassinet (genius as many high end strollers offer a bassinet option but again, needs to be purchased separately); and as an infant car sear carrier. Also, the seat can move up or down on the frame which is a great option especially if you are a shorter parent (moving it down allows for a better viewpoint) or if you want to create more space in the basket underneath.
In terms of functionality, this stroller is a good stroller. If you are a first time parent, and need a reliable stroller, Modes(TM) Nest gives you the sleek design of a high end model without the high price tag. However, as an experienced parent, I noticed a couple of things that were not ideal. As I mentioned earlier, the seat has the ability to collapse into a bassinet. There are a few things you need to do to make the seat a bassinet so the seat itself is not necessarily unreliable (it will not collapse into the bassinet function without physical manipulation) but due to its convertibility, the seat seems very pliable and flexible. My toddler was trying to sit forward in the seat and I noticed that the entire back of the seat was pulling way forward (almost inverting in the opposite direction). It seemed very "squishy" Also the seating position is very ram rod straight. You are able to recline the seat but your options seem to be a fairly complete recline or a ram rod straight position (whereas my current stroller allows for variations of recline). The other non-ideal item I would mention is that there are two foot brakes (one on each side of the rear wheels), but you need to engage both separately to engage the brakes. They should design the brakes to engage simultaneously regardless of which brake pad is suppressed. Lastly, this stroller did not have great one-hand maneuverability. This is so important when it comes to a good stroller. So many times as a parent you are trying to accomplish two things at once and I know that I always like to have great control with one hand if I need to utilize this option.
Overall, this is a good stroller especially for a first time parent. Some of the things I mentioned above would not be obvious or seem like a necessity unless you have some experience. The price point is good and overall this stroller is good option!
Thank you to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for the opportunity to review this stroller!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
5
Versatile & Convenient, Must Have Stroller
on February 11, 2020
Posted by: hellobethany86
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this stroller through the Stellar Product Testing Panel. At first, I was intimidated by everything this stroller claimed to do. A bassinet, a toddler stroller & the ability to snap in a car seat to just the frame. I thought it would be difficult to maneuver and be bulky, but I was wrong! The stroller was easy to put together & with no tools necessary, mostly clicking & locking into place. The directions made it easy to figure out how to change it from one mode to the next. I have a one year old daughter & thought the toddler seat was great. It was easy to adjust for her & she was comfortable in it. I love how big the basket is in the bottom of the stroller, perfect to fit the diaper bag or whatever else I need to bring along. I tried out my daughter’s car seat, snapping it quickly & easily onto the frame. The bassinet feature was really nice & I look forward to trying it with a future baby! It seemed sturdy & comfortable for a baby. Finally, the stroller was very easy to fold up & store with the push of two buttons & a swift pull. The Graco Modes Nest Stroller is the best, most functional & stylish stroller I have seen & experienced & I would recommend it to every parent!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
5
Amazing stroller for baby to toddler
on February 11, 2020
Posted by: Kbondi
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m super impressed with this stroller. I can’t choose a favorite feature but I love having the ability to adjust the height when my toddler is riding. I love having him on the highest setting when facing me because we can interact and it’s super quick and easy to flip the seat around if he wants to see everything in front of him. The stroller rides and turns so smoothly and folds up extremely easily, almost on its own and then even stands up without falling over. It’s very lightweight and was easy to move around my garage and in and out of the car. The basket underneath has much more room than any other stroller I’ve used and the sunshade is large and sturdy but is easily adjustable. My ONLY complaint is that my 3 year old was very excited to try it out but her head was too tall to fit and she is very small for her age so I’m sad that I’d only be able to use the stroller a couple years since I love it so much. I don’t currently have an infant so I didn’t get to try the bassinet but I love that the seat changes into one so it’s not an extra part to store. I received this stroller through the Stellar Product Testing Panel but if I have another baby I’m going to purchase a Graco infant car seat so that I can use this stroller the whole time with him/her.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
4
Versatile stroller
on February 11, 2020
Posted by: lizh945
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The “slide 2 me” concept is really neat, so I was interested to see what this stroller would be like in person. I have an infant and a toddler so I thought this stroller could be really useful! Being able to turn the seat outward or inward was really appealing to me. First things first, I want to thank Stellar Product Testing Panel for this stroller. However, putting the stroller together was a little frustrating. It just wasn’t intuitive to me at all, I think I’m fairly competent when it comes to this stuff so I’m not sure if anyone else had this problem. Aside from setting it up, opening and closing the stroller was easy and it’s nice that when it’s closed it stands up on its own. Not all strollers do that. The height adjustment of the seat was easy too, there are 3 different height settings. Using the stroller with the car seat was super simple, it’s nice being able to position baby closer to you. I don’t think I’d put a large toddler in the very highest setting though, it seemed kind of awkward to me. My son is very large, so he didn’t fit in the bassinet, but I turned it back to the toddler seat and that worked well for my daughter. It’s fairly simple to make the transition from one to the other. One of the best things is the basket! You could easily go grocery shopping, run errands, or do whatever and have room for all your stuff. My diaper bag fit easily in there. This could even be a good stroller for Disney! All in all, my kids enjoyed the stroller and for the price this is a great option if you are not looking to spend double or triple the price for a convertible stroller.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
4
Great stroller for a young baby!
on February 12, 2020
Posted by: lsharp412
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This stroller seems geared toward parents with a young infant. It quickly folds down into a bassinet and I absolutely love the option of facing the child towards you and being able to pull them closer! However, we have a 17 month old and a 3 year old, so we are just transitioning out of the most beneficial stage of this stroller with the bassinet and carseat connect. While both of our girls do enjoy riding in this stroller, I prefer the ease of mobility of our three-wheeled jogging stroller or the compactability of our umbrella stroller.
I was surprised with how smoothly this stroller rolls. It glides nicely, turns on a dime, and is lightweight enough to manage curbs fairly well. However, in my experience, you just cannot beat the ease of how a three-wheeled jogging stroller smoothly pops over curbs and maneuvers rough terrain.
I love being able to adjust the height of the seat and pull my child up closer to me! My daughter always smiles when I pull her up! I also love having the option of turning the seat around and seeing my daughter's reactions on the stroll if I want! The seat is lightweight and easy to quickly flip around; I just wish I could do it safely with my daughter inside!
My daughter didn't want to lie down and try the bassinet feature without a fuss, but I would have loved this when she was younger. Very convenient for a young baby! As is the ability to connect a Graco carseat. I love that you can face the carseat either direction like the regular seat.
As far as the storage goes, oh my goodness, there is so much!! You could easily pile a lot of baby gear and blankets in this stroller! Compared to our other strollers this one wins for most storage space! However, it is disappointing that the maximum weight recommended is 10 pounds. So much room for such a small weight limit...
At 5'10," the height of the handle bar feels perfectly comfortable when I push this stroller. I love how much the canopy covers the child when you have it all the way unfolded. Between sunlight or rain, a big canopy is an essential to me, and this is a good one. Folding the stroller is pretty quick as long as you have the seat facing the correct direction. I still have not fully mastered unfolding it. It takes me awhile to find the clip holding it together, and it is awkward pulling the sets of wheels apart with the canopy piece in the way. The stroller does stand up by itself once folded, but it does still take up a fair amount of space. The strapping in design is too fiddly for my liking, but it does serve its purpose. Other strollers I have used have a better strap design. You have to connect the over-the-shoulder strap to the waist strap every single time on each side. I wish Graco could redesign their 5 point harness strap design for less hassle. Other Graco products I own are the same way.
Even though this stroller is not my favorite, my daughters do both enjoy it a lot! Going for a stroll is one of our favorite things to do, and they love the option of looking at me when we are out and about! While there isn't a whole lot to complain about with the Modes Nest stroller, this would not likely be the stroller I would grab as I head out the door. If my daughter was still under a year old however, it would be the one I grab! Thank you to Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing us with this free stroller.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
5
Quality Stroller! A Must-Have
on February 12, 2020
Posted by: Brittanyjo_xo
This stroller is a great quality stroller with so many great features!
-Loves-
-It was quick and easy to put together.
-The seat/bassinet is made from a durable yet comfortable material.
-A unique feature is the chair is adjustable to 3 different heights to bring your little one closer to you or lower down to the ground.
-To transition the chair to a bassinet is simple with a slider on the backside and there is a removable snack tray.
-When in the chair position there is a built-in footrest that has leather for simple cleaning.
-A five-point harness is used to secure your little one for safe strolling but can easily be used as a three-point seatbelt as they get older.
-The storage basket underneath the chair is HUGE and is also expandable!
-The stroller moves and maneuvers with ease.
-There's even a cup holder for mama's coffee!
-Misses-
-The stroller is very spacious but because of this it can be hard to fit into tighter places
-It would have been nice to have a build-in stroller caddy on the handle
-Sometimes it was difficult to find the closure clip to open the stroller if the clip was a different color maybe it would be easier.
If your a mama looking to invest in a stroller that is going to last and transition with your family this is the one for you! We will be using this stroller for years to come. Great Job Graco! Thanks to Stellar Product Testing Panel for sending this stroller to us to try out!
-Loves-
-It was quick and easy to put together.
-The seat/bassinet is made from a durable yet comfortable material.
-A unique feature is the chair is adjustable to 3 different heights to bring your little one closer to you or lower down to the ground.
-To transition the chair to a bassinet is simple with a slider on the backside and there is a removable snack tray.
-When in the chair position there is a built-in footrest that has leather for simple cleaning.
-A five-point harness is used to secure your little one for safe strolling but can easily be used as a three-point seatbelt as they get older.
-The storage basket underneath the chair is HUGE and is also expandable!
-The stroller moves and maneuvers with ease.
-There's even a cup holder for mama's coffee!
-Misses-
-The stroller is very spacious but because of this it can be hard to fit into tighter places
-It would have been nice to have a build-in stroller caddy on the handle
-Sometimes it was difficult to find the closure clip to open the stroller if the clip was a different color maybe it would be easier.
If your a mama looking to invest in a stroller that is going to last and transition with your family this is the one for you! We will be using this stroller for years to come. Great Job Graco! Thanks to Stellar Product Testing Panel for sending this stroller to us to try out!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
5
Favorite GRACO Purchase!
on February 13, 2020
Posted by: Acsi
I purchased the Modes Nest stroller for my sister-in-law as a baby shower gift. The stroller is so versatile in the different ways that the baby can sit, lay and recline. I love the color pallet as well. I purchased the grey and black option so the stroller can be used with both her daughter and son!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
4
A Travel System that is not Heavy and Bulky
on February 14, 2020
Posted by: redrocksgirl
I am a mom of a three year old and a six month old. With my first baby, I looked at travel systems and found them to be heavy, bulky, and cumbersome and not at all easy for a new mom to get out of the house. I have had the opportunity to use this stroller for a couple weeks and have been delighted by it's functionality and the ease of switching between the three options of bassinet, car seat, and toddler seat.
First, I found the assembly to be pretty easy overall. I did struggle a bit with the wheel diagrams, but my husband was able to quickly figure it out. We were able to put it together in 25 minutes. The stroller looks elegant and higher end. I think the color of the sun bonnet is lovely. It is a very aesthetically pleasing design.
I found it a little tricky to change from toddler seat to bassinet at first, however, after doing it a few times it was easy to get the hang of it. I love the toddler seat design as it can switch from outward facing to facing mom and it transitions easily. The seat is easily adjustable to three different heights. I especially like this feature as I prefer to keep my six month old high and closer to my eye level. But when my three year old rode I had her seat at the lowest setting. It's very easy to adjust and I didn't even need to read the instruction manual to figure it out.
One of my favorite features is the generously sized basket on the bottom. It can fit a diaper bag, groceries, and your toddler's dinosaurs and trucks easily. The stroller maneuvers very well and was a smooth ride for my baby and toddler. It really turns on a dime. I was happily surprised by how light the stroller is considering you can use this stroller from birth through toddler hood. I found the stroller very easy to fold and unfold quickly. I even got the point I could unfold it one handed, which is very important with two kids.
One of the downsides to me is that the handle isn't adjustable height wise. It was the perfect height for me at 5'8", but I could see a shorter parent thinking it was too high. I also didn't love the design of the five point harness. You have to connect the over the shoulder strap with the bottom strap each time and then click it in the center. The other downside is that folded up it does take up a fair amount of space. I have a Subaru Outback so had ample space, but it could be an issue if you have a compact trunk or are tight on space.
Overall I was very happy with this stroller. I think its a good one for first time parents or parents with very young children. If you have a toddler it's probably best to choose a different option, but this stroller will take you from birth through toddler hood with ease and you will look great doing it.
I received this stroller as a part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. All opinions are my own.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com