Gorgeous stroller!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this stroller! I love that I can use babes car seat in it OR use it as a bassinet! The storage basket it huge no matter which seat you’re using with it. It’s a smooth ride and my son loves it! I love how I can pull him closer to me, especially since I have a herniated disc in my back. Only things I didn’t give it 5 stars for is that I wish it would have a bar recline as opposed to the button and strap system. And I wish it was an easier 1 hand fold but for a full size stroller that’s to be expected. Definitely recommend! ❤️
Sophisticated stroller with great features!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Graco Nest Modes stroller has tons of perks and is a great stroller for the price! The stroller has nice, clean lines and looks sophisticated. The very first thing I noticed is that compared to similar strollers, it has a very large seat, which is great for bigger babies/toddlers. The spf50 sunshade covers the entire seat, unlike on many other strollers. The storage basket beneath is also very large and easy to access, making this a great stroller for running errands! The adjustable height is an awesome feature that I haven't seen on other strollers before. I love this because depending on what we're doing, it's helpful to have the seat at different heights. I took my daughter for a walk in this stroller, and it was so nice to lower the seat to table height when we stopped for a snack. I really love being able to turn the seat to face either direction as well! While we're past the bassinet stage, I tested out switching the seat into bassinet mode just to see how it worked. It was much easier than I expected. The stroller was fairly easy to maneuver. I live in an old town with very bumpy sidewalks, and it struggled a bit to get over some of the bumps and curbs. On flatter terrain, however, it was very pleasant to push. I love that the adult cup holder and the child tray come with the stroller and aren't extra accessories to purchase. For a large stroller, this has a fairly compact fold and was easy to both open and fold up. While this stroller has some amazing features, I did find a few cons. The snack tray is great but hard to flip up and difficult for my daughter to reach while buckled into the seat. While the handle of the stroller looks nice, it's slick and hard to get a good grip on. We live in a very hilly town and it worried me to not be able to get a secure grip on the handlebar. Overall, this stroller has some great features, like the ability to adjust the seat height. With it's large basket, it's a great stroller for running errands but struggles on uneven terrain. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this stroller.
Functional, and easy-to-use
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this stroller for my first child. It is easy for me to pack it in the car and open/close it myself. It’s a little bulky, but that’s to be expected. I love that I can turn the seat around to face away from the sun, but this is sometimes a little difficult to do when I’m using it alone. The basket on the bottom holds everything perfectly! Overall, I am really happy with this stroller! Because of the pandemic, we didn’t use the bassinet feature much.
A Sturdy, yet Compact, Stroller
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] A Sturdy yet compact Stroller When I first put the Modes Nest Stroller together, I thought wow, this seems big! It is a large and very sturdy stroller. Which is why I was also surprised by how light and compact it is. I fit the whole stroller very easily into my trunk and closet and it was easy to maneuver. It walks very easily and feels light. I love the cover because it actually fully covers my baby, unlike many others. The feature to bring baby higher/closer is nice too. My baby is very curious and likes to look around and enjoyed this. The unit does not come with the car seat, but we actually have a graco car seat and base for the car, and it is really convenient to have the whole set. It also has great storage under the seat for groceries or a trip to the park. The only minor piece to consider when buying is to try all of the features at home before use. I read the directions cover to cover but had a little difficulty first figuring out how to unlatch the bottom unit. Once you figure it out it's super easy to do again. It also only took me 20 min to put together without help. Thanks to the Stellar Prodcut Testing Panel for letting me try this new product!
Great options!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love taking walks with my baby and she loves it, too, and I'm really happy with this stroller, it is top-notch in quality and design. First, it is made really well. It's a full-size stroller with real metal, clever design, rugged and strong without compromising on it being so easy to use. It rolls along very smoothly -- the big soft wheels smooth out the ride very nicely, even at a jog. It's very easy to steer and turn, as tightly or gently as I need to do. The seat and/or bed is really well thought out and designed. They're made with fabric, and they convert quickly and simply, from a baby bed to a toddler stroller. The whole seat raises, lowers, or tilts. The bed can lay flat, like an old-fashioned baby carriage or bassinet, which would be great for newborns. When we go out on a walk and my daughter falls asleep in the fresh air, I just let her stay asleep for a nap in the stroller when we get home. As my baby grows, I really love how the seat can adjust with her. Plus, there is a big, roomy place to carry a baby bag and what-have-you in the hammock area, underneath the stroller. And the baby bed/seat moves up or down, to one of three settings, to whatever works best for you and it's really easy to slide and lock it into place. Excellent stroller! I received this stroller from the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
Great for first time parents or urban dwellers
So I was given the Graco Modes Nest stroller from Stellar Product Reviews to try out. It came with a stroller seat that can be converted into a bassinet. Everything came in one gigantic box and assemble was pretty easy even with a preschooler and a first grader trying their best to distract me. Upon completion, I let our 11 month old test it out. Here are our thoughts: -Nice option for completely flat naps when on the go, however in order to convert from sitting to laying, someone needs to hold the baby. -Stroller glides across various surfaces smoothly and is easy to maneuver. -I loved that we could place the seat facing us or street facing. -I am a petite person so it was nice to be able to adjust the seat at various heights. -The basket underneath is gigantic and perfect when running errands. -Although it is always nice to have a cupholder, having it on the side of the stroller (as pictured) isn't convenient as it easily falls off if bumped...maybe place it at the handle as with previous models. -We love the faux leather handle when pushing the stroller, however I am a petite person so it was at an awkward height for me to push whereas it was perfect for my 5'10 tall husband...I felt like my 6 year old pushing a stroller. -If you are familiar with Graco strollers, then you can probably find the latch to unfold the stroller without any hesitation. Sadly we struggled with finding the latch and unlatching it all the time, guess we will have to continue to use it until we get the hang of it. -If you have a smallish trunk, removing the seat/bassinet allows you to place the frame in easily and then tuck the seat/bassinet next to it. -If you do not remove the seat/bassinet and you fold it, the inside part of the seat where baby sits/sleeps is completely exposed so probably not a good stroller for checking in at an airport gate without a bag. -We have a three kiddo household so being able to fold up a stroller quickly and corral the older kids into the van is crucial; with the difficulty of finding the latch and using both hands it is a bit cumbersome. Overall although I wanted to love love this stroller, it just isn't the right fit for our family. However, I do think it would be perfect for first time parents, parents/caregivers taking baby out into the neighborhood strolls to nap in bassinet mode, or running errands in the city without having to fold/unfold it multiple times.
Love the Versatility!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My youngest son (1½ years old) has reached that point in his toddlerhood that he strongly dislikes long stroller rides. Then there's my oldest son who is very tall for his age (3½ years old), to the point that his feet drag on the wheels when he rides in a stroller. 2 significant struggles when you're trying to keep kids happy when out and about. When I received the Modes Nest from the Stellar Product Testing Panel to try and review, I was immediately impressed with 2 of it's features: adjustable facing (perfect for my youngest) and adjustable height (for my oldest). Today we ran some errands with my youngest and tried both forward and rear facing! We put him in the highest position and it was easy to interact with him and he was able to hold hands with my husband as we strolled down the aisles of one of our favorite stores! But when he was forward facing, he kept asking for mama or dada when we would go out of sight. At our second store, we switched it to rear facing and you could tell he enjoyed that more because he could see us! He was high enough up that we could interact without having to bend over too much! I really loved the height of the push bar, it was the perfect height for me! It also had a nice cushion on it to keep your hands comfortable. I'm amazed at how easy it was to fold up, open, adjust the seat heat and switch seating direction! It was very easy to maneuver, most of which I could easily do with one hand, super important when you have 2 small humans to watch over! Also, there was a large cargo space on the bottom, a deficiency that most strollers I've used in the past have had. The fact that a large tote or diaper bag can fit nicely without being crammed in, I think is a big plus for me! There were only a few things that I wish were a little different. There's only one cup holder for adults and it's not movable, the position where it's at is fine when the seat is forward facing, but I could see him grabbing at it when he's rear facing. The cup holder on the child's tray is not large enough for their water cups, so during the summer I could see that being an issue with keeping their bottles in the stroller. It would be nice if the trays and arms that connect it were all one piece, instead of 3 separate pieces that need to be removed to make it more compact. I can't wait to really put this to use this spring when we're able to go on more walks outside!
Loved it at first but...
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've received this stroller thanks to Stellar Product Testing Panel since I was really interested in it having my 4th child just recently! Once the product arrived, unboxing was a breeze, installation was super easy even those whom hate assembly can swiftly put it altogether. My first impression of this stroller was TALL. I'm a short person (5'2-157 cm) and this stroller is nearly my height. The seat is really spacious for a toddler that my four years old gets a little lost in it (she's petite herself though with an average height and weighs 17 kg) her younger sister (2 years old, weighs 13 kg) hopped on - rather squished her- and it was surprisingly moderate while maneuvering it around. However the seating is so big that the snack bar was above her head level so I'm unsure if I assembled it right or my kids are too small. Everything aside, you can turn the stroller with a little force by one hand easily. The brakes are somewhat sturdy. The stroller itself isn't really as lightweight as Ive hoped but folding/unfolding is fast to figure them out. The wheels are good but the front ones need a strong push for them to step over hurdles as they tend to get stuck easily. The canopy is really nice and it goes a long way, protecting our little ones from the heat adequately. The cup holder is neat I use it for my phone haha. The storage underneath is really refreshing since it's wide enough for my two years old to lay down there with her legs stretched out which is a big WIN for me since I tend to overpack!! Closing the stroller and carrying it around can be a little awkward with the seat being in the way. I'd recommend this stroller occasionally but would not call it lightweight. But convenient to feel like you're really close to your kid. Feels more like a moving chair than a stroller honestly.
Versatile and Functional
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Graco Modes Neat stroller through Stellar Panel and could not be more pleased! This stroller is versatile and functional. It works great for our 11 month old and cannot wait to utilize the bassinet function when our third arrives in July. It fits most Graco infant car seats and while it is large, it is not bulky. Thank you Graco and Stellar Panel!
Best purchase ever
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We initially had a different stroller, and had to switch to the Modes Nest and I have to say, best purchase ever. Super light, tons of space, grows with your baby. Should have been my 1st option. Recommend if you are a first time mamma
