[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.

[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!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this stroller to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel, and I am so glad that I did. Overall, it is a fantastic stroller. The bassinet feature would be perfect with a newborn/infant, and I sure wish I had this when my littles were that young! It is very easy to switch from seat to bassinet and back. It also works with a ClickConnect infant car seat. My car seat clicked in with ease. Having the ability to flip the seat around to face me is so nice, especially during the separation anxiety phase or when baby gets a bit overwhelmed by their surroundings. My absolute favorite part of this stroller has to be the ability to move the seat up a bit higher. This feature will come in so handy for out many trips to the zoo. With other strollers, my child would never have a decent view of the animals while sitting in the stroller, but with the ability to raise the seat, she will be able to see so much more! A few other perks I must mention include the ENORMOUS (and even expandable) basket and the ease of steering. My 3-year-old could sit in the basket under the seat comfortably (this is only for size reference; I didn’t actually put my child in the basket!) I never have to worry about dragging too much stuff along with us on our adventures. The basket is so roomy, and it is so easily accessible, especially with the seat raised. The stroller is very well balanced and steers with ease. It lovely to be able to push my 1-year-old with one hand, and still be able to hold my 3-year-old's hand. I really like the features of this stroller, but felt one thing was really lacking, especially given the price: there is not a parents' console. There is only one small cup holder, which doesn’t seem too stable. I really would like to have had a full tray/cup holder area to put a drink or two, my phone, and my keys. Even a zippered pocket built into the canopy for phone and keys would have been better than nothing. It is not ideal to have to throw my keys into the giant basket then have to find them again later. If the stroller was upgraded to include a better parents' tray option, I’d say this is the perfect stroller from birth on.

[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!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My family loves the Modes Next Stroller! It is such a smooth ride. I love that I can push it with ease and it collapses quickly. It’s perfect for my 18 month old and wish I had owned it sooner, because the bassinet feature is awesome. The adjustable height makes baby and mama closer to each other. My favorite part is the huge storage area. It is great especially when you have multiple kids stuff to tote around. Would recommend this stroller to everyone! Even my 3 year old always want to ride in it. I was given this awesome stroller by the Stellar Product Testing Panel.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Wow! What a game changing stroller. Thank you stellar product testing panel for the chance to test out this stroller. I think when looking for a stroller it can be a daunting task. There are so many options and possibilities. What I LOVE about this stroller is that all of the possibilities are wrapped up in one. This stroller is super versatile, lightweight, stylish and the ride is smooth!! Because of the bassinet option, this stroller can be used from the beginning until toddlerhood. I am going to highlight a couple of my favorite features below. 1. The stroller has a bassinet mode which is amazing, but that’s not all! My favorite part about this stroller is that you don’t have to buy and “extra attachment”. The bassinet transforms into the seat for the toddler! How convenient. For parents this is great because you don’t have extra parts laying around and it saves you money! 2. The changeable heights. This is great especially postpartum. It bring the baby to a comfortable level for you! (Or your hubby). 3. The storage basket under the stroller is HUGE!! I have a toddler and a baby so it nice to have lots of space to store our things! 4. You can use your graco car seat in this stroller. So you have a travel system and it’s super easy in and out of the car to the store or wherever you need to go!! 5. Lastly the ride is so smooth! It’s so easy to turn even with my toddler in the seat! I never have to struggle with turning or pushing uphill. These are just a few reasons I love this stroller. If you’re looking for a stroller to last, I definitely recommend this one! From start to finish it will have you covered.

[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

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!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this stroller. I am mom of two children (4 and 2) and I have used many strollers over the past few years. The Modes Nest Stroller is definitely a great stroller to use. The adjustable seat is a great feature that is not found on many strollers (if any!) and I love the ability to have my baby up closer to me and facing in either direction. Here are what I found as pros and cons: PROS: 1. Super Lightweight and easy to manuveur 2. Completely versatile with the adjustable seat (both in height and direction!) 3. LOVE that there is a bassinet option without having to purchase an additional piece 4. LOVE that you can use a car seat on this stroller 5. Folds up easy CONS: 1. Even though it folds up easy, I have other strollers that fold a little tighter that this one. I drive a Toyota Corolla and right now I can fit a wagon and my other single stroller just fine. The Nest does not fit in my trunk with the wagon, the wheels don't close flat enough. With that said, with no wagon in there it has plenty of room! 2. The stroller says it fits a toddler up to 50 lbs. My daughter is two (35 inches tall and about 29 lbs) and she does not fit in this stroller, she is already too big. I would say an infant to a very young toddler is realistic. 3. The seat was a little more flimsy for a heavier child. I think it would be fine for a smaller child/infant. However, when you push down a bit on the seat, it just feels like the seat is not that sturdy. 4. It was not as easy to put together as other strollers I have. In my experience, I have only had to pop wheels in. The Nest has pins and other parts to add the wheels to the base. Not a deal breaker but not a plus. 5. The parent cup holder is small and down on the side, I had to buy an add-on cup holder attachment to properly hold my items on the handle. Overall, I would definitely suggest this as a stroller!

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.