[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Modes Element Travel System was just not right for us. Right out of the box, there was a strong plastic/chemical odor. I had to let the stroller and car seat air out a day before assembling. Putting together the stroller was relatively easy. I liked that it came with both the child and parent tray included. The stroller is lightweight and easy to maneuver, but it is not a smooth ride at all. To get the seat to recline, there is a strap that you need to release and to bring the seat up, the same strap needs to be pulled. This was pretty awkward for us and we would have preferred the ease of maybe a button or handle to quickly be able to do this. The same applies for adjusting the foot rest. The velcro straps were awkward as well. The car seat was very easy to install thanks to the latch, and I really appreciated that you could adjust the seat base so that the seat was properly aligned. My only issue with the seat was the loud clicking sound the canopy made when I wanted to shade my baby from any sun/glares. My girl tends to take a nap in the car and the one time the canopy wasn't down, setting it down woke her up. The whole system is easy to lift and take in and out of the car, but I see our family using the car seat alone and not so much the stroller. I appreciate being given this travel system to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love the new Modes element travel system by Graco. The all black color pallet gave a nice timeless look that could be used for either gender or from sibling to sibling . The stroller was easy to put together and handled nicely . I liked the fact that I could either snap my infant carrier in or use the toddler seat in both forward and backward facing positions. The toddler seat also has a bassinet type feature where you can snap up the bottom where the legs are and lay the seat all the way now . I have not seen this feature before . My child is older but I liked snapping up the bottom to help keep toys from falling out and onto the ground. Loved being able to put her in the toddler seat and have her facing me - not a common feature . When folding up the stroller though the toddler seat must also be removed ; it's Easy to remove with two side snaps but very inconvenient to add that extra step every time you take your stroller in and out . Comes with two cup holders and a snack tray for both baby and parent . Locks into place when needed . Has a nice canopy with a peek a boo window . The car seat is very cozy and snaps in and out very easily into the base and/ or stroller . Has a handle for carrying and adjustable for as your child grows . Overall great middle range priced system . We definitely enjoyed it - the reversible toddler seat being our favorite. Thank you Stellar product testing panel for allowing us to test out this product for you.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this travel system from the Stellar Products Testing Panel for my honest review. The Graco Modes Element DLX travel system is a pretty good travel system, all things considered. It's great value for money- the only real trade off is that it doesn't offer the smoothest ride. Good: The car seat is easy to install, and fairly lightweight- let's be real, infant car seats, no matter how light, are still pretty heavy. The modular seat is fantastic in such a budget stroller- being able to parent face is something you typically have to pay luxury prices for. The flexibility is wonderful. It's fairly lightweight, which makes a huge difference when you're hauling it in and out of a car. The basket is spacious. The standing fold is very, very nice if you live in a small space. Bad: We live in Minnesota- the wheels couldn't cope with icy, snowy sidewalks. It led to a bumpy, frustrating ride. However, it worked beautifully in the mall and grocery store, and I suspect it'd be perfectly fine in the summer. If you mostly use your stroller indoors, or live in a warmer climate, you'll be absolutely fine. It didn't have the greatest steering in the world- we absolutely needed two hands to steer it. Overall, would I recommend it? Yes- as long as you're not walking a lot in snowy climates.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So truth be told I have had a few different strollers, but my favorite brand has been Graco. I was so excited to receive the invite from the Stellar Product Testing Panel l to review the Graco Modes(TM) Element DLX Travel System. This comes with an infant car seat base and infant car carrier. This connects to your stroller in any of its forms for easy travel. In seconds you can have the stroller facing different directions and you have the choice to use the infant car carrier with the stroller or the stroller base. The material is easy to clean, having inserts that you can take off easily to wash, as well as providing moisture wicking material, which is such a great thing with a tiny child. I loved the different modes I could easily transform the stroller into, as well as how I could fold the stroller with one hand. My favorite version was the bassinet. As you would expect from Graco, you have a very smooth pushing experience. Wether I was pushing the baby or my toddler, it was a light and easy ride. The basket bellow is really large, It held my diaper bag and a full day of shopping bags. I feel like the canopy on the stroller and the infant car carrier was really large. for being such a deluxe stroller, the weight was very manageable. Overall this is a great all in one system that will not only be your go to stroller in the infant stage but will grow with your child. You want a stroller that is very easy to use and change as you need it, and this is the perfect fit.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Modes(TM) Element Travel System is a great option if you're looking for a travel system that won't break the bank. The carseat is nice and wide which gave my little guy some extra room to get comfy. The stroller's basket is very large and has ample space for all of many things I like to carry with us when we're out and about. My favorite feature of this stroller is the reversible seat which is the perfect transition from the car seat click in position. My baby loved being able to see me while sitting in his big boy stroller with his feet propped up on the child tray. While we loved the reversible seat position best, the car seat is easy to install as part of the travel system if your little one is still riding in that position. One complaint that I have is the ease of travel with this stroller. When the seat is in the rear facing position, it does not fold compactly - you have to take the seat off and reposition it, then lock both wheels and use both hands to fold the stroller. It also doesn't have a handle to pick up or move the folded stroller. Overall, the Modes(TM) Element Travel System is a great option that will accommodate my little one for years to come. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this travel system.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We absolutely loved this travel system! Graco is a brand we love and trust so I had pretty high expectations for this system, WE WERE BLOWN AWAY! First we loved the car seat! It was incredibly easy to install, and the car seat was easy to remove from the car and place into the stroller. I absolutely loved this because there were times that my daughter was sleeping in the car and I didn't have to wake her by taking her out of the car seat to put into the stroller! The stroller seat, let me say it can not stop raving about this, is so practical and such a great idea! There were so many options! This stroller was amazing for us! My daughter is 10months and going through separation anxiety sot he option to have her facing us was a life saver! She was so content to be in the stroller because she could see us! I also have a 3 yr old so it was super convenient to be able to flip the seat around so that he didn't have to face us! I was amazed at how well both kids fit into the seat! The stroller it's self was incredibly easy to steer, which helped in large crowds, and it was super easy to fold and unfold with one hand, which was great as a mom! It has a ton of room in the undercarriage enough for winter coats, and a large backpack/diaper bag. Overall we were very impressed with this stroller and are grateful to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for sending us this amazing system in exchange for our review!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this stroller! It is an easy close and it closed pretty flat. My biggest love is the basket!!!! You can fit a ton down there and best of all, it is easy access. Its an open large basket. I enjoy the tray that is by the handles and it's a really nice looking stroller. The different seating options is also great for the different stages of your baby.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was so lucky to try out this new stroller as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I did enjoy how easy it was to put together and was surprised that many pieces were already preassembled. I thought it was a great system. I really enjoyed how it was everything you needed in one box. The car seat was really easy to install which I liked. In face it couldn't have been easier, it took maybe 2 minutes. It was a really simple process - I had to do it twice because we did try it in my car and my husband's car as well. My little one loved the visor on the car seat and the comfort of the stroller. The material is really strong and durable and can hold up to some tumbles in the trunk. I really loved the design of the travel system too. The colors are so nice and vibrant too - I loved the addition of the stripes on the visor! Overall I really just loved how easy it was to install everything and that you had so many options in one box (a car seat, infant stroller and then toddler stroller)

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like this travel system. It's a little bulky but not bad. So storage isn't a problem. I received this travel system for free to try as a result of the Stellar Product Testing panel. The functionality of it is amazing! The parent tray comes in handy! While the kid tray works great with little ones! My favorite thing about this is it's versatility. It is very easy to use and the car seat installs fairly easily. The whole travel system is very durable and easy to clean.

The Best! You get what you paid for! All in one makes this a no brainer:)