I've always been a fan of the original Modes . I always wished was less bulky and better looking. Well this is exact that a good looking, lighter version of the original modes. Was pretty easy to assemble. I really like it. Also Graco customer service is amazing.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We absolutely love almost everything about this stroller and carseat. The stroller drives better than any other stroller we've used (and we've used a lot). I love that you can use the carseat or stroller seat facing inward or outward. This is probably my favorite feature because we've loved being able to turn our son both directions. It's very easy to change the seat direction around which is a huge plus. We also really loved being able to lay the stroller seat flat. Our son is special needs and doesn't have good head control so this is such a beneficial feature. It's also so helpful with naps on the go!! There are a few things I did not like. First, when you close the stroller the handles go down to the ground. It was super easy to close with one hand which is great. However, I'm not a fan of the handles touching the ground and getting dirty which I'm sure will happen over time. The other thing that I didn't like is you cannot properly close the stroller with the stroller seat facing inward. It does technically close. However, it doesn't collapse as condense as when the stroller seat is facing outward. We ended up turning the seat back to the outward position before collapsing it each time, which was frustrating. The car seat is great! It's so lightweight and easy to carry. It is a great length and width. Which makes it easy for fitting into vehicles. We did have a difficult time getting the base tight enough. The latch strap adjuster is poorly placed so it makes it difficult to tighten properly. Overall, we would recommend this set to anyone! We were so happy to receive as a part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a Life Safety Educator and Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Technician for a busy fire department, I am a huge fan of the Graco Snugride. It is very simple to install with both the safety belt and the LATCH system. This particular model is great because it allows you to adjust the incline of the base, which is often a feature left out of other models. Our family uses another brand for our infant car seat in my husband's vehicle, which I also love, but that carrier is so much heavier than the Graco Snugride carrier. I find it far more convenient to carry my baby around in the Graco versus the strength it takes to carry her in the other one… which is why it's in my husband's truck instead! As a CPS tech, I adore car seats that don't come with all the extra bells and whistles because I feel that parents oftentimes install them incorrectly. I love the simplicity of this car seat and it provides for less installation failures. I am a big fan of baby carrying and until I received this stroller, I had never used one before. Fortunately, I received it right before the coronavirus outbreak happened in my community. I have never been more thankful for a baby item since I had our child 6 months ago. I try not to keep her in her car seat for too long, but while I was making runs to the grocery store or library (before social distancing was encouraged), I was able to avoid making unnecessary contact with my baby and keep her protected in her “bubble” when we went out. Sometimes I had a hard time easily clicking the car seat into the stroller system, as you have to line it up perfectly before it snaps in. I'm sure with practice this gets much easier. Once she was snapped in, I thought the stroller moved very smoothly and turns did not require any effort. It does not weigh much, which is one of my favorite features about this system. I live on open space in the foothills of Colorado, so I didn't get any use of this stroller on trails or uneven terrain. On pavement and in stores it was excellent. It takes up a bit of space in the back of my Honda Pilot, but very easy to open and close quickly. My favorite configuration to use is the infant car seat attached to the stroller as my baby is still very small and only 6 months old but I am looking forward to her toddler years and using the alternative seating options. I did not get a chance to use any of the storage options as our trips out were very short with the COVID-19 pandemic. I was given this travel system to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel and look forward to using this more toward the end of the summer when things calm down and my baby and I are no longer self-isolating.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a straight up excellent travel system - lightweight, flexible, and user friendly. Installing the carseat base was a breeze - literally the easiest installation I have ever attempted. I appreciated that the seat left plenty of space for me to comfortably position and recline the driver's seat as well. Where this system really shines though is the stroller - it combines the lightweight portability of a car seat frame with the benefits of a full size stroller thanks to the easily removable seat. I have been keeping the seat and the frame in my trunk and either using it as a rear facing stroller or a car seat frame depending on whether my son is asleep or awake when we arrive at our destination. The seat rear facing has been perfect for walks around the neighborhood too - this has become my default stroller, not something I usually associate with a travel system! The storage is amazing, not just for the size but for the accessibility. Large, bulky items easily fit into the carry basket without having to jam them under the seat and risk disturbing your sleeping infant. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel, who provided this item for free in exchange for my honest review.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As it is winter, I haven't had many opportunities to use this travel system. I was easily able to put it together. The tires are hard rubber, I was concerned that on the street it would be super bumpy but that was not the case. I love how high up the seat is, even without the car seat insert. (I did not use the car seat as my little one is 13 months old but will be saving it for the next one--I have 6 years from the manufacturing date to do so. Which I'm extremely pleased about.) I love the wide, sturdy base and it tapers in a bit toward the front, much like a shopping cart but better because it turns on a dime. The storage in the bottom could fit a small child. Lol. Super roomy. Great for shopping except in stores with narrow aisles. The cup holder is a bit shallow for a water bottle but that really isn't an issue. Also, it truly is a one hand open and closed design. Very simple to set up and put away. All told, I would highly recommend this product. Thanks to the weeSpring Parent Panel for providing me with this travel system.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was excited to be able to try the Graco Modes Element LX travel system as part of a Stellar Product Testing Panel. I was impressed with the stylish design and the various parent friendly features. We were able to use this stroller as a travel system and overall I found it easy to use. The parent tray was convenient but didn't fit as much as I hoped. The stroller was easy to put together and felt very sturdy. I loved the large storage basket under the seat. We primarily used the system with the car seat attached instead of the toddler seat but look forward to this growing as our little one grows up. Only two minor complaints- the handle didn't adjust- I'm 5'4" and my husband is 6'4", so it would have been nice for something to adjust to our heights and when the stroller arrived it had a really strong odor that took some airing out to get rid of. Overall, I was very impressed with the system and would highly recommend, especially for the price point!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this product for free to test from the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I was really looking forward to testing it as well! I first want to talk about the car seat...it has super easy installation and I love the new features that accompany it. It's unlike anything I have seen from other companies and I think that they are very useful. However, I have a particularly chunky baby who is still below weight limit and even with the belt loosened as far as it will go it's still VERY tight across her chest to the point it doesn't want to latch so unfortunately I didn't get to test her actually riding in the seat. It latches into the stroller wonderfully! And now for the stroller review!! I LOVE this stroller! It is so easy breezy! I love that you can turn the seat to face you, or turn it so they can face out. I love that you can put a tray on it for your child and they also were very parent friendly with the adding of the tray for small items like cell phone, keys and a drink or two! Let's talk about the storage space on this baby,too! Wowza! You've never seen a stroller with so much storage I promise you that. I also love that they were considerate of the different vehicles we, as caregivers , drive. You can pull more of this apart for a more compact storage or leave together if you have space and I just love that throughout this whole set you can definitely tell parents we're behind designing it and we're considering convenience!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this stroller, car seat, and base system!! Great mid priced option! Perfect for a first time parent, a second stroller, or a family that only needs stroller space for 1. Much nicer than my first stroller, but doesn't have as many options as some of the pricy ones. For the money, this gives lots of ease and convenience. Many things are included (different from competitor strollers where you have to buy each piece separately- that adds up quickly). The child tray is perfect for snacks, drinks, toys- moves up to get an able child in and out- and quickly slips off if unwanted. The parent tray is very handy for phone, drinks, keys, etc. My favorite feature is the huge bottom basket that lets you store so much. Lots of space for diaper bag, snack bag, shopping bags, jackets, and much more. This stroller looks stylish and functional. You can set the infant car seat right into the stroller seat, OR you can remove the stroller seat and place the infant car seat right onto the stroller frame. Such flexibility! Theres multiple options with this stroller. Also, the seat can be used for toddlers. My 3 year old was tired of walking, so I placed my baby into her carrier and wore her- while my 3 year old enjoyed a comfortable ride in the stroller! We like the ample shade hood that protects from the wind, rain, sun- there's a little window that lets me see through to baby. The one handed fold was difficult, I honestly needed two hands to fold it. But, once folded, stroller did stand upright- making storage in the garage or SUV easier. The infant car seat is easy to install into the car. Using the LATCH system to attach the base into the car, the base will level to allow safe installation. Then, just drop the infant car seat into the base. It will click in, and you are good to go. A simple push of the button lets you remove the baby car seat with ease. Grandparent, babysitter, and dad safe- this is a no-brainer! I love that this infant bucket car seat can be used up to a weigh of 35 pounds- much higher than my last 2 infant buckets. Very helpful! I had one baby that was quite heavy, and exceeded the weight requirements of the competitor infant bucket- though he still needed that type of car seat. Also innovative is the shade of the car seat. It can be adjusted and rotates, truly allowing you to shade the baby in multiple directions and positions (handy in the car and if using in the stroller as well). One consideration- there are no shock absorbers- so this stroller may be better for in town, mall, paved park paths- may be tricky to take this off road or to more unpredictable surfaces. Thank you to Stellar Product Testing Panel for allowing us to try out these great Graco products! P.S. The Graco site that sells this package has the link to only the Element stroller instructions, but not the SnugRide 35 infant car seat instructions. You can always find the car seat instructions by searching for just the car seat as this is sold as a separate stroller, separate car seat, or as a package. I tested it as a package.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] As a second time Mom I was excited to try out this new travel system! I moved our old set into Grandma's car and installed this one! Installation was pretty simple. I do love the click in system. The car seat snaps in easily as well. I am happy to report that the car seat itself is lighter weight than my previous one, so that makes in and out of daycare much easier. Once installed it didn't seem as tight but still felt secure. The canopy on this car seat blew me away! It's HUGE!! The adorable striped pattern underneath was also a stylish touch! I really enjoyed the stroller. I felt the baby was at a higher level compared to my previous travel system. This made me feel like I could engage with my baby more. The stroller itself had an extremely smooth ride and I enjoyed pushing it around the neighborhood. I loved that the attachment for the car seat was actually the child snack tray! No extra bar to try and find when using the stroller. I wish the handle was adjustable. My 6' husband would have liked having that option. Folding for travel was super easy! It's all in the handle bar! The storage basket underneath was very large but felt shallow. I think too much stuff might slide out. I did like the peekaboo window on the stroller. It was a breathable mesh with magnetic closure. No scratchy loud Velcro! As for the main stroller, I wanted to see if my 3 1/2 year old toddler could comfortably fit. He's 40 inches tall and his head was all the way touching the top. The manual says max height of 44 inches but I don't think my son was comfortable at 40. Overall I think is is a great set! Perfect for a new Mom (or Grandma!). I was given this travel system to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I am definitely letting others know about this system!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We received the Modes Element Travel System through the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this product and how easy it was to assemble and use. Assembly was very straight forward and easy and the car seat system was very easy to install and easy to use and was also easy to transfer from the car seat to the stroller system. I was also very happy with the size of the under basket storage on the stroller system. The child tray is also extremely useful and convenient as well as the parent tray! My favorite feature of this system is the turning radius. It practically turns on itself and I love that. It makes it extremely easy to maneuver. I would definitely purchase this again and would absolutely recommend it to someone looking to purchase an all in one system. And the price point is fantastic!