Graco Modes Element 3-in-1 Travel System with SnugRide Lite LX Infant Car Seat — Canter

I’ve loved the Graco products as a third time mom. I think their designs are great and the click system is very convenient! The modes element travel is a nice lighter stroller, but also giving everything you need look and convenience wise! It is easy to open and close which is very important and has a good size undercarriage

We had gifted this product earlier, and the recipient really loved it. The quality is excellent — it’s lightweight, stable, easy to maneuver, and designed with great ergonomic comfort. It feels both durable and user-friendly. Highly recommended!

Who decided that a parent with a baby or maybe multiple kids or a pregnant woman should have to bend all the way to the floor to fold and unfold a stroller? Doesn't unfold without you not having to lift it fully off the ground. it falls over constantly when folded and when unfolding. I can't describe the frustration I feel when I am busy or rushed and I have to contend with this P0S.

absolutely love our stroller!!! it fits our diaper bag underneath, my phone and drink have their own separate cup holders and I love that I can dual purpose use it as a car seat too! the stroller attachment is so easy to pop open and close! I recommend this stroller to everyone!!

The Graco Modes™ Element Travel System is well made and feels durable enough for everyday use. The stroller and car seat are adjustable, making it easy to adapt as the baby grows. Its size is practical—not too bulky—while still offering comfort and stability during walks and travel. Cleaning is simple, with materials that wipe down easily and removable fabrics for messes. Overall, the system is highly functional, offering smooth transitions between car seat and stroller, making it a reliable and convenient choice for busy parents.

I got the Graco Modes travel system as my first ever stroller and car seat as a first time parent and it was the best decision I've made. The car seat has an infant insert and fit our baby at the time so well! He is now 1.5 years old and is so comfortable in this carseat. We have tried other carseats and he loves this one! The stroller is also perfect in every way. It has a good storage compartment and the stroller can be taken of the base to have the carseat attach or even the bassinet which is sold separately. We have the bassinet as well and loved having baby take safe naps while on the go! The stroller is smooth sturdy and easy to store away! Can't go wrong with this!

I’m so impressed with the Graco Modes stroller/car seat combo. It truly grows with your child — from the newborn car seat days all the way into toddlerhood. I love that I didn’t have to buy multiple strollers along the way. The seat is reversible, the different modes are easy to switch between, and the whole system feels really thoughtfully designed for real life. The stroller is super simple to use, folds smoothly, and has great storage underneath (a lifesaver for diaper bags, snacks, and everything else). The car seat clicks in effortlessly, which makes transitions from car to stroller so much easier. For the price, the value is amazing. You get the car seat, the stroller, and all the features you’d normally expect on more expensive systems. It’s durable, versatile, and just makes everyday outings so much easier. Highly recommend to any parent looking for a dependable, long-lasting travel system!

Our daughter loves the Graco Modes Element Travel System! We bought this for our first grandchild. We bought this product because of all the excellent reviews for it. Looking forward to see how our grandson likes it.

Sadly unused. Baby did not survive, but both granddaughters previously ordered and found the system to be excellent!

I have used this item for the past year, the carseat and stroller have been absolutely amazing, zero issues. The stroller moves smoothly and has great storage space at the bottom. The carseat has been amazing for my daughter. She is comfortable and i feel confident that in tbe case of an accident she would be safe and protected in her seat. The click connect base gives extra security and is so convenient when getting in and out of the car. We will continue to purchase Graco products in this household!

The Graco Modes™ Element Travel System is an amazing choice for parents who want both convenience and quality. The storage capacity is excellent — the large basket easily fits a diaper bag, snacks, and other baby essentials. The safety features are reliable, with a sturdy frame, secure harness, and a car seat that clicks in perfectly. The comfort level for the baby is great; the seat is soft, well-padded, and the canopy provides excellent shade. The durability is impressive too — everything feels solid and built to last, even after months of daily use. The portability is also a big plus because the stroller folds easily and fits well in the car trunk. Overall, this travel system is practical, safe, and perfect for busy families

I loved everything about it. Light weight, sleek, cool and easy to assemble!

I had this item listed on my baby registry. My mother in law bought this for me and I was very excited to receive it and put it together. The stroller is easy to assemble, but I was extremely frustrated and annoyed that the pins needed for the back wheels were not included in the package at all. I had to purchase the pins off the website for about $10 total, which is frustrating to have to purchase replacements that I never received in the first place.

The modular design works really well and easy to transform. Both of us(mom and dad) can take the carrier in and out of the car and the stroller without confusion or frustration

I love how light weight the stroller is. The last one we had was really heavy and it seams to have the same amount of room. Since I am usually by myself with the kids on outings this is nice. The cup holders are sturdy which is something i was looking for in the new stroller. One complaint I do have is that when the child is in there the foot piece doesn't come up. Like if the child is smaller you can't bring the foot piece up to help support their legs. Or if my littlest child is in there i used that to make sure he doesn't scoot himself out through the bottom. The carseat itself seams to be ok. Like the color, like how secure my little feels in it. One complaint I do have is there is not enough cushion for the head part. If you have a new born there head will not be very secure. We had to buy a little head pillow to go around his head so his head wouldn't be moving all over the place when he was in the carseat.

Such a great stroller and very versatile. The car seat clicks in for easy shopping trips but the stroller also can be a bassinet for newborns all the way to a normal forward facing seat for toddlers. It is easy to use and folds up to fit in the trunk of a car. The bottom holds all outing essentials and then some.

Great deal on a solid travel bundle. I was happy to get this on a nice Mother’s Day sale

This was purchased as a baby shower gift. The soon to be parents loved it! They loved how versatile it is. I'm a a soon to be mom and will be purchasing one for myself as well.

My favorite feature is the lightweight of this whole travel system! The car seat is durable, seems comfortable for my baby girl, but lightweight enough that I can easily maneuver the seat with her in it. The stroller is also super easy to use! Its large basket provides plenty of space for all of the family to stash items for outings. Its free standing function is quick and convenient too! Overall, I highly recommend this travel system!

Great quality, easy assembly!! Would recommend product

Bought for a great grandson who is due in July. The parents are looking forward to using it.

I bought this car seat stroller combo and at first it was great. The problem is now that my baby is 5 months old the straps are to tight and we can no longer use this car seat. I am wondering if this was some sort of defect. I am not sure what to do now. I hate to have to buy a new car seat after only a few months. I wonder if I can get longer straps or return it for one that works.

Very handy for transporting baby between home and stroller

It doesn't come with the padded shoulder harness. Compared to a previous model I had before for my own child, it doesn't appear to have that same ruggedness. My choice to buy this one was based on the fact the stroller has a tray for both mom and baby. All n all, it still is a good product.

Super light weight and easy to put together. Only 2 things I don’t like, one being that the wheels aren’t that strong for a long stroll and 2, that there’s not much back or head support when baby is laying down. Slight bent on the bottom of the cushion and noticed other people had the same issue. Other than that I think it’s worth the money , you get what you pay for .

Great car seat, carry on seat. The reason for 4 star is because I have not used the stroller yet so not sure how that is.

I did not like the folding design as well as seat (material and style) though I feel it light weight and good. I returned it, expecting to receive balance but still waiting ( ~ a month passed). I also tried to call but no one answered in several attempts.

Really great stroller/travel system! We’ve owned several strollers over the last decade and hands down Graco has been our favorite choice for our newborns and infants. The click connect system is so useful when you need to save time and especially if you have other children to keep up with. It comes with all of the conveniences that most other strollers require you to buy separately. There’s so much storage space and perfect for families that have bigger or faster growing children. I only have two complaints with this (and most all of the Graco strollers). First, the stroller fold is pretty bulky. It’s not the end of the world and worth the click connect feature, but it’s a pain to travel with. If the infant car seats were FAA compliant and click connect compatible with a compact folding travel stroller I would be in love! 😍 Second issue, the stroller that we received came slightly deformed in the footrest area. Not sure if it’s something that will correct itself now that it’s unpacked or if the stroller is just deformed. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Aside from the complaints, this really is an awesome stroller at a great price point!

Very pleased with the system. Upon arrival, it was missing the hardware to attach the wheels but I easily ordered the new hardware off their website for a few dollars, just to simplify things. It's a very nice setup.

Ordered this for my newborn and I don’t like the car seat at all. It has terrible head support and baby doesn’t look comfortable or safe . Unfortunately, I’d have to look for another car seat. On the plus side, it’s lightweight, easy to assemble and affordable

It is really nice. Great value of money. Easy to assemble.

product was delivered in less then 48 hours. Price was very affordable. Perfect stroller for everyday use not heavy one hand close

El manejo es excelente y super cómodo, ademas de que es muy ligera

I bought this carseat for my newborn and do not like at all super wobbley when driving trued to make tighter but that’s all the tightness it goes

Easy to use. Easy to ensemble. Comfy for the baby.

Bought this for my third baby and out of the other car seats/strollers I’ve had. This is by far the worst. The base for the carseat that stays in the car is not sturdy at all it wobbles everywhere. Sometimes the carseat gets stuck on there and I have to get in the car through the other side to get it out. Very bulky and when folded you have to carry it to take elsewhere since the handle and the wheels fold to the same side if that makes sense, so you cant roll it to put away elsewhere. Again I am a mom of theree now so I need all those extra little details that would make my life, and any other mom, life easier

how do you assemble the seat for newborn to lay in ?

I bought this product a little over 8 months ago and the bassinet part (Velcro) doesn’t hold great so it constantly falls down ): and the wheels in front are extra squeaky

It’s drives so smooth, assembling it was not too hard, i love the one had fold is so convenient and it’s light weight. The only thing is that is really bulky but other than that i love this stoller.

Beautiful color and so easy to assemble definitely should purchase

Easy to assemble and it is so light weight and cute

Loved this. Product is perfect with the stroller, price is unbeatable. Easy to assemble.

This stroller is everything that you would need for travel, especially a mom of three. A bonus for me is the ability to have your baby facing fwd or rear. In addition the storage space at the bottom. Last but not least it’s light in weight comparison to my previous stroller.

The stroller is made great with the ability to have an infant in it without the car seat. It lays totally flat and has a foot rest which comes up! Bought for my new grand baby and couldn’t be more happy with purchase. The basket underneath is huge!

Pros: Connect system is a great concept, stroller lightweight and easy to fold up. Cons: very hard to line up carseat and stroller to connect the two. I have never been able to easily connect them...it's always a struggle...

I love this stroller! It's so convenient. It's easy to push, the basket is huge, and it's easy to put in the car. I love that the seat can be forward facing or rear facing, and the car seat can go on instead of the seat.

Super convenient system. Our newborn girl loves it. Attractive price point.

This system is very easy to use and makes traveling with the baby much easier.

I'm a first-time mom and I have no complaints. There is strong scent when I first opened it but it wears off eventually. All parts were received, and no parts came damaged or broken. I assembled the stroller by myself, I followed the instructions in the manual...reading is essential! I am happy with my purchase.

We've been using our stroller for 4+ months with our little guy. Love the versatility of this system. Negatives: Opening the stroller is a little tricky and gets stuck a bit. The plastic wheels make it hard to navigate tough roads / pavement (often have to lift the stroller up). It's a pretty heavy base. The flap for ventilation / seeing the baby is nice but it doesn't stay put - I attached my own velcro to it. The click connect is a very nice feature but isn't always the most simple to pull out / push down into. Positives: The storage space is HUGE and great. Love that there is a built in parent tray / cup holder and one for the kids too - this is something that many of the other strollers do not have.

Very easy to assemble. Very light as well. It does take some time to get use to putting the carseat on the stroller base especially when one person is doing it. But once you get use to it becomes much easier. My stroller came with some minor scratches which is why I didn't give it 5 stars. I urgently needed it so I did not return.

Great stroller. Super light weight and very easy to assemble

the product is not as they sell it, or as in the video. And it is very expensive for what they sell. with different and repeated pieces

Great Infant car seat and stroller!! So many ways to use it!! Infant multiple ways all the way up to toddler stage and mommy/daddy/grandparent cup tray and extra tray for kiddos worth every penny and more!!

I’m expecting but just put it together and cant wait to use it. such a pretty travel system but I still wanted something minimal looking and not over complicated.

I hAve not used it yet but it looks great - hoping it doesn’t get dirty

I just got our stroller yesterday and it's so beautiful, I love it. It was super easy to put together and very light weight. I love that is not bulky and its easy to fold with one hand.

It's pretty great, convenient, easy to use, but we did not realize that only the stroller addition was for toddlers. We assumed that the third piece would be a toddler car seat/stroller, but once your baby outgrows the car seat you'll need a new one. Which our baby did at 8 months. She is pretty big for her age, but it was a real disappointment when we realized we'd have to get another car seat, after spending so much on this. Also the cup holders are a little shallow and things spill pretty easily.

Super lightweight and easy to assemble and use. Clicks together nicely.

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

Graco totally sucks. They allow customers to buy but fails in shipping. Won't buy fom them anymore!!!

I received the stroller and car seat as a gift. Putting the stroller together was the easiest thing I've ever put together. With all the stress of having our first child it was a relief.

As first time parents, we went with Graco for their trusted products in the baby world. We were excited when we received this travel system; however, now two months in, are are less than pleased. While the installation with fairly simple and the stroller rides smooth, the car seat brings the quality way down. It is cheap and poorly made. There is no head support. It is difficult to clip and once baby is in, they’re sitting at an awkward angle, making their ride very uncomfortable. The car seat canopy is also difficult to move up and down and is very loud.

I love love love the sturdiness of the stroller but the car seat dosent have enough head support for an infant. Her head flops all over the place, I wish I kept the receipt :(

This car seat dosent lie back enough. There is no head support for our baby. We ended up having to use rolled up receiving blankets because her head is constantly flopping forward and all over the place. To place the car seat into the stroller you basically have to tip the infant forward to the point where if they weren’t buckled in they would fall out of the seat, we have to place our hands on her head to hold in place while we put the car seat in, or we have to remove her from the car seat, click the seat into the stroller and then put her in the stroller. This is a HUGE inconvenience. I would not recommend to anyone. We switched to our 4ever car seat because I can’t take the anxiety of not knowing if my baby is breathing due to this horrible horrible design. Graco needs to take this product off of the market.

The best travel system that finally worked for us! The stroller rides super smooth and so light the car seat is a cute cream color perfect for girl or boy. We love it so much!

Easy to use. Can use it for a long time. Light weight.

Just received and couldn’t even set it the stroller because the bar where the break is supposed to slide in is dented and it refuses to slide in. My husband managed to budge it in with a hammer but we are upset because it was definitely not an easy assembly. Don’t even want to keep it anymore.

Good I love it is perfect for me and my newborn baby

Havent used with baby yet. We got the lynwood color which is a lighy grey and beige neutral combo. Set up took 20 min as we figured out the various "modes" for set up. Click system feels easy to use. Headrest on carseat feels fairly thin but carseat is very lightweight.

I don't think this product was worth the price. Wheels are not very good quality. I have been using the stroller for almost 5 months and they are wearing out quickly. Both the car seat and stroller are difficult. The car seat with getting the baby into it and getting it in and out of the car. The stroller is difficult in folding and unfolding it for storage and putting it in the trunk of my car.

My wife and I were searching for exactly this when looking for a stroller. I had heard of this years ago, and the convenience of being able to click the baby into place without disturbing her is invaluable.

It has been very helpful!! It has many different uses!! I recommend it 100%!!

It’s so light weight and easy to use. My baby loves it

In purchasing a stroller I looked for something that was not too heavy, easy to carry and fold and with not too many attachments for it to fit in my small car trunk. This travel system has all that I was looking for.

The stroller and carseat combo really helps especially if you’re on the go and dont want to tote around the carrier. Def would recommend and it has good padding to protect baby.

I loved the looked. Easy to use and lighweight and easy assembly

I recently bought the both of these for my new born son and I must say these are great products . Everything is built to last . I’m looking forward to buying more products from Graco.

I am very happy I bought this product!! It is amazing!!

I bought this a month ago and I’m glad I did because it has helped me when I got out to places

After just 30 mins of going through the instructions, the stroller was assembled and ready in bassinet mode. The infant car seat clicks in with ease and the entire system is seamless and will be really convenient!

my child was in nicu for 5 month and finally she got discharge date we was so exciting about everything, but we notice there's missing part from the stroller so we called the customer service and its been a 8 days we still didn't received a part yet, so i've been carry oxygen tank, feeding bag and oxygen monitor on my own. so frustrating, awful customer service.

The stroller was easy to put together and is very versatile. The only negative I have about it is that it doesn’t have a handle to carry it while folded and has the tray and footrest sticking out when folded with the toddler seat. So it is not as easy to travel with as some others. I love Graco though and the wheels are very sturdy and smooth to push.

I bought this for my baby girl and I absolutely love it! The stroller is so easy to push and the car seat is extremely nice!

My husband and I purchased this a couple months ago after spending hours and hours of research on travel systems! This one we always came back to. Once we got it and assembled (which was a piece of cake) we immediately took it out for a spin in our neighborhood. It was even better than we had expected. It rode so nicely. It was so easy to maneuver around our neighborhood that weirdly has no sidewalks so we walk mostly on gravel or pavement for our walks. My husband loves that he can comfortably push the stroller. He is 6’3”. So happy we ended up with this travel system. It is priced perfectly and will recommend to anyone!

I loved how easy it was to assemble, it's lightweight features and most of all how affordable it was in comparing other systems. I didn't want a bulky system and this is perfect for that.

This item shipped quickly and was easy to put together. I can’t wait until my son is born to use it!

Very easy and convenient to use. My baby is always comfortable and safe.

First time buying Graco product and I am very pleased.

I love this travel system because it has great features. I tried a few more travel systems but didn't like those and returned them back to store.

Received it as a gift. Very light, sturdy, easy to travel with. Quick assembly, easy to use. Has neutral colors for either gender. Good stroller that would last a long time. Highly recommended!

I got this as a gift from my sister. I love how easy it is to install the parts together. It is also very lightweight and easy to maneuver. The infant carseat is perfect and is easy to install with the base in the car. I am very excited to use this with my first child!

Love this travel system. I love how easy it is to use. Connecting it is a breeze. It’s lighter weight too. Lots of stroller storage. Love the car seat. So nice.

Everything we wanted in a stroller couldn't ask for a nicer one

We received a Graco travel system as a gift for our first baby, and we absolutely fell in love with the brand! Our first born now sits in a Graco toddler seat! Since we like, and trust Graco so much we decided that we were going to purchase a travel system from Graco for our second baby. This stroller was SO easy to assemble, it did not require any tools whatsoever! I love how smooth the stroller rides, and how it has multiple functions. It is easy to fold and put away, and it is also perfect height for me and my husband. The car seat looks so cozy, and I like the padding on it. I can’t wait for our baby to sit in it! I 100% recommend Graco products to everyone I know! Their durability, and quality is unmatched.

We just received our purchase and we are very happy with the product. The assembly was super easy and we didn't run into any issues. We can't wait to put it to work soon!

Baby isn’t here yet but this is an affordable travel system that is comparable to more expensive models.

Love that it comes with car seat and car seat base. It’s kinda on the heavy side, but it runs very smoothly on bumpy road.

Compact and folds up conveniently car seat looks safe and comfortable for baby

We recieved this as an early baby shower present. It is very lite and was very easy to put together. We cant wait to use it for our baby.

I bought this Travel System for my first grandchild on a recommendation from a co-worker who said she wished she had purchased this system. My co-worker is a runner and since my son and his wife are runners, she said it would be perfect for their lifestyle...and it IS absolutely perfect. It is easy to put in and out of their vehicles and they are looking forward to doing road races together with their daughter.

We bought this stroller for our new born and absolutely love it. We really like the idea of the stroller and car seat matching. It’s such a smooth riding stroller and absolutely love that it can grow with the baby.

I received the Graco Modes Element LX Travel System from the Stellar Product Testing Panel to test out with my 6-month old son. To start, assembling it was a breeze, easy instructions and required no tools. The stroller frame is durable, has tons of storage room underneath which is a great feature when you are juggling a diaper bag and shopping bags. However, the storage area slants and isn’t very deep so things fall out. I loved the cup holders and small tray on the handle but wished the tray would have been deeper. The durable frame provides a smooth ride and collapsing the stroller is super easy with one hand. I would have also preferred that the wheels were rubber, not plastic. Now onto the car seat... I didn’t like that the canopy had no structure and you had to pull it over the handle each time. I would prefer a canopy that you can just fold back and forth. Overall this is a great travel system for your new baby and I would recommend it!

Got this for our baby that will be due in September. Wanted something that is easy to take apart but also easy to put back together. Very satisfied with product and the features are phenomenal. Very sturdy set up as far as we can tell. Would recommend.

Received the stroller at my wife's baby shower... Best gift by far. Newborn son came home in the car seat, didn't make a sound. Took him for his first walk in the stroller the other day, what a breeze. Such a smooth, comfy ride. Even jogged with him. The stroller handles the road and sidewalks great. 100% recommend!

I got this as a baby shower gift and I absolutely love it! It strolls very smoothly and I love that is had the bassinet option! It was very easy and simple to put together and the car seat is great and sturdy! I love that you can also add the car seat to the stroller for when they are just infants!

I bought it 4 months ago and I love it it’s a good product definitely recommended

This stroller is lightweight which is just what i wanted. It has the pram feature which i love for when baby gets a little bigger. And i love that i can just fold with one hand n go. Definitely recommend this stroller system

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.

I registered for this bc I thought it had a lot of great features. I loved that car seat could pop in, it could be a bassinet for naps and then a regular seat for when baby is older. However once I put together my opinion changed. It’s not a easy to change between seating options at all. It’s very bulky and hard and heavy to break down to put into car. My baby hates the bassinet setting, which is huge. I haven’t even really used bc it is such a pain. I’ve just been sticking w my other frame stroller that I pop car seat into. I really regret this choice bc it’s not convenient at all. The wheels aren’t padded nicely either so every bump is felt. Very disappointed.

I'm going to be a first time mom and am obsessed with this stroller already! I love how easy it is to use, light weight, & it's a 3-1 stroller! Cant go wrong with this purchase

Would love to enjoy the chance at using this combination.

i got one of these for my baby and when it was nice out i took her for a stroller ride.she was just born so we had to use the car seat onto the stroller..this is the best investment anyone could ever have.the baby was content and it pushed nicely.it even has a storage on the bottom where i stored the diaper bag at and didnt have to carry anything.i have always loved graco products but over the years they have improved them even better and since this the element travel system i would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a good stroller for there baby.graco has gone over the top with this one..

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.

I was given this travel system to try out as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I LOVE that this stroller can recline flat. I configured the seat to face out and in so I can see my baby when she is younger and she can see the world when she is older. I also like that the stroller is extremely easy to fold and stands up straight when folded. I like that it has a roomy storage basket as well as parent and child cupholders. My favorite feature was the lay flat seat option. One thing I wish they would change is to make the handlebar adjustable so that it would be more comfortable for me to push (I am tall). If you are looking for and you are looking for a stroller that is ergonomic, economical and multifunctional, this might just be the one.

After my husband accidentally ran over our tried and true Graco stroller rendering it difficult to use and manuver we had been on the lookout out for a new travel system when our new baby arrived. Thanks to Stellar Product Testing Panel I was given this travel system to try and review, and it has been a dream! When we got the new system set up was a breeze and no tools required which was awesome! The car seat part of the system is great, much lighter than the one we had been using, and one thing I really liked was that the shade actually stayed in place rather than falling down like some others do. Putting the base in the car was easy, and the attached level was nice to let you know the angle was correct! As for the stroller I can't say enough how much I love it! I love that I can use it as a travel system, or use the seat as baby grows, and that baby can face toward you in the seat! I also love how easy it is to open and close, and the fact it stands by itself is a amazing, since that is how the last stroller got run over, but most of all the storage basket on bottom is a dream so much space to throw all our stuff below, but also is so easy to access unlike other strollers! Overall mama and baby love the Graco Modes Element Travel System, thank you to Stellar Testing Panel for letting me try it out!

My husband and I are very close to the due date of our first, so while we have never owned a stroller before we have had nieces and nephews with them. I love how this looks remarkably like some higher priced brands, and also functions a lot like one since you can change the seat front facing or rear facing which isnt yet very common with economic brands. I also like that it can just carry the carseat eithout having to have the toddler seat. All materials feel sturdy quality and like it wont just fall apart in the first year. The wheels are not rubber but also not completely a hard plastic like cheapy strollers either, its like a composite of some sort. And roll smoothly on the walks I've tested the stroller on. The basket is large enough for our diaper bag, a blanket, and my purse with still space to spare. (I do have to say I read the 2 star review and I dont understand the basket gripes. Its not a 90 degree backing to the basket, but there is a back with a high enough slope that I'm not sure how she kept losing mail. I havent lost anything small or large out the back trying it around neighborhood walks. Just saying.) The handle bar isnt adjustable but my husband and I are 5'4 and 5'7 so thats not as important for us. I like the amount of sturdy cup storage as opposed to some that only come with one removable cup holder or just a bar for the toddler. Overall, so far I'm pretty impressed and liking that with our baby boy just around the corner this stroller set should last us through a good amount of years since it has carseat, infant seat and toddler seat stages. Also, we bought this ourselves, not as a product test if that matters.

The carseat is wonderful! My 5 month old fits in it easily and the straps were simple to adjust. It's light to carry around and very easy to snap in and out of the base as well as the stroller. And it was a cinch to install the base and be confident that it's safe. Stroller - I used it both as the travel system with the infant car seat and as a toddler stroller. Pros - amazing storage! Can fit diaper bag backpack without any issues. Easy to adjust back for nap walks. Cons - slightly difficult to push on uneven terrain or through snow/ice. Parent consul tray is too shallow to hold a water bottle - it just bounces out and the middle section of the consul tray does not fit a cellphone so it's not really functional. A great carseat and good stroller option for basic stroller use like parking lots and shopping. I received this product pas part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel

I received this travel system from the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I am a mother of two, 3 years old and 10 months old. I mostly used the stroller for my youngest. My three year old really likes to just walk beside us so my review is mostly based on using it for a 10 month old. Pros: I loved the ability to easily switch the toddler seat from forward facing to rear facing. the click connect buttons on either side of the seat were super easy to use and smooth. My little guy really loved to be able to face me during our walks. This was definitely our favorite configuration and feature of this system. The seat is very easy to recline and reposition upward. I loved the infant carseat. The straps are easy to adjust and my baby seemed very comfortable in it. It is a breeze to click in and out of the stroller. I liked being able to click it right into the frame of the stroller with or without the toddler seat on. I preferred to use it with just the stroller frame. The base was also easy to install into the car. The included instructions were thorough and easy to follow. The storage basket is huge. I loved being able to toss a backpack right in there. I like the double cup holders on the parent tray. My little guy didn't get much use out of the child tray due to his age. He used it mostly to pull himself up. The stroller is also very easy to close and I liked that it stands up on its own when folded. It is also really easy to push with one hand but is a bumpy and noisy ride. Cons: I struggled with the break assembly of the stroller. I was unable to push the pins in without my husbands help and I don't consider myself very weak. However the instructions were very easy to follow. The toddler seat was far too small for my three year old, who is not very tall. The back of the seat is rather short which caused her head to rest on the canopy. I couldn't extend it over her without it resting against her head, causing her to crouch down. The fabric of the seat is spot clean only and isn't machine wash friendly. This is a feature I would suggest they add in the future.

We have loved this new travel system! It will serve us very well in the coming summer months. The huge storage basket is great for carrying both kids gear around! The versatility of the seat positions helps our baby be a part of the action even though she’s too little to walk. She can forward face when she’s ready to interact, lay flat for naps on the go when older sister is still playing, and face in when there’s a little too much stimulation! We also love how easy it folds up and stores out of the way! Thanks Stellar Product Testing Panel for letting us test it out! We are fans!

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.

I have a toddler and a 6 month old, and I really like this travel system for both ages, so I know I'll be using it for a LONG time. It's really easy to switch between the car seat setup and the full stroller setup, which is a plus for us because we switch back and forth a number of times a week depending on what we're doing and who gets to be the one strolling :) The blue was a really nice color and it feels high-end. I particularly like the car seat/stroller set up. My 6 month old is really long/tall, and he is super comfortable in the car seat. The canopy on the car seat is AWESOME because it has a number of settings that it clicks into, so it never starts retracting like our last car seat. We live in a particularly sunny area so the shade that the canopy provides is extra important to us. The stroller is a really smooth ride... so easy to use on walks to the farmers market or the post office, and the basket below is big enough to throw a bunch of stuff underneath. It also has the snack tray and the parent console included, which is really helpful since with other brands you have to buy those things separately. Super grateful to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for allowing us to test this travel system.

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.

I would like to give a full review of this product, however it arrived missing critical pieces. The pins that are required for stroller assembly were not included in the box. The set up (aside from the missing pieces) was fairly simple and easy to follow. I was disappointed to see that the wheels seem to be made of plastic instead of rubber. I have concerns that they will not hold up due to the amount of street/sidewalk walking that we do based on our geographic location. If you live in an area where your car is your primary mode of transportation, this may not be of concern. The bottom of the stroller has a large storage area which is quite nice. It also comes with snack trays for both the car seat and the stroller. I received this product for free as a part of a testing panel in exchange for my honest review.

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.

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.

II received the Graco Modes Element DLX travel system as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. Stroller assembly was fine. Instructions could've been clearer regarding the installation of the rear axle into the brake mounts. When I first inserted it through the brake mounts, the wheels wouldn't install properly. I finally figured out that the axle only fit by inserting the opposite side in first. Also, beware that the wheel pins are TINY and can be easily lost during assembly. Car seat installation was fine. Base installation was easy via LATCH. I used the car seat without the base and used seat belt to install, which was also very easy in my zoom-zoom 5-seater SUV. I do wish the level on the base were on both sides so that you don't have to climb in to verify, should you have it installed on the passenger side. The SnugRide Snuglock 35 LX car seat was lighter than anticipated with my 20 pound baby. Car seat reclines by adjusting the base. Car seat has decent padding. Baby was content in it. The stroller did its job. The SnugRide Snuglock 35 LX car seat clicks in easily enough, but I had more challenge than I would've preferred aligning the car seat into the attachment mounts. Maybe it's because of my old age, or maybe it was the all black parts. If the seat attachment mounts were a brighter color or some colored lines indicated proper alignment, that would facilitate to expedite the process. You don't want to take your time attaching a baby car seat to the stroller during bad weather, as I had to do the other day. Baby sits at a nice height both in the car seat and in the toddler seat, and seemed comfy and happy. Canopy is mediocre. Mid-afternoon sun was in baby's eyes while canopy was fully extended. Push is fine for indoors, but lacking on uneven pavement. Basket is good, but I wouldn't depend on it alone for grocery shopping if you have more than one kid. Stroller has a large, annoying, awkward fold. It's a one-handed, standing fold- great on paper! But the stroller is terrible folded with the toddler seat. Toddler seat itself doesn't fold, so it sort of sticks out where it attaches to the stroller. If you need to cram a bunch of other stuff in your trunk in addition to your stroller, the seat gets in the way. It would have to be placed on its side in order to fit other items in the car with it, and the toddler seat just takes up that precious cargo room. Ultimately, I wouldn't seek this travel system out. If gifted and unable to return, I might use it as a secondary system to keep at the grandparents' house. I wouldn't suggest this as a top contender for a baby registry. Is it functional? Yes. Absolutely. Do I love it? Absolutely not.

I have tried multiple strollers, even some with a very high price point and I just couldn't find one I loved. That is, until I got to try this one out! It's so quick and easy to connect the infant seat to the stroller frame. No additional parts are necessary, unlike another pricey brand I tried. I love that the toddler seat can recline flat and turn into a bassinet of sorts for a newborn. The ability to turn the toddler seat forward or rear-facing is a plus.I love how easy it is to fold and stands once folded, making it easy to get in and out of the car. The infant seat is well made, yet light weight and sturdy. I felt that they straps seemed a bit flimsy compared to another seat we love. However, the splitter plate is slightly different and makes removing the straps a breeze. The canopy is huge and provides ample protection from the elements. The multiple position handle makes it easy to carry and get baby in and out. Baby looks comfortable in the seat and doesn't seem to have any issues with it. Plus I love the design on the underside of the canopy. It's different than any other design I've seen and is the perfect neutral pattern. I received this travel system to review as part of the weespring parent panel.

This is a great one stop shop product for parents looking for a Travel System that can grow with baby from newborn stages to toddlerhood. The infant car seat 3-step installation was super easy to follow and took me under 10 minutes to install (I am not a handy person when it comes to installation either). I feel confident my baby will be safe with the snuglock technology that locks the seat extra tight for more security (the base was NOT going anywhere) which put me at ease. My baby is 8 months old and she was very comfortable in the seat which includes a cushiony body support pillow. I absolutely love how lightweight the infant seat is to carry around and makes life so much easier since it clicks into the stroller when we are on the go! As an active mom who is always outside, I loved using the stroller on the go because it was SO EASY to open and close with one hand! I also love how the storage space at the bottom fit my huge diaper bag and large water bottle along with extra room for my toddlers toys and other items. The cup holders were also a huge plus since most strollers you need to buy them as an add on item. My 3 year old son loved riding in the stroller as well as my baby so it is definitely comfortable from baby to toddlerhood. I was not impressed with the wheels, which seem small compared to other models and I did not like the material was plastic instead of rubber. My biggest complaint with this product was upon opening the product it had a strong chemical odor from the materials that did not dissipate for many days, the smell made me feel sick and therefore I felt uneasy using it with my baby in it. In addition, I almost threw away the pins that came with the wheels to install because they were hidden and so small in the packaging. I was given this travel system to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. Cons: Strong Odor, Plastic wheels, bulky for storage Pros: Large stroller space for storage, easy click in installation system, Easy to fold stroller, lightweight, comfortable

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!

I receive this travel system for the Stellar Product Testing Panel and I was very excited to try it out! Assembly of the stroller was very user friendly and took very little time to complete. In comparisons to other travel systems, I really appreciate the large sun shade and very ready under stroller storage area. The storage area was significantly larger than other ones I've seen and allowed for easy access to diaper bags and blankets. My 9 month old loved the beverage tray, as he enjoys feeding himself from the tray. The ride was very smooth and the pivoting front wheels made turns very easy. The car seat is easy to install and I had no issues taking it in and out.

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.

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!

I love many things about this stroller, besides just that it looks nice and is light-weight. You can switch your baby to be facing you or facing out (which is perfect for both babies and toddlers), the storage compartment is HUGE (it can fit multiple shopping bags and your diaper bag, making this stroller great for errands), the size of the stroller is pretty small (which is helpful when navigating in and out of stores or having it next to you in a restaurant), and you can click the car seat in without any extra attachments (it goes in the same way as the toddler seat). I also like that you can take the toddler seat completely off before putting the car seat on, which makes the stroller nice and light. Other strollers don't have that option and you end up with what feels like a minivan walking down the sidewalk. The fold is a two-hand fold, but it is pretty easy. I like that you can fold the stroller with the seat on it (even though it does have to be facing forward). But, I have used many other strollers that require you to take the seat off before you fold the stroller, which can get annoying. The car seat was easy to install and much lighter than my older model. It is also very easy to get on and off the stroller, with no extra attachments. The only drawbacks are the parent console and the child tray. I do like that the parent console has two cup holders, but the part in the middle is kind of small. I ended up putting a generic parent console that you can buy online on the handlebar and it works perfectly! As for the child tray, it is a fine size, but I wish you could swing it to the side while you put your child in, instead of having to take it all the way off. Overall, this is a versatile stroller and travel system that looks cute, carries a lot of your stuff, and is easy for moms who need to run lots of errands (and, let's be honest, that's all of us!). I received this travel system from the Stellar Product Testing Panel.

The Modes(TM) Element DLX Travel System has so many configuration options, and transitioning between them is so smooth. The Click Connect base makes it very easy to get the car seat in and out of the car, especially in rainy Portland. Because of the one handed release of the stroller, you can easily pull the car seat out of the trunk, flip it open, and lock in the car seat in 60 seconds. The bucket part of the car seat is snug, in the best ways, and hugs my baby's core; Which she loves, and falls asleep often. I also love the reversible stroller seat. Often I have a hard time seeing/hearing what my toddler is talking about when we are out on walks. When he's facing me, our conversations and communications are so much easier. The only struggle I had was finding the wheel pins when assembling the stroller. I knew they were tiny, and I could not find them. I eventually found them sealed in red plastic on the edge of the bag. I also love that the stroller seat fully reclines for walking naps and is just as easy to sit up. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this travel system.

We have been very happy with the Modes Element LX Travel System. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing us with this travel system. All aspects of the travel system (stroller base, stroller seat and car seat) seem to be well made and have a high end look (at a budget friendly price tag) thanks to the fabric and finishes of the metals/plastic. The car seat has a very soft but firm cushioned seat that makes me feel like my baby is both safe and comfortable. The car seat also easily attaches to the stroller base, allowing us to make a smooth transition in and out of the car for outings without waking the baby. What we love most about this stroller is the infant can use the stroller from day one. Not only is this a convenient feature for the baby (the baby can sit reclined or lay flat) but it’s convenient for parents who also have a toddler. We don’t have to change the seat for each kid. While babywearing the infant the toddler can use the stroller and when the toddler is off running around, the baby can sit or lay in the stroller! The seat can also be rear or forward facing. We aren’t fans of the parent cup holders or seat tray (we’d prefer a telescopic handle for us and a bar for the kids), but they aren’t that much of a disappointment that we wouldn’t recommend the stroller. The storage basket is a good size for a diaper bag and small cooler. I also LOVE the size of the huge canopy. I wish the wheels were sturdier, as the ride is a bit bumpier than I’d like when we aren’t on a smooth surface, but the maneuverability of the stroller is incredible. It could turn on a dime! My toddler lovessss going for a “ride” in the stroller, finding this particular stroller “fun”. Mom, dad, toddler and baby approved!

Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel, I was able to try out the Modes(TM) Element LX Travel System! My littlest one is five months old, and this was perfect to test out with her. The car seat base was so easy to install and use and was a very comfortable fit for my daughter. My favorite configuration of the stroller thus far has been the infant car seat stroller. It’s so nice to just click the car seat in and go. I also love that the stroller seat can lay practically flat so that it is almost a bassinet. I’m excited to use the seat in the facing parent position. It’s so convenient that the stroller is just the frame when using the infant seat with it. It’s easy to fold and the storage basket is so spacious! It was perfect for the diaper bag and/or groceries and shopping needs. The parent tray is sturdy and held my drinks and keys easily! I highly recommend this travel system for anyone looking for an easy to install car seat base and a multi-functional stroller for all ages!

Overall, this a nice stroller with a lot of good features. Love that child and parent tray were included. Ability to attach seat forward or backward (and accordingly, the car seat as well) is really nice. It is very lightweight and easy to fold and lift. Large basket is much appreciated! Car seat is nice and comfortable, and I liked that is safe until 32”. The seats for both the stroller and car seat were very well padded and my kids seem comfortable. It was difficult to figure out how to attached the car seat to the stroller initially, but once we figured out the right positioning, it was easy. Car seat installation was also simple enough once you follow the instructions. While I would recommend this stroller, the negatives I would point out: (1) the rear wheels were very difficult to attached. If you ever need to remove the wheels (to store the stroller in a tight space), I’m not sure it would be possible. (2) the wheels are plastic, not rubber. While it was smooth ride for now, I worry the wheels will deteriorate quickly and not be good on unpaved areas. (3) It is very light weight, but that is also because of a lot of plastic components. Again, great for now but I am concerned about how these will hold up long term. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this travel system.

The Modes Element DLX travel system is wonderful firstly it was super easy to put together out if the box so any single mom would have no problem handling this also super easy to install the car seat into the car and the stroller folds down small enough that it does not take up a ton of room in the hatch back. I really love the way the car seat attaches to the stroller so I can get my baby in and out of quickly when we are having unpleasant weather conditions and my baby enjoys strolling around the mall being able to people look with momma .I also love that the stroller will last through her growing and I wont have to buy another when she reaches toddler stage the car seat And the stroller match perfectly. I definitely recommend this to all the moms and dads out there its been the best car seat stroller combo I've ever used .I received this combo from the stellar product testing panel.

Long but worth the read if you are really interested in this stroller. I absolutely loved this stroller, although there was one thing I just could not get past. I'm not sure if it was if I set the canopy up incorrectly on the car seat or what... but I did try fixing it and nothing worked. When adjusting the canopy on the car seat (not the stroller canopy) with every time you put it further up and down it would click. This was an absolute problem because it would scare my son (2 months) every time I tried to adjust it. The other things I disliked was the brakes. There are 2 on each side instead of others that have one so it wasn't very friendly when you were trying to do it quick. Also I could not get the car seat to properly latch with the latch system. The car seat was tipping to the side when I would turn. But with the seat belt it seamed to be fine Other than that there was a lot of things that I did really like, such as, how wide the car seat was.. I tried this with both of my kids and was able to fit my 2 month (14 lbs) and also my 16 month (28 lbs) comfortably, I also like that if you were not using the toddler seat you could take it off completely and just use the base. It gave us a lot more room in the trunk. When we did use the toddler seat it seamed to sit up a lot higher than any other stroller we have used also. The stroller had a super easy ride and I was able to push it with one hand. I also really liked that it was so easy to fold and it sits up by itself when folded. All in all there were some flaws but I like this travel system a lot. I received this product through the Stellar Product Testing Panel, although all reviews are my own opinion.

Full disclosure; I received this stroller as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. Since the moment I received the box I loved the fact that the whole travel system came in the ONE box. This already spoke to me about it not being bulky; which was a true statement once we assembled the stroller. Assembly was easy and learning all the tips and tricks to the stroller was really straight forward/learned as we were putting it together. There were so many things I liked about this stroller like the fact that the adapter to the carseat was already included, or being able to switch the seat face forward or backwards, the reclining feature on the seat to convert to a bassinet (whomever thought of this was a genius), the huge storage basket, the parents console (!!!) and of course the ONE HAND fold! Really the only thing I didn't like that was the fact that you must take off the seat in order to fold the stroller - which in my opinion; depending on how you are using it, defeats the ease of the one hand fold! It rides super smooth, it is not too wide so it fits through all doors easily, and just like the carseat, it's super light! My favorite feature has got to be the way the whole travel system really just grows with your baby - I think it would be nice if they had a riding board or something like that to accommodate older siblings though so it would grow with your family as well.

I received this travel system from the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I have two year old twins and a 6 month old baby, so I've tried multiple strollers and this one is my new favorite. I love the versatility of the stroller! This travel system literally grows with your baby. You can snap in either the car seat or the toddler seat and both have the option to be outward facing or facing in toward you so you can smile at your baby as you stroll. Changing out the seats is super simple and I love that the toddler seat comes with a removable tray with space for sippy cups and snacks. The stroller is easy to steer, has space to put your things like drinks and your phone, has a great sun/weather shade for your baby, and is very easy to collapse to store. I was impressed by how little space it takes up when folded up for storage or for travel in the trunk of your car. This is important to me because we have a lot of baby gear and limited space to put things. The infant car seat is sleek and comfy and the base is very easy to install in the car. It's awesome you can literally take your car seat of the car and then click the seat right onto the stroller base. Makes life simpler! My baby loves riding in this stroller too, so it's a win for all of us.

I received the Modes Element Travel System through Stellar Panel in exchange for an honest review. I have three kids, so I find myself an expert at this point when it comes to strollers and baby gadgets. If you are on a budget or need a secondary stroller, this system is it. I love the versatility of it and that it can switch from bassinet, to forward and front facing along with being able to use the car seat on stroller base a big plus those first few months with baby. This would be a great system if you need a second car seat or stroller system for grandmas or babysitters. I live in a fairly mixed urban/rural area and do a lot of walking so these wheels being plastic I can see wearing down fast over time. Really wish they were rubber or inflated so longer duration. Love the large under carriage basket. Big plus! The large canopy and seat liner are also great but material in general feels a little flimsy though to be expected at this price point. Thanks Stellar Panel for gifting me this system. I have a backup for grandmas house

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)

With our first child, we had a Graco stroller system with car seat as well. I was given this travel system to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel, which was perfect as our second child is seven months old (and small for her age). Our oldest 3.5 year old doesn't like strollers anymore, but he loved sitting in the toddler seat -- and at 33 pounds, he's within the fifty pound weight limit. The car seat was easy to install, though I find the instructions a bit more confusing than it needs to be. It was helpful to have the level on the base so you knew it was installed correctly for the child's age. The fabric cover doesn't open/close as smoothly as I'd hoped, and I find the car seat straps don't pull tight as smoothly either, which is why I give four stars instead of five. I don't like wrangling kids into car seats, so I wish the straps would pull smoother. However, the travel system is really convenient. I love that I could take the car seat and snap it into the toddler seat. Other stroller systems require you to remove the toddler seat first, which is a cumbersome step when you're dealing with babies. Folding and unfolding the stroller is easy -- my mother in law loves this stroller as it's super easy to use and lighter than other strollers. She won't use our other stroller as it's difficult to fold. We just keep the toddler seat in the stroller, fold it, and stand it up. We're in a small apartment so it's worth it to have a stroller that doesn't take up much space and stands on its own. My infant dislikes car seats, but enjoys riding in the car seat when it's in the stroller. She loves to ride in the toddler seat itself in the reclined infant seat position. My toddler actually loves this stroller -- when I have him alone, I take him for strollers and he actually sits in a stroller, which he hasn't done in more than a year. My favorite feature are the cup holders. The kids' cup holders leave room for drink and snacks, and the parent cup holder does as well, which helps on coffee runs with the kids. I've found that other stroller systems don't have great cup holders so this is a big deal for me. At this price point, the this travel system is a really good value that will make your life as a parent more convenient.

I was very lucky to receive this travel system from the Stellar Product Testing Panel. The stroller and car seat work very well together. For taking a quick trip to the store/mall/wherever you need to go and don't want to take your little one out of the car seat, this is perfect. As the title of my review says, it gets the job done. Car seat: The Graco Snugride Snuglock 35 is hands down one of the best car seats on the market. I am so impressed with it! There is nothing "fancy" about it; it has excellent crash test ratings and safety features (I did my research), which is what makes it one of the best. It's lightweight, has a large canopy that shades my little guy well, and a nice, neutral stripe print that my two month old focuses on, so it keeps him pretty entertained. He also looks pretty comfortable in it. Installing the car seat into the car without the base (so seat belt only) is easy, but taking the seat belt off was a pain. The seat belt got stuck under the pathway where it hooks when I was trying to take it out of the car so I had to awkwardly maneuver it to get it out. My little one was very unimpressed. That said, I definitely prefer using a base with it. Installing the base in the car was a breeze. The car seat clicks into it no problem. It does take a tiny amount of wiggling to get it off of the base. It also takes a little bit of work to attach it to the stroller, but that's to be expected with these types of car seat adapters. Stroller: The stroller rides pretty smoothly. I love the full recline feature so I can put my baby in there, especially when he's fussy and I need to calm down. Just walking it around the house helps him. It is easy to steer and maneuver, I just don't know how well it's going to hold up in the long run. I love that this stroller comes with a parent's tray and tray for the toddler seat so there's no need to purchase them separately (thank you Graco). The basket underneath is VERY roomy. It's easy to remove the toddler seat and reverse it when you want. The one-hand fold is a great feature and folds up nicely for easy storage. The only thing that really bothers me about this stroller is that it looks nicer than it feels. Not the best of materials are used on this travel system, but again, it gets the job done well. Overall, it's a good travel system. Separately, I love the car seat, and while the stroller has great features, it doesn't feel as sturdy as it looks.

Being a new mom is tough. It’s nonstop, 24/7, and the most important job you will ever have. That’s why finding baby gear that makes taking care of your little one easier is SO important. My 5 month old uses his travel system every single day, so I was excited to try this Graco travel system that I received from the Stellar Product Testing Panel. After thoroughly testing out all aspects of this travel system, here are my thoughts: My 5 month old fits great in the Graco SnugRide 35 lite lx car seat, and after easily installing the base of the car seat into my vehicle using the latch system, I was able to smoothly transfer him in his car seat from my car to the stroller without waking him up - huge win! Since my baby is still so young, I currently configure the stroller to have the car seat snapped into the stroller facing me so that I can keep an eye on him at all times. As an aside, the canopy on the car seat is a nice feature - it covers a very large area which protects your baby from both the sun and also anyone trying to get too close! The toddler seat also has a large canopy, so your child can be protected no matter which configuration you use. The storage area below the stroller is simply fantastic. I am able to fit my oversized diaper bag in this area in addition to a small grocery list worth of items. This makes running to the store SO MUCH easier and is a huge benefit for me. This is definitely my favorite aspect of the entire travel system. While shopping, I’ve had the opportunity to use the parent tray. Although it’s convenient to have, I think the plastic feels a bit cheap and seems to be a lower-end quality, which is unfortunate because this entire travel system gives off a modern, high-end vibe and is very aesthetically pleasing overall. Since my little one and I are on the go daily and are in and out of the car multiple times a day, having a stroller that easily folds up and can be put into the trunk without too much hassle is essential. After practicing a few times, I am now able to fold this stroller up with one hand only! Amazing! My last thought is pretty insignificant, but was still an issue for me nevertheless. In order to turn the brakes on the stroller off, you have to lift up two levers which are located at the very bottom of the stroller next to each back wheel. If you’re wearing sneakers, this wouldn’t be an issue. However if you’re wearing flip flops or open-toed shoes, get ready for your toes to feel a bit uncomfortable! Overall, this is a very functional and dependable travel system that I would recommend.

I received this travel system from the Stellar Product Testing Panel. The stroller was relatively easy to assemble. I wish the instructions had been more clear about which direction to lay the canopy during assembly, because I put in on backwards and it was extremely difficult to get back off. The car seat base was very easy to install in the car, but very hard to uninstall if you need to carry passengers in your car. My favorite feature of this travel system is that you keep the toddler seat installed in the stroller and can easily snap in the car seat for a quick trip inside without having to completely take the toddler seat out. Very convenient. It has adequate storage space underneath the seat and the parent and child trays are a nice addition. It is easy to push, open and close. I love that it stands up on it's own while closed. The car seat is very light, but could be easier to make adjustments as your child grows. My least favorite part of the car seat was the canopy. It is difficult to raise and lower and when lowered covers the handle that ejects the car seat from the base. The fabrics could be nicer, but overall this is a great travel system for the low comparative price.

Assembly could have been made easier if parts were preassembled in a bigger box. The directions needed to be more clear for assembling the wheels and axels and the corresponding pins should have been clearer as the pins were in a bag in a larger bag that could easily have been thrown out. Assembly issues aside the stroller is easy to push. It navigates well and my toddler is secure in it. I also really like the storage space on the bottom of the stroller. It's huge while still taking up a small foot print. Having a car seat that can be moved from car to stroller is extremely useful. This is a great system, especially considering it is very affordable compared to other travel systems. While I received this product as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel my opinions are my own.

This travel system is good bang for the buck! I'm on my second baby and we had a different brand travel system with the first child. What I liked right away about this Graco Modes Element DLX is the stylish design, it is so modern and gender neutral! The basket storage space underneath is generously large. The car seat is very comfy for my littlest man but the straps are difficult to tighten and loosen as the release button to pull them is hidden by fabric and just doesn't easily work. The car seat base is simple enough to install in the car and it easily clicks right into the stroller! I love being able to transfer my baby from car to stroller, especially while he's sleeping! The modular design of the stroller is perfect because the toddler seat can face forward or backwards which is a huge plus because as babies become toddlers they much prefer looking outward! The brakes on the stroller are difficult to release because there are two individual brakes on each side meaning you have to release two instead of just one which is just a pain frankly. My 3 yr old was very excited about the toddler seat and wanted to sit in it to watch TV after we first put it together! The stroller is lightweight and fits easily in trunk space, especially because you are separating the frame and seats to fold it up but this is easily done in seconds. Overall, this is an excellent travel system for the price and will see many years of use! Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this travel system.

I received this Graco Modes Element DLX Travel System from the Stellar Product Testing Panel to test! Out of the box, I was impressed with the quality of the stroller from the frame to the fabrics. It was easy enough to put together and I especially loved that it came with a parent and child’s tray. There are so many things I love about this travel system! I love that you can have the car seat attach to the frame without having the stroller seat atttached. That helps keep it light and not bulky when you don’t need it. The storage basket is HUGE. You can fit so much and have very easy access to it all! The one-hand fold is quick, easy, and self-latches. You do have to make sure you have the stroller resting on the handle when folded or it’ll fall over. The stroller is easy to steer and feels sturdy. The child seat seemed comfortable and it lays back nearly flat which is nice. I am truly impressed with the quality of the material! I do find that the buttons for removing the child seat are a bit uncomfortable and awkward to use, but it’s fast, so its not a huge issue. My husband is 6’1” and unfortunately he had to be very careful when walking to not kick the basket. The basket angles out a bit at the bottom where you walk. So this may not be a good option if you’re tall. The car seat feels like premium quality. I absolutely love it! The base was a total cinch to install and I have never had a base feel so secure before— just wow! The harness is easy to adjust and I like that it comes with neck protectors for those sweet chubby necks! Overall, I would definitely recommend this travel system!

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!

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.

I received this travel system from the Stellar Product Testing Panel. This travel system is very easy to use. It went together quite easily; my husband put it together with very little instructions. It is easy to change to the different modes available. The canvas material is a very good quality. I like the mesh peek-a-boo window. It's a nice size. The stoller worked for both my tall husband (6'4") and myself (5'5"). The car seat easily clicks into place in either mode. The tray for parent and child is very handy. The stroller folds easily and has nice sized plastic tires that can go over small changes in terrain. The car seat installs easily with LATCH. There isn't has much padding as other car seats, but still comfy for the little one. The only complaint would be that the straps on the stroller are a little difficult to change to different positions which is not a huge deal. The slits seem to be just a bit too small so you have to yank on them to pull them through. It's definitely a durable travel system.

We've used Graco products for years. Before receiving this system, we were using a Graco Verb stroller with the Snugride 30. I did compare the two systems a bit while testing this. PROS - the system is beautiful! It really looks rather classy when you're rolling it around. - the seat sits tall, which makes it easier to pick baby up without bending down as far. - the basket storage is massive! You can easily store, even some of the largest diaper bags and have room to spare. - the push handle sits high, which is great for us taller folk (I'm 5'9") - the sun visor is really large and really protects from the sun. CONS - the back wall part of the basket, the part that faces you, is very low. There were quite a few times where I was illegitimately worried that possessions would fall out of the basket. - when you fold it, you have to lean it forward. This might not be an issue for most people, but we've been using the Verb for the last year and with it, you just push the handle down toward the back wheels, and down it goes. With this one, you have to lean forward and push the handle toward the front wheels. This would be difficult if you were quite short. It's taken a while to get used to for us, since we were used to the other. - The Snugride 35 has a learning curve to connect it into the stroller when the baby is in it. Maybe it's because my daughter is already a year old and 22lbs and nearing the point of outgrowing the seat entirely, but I found it very difficult to get the seat into the stroller when she was in it. And the Snugride 30, which came with our Verb system, never would work. It's advertised that their travel systems are all supposed to work with both the 30 and the 35, but even empty, we could never get our 30 to connect to the stroller. - the front wheels have to be positioned just right to close the stroller properly. I know this is a consequence of larger wheels, but it was an annoying thing to pay attention to. - the lock when the stroller is closed, is really annoying. You lift it up to release it, instead of sliding it off like many of their other strollers. I felt like we had trouble getting it to latch on occasion as well. - There is no carry handle for the stroller at all. - the footrest sticks up awkwardly when the stroller is closed if you have the child tray off. When the child tray is on, it isn't as awkward. - the footrest/child tray stick out rather far in general, giving this stroller a really tall footprint when closed. We drive a 2015 GMC Acadia. For those unfamiliar with those models, they have three rows and are from the series of the larger body styles, before the redesign that shrunk them down. We found this stroller took up significantly more room in our vehicle. I know it seems like we found a lot more cons with it, but that is very probably because we had already been using something more compact for such a long time. The system was much higher quality than their Verb system, in my opinion. I've been recommending it to everyone already and we are excited to try for our last child knowing that we're already covered with something we really like for them to use. I received this travel system for free from the Stellar Product Testing Panel in exchange for an honest review.

This Graco Modes Element 3-in-1 travel is amazing! First off, it was very simple to put together with one person. The instruction manual is a little over simplified, but easy enough to understand and build the stroller and toddler seat quickly. All in all it took only about 10 minutes to completely assemble and mess around with the different configurations. This system includes a stroller, toddler seat, infant carrier seat and the car base for the infant carrier. Once it’s all put together, it really does feel well built. The one downside I can find is that most of the pieces are plastic. I’d worry about its overall longevity. Since most strollers and these systems are mostly plastic anyways, I’m sure it will be fine. Maybe the part I’m most worried about are the wheel release buttons for the front wheels since they are awfully thin. Other than that, I’m sure this will hold up for as long as it will be needed. The stroller includes a parent tray with two cup holders and space to stash few little items. There’s also a tray for the toddler seat that holds the same. The cup holders aren’t very large, but can get the job done for smaller bottles and cups of coffee. There’s a large mesh basket under the seat that’s great for a diaper bag, purse, backpack or whatever other large items you may want to take with you and not carry. Both the toddler seat and infant carrier go on and remove from the stroller with ease. There are two factors about this system that I love over other travel systems, and in particular, our own stroller. Firstly, the stroller can be folded up with the toddler seat left on and even the tray! I can’t even begin to explain how easy it is to fold up, lock, and then unlock and unfold! It’s magnificent. Without having to take off any pieces is by far the best part! Other great factor I love about this stroller and system, is the fact that the infant carrier can be attached to the stroller with the toddler chair still connected! What?! Absolutely amazing! No more misplacing or damaging the toddler seat because it has been hiding some where when it was first taken off so the infant carrier can go on! Maybe it’s just me, but this really excited me! Now don’t get me wrong there is only one small downside and that is you can only connect the infant carrier on top of the toddler seat in the reverse position. Now that didn’t bother me because I’d rather look at my baby/infant when out and about anyways, but that’s the only downside I could really think of. Other niceties include brakes on both tires and a large canopy on both the carrier and seat (seat canopy has peek through window). My twins are just about a year old so we didn’t get to test the fit of the toddler seat, but it has many positions for sitting and reclining as well as a five point harness. The foot rest can also be latched upward when reclining to provide more protection from your child slipping out. Both babies are getting tall enough that they won’t fit in the carrier much longer, but that’s also the case with our other carriers. We took a stroll a day for two weeks in this, swapping babies out each time and we didn’t get a single complaint from either one of them. It handle nicely, brakes were easy to engage and disengage, overall it was a good experience. There are a couple of things I wish this had that the models up from this had. One is the extending handle bar, which I know comes on the LX/.DLX models of this travel system. The second item would be some sort of suspension. This would help with going over different terrain or just the expansion joints in sidewalk. That feature I’m not sure is available on either model, but was just comparing to my other stroller. The car base for the carrier doesn’t take up much space and installs quickly. It has levels and a booster to help get everything nicely balanced. The car seat comes in and out easily so no problems with this at all. I feel the carrier could use a little more padding all the way around, but it’s not like there is none. That’s just a personal preference though I wouldn’t really know as I can’t fit in it! Ha! All in all, I’d gladly recommend this travel system to anyone who just had a child and would like one easy system that’s nice, got great features and will be there through the years without having to buy a bunch of different products. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this travel system. Heck, I loved this system so much I even got one for a friend that just had a child and her and her husband haven’t stopped thanking us and discussing it with us since!

Overall, I really enjoy this travel system. With my first I did not buy a travel system and so I just lugged around my car seat in a generic car seat stroller until i was ready to switch. This travel system has a few pros and cons: Pros: -Car seat snaps super easily into the base in the car and into the stroller, no effort needed. - Stroller swivels and glides smoothly allowing for one hand pushing - You can fold stroller with one hand which is really nice. - Unfolding is as simple as unlocking the latch and letting it open up in front of you. - I always hate installing the base with the latch system as it terrifies me that I'm not going to be strong enough to get it tight, this was really easy when I followed the directions and it didn't take climbing all over my car to get it in. - The car seat takes up less space in the back seat of my Corolla, allowing the front passenger seat to move back just a tiny bit. - This stroller works for carrying my baby in a car seat and also using it for my 2.5 year old. He loved the tray, he loved how comfortable it was to sit up and the material is so smooth, not too many things for him to get caught in or to pull up as he sat in the stroller. - The car seat is more open than other car seats that I have used and I believe that it is lighter. My other car seat had a really deep inside and this one holds my baby up more and supports his back better. - Love the big basket on the bottom, holds a lot, which is especially good since not so easy to hand your diaper bag on the handle. Cons: -There was a distinct plastic "new car" smell that lingered for a while after I took the products out of the box. It is gone now but it was pretty strong - Car seat moves around a bit inside the base. Base is securely latched into car with no movement, as per instructions, but there is still a little wiggle room for the car seat when it is clicked into the base. Not sure if this is an issue, just was a concern. - When folded with the tray installed, the stroller takes up a lot of space in the trunk of my Corolla. Would have to disassemble a few things for it to take up less space. Bigger cars might not have as big an issue. - The slots for the seat belts don't really line up well with each other which makes tightening the straps a bit tough, I have to maneuver the strap that I pull and sometimes there is a bit of resistance. It frustrates my husband a bit. This would be my biggest con. In conclusion, some of my cons weren't big enough cons for me to dislike the product, I really do enjoy using it and look forward to more day trips where I can use the system together more. P.s. I received this product as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.

Overall, this is a 5 star product in terms of quality and features, so I was super excited to test it as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel, but in the end it gets three stars because the stroller portion is HUGE and that’s incredibly inconvenient for me. Notes from beginning to end... Assembly required; instructions clear and no tools, but took some time. Adjusting the back recline on the stroller is soooo easy, but figuring out footrest recline took me minute. The car seat is pretty standard for what’s on the market, but also my favorite part of this travel system. The base installs in minutes and car seat truly does clip in and out easily. Attaching/detaching the car seat to the stroller with the toddler seat is really snug, and jostled my babe quite a bit. However, attaching the car seat without the toddler seat is a breeze, and probably my favorite way to use this travel system. Folding up the stroller is easy, but counter intuitive; it pulls towards you instead of folding down. When folded up, it is *VERY* large (about 4 ft x 2 ft) and took up the entire trunk space in my Jeep. This made it inconvenient to haul around (no place for groceries!) and tough to find a good storage space in my small home. Opening once folded (with toddler seat) is theoretically easy with just one latch to open, but it definitely takes two hands and is a bit too heavy, so it actually fell over about every other time I tried to open it. Features I love: it really does have a giant storage tray on bottom that has room to spare with my fully loaded diaper bag; the parent tray is perfect for phone/keys/coffee and the kids tray is great for snacks/sippy cups/toys; the sun shades on the stroller and car seat are nice, heavy duty, and even have an SPF rating, and I love that the stroller fully reclines for all the times that babes inevitably end up falling asleep. I travel cross-country/internationally quite often, so here are my thoughts on that: If traveling with it on an airline and also bringing the car seat, it would definitely be easier and more compact to leave the toddler seat at home. Folded this way it’s more like 3’x1 1/2’ and mostly bars. The plastic trays do extend out a good ways and I’m curious how these would hold up to baggage handling when gate checked. Honestly, if traveling alone (as I often do) this would NOT be my go to stroller, but it’s excellent as more of a luxury stroller for around town/neighborhood/park.