Graco Modes Element Travel System, Canter

This stroller/carseat combo is well worth the money. While it is priced cheap it is rated well for safety. We love the stroller functions that allow for 3 different settings to grow with baby. It is very easy to grab out the trunk and place carseat in and go while baby is still tiny. The car seat seems a tad small but so far has adjusted to baby well. It is also light weight and we love the visor it slightly longer then our other car seat. The stroller is also lightweight and very easy to use. Putting it together was a breeze compared to other previously used brands. The stroller wheels glide over most surfaces including gravel drive ways. I definitely recommend and we have 2 cousins who have purchased the same combo for their 2024 babies as well.

I researched and then searched high and low for this stroller. I specifically wanted this stroller because many strollers on the market today offer that single cheap cup holder that hangs precariously off the side of the stroller which I absolutely didn't want. The element is only graco modes stroller to offer the double built in cup holders at least as of when I bought this last summer. It is a bit big and heavy. Takes up most of the trunk space in my Honda accord but idc. My concern was the cup holders lol I bought a smaller, lightweight stroller for travel. I do wish the tray between the cup holders was wider and a bit deeper. Modern phones (turned sideways) are too long for the tray and the tray is definitely too shallow to have it turned upright so you just have to lay it flat on the tray which isn't secure or have it sideways somewhat in the tray which also isn't very secure. It makes walking hard if you don't have exercise pants with pockets or just don't want to have to keep pulling your phone in and out of your pocket.I bought the more basic version which doesn't have the single hand fold with the button in the handle, but the 2 hand fold with the spring levers on the sides and it's still just as easy to fold and I'm able to fold it and pick it up to put in my trunk in one motion since I need both hands to lift it anyway. It balances on the wheels well enough but I've had some moments where it's fallen or I tried to open it and couldn't get the wheels where I needed them so it's got some scrapes.It's so smooth and easy to push but it doesn't do well on gravel. Which is disappointing but I didn't expect much because it's not a jogging stroller but I was hoping it would be a pleasant surprise lolLove that each seat mode can be forward or rear facing. Love the click connect for the infant carseat. Love that the end of the seat can be put up for babies while their legs are short and put down for toddlers for when their legs are long enough to hang. Love that the seat can lay flat for naps or quick diaper changes. Has a nice long canopy with good coverage and a mesh opening so you can see your baby. Also has a removable double cup holder and snack tray for baby but I'm not using it yet.I was concerned about the low back side of the basket compared to the other modes strollers and other graco strollers in general. Not sure why they would make one different than the others but fortunately it hasn't been an issue. Haven't had anything fall out and it's still plenty big. I am so happy I went with model. It's great.

LOVE this stroller. So many different ways to use it. With the pramette laying down for infants, toddler sitting up, baby looking towards you or away, nice sun shade, or you can take the whole seat off and just use any grace car seat with it. We have the snug ride and it attaches perfectly. Love the quick release button to fold it up. The basket underneath is a good size for diaper bag and more. Nice cushioned handle. Easy to put together. We use this every time we go out. So much easier then carrying around an awkward car seat.

Just bought my 3rd one of these for great grands! Absolutely best for dollar and good quality for Pramette (becoming more popular) and car seat travel system. Of note- the car seat fits Graco’s double stroller also.

I love the versatility of this stroller! Easy to assemble. And easy to switch baby facing forward or to the rear. Smooth ride and wheel stability. Comfortable for baby and person pushing.

Really easy to use, but wish the buttons were more obvious or had signs. Without reading the manual or watching a instructional video, it is pretty confusing to figure out where the levers are to open and fold the stroller for a newbie mom, but once you get it down it is so fast and easy to open and close! Pretty lightweight and very sturdy. Love the additional cover over the car seat area which is why I wanted to get it. Only concern is the size of the car seat. Wish it converted to a larger size or forward facing car seat. It was always a little small. Baby is 5 mo. and I don't know how much longer it will be comfortable for him length wise because his feet are pretty close to the edge when he stretches out. Can always use the pramette though, but just not when driving so it has to be kept in the trunk if using both infant car seat and pramette. This can take up a decent amount of space if your trunk isn't too big. Overall, not too many complaints and definitely recommend.Update: After looking at many carseats, it seems it is normal for baby’s feet to stick out on infant carriers as they grow. Discovered that this car seat has forward and back options once installed in the car so should give baby some extra legroom against the backseat. Also, talked to Graco and the stroller seat can be used for babies at least 16-20 pounds. The toddler seat folds with the stroller when the seat is facing out but will take a little extra trunk space than normal. My baby is just about 16 lbs but it’s a little big and awkward still for him so will try again when he’s closer to 20 lbs. Since babies are only supposed to be in the car seat for 2 hours at a time, once babies are bigger, using the stroller seat is best for longer outings and it is nice that the car seat can attach on top of the stroller seat as well so you don’t have to remove the stroller seat for shorter outings. Did not know that or that the seat level can be adjusted to low, middle, or high! We considered replacing this stroller but baby loves this car seat and did not like others so will keep! Should get many years of use!