Graco Strollers

Graco Children's Products Inc.

Company Info:
Since 1953 Graco has been a popular and inexpensive alternative to the higher end stroller brands. The company prides itself on making safe and affordable products for babies and young children. Among other things Graco manufactures standard, umbrella, double, and travel system strollers. It has won many awards for its products which can be purchased at most major retailers around the globe.

Standard Strollers: High Customer Rating
Price Range: $59.99 – $199.99
Pros: easy to steer, padded seats, removable, washable seat covers, reclining seats, huge basket, easy for tall parents to maneuver, super easy to fold, large canopy, five point harness
Cons: heavy, takes up a lot of trunk space, not great for quick trips, some models require assembly

Umbrella Strollers: High Customer Rating
Price Range: $59.99 – $99.99
Pros: cushioned seat, smooth ride, five or three point harness, sturdy basket, easy to maneuver, fits well through narrow spaces, very lightweight
Cons: small basket, short stroller, low handles, taller customers may kick the rear wheels, seat is not removable

Travel System Strollers: High Customer Rating
Price Range: $149.99 – $289.99
Pros: car seat has a sun shade, easy to clean, easy to install and remove car seat, nice sized basket, easy to maneuver, easy to fold, generally lightweight
Cons: not many options as far as reclining positions, babies tend to quickly outgrow the car seat

Double Stroller: High Customer Ratings
Price Range: $129.99 – $249.99
Pros: easy to fold, very compact, super easy to maneuver, front seat can reverse so the baby is facing you, huge storage basket, will drive easily over any terrain, the back seat is raised, neat and clean design, big canopies, great value, removable, washable seats, lots of leg room for the kids
Cons: two point harness, larger and heavier than a single stroller

Graco continues to give its customers quality products at alternatively lower prices. However, safety is still and issue. Graco has had many recalls on their baby products, including strollers. While the prices are attractive, be sure to try out a stroller in the store before buying it.

To read more about the History of the Graco Company click Here

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Graco Reviews

Graco DuoGlider
High Customer Rating
Type: Double
Price: $100 - $200


When your single stroller is no longer practical for your growing family, a double stroller becomes an option. The Graco DuoGlider has received excellent ratings from families that use it for twins and children of different ages. It has a huge storage basket and also a handy compartment on the parent tray that latches tightly. Each child is able to see the world because of the raised seat in the back. The seats are also reversible and the babies can even face each other! This model includes suspension on the front wheel to make it easy for you to handle curbs. Perhaps the best features of this stroller are its low price and yet high quality.

As with all double strollers, there are always those who complain about the size and weight of their stroller. This is the equivalent of two strollers, and it is are carrying two children. This is obviously going to add some extra weight and bulk.

Pros: large storage basket, parent tray, accepts infant car seats, durable, able to handle rough terrain, easy to maneuver, reversible and stadium seats, adequate sun canopies, front wheel suspension, smooth ride, easy to fold, removable snack tray and cup holder for each child
Cons: large, heavy

DuoGlider Specs
Age: Suitable from birth and/or up to 80 pounds (Or 40 pounds per seat)
Weight: 35 pounds
Safety: Five point harness
Features: removable canopies, removable head support, reclines to 2 positions, accepts Graco car seats, easy to clean, parent tray

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Graco DuoRider
Medium Customer Rating
Type: Double
Price: $100 - $150


The DuoRider is one of Graco’s double stroller models. This is its only side by side model so it does have a few glitches. This stroller only has a three point safety harness, nothing that straps over the babies shoulders. Toddlers can easily climb out of the their harness without the shoulder straps. It also only has one sun canopy as opposed to the two individual canopies that many newer models have. Reviews also complained about the “removable seat fabric.” Apparently it works so well that fabric never stays in place.

On the positive side, it is easy to steer. Many side by side strollers can be awkward, but this one wins in that category. It also has tons of storage and reclining seats for when your babies are ready for a nap.

Overall the DuoRider has a few more problems that the DuoGlider, but be sure to test drive before you decide. It may depend on your personal preference.

Pros: super large storage basket, easy maneuverability, seats recline separately, easy to fold, snack tray, cup holders
Cons: three point harness, one sun canopy for both seats, wide design, removable seat fabric tends to slip off, bumpy ride, low quality wheels

DuoRider Specs
Age: Suitable from birth and/or up to 80 pounds (Or 40 pounds per seat)
Weight: 23.25 pounds
Safety: Three point harness
Features: seat reclines to 2 positions, removable seat fabric, 2 large storage basket, parent tray

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Graco Quattro Tour
High Customer Rating
Type: Standard
Price: $100 - $150


The Graco Quattro Tour seems to be a phenomenon among parents. This inexpensive stroller is loaded with feature such as a well padded seat to make baby comfortable. The seat is also a little wider than other strollers and this adds more comfort. Another huge plus is the folding mechanism. You simply press the button on the handlebars and twist. The stroller quickly folds into its wheels and can stand alone.

As with most Graco stroller this one is a bit heavy. Most parents did not mind this because the stroller is loaded with features, but when it came time to store it in the trunk it was a different story. This stroller is also tall so you may want to make sure it can fit if you have a smaller car. Also, the wheels begin to squeak after several months on use, but it’s nothing that a little oil can’t fix.

Pros: easy to maneuver, very well padded, large storage basket, high handlebars, easy to fold, large sun canopy, sturdy, snack tray, cup holders
Cons: bulky, three point harness, bumpy ride

Quattro Tour Specs
Age: suitable from birth and/or up to 50 pounds
Weight: 25 pounds
Safety: Three point harness
Features: seat reclines to 4 positions, removable and washable canopy, parent tray

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Graco LiteRider
Medium Customer Rating
Type: Standard
Price: $60 - $100


The Graco LiteRider seems to have many of the same features as all Graco strollers. The popular parent tray and cup holders are a huge plus to this model. Also the folding mechanism can is a huge plus for this stroller. Simply press the button on the handlebars and twist. The stroller quickly folds into its wheels and can stand alone. The large wheels also handle mildly uneven ground well.

This stroller also has the usual cons of a Graco. The washable seat fabric tends to slip off as it is only held on by velcro. Finally the wheels begin to squeak after a few months of use. But a little oil can fix this problem.

Pros: easy to fold, compact, large wheels, handles uneven terrain well, shocks, large storage basket, sturdy, lightweight
Cons: three point harness, squeaky wheels, seat fabric tends to slip off

LitrRider Specs
Age: suitable from birth and/or up to 40 pounds
Weight: 17 pounds
Safety: Three point harness
Features: seat reclines to 2 positions, parent tray

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Graco Quattro Tour Dou
High Customer Rating
Type: Double
Price: $200 - $250


Parents who praised the Quattro Tour will rejoice when they hear Graco now has a Quattro Tour Duo, a double stroller that is based on the popular original Quattro model. This stroller has several new features however. The back seat accepts a car seat for an infant, and the front is perfect for a toddler. The front seat includes a cup and snack holder as well as a convenient storage area. Located by the footrest, the storage area allows a child can easily store his own things and take them out again. The large storage basket underneath the stroller can lower for easy access when the back seat is lowered. Although Graco’s photograph makes the stroller appear short, but in reality it is quite long and provides plenty of leg room.

The downside is the same with any double stroller. The Quattro Tour Duo is heavy and has some extra bulk to it. Because the seats are roomier than a normal stroller to increase the baby’s comfort, this adds to the weight.

Pros: easy to maneuver, suspension, sturdy, big seats, easy to fold
Cons: heavy, wide turning radius

Quattro Tour Duo Specs
GENERAL
Weight: 39 pounds
Safety: Five and three point harness
Features: parent tray, suspension, drop down basket

REAR SEAT
Age: suitable from birth and/or up to 50 pounds
Features: includes adaptor for Graco Snugride and SafeSeat™ car seats, seat reclines to 3 positions

FRONT SEAT
Age: suitable from when the baby can sit up and/or up to 40 pounds
Features: accepts Graco Snugride and SafeSeat™ car seats, cut holder, snack tray, seat reclines to 3 positions, child’s storage

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Graco Mosaic
Low Customer Rating
Type: Standard
Price: $100 - $150


The Graco Mosaic might seem like an average Graco stroller but the reviews tell otherwise. Besides the easy maneuverability and tall handlebars, there is little to praise in this model. The wheels squeak after some use just like most of Graco’s other strollers, and oil must be applied to remedy this problem

The Mosaic also comes in a travel system model, and these complaints are worse than the standard. The seats are covered in plastic and this causes the baby to become hot and sweaty. Also, the sun canopy only shades the top of the stroller, not allowing for great sun protection.

Overall, Graco Mosaic does not meet the quality standards the customers are used to getting from Graco. Besides this, the Mosaic is one of Graco’s more expensive models!

Pros: parent cup holder, easy to maneuver, reclining seat, easy to fold, perfect for tall parents
Cons: small wheels, squeaky wheels, inadequate sun canopy

Mosaic Specs
Age: suitable from birth and/or up to 40 pounds
Weight: 17 pounds
Safety: Five and three point harness
Features: relining seat, upholder, suspension, rain cover

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