Graco Modes Duo Double Stroller | 27 Riding Options for 2 Kids, Basin

I recently got this stroller as we have the single seated version which we absolutely love. So it seemed a pretty easy choice when I saw our current stroller in double and baby #2 on the way. The double seater is almost as awesome. It's missing a couple of the features the single seated version has, but for very obvious functional reasons. PROS - My all time favorite feature of this stroller (in both single and double versions) is the way you can very easily swap the seats both position and the direction they're facing. When my first son was fairly small it was nice to be able to go for a walk with him facing me, but as he got older it was good to be able to swap him around to see the world. My second favorite feature would be the sizable storage underneath. Kids = a lot of crap and my husband and I were very happy with how much we could stuff in this sucker. Also I found the harness to be nice and secure but easy to use. The stroller itself maneuvers very easily, the second set of wheels under the bench seat definitely help with that. Being that a double stroller is so much larger it's nice that this stroller has a healthy turning radius. Also, this was very easy to assemble. It arrived right as I was sitting my son down for lunch and I had it put together before he was done (about 20 minutes). The instructions weren't overly complicated and the steps were quick and easy. I am not a very handy person so the fact that I didn't have to ask my husband for help really made my day. Not once did I get frustrated or feel the need to smash something because it wasn't doing what the book said it's supposed to do. CONS - And I use this term loosely because I don't have any real complaints about this stroller, more just things that would have been nice. I also purchased the Graco SnugRide infant car seat because it's compatible with this type of stroller. The car seat itself is awesome and it clicks in and out of the potential positions easily, with the exception of one spot. When I put the car seat facing out in the first seat spot (most exterior) it was kind of tricky to reach the release on the car seat to get it back out because of the bar in the center of the stroller (above the storage compartment). This bar cannot be removed, again for obvious reasons - it clearly helps hold the frame together securely, and it certainly wasn't impossible to get the car seat back out, it was just kind of tricky. Maybe this won't be as much of an issue with more practice. My only other complaint (using that word lightly) would have to do with the seats themselves. While they are lightweight and easy to move they aren't as awesome as the single seated version. One of my favorite things about the single seater is that the foot rest had multiple positions and when it was fully raised it kind of enclosed the seat, almost like a bassinet. Not only did this help contain the things that otherwise would have dropped on the ground but it was nice to kind of close my little guy up in there with a blanket if we were walking on a breezy day. The other thing about the seat is the recline feature. With the double stroller it's either fully upright or fully reclined and when it is reclined the child cannot lay flat. This is not a huge deal, but again I very much enjoyed that the single stroller version not only had multiple reclining options, but my child could lay flat. In fact with the foot rest fully up and the seat fully reclined it practically made a bassinet, which was super cool and definitely came in handy. Would it have been awesome if these seats could do the same as their single stroller counterpart? Yes. Is it a deal breaker that they cannot? Heck no. It's very obvious that to make the double stroller functional these features had to be compromised. Not a big deal, and in fact it probably contributed to what I think is a very reasonable price for a double stroller. Overall, I am super super happy with this stroller. It was easy to assemble, handles very well, and I love that the seating is so versatile. Not only is it a great buy but the price point is crazy reasonable. I would buy this again in a heartbeat.

This stroller is exactly what we needed! I have an infant and a tall two year old boy. Initially I purchased the new city select stroller that offers a bench seat and standing board options but it was bulky, heavy, extremely hard to push and my toddler barely fit in the seat. Then I purchased the Graco room2 grow. I was less than happy with that one, too. It was very hard to push and turn, seats were small for my toddler and I couldn’t utilize the bench seat because the seat has to be reclined all the way in the front to use the infant seat in that spot. I was hesitant to purchase this stroller because a lot of people complained about its noise and weight. Let me tell you, it’s not that loud! The small wheels have a soft rubber coating on them to reduce noise. It is heavy, but no more than any other I’ve purchased BUT it turns on a dime. It’s only heavy to lift. My husband and I have fun pushing this stroller around because it has such a smooth feel and turns so well. My toddler fits much better in the seats but he’s particularly in love with the bench seat and standing board. I’m in love with all the storage space (something the city select lacked for a double). My only real complaint is that the cup holder clips on vs older graco strollers that have a parent console attached. The clipped cup holder comes loose when I load the stroller into my truck so I’ve just decided to leave it off.

I want to start by saying that I checked A TON of reviews before buying this stroller. These are the things I was looking for: - a tandem double stroller instead of a side by side stroller - something that had sufficient leg room for both seats - an easily accessible place for the diaper bag to go so that I didn't have to dig around for things I needed - something that would be good for large crowds in a mall and maneuvering through a store - a stroller that felt sturdy and not like cheap plastic I knew before I bought this that some people didn't like the stand platform on the back of the stroller because the wheels were "loud". I however don't really notice this when I am using this stroller. It's not any different than the sound the other wheels make. My advice to you would be to decide what you want to use your stroller for. This stroller is NOT a stroller for bumpy sidewalks or anything other than smoother surfaces. We have a bike trailer that converts to a stroller for sidewalks, grass, gravel, etc. If we didn't already have that I would not keep this stroller. I wanted something for going to stores, malls, school sports, and other things that would require narrower doorways or smaller aisles. This stroller gets very frustrating to push on a bumpy sidewalk. When I would try to go on the grass for a second to avoid a big bump it would require a lot more effort and it did not move well or at all. I am 5' 4" and the handle bar is a little higher than I would prefer but it is still comfortable to use. The cup holders are too small for my 32oz camelbak water bottle to fit in. The foot platform for the sit and stand option is a great place for putting your diaper bag (it allows me to actually get to it quickly without digging in the middle). The arm bars for the seats are nice but they do seem a bit close to my daughter (2 years old) when she is in them and I'm not sure how long she would be able to fit. Overall I new all of these things when I bought the stroller. I had been able to see it in person at BuyBuy Baby and comparing it to other stroller of similar price I new that this was the best option for me. If you want a good stroller for smooth surfaces this is a great stroller that has ample leg room, great customization, comfortable seats, and a ton of storage.