Graco

Modes Pramette Stroller

Name: Graco Modes Pramette Stroller
Brand: Graco

Configuration: US Redmond Graco Modes Pramette Stroller (2173669): stroller with reversible seat, canopy, child tray, parent cup/phone holder and basket; no infant car seat or base; no travel-system bundle

4.4 User Rating 7,684 customer ratings

A 20.9 lb 3-in-1 that starts as a flat pramette for infants, clicks Graco SnugRide Click Connect car seats on with no adapter, and runs to a 50 lb toddler seat — with the tray, parent cup holder and canopy in the box. Walking speed only; Graco never publishes a folded size.

Age suitabilityFrom birth
Stroller weight20.9 lb
Max child height45 in
Warranty1-year coverage

Detailed conditions for each figure live in the specifications below.

Our Take

The Modes Pramette covers the newborn-to-toddler handoff on one 20.9 lb frame: the seat reclines to a flat pramette position for infants who cannot sit up yet, and any Graco SnugRide Click Connect infant seat clicks straight onto the seat — no adapter to buy or lose, though the seat itself is sold separately. The toddler seat then runs to 50 lb with a parent-facing option, and the practical kit ships in the box: child tray, parent cup and phone holders, full-sized canopy.

The honest trade-off is bulk. Owners rate it 4.2 of 5 across roughly 490 reviews on the brand site, and the recurring gripe is that it folds huge — and Graco publishes no folded size anywhere, so measure your trunk before committing. Graco advertises a one-hand fold; that is a manufacturer claim, not a hands-on finding from this page.

Walking speed only — the manual rules out jogging, skating and biking.

What we like

Flat pramette position for infants before the toddler seat — no bassinet purchase
Graco SnugRide Click Connect seats click on with no adapter (seat sold separately)
Tray with cup holders, parent cup/phone holder and full-sized canopy all included
Long toddler-seat runway to 50 lb / 45 in
10 lb basket load rule is published plainly

Worth knowing

Folded it is bulky — owners repeat "huge when you fold" and Graco publishes no folded size
Walking speed only — the manual rules out jogging, skating and biking
The "one-hand fold" claim is marketing wording; the manual never says one-hand and owners dispute it

Best for

City and suburban families already in the Graco SnugRide system who want one light stroller from the newborn pramette stage through the toddler years.

Consider another option if

You run or walk fast trails (this is walking-speed only), trunk space is tight (owners call the fold bulky), or you want a fully-flat lie-flat toddler seat for all-day naps.

Written by googaia from verified manufacturer documentation and published reviews. We do not test products ourselves.

Specifications

Primary figures come from manufacturer sources for the configuration shown. Where a row rests on a secondary source (retailer listing or independent test), the row's source link names it. Missing means not found in the sources checked — we never estimate.

Size & portability

Stroller weight: 20.9 lb
Assembled dimensions: 34.65 x 25.59 x 42.52 in (depth x width x height)
Folded dimensions: Not published by Graco
Fold: One-hand stroller fold for easy storage and transportation

Child fit

Age suitability: From birth as an infant car seat carrier (car seat sold separately) or in the pramette-flat position; continues into the toddler seat
Maximum child weight: 50 lb (22.7 kg)
Maximum child height: 45 in (114.3 cm)
Newborn configuration: Two manufacturer routes: (1) Graco SnugRide Click Connect infant car seat clicked onto the stroller seat; car seat sold separately, no adapter mentioned; (2) pramette-flat stroller position (full recline with footrest extended; 15 lb ceiling); stop using the pramette position once the infant begins to push up on hands and knees

Everyday features

Seat direction: Reversible stroller seat; parent-facing or forward-facing.
Recline: Full recline to the flat pramette position (full recline only with the footrest in the pramette position)
Adjustable calf support: Not found in the manufacturer sources checked
Wheels: Not found in the manufacturer sources checked
Suspension: Not found in the manufacturer sources checked
Basket capacity: Extra-large storage basket; do not place more than 10 lb (4.5 kg) in the storage basket
Handlebar: Not found in the manufacturer sources checked
Canopy: Full-sized canopy with peekaboo window

Additional specifications

Brakes: Foot brake; push down to lock, lift to unlock
Seat configuration: Convertible 3-in-1 stroller (infant car seat carrier, infant pramette, toddler stroller)
Seat: Reversible stroller seat; parent-facing or forward-facing; converts between infant car seat carrier, infant pramette and toddler stroller ("3 strollers in 1")
Harness: Convertible 3- or 5-point harness with harness covers
Cup Holder: Included; removable child tray with two cup holders, plus parent cup holder and phone holder on the handlebar
Seating capacity: Single rider
Jogging suitability: No; "STROLLER TO BE USED only at walking speed. Product not intended for use while jogging, skating or biking"

Care & Warranty

Cleaning

Seat pad: spot clean with mild soap and warm water. Harness: surface wash only.

Maintenance

Snap-on front wheels; adult assembly with no tools required;

Warranty

1-year coverage.

Full care instructions & warranty terms

Cleaning: Seat pad: spot clean with mild soap and warm water. Harness: surface wash only. Hardgoods: mild soap and cool water; body support (select models) machine wash cold delicate.

Maintenance: Snap-on front wheels; adult assembly with no tools required; engage the foot brake before loading or stopping.

Warranty: Graco Limited Warranty: free from manufacturing defects for one year from the date of purchase or delivery (whichever occurs later) when put to normal household use, for the original end user purchaser buying from an authorized seller. Captured exactly as published on 2026-10-25 (page updated June 1, 2024).

Ratings & Reviews

GooGaia Rating Not available Overall rating not published

User Rating 4.4/5 7,684 customer ratings

Reviewer Rating Not available No scored expert review available

Customer ratings

4.2/5 · 494 ratings on Graco.com official site reviews

4.6/5 · 7,190 ratings on Amazon (listing B08C6XT7WH)

Professional review findings

New Pragmatic Dad: Bundle-configuration editorial score (Core Function 3/5, Durability 3/5, Time Savings 2/5, Purchase Price 4/5, Maintenance 2/5, Opportunity Cost 2/5). Stroller-specific observations: pram-mode lie-flat and the fold "works as advertised", large basket, bulkier folded size.

Owner feedback

No verified owner feedback available yet for this exact configuration.

All rating sources & methodology

Ratings come from verified customer scores and eligible published review scores; qualitative mentions and duplicated pools are recorded but excluded from scoring. How ratings work →

Compatibility & Extras

What ships with this configuration, what's sold separately, and what fits — verified per seat and accessory for this exact model.

In the box

Modes Pramette stroller seat with fully flat pramette position
Large canopy
Parent cup holder with phone holder
Child tray

Car Seat Compatibility

Compatible infant car seat brands and adapter requirements.

Works with included adapters

SnugRide Click Connect

Compatibility varies by car seat model. Always verify your exact car seat, stroller, and required adapter with the manufacturer before purchasing or using them. Infant car seats are sold separately unless otherwise specified.

Verify compatibility with Graco (US; Newell Brands)

Check before buying

Whether your Graco SnugRide (or planned) seat is on the official Apr 2026 fit chart — the stroller only clicks to Click Connect Graco seats.
Graco.com review pool mixes stroller-only and Travel System buyers (many readable reviews titled for the travel system with car seat in box) — confirm the current figure with the manufacturer or retailer before buying.
Amazon listing slug names legacy "Ellington" while the served variation is Redmond (Model Number 2173669 on the listing); Amazon individual-review text not readable behind login. — confirm the current figure with the manufacturer or retailer before buying.

Helpful Questions

Can a newborn ride in the Modes Pramette?

Yes, two manufacturer-published ways: click a Graco SnugRide Click Connect infant car seat (sold separately) onto the stroller, or use the flat pramette position. Stop using the pramette position once your infant begins to push up on hands and knees. The stroller is not safe for sleep.

Does it fit car seats from other brands?

No. The official Apr 2026 compatibility chart limits the stroller to Graco SnugRide Click Connect infant seats (Lite, Snugfit, Snuglock families) and the Ready-to-Ride GoMax, with no adapter involved.

Can I jog with it?

No. The manual states the stroller is to be used only at walking speed and is not intended for jogging, skating or biking.

What comes in the box?

The stroller with reversible seat, full-sized canopy with peekaboo window, removable child tray with two cup holders, a parent cup holder with phone holder, and the storage basket. The infant car seat and base are sold separately.