Monday, January 3, 2011

Graco Quattro Tour Stroller - A Review


The Graco Quattro Tour Stroller is a full-sized stroller that is able to accommodate all infant car seats of the same brand. In other words, it is a stroller that is suitable for infants right up to kids weighing a maximum of 50 lbs.

With a newborn, you can recline the seat to lie flat. The stroller has a 4-position reclining options. You can recline it mid-way to make it more comfortable for a sleeping toddler or you can recline it all the way to make a diaper change for a baby. The flexibility is there, which is what makes this stroller practical for a baby, toddler or even pre-schooler.

The canopy rotates 180 degrees, which basically means you can protect your child from direct sunlight from whichever direction the sun may be shining from. This is useful when you have a sleeping baby or toddler in the stroller during those hot summer days.

The Graco Quattro tour Stroller uses a one-hand gravity fold. You simply slide a button and rotate the handle and the stroller will collapse onto the ground folded up. However, because of the height of the rubber wheels, all the fabric would not touch the ground at all. Thus, your stroller will remain clean. It can also stand on its own once folded, which is practical for storage purposes once you get home.

The stroller has lockable front swivel wheels with suspension. This gives a more comfortable ride, especially on rougher paths. The back also has brakes which you can lock and unlock using a foot pedal for added safety.

At the front, there is a tray which pivots for your child to get in and out of the stroller with ease. As for the parent, there is a tray near the handle with cup holders. You too need a drink now and then and with both your hands pushing the stroller, a cup holder is a necessity. On the tray, you can also put your car keys and phone so that you won't have to rummage through your bag for them when it's time to get home. And for more storage space, there is a large basket underneath the seat. While you will find it difficult to access the basket once the seat is fully reclined for most strollers, this one is designed with a drop-down feature to overcome this accessibility problem.

All in all, the Graco Quattro Tour Stroller is an affordable full-sized stroller. It is a stroller that will suit those looking for practicality and useful features rather than style.

Graco Quattro Tour Stroller - Things To Take Note Of 

graco quattro tour strollerIf you are thinking of buying the Graco Quattro Tour Stroller, you will need to be aware that it is pretty bulky in size. You may find it difficult to fit into the trunk of certain sedan cars. Bear in mind that the way this stroller is folded, the wheels on each corner form the size of the base. Therefore, it is pretty wide even when folded up, which is why it may not easily fit into the trunk of some cars.

Because it is bulky, naturally it is also heavy. Weighing around 26 lbs, it is typical of the weight of full-sized strollers. You will need two hands to lift it up into the trunk of your car or up the stairs if you are living in an apartment.

But the trade-off is your child will get to ride in a wider and bigger stroller with suspension wheels. All these translate into a more comfortable ride. Furthermore, some children are on the bigger side and narrow strollers may be a tight fit as they grow. So, this is the benefit of the Graco Quattro Tour Stroller compared to the more popular lightweight strollers in the market.
 

No comments:

Post a Comment