Graco Ipo

I am probably one of few people who actually likes a big, heavy stroller. I've used the Graco Quattro Tour for both of my children and I absolutely love it. Not one complaint. But there are times when a… lighter stroller would be nice. I purchased the Combi City Savvy and regretted it from day one. It was sooo light weight (8 lbs) that it was almost harder to control, it tipped over and you couldn't hang a diaper bag of any size on it. I never used it, so I started the search for a better option. After reading every review I could get my hands on (for lightweight strollers under $100) I decided on the Graco IPO. Now that I have it and have used it on a family vacation I can say I am so happy I found it! It does weigh 17 lbs, which most people probably don't consider lightweight, but compared to my 27 lb Quattro Tour it's as light as a feather. The seat has multiple recline positions. It doesn't lie totally flat, but almost, and my baby hates that anyway. It doesn't recline when he leans back as some reviewers have said. It folds very easily with one hand. It's easy to maneuver. My 6 foot tall hubby can push it easily w/out kicking the wheels. The pattern is very cute, which I wasn't sure about from the pics. I do wish the canopy had more coverage, but that's to be expected for an umbrella stroller in this price range. I love that it holds a 50 lb child...since my son is a chunk and getting too heavy to carry all the time. There is a "leg rest" that folds up or down so an older child's legs can hang down and rest on the foot rest. I purchased the Buggy Buddy since there is no parent tray and it is perfect.

expand

collapse

This stroller was purchased as a fill-in for my Quinny Zap. I was very hesitant to buy an umbrella stroller and researched just about every one of them. I chose this one because of price and reviews by… others. It is comfortable for my 2 year old and she enjoys riding in it. The only issue I have had is the mechanism to fold the stroller sometimes comes out all the way. There are 2 small prongs that I sometimes must push back in, in order to lock the stroller in position for my daughter to get in. This is pretty minor and I think I may be to forceful when I fold the stroller. That is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars.

expand

collapse

We bought this stroller beginning or middle of June and right from the start it gave us trouble. The axle to the wheels were misaligned and the front wheels would not touch the ground so going for a walk… was always a struggle steering! I met another lady in my building who saw me struggling with the stroller and she mentioned that her Graco stroller had the same problem! We are so disappointed because it one of the only strollers that has a seat that can be placed horizontally so baby can sleep comfortably. We only wish we saved the box so we could return it. We just bought a McClaren which I can now steer so easily (I can even steer with one finger and it goes where i need it to go)! We learned a lesson - with strollers, go for quality even if it costs a bit more!

expand

collapse

The construction of this stroller is sturdy and relatively lightweight. Our main issue with it is when it's in the recline position our 2 year old, who is about 36" and 30lbs, her head would be almost over… the top of the stroller. And there's this "pouch" for the head that just fits her current height, so I can't imagine how a 35-50lb child would fit comfortably in the IPO. I'm sure this stroller is great for pre-toddler children, but we were looking for something light and maneuverable for the occasions when our toddler is tired and wants to rest. Maybe they should advertise this as up to 50lbs and up to 36inches.

expand

collapse