Graco MetroLite Review

What the reviewers like:
Parents appreciate the Graco MetroLite’s light frame and compatibility with car seats, and they say its compact fold and easy maneuvering make it simple to use and store. Also earning points are this stroller’s attractive fabric choices, parent and child tray features, large basket and height adjustment feature.

What the reviewers don’t like:
Some parents report that the Graco MetroLite isn’t as sturdy as it could be over the long term, with reports of wheels squeaking and breaking after extended use. Many owners wish this stroller included a reversible handle, and some say it takes two hands to fold down.

Graco MetroLite review highlights

The Graco MetroLite is a compact stroller designed to compete with full-size models by offering many of the same features, but at a lower weight and price tag. Parents say the MetroLite works well on smooth sidewalks and in malls, but not as well on rough terrain. The 17-pound frame is reasonably lightweight, and the Graco MetroLite is easy enough to fold. We found some complaints about durability over the long run, and some parents say that pushing this stroller requires two hands. Overall, the Graco MetroLite gets solidly average reviews.

As usual with strollers, we found the best reviews of the Graco MetroLite at three online sources: BabyBargains.com (the web companion to the popular book of the same name), Baby-Gaga.com (whose editors test strollers for durability and invite comments from parents) and Epinions (a user review site). Unfortunately, Consumer Reports has yet to evaluate the MetroLite stroller.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Baby-Gaga.com
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Editors of (and contributors to) Baby-Gaga.com

The Graco MetroLite receives a solidly average overall review. Editors at Baby-Gaga.com rate dozens of strollers in several key performance areas, then each stroller gets an overall rating as well. Pros and cons are noted, and reviews are based on hands-on tests plus parent interviews.

2. Baby Bargains
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Contributors to Baby Bargains.com

Parents post about two dozen reviews of the Graco MetroLite on this site. While there aren't a huge number of reviews, those that are posted are detailed, with good discussions of pros and cons.

3. Epinions
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Contributors to Epinions

A common theme among parents posting here is the Graco MetroLite’s light weight. Other features that parents enjoy include the compact fold, car seat adaptability, affordable price tag, attractive fabric choices and good maneuverability. There are some owners who feel the MetroLite won’t last over the long term, saying it has a flimsy feel.

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Graco MetroLite Review