After months of research on the best stroller, infant seat, travel system, etc., I decided on the Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe Travel System in the Townsend print. I have been nothing but pleased.
When I decided I wanted to go with the Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe Travel System, I was disappointed in the color and pattern selection available at several retail stores. A lot of Graco patterns are just too much. Crazy, loud prints, or would only work for a boy or girl. The Townsend pattern is lovely - understated brown and seafoam green, that will work easily with a boy or girl.
One of the main reasons for purchasing from Graco was the larger size infant seat - the Snugride32, which accomodates an infant up to 32" and 32lbs. Since my husband and I are both very tall, we assumed that we would have a large baby and wanted an infant seat that would accomodate her easily and for a long time. At birth she was 8 lbs and 21 1/4 inches long. Now, at 1 year, she is 19 lbs and 30" long. This infant seat has fit her perfectly the entire year. The straps are easy to adjust, and she loves the comfort of her infant seat. She falls asleep almost everytime she's in the car because it's so comfortable. The hooks on the top for using with a seatbelt are also very handy to use. We each have a base in out car, but the few times we've had to take her in another car and had to hook her seat in using the car seatbelt, I have felt comfortable knowing that she is secure.
The only downside to the infant seat is that it is heavy, and somewhat awkward to carry.
The stroller is wonderful. As previously stated, both my husband and I are quite tall, and this stroller is a comfortable height for both of us. The cupholders and parent tray are so handy. My big Jackie-O sunglasses don't fit in the sunglass case, so I use it to hold the camera. Perfect size, and it keeps it handy. The child tray is awesome, too. Keeps her snacks close by, and the majority of the time she uses it as a foot rest. The storage basket on the bottom is very large - big enough to accomodate my enormous diaper bag, with plenty of room left over. Sometimes the basket sticks when you're trying to lower it, you just need to wiggle it a little. It is hard to access the basket when the stroller is fully reclined, so I usually just leave the basket down.
The stroller is quite large - I drive a small SUV (Mazda CX-7) and it fills almost the entire cargo area. But, that's the case with most all full-sized strollers. If you drive a car, try putting the stroller in upside down - it's a lot easier than trying to squish it in right-side up. My husband drives an Infiniti M35, and the stroller fits into his trunk easily, with plenty of room to spare, when placed upside down. The one hand fold is nice, but in reality, one hand fold on any stroller this size isn't that big of a deal - you're going to have to use both hands to get it into the car, anyways. It's nice, though, to be able to fold it quickly and easily if, per se, a valet is loading it into your car for you, or you're folding it down in a jetway when you're about to get on an airplane holding your baby and 6 other bags.
The only downside to the stroller is that the front wheels shake like crazy when you jog with it. I know that it isn't a jogging stroller - I have only jogged with it when crossing intersections, and the wheels shake so badly I fear that one of them will fall off. So cross any streets slowly and with extra caution.
I have used this stroller almost daily for over a year now, and have never had an issue. I would definantly recommend it anyone.
(38 customers reviews)
Customers Rating=4.5 / 5.0
More Detail For Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe Travel System with Snugride32 Townsend
- Accepts all Graco SnugRide, SnugRide 32 and Infant Safe Seat Car Seats
- Extended weight limit holds child up to 50 pounds to last past the toddler years
- Multi-position reclining seat keeps comfy
- Aluminium welded frame for maximum durability
- Car Seat accepts children rear facing to 32 pounds
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