Graco Modes Nest Stroller review

The Modes Nest gives you most of what premium convertible strollers offer at about a third of the price. Its Slide2Me seat, or an attached infant car seat, rises to three heights, and the seat reverses to face you or the world. For a newborn the toddler seat converts into an infant pramette, so you do not need a separate bassinet. Graco lists three ways to use it: infant car seat carrier, pramette and toddler stroller, and it accepts all Graco infant car seats. The aluminum frame weighs 21.96 lb, the fold is one step and self-standing, and the seat holds a child up to 50 lb. Everyday extras include an expandable basket, a leatherette handle, a child tray with cup holder and a removable parent cup holder. The catch is that it is built for sidewalks and malls rather than trails, and if you already own a non-Graco car seat you will need to check compatibility.

Who it is for

Budget-minded parents who want a reversible seat, newborn pramette mode and Graco car seat compatibility for under $400.

Price

Stroller $379.99; Modes Nest Travel System with SnugRide DLX car seat $479.99.

Modes™ Nest Stroller $379.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Slide2Me seat raises to three height positions to bring baby closer
• Reversible seat faces parent or the world
• 3 modes: infant car seat carrier, infant pramette and toddler stroller
• Accepts all Graco infant car seats
• Expandable extra-large basket and one-step, self-standing fold

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Pramette mode for newborns with no extra bassinet to buy
• Strength: Holds a child up to 50 lb
• Strength: Child tray and parent cup holder included
• Weakness: Graco car seats only, according to Graco
• Weakness: Not designed for rough terrain
• Weakness: Bulkier fold than the travel strollers here

Key facts

• Price: $379.99
• Weight: 21.96 lb
• Child limit: 50 lb
• Modes: Car seat carrier, pramette, toddler stroller
• Unfolded size: 38.07 x 26.77 x 41.85 in

Where it ranks

Graco Modes Nest Stroller is No. 3 in our Best Strollers verdict.