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| Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller in Ionic | 
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| Brand: Graco
Category: Baby Product
List Price: $249.99
Buy New: $219.95
You Save: $30.04 (12%)
New (4) from $219.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  139 reviews
Sales Rank: 136
Color: Ionic
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 46
Dimensions (in): 37.9 x 20 x 15.9
MPN: 6K00INC3
Model: 6K00INC3
UPC: 047406082643
EAN: 0047406082643
ASIN: B000LP3VAK
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
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| Customer Reviews:
 Graco Stroller July 23, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
After a lot of shopping around, my husband and I decided to go with the Graco Duo Glider. We are very pleased with the product for a few reasons. My husband and I are both very tall people and this stroller is nice and tall... and not as long as the other double strollers we have seen. When we got the stroller in the mail, my husband figured it would be a hassle to put together, but it was really easy! Even with a toddler trying to "help" Daddy. The last reason I really like it is that our graco baby car seat fits right in. Sure, the stroller is heavy, but it is a double stroller! They are all heavy. This stroller glides nicely and easy to move around corners. My husband and I are very excited about this purchase and would recommend it to anyone in need of a double stroller.
Great Double Stroller July 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Graco knew what they were doing when designing this kid-friendly and parent-friendly stroller. For the price, I feel like we got an excellent 2nd stroller after the birth of our newborn. I can easily fit my Graco car seat in the back and 2 yr old in the front. He does sit up a little straighter than what looks comfortable to an adult, but he doesn't complain, especially since he has his drink holder and snack holder within easy reach. It handles great after getting used to how long the stroller is compared to my single-seat Graco. The weight is what I expected for double-stroller...a little heavy, but I'm 5'0 and can easily lift it in and out of my Honda CRV. It does take up most of the back of the car, but I can still pile plenty of things around it if I need to. I would recommend this to any parent needing a stroller for two kids. (Assembly was a snap!)
 Remember to remove the cupholders before entering an airplane July 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This Graco Quattro Tour Duo Stroller is a great stroller. My older son loves to sit in the front. The only problem I find with this stroller is that the seat in the front can be laid down for a nap. But all other than that a great stroller. Very easy to fold down and put in the car. We just miss one cupholder because we forgot to remove them before it went into an airplane. So just keep that in mind. I'm sure everyone will enjoy this stroller, both the kids and the parents.
We love our double! July 13, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
We love this stroller! It's lightweight and fairly compact for a double, so it's easy to get in and out of our SUV. There is very good storage underneath- I use it at the grocery store when I need to pick up a few items. There is a total of 6 cupholders, so it's great for juices and snacks for everyone. It's easy to manuever- I can steer it with one hand. I can also fold it up with one hand. The seats tilt back very far-our 4 month old sleeps in it all the time.
The only weaknesses I've found is that our 2 1/2 year-old is very tall for his age and his head touches both canopies. I can still use them if I need to, but it's kind of annoying for him and I find him playing with the canopy- pulling it up and down. Also, if I tilt his seat back to take a nap, he can pull the seat up by himself. Personally, I also wish this stroller had a hand brake so I could slow it down better going downhill.
We live in a metropolitan area and I like that I can get this stroller through store enterances, on metros and it handles different surfaces well. Overall, we are very thankful we made this purchase.
Some smart features and some flaws -- a good stroller with caveats June 24, 2008
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
Two years ago, I never would have imagined myself any sort of expert on strollers. But two kids -- and a half dozen different strollers (sigh) -- can work wonders. I picked up the Graco Quattro Duo after the birth of my second daughter, namely because I wanted a stroller that could easily fit a car seat (which I prefer over a bassinet), and the Quattro Duo does that nicely. What follows are my thoughts two months in. Please keep in mind that I live in Manhattan and have no intention of ever taking this stroller in a car, so the fold (which is easy, but huge) isn't something I can really talk about. Also, as a city dweller with lots of walking to do, I use a Bugaboo Cameleon and a Maclaren Quest for my single-stroller needs (bless them in-laws), so I've gotten used to their easy maneuverability and may be a bit unduly harsh on the Quattro's. That said, here's what I think:
- Yes, this thing is huge. Other reviewers are correct: The photos don't do this stroller justice. It is longer and larger than it appears in the pictures. I sometimes feel like I need an intercom to communicate with my older daughter up front. And I always feel like I'm pushing an SUV. Between the weight of the stroller, the weight of the kids, and the weight of all the stuff you'll be lugging around in the storage spaces, figure you'll be pushing a good 80 to 100 pounds. The weight and length (it fits, barely, in a typical apartment building elevator) make it a bit difficult to steer, though in fairness, I'm still using the Bugaboo and that thing (another beast of a stroller) steers like a dream. So I could simply be jaded.
- There are a ton of smart design decisions here. For all the buzz about the Bugaboo, the one thing I always disliked about it was the lack of toddler 'amenities' that can come in handy -- stuff like cup holders and extra storage space. The Quattro Duo is a champ in this regard. There are cup holders for the kids, cup holders for the parent (way) in back, a separate storage space for the bigger kid who rides up front (my daughter loves to reach in a grab stuff out of there like Houdini; though she's probably put on an extra five pounds for grabbing all the cookies I've stashed there for our be-good-while-we're-out-and-I'll-give-you-a-snack bribery sessions (sorry Dr. Spock, I am a weak man). There's a little fanny pack for the parent, which itself has a few handy compartments. And the storage space under the seats is huge, though the downside is that you'll find a way to fill it all, and that's just gonna be more stuff to haul around.
-- The car seat fits nicely. I've only used a Graco infant seat, so can't speak to others, but it's plug-and-play simple. This was really my main criteria (I figure I'll probably sell this stroller and buy a more maneverable side-by-side when my younger daughter gets a bit bigger).
-- It's not exactly top-of-the-line construction. The stroller costs about a fourth of a Bugaboo Cameleon and while it's fair to say you get more bang for the buck with the Graco, no one is going to mistake it for, well, a Bugaboo. It's got a very plastic look (all that plastic can have that effect) and I often wonder if something is bound to break off (in fairness, nothing has -- yet). Consider, for example, the braking system. My Bugaboo has a hand lever you pull that stops the stroller dead. The Graco has a foot lever that's supposed to fit into ridges in the back axle and brake the stroller. Sometimes the fit isn't perfect and you have to keep kicking at it until you get the stroller to stop moving.
-- It's kinda ugly. Sure, I get comments on the stroller, but they usually go to the many amenities (above) or the stroller's sheer length. It won't win any beauty contests and Graco doesn't help by offering a choice of color/pattern combinations that make Elvis's velvet-covered living room look tasteful. You really need to see this stroller in person, if you can, before buying. The platinum model, which looked nice on the Internet, was a real dog (at least to me) in the store. My wife finally opted for the "Galore" pattern, which is offered only by Toys R Us (I think). It won't win any beauty contests, either, but it's tolerable.
- It's reasonably priced. At under $250, this is one of the more affordable double strollers I've seen. I'm sure I'll ultimately trade up to one of the $600 City Elite or Urban Mountain Buggy side-by-side strollers when my younger daughter gets a bit bigger and the Graco's car-seat advantage falls by the wayside -- how else could my wife ever show her face in Tribeca's Starbucks? But frankly, for what I use the Graco for (walks around the neighborhood), it more than earns its keep.
-- I dig the handlebar. The Quattro Tour has the same U-type handle that I love on the Maclaren Quest (an excellent single-kid umbrella stroller, by the way -- and also about a quarter of the price of a Cameleon). I've read complaints about the handlebar breaking off, but (knock wood) no troubles here so far. The shape definitely helps with the pushing, and it just looks cool. And, let's face it, when you're lugging two crying babies and haven't shaved in a week, you need all the cool you can get.
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