Graco Mosaic Stroller in Ionic

Graco Mosaic Stroller in Ionic European styling meets American convenience in the Mosaic Stroller! This sleek, compact stroller has a combination 3-point or 5-point harness, large parent cupholder, easy access basket, and a removable armbar. This stroller also has a compact fold, leaving plenty of room in your trunk for the rest of your gear! Best of all, this stroller accepts Graco SnugRide and Infant SafeSeat car seats!

Features:

• 3-dimensional, compact fold for maximum portability
• Removable parent cupholder
• Multiple-position, reclining seat for child's comfort
• Large, easy access storage basket
• Combination 3-point or 5-point harness
• Removable, padded armbar
• Canopy with peek-a-boo window
• Padded ergonomic grip
• Robust, stylized frame for maximum durability
• Automatic storage latch
• Front swivel wheels with locks and suspension
• Accepts Graco SnugRide and SafeSeat infant car seats
• Removable seat pad may be washed in cold water on delicate cycle and drip-dried. No bleach.
• Usea damp cloth and household soap and warm water to clean frame
• Recommended Use: For infants and children up to 4 years old and less than 40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 26.5"L x 20"W x 41.5"H
• Width of Handle: 15"
• Weight: 19.03 lbs.

Customer Review: very satisfied
I have had this stroller for 4 months now, and have no complaints. It is lightweight (comparatively), easy to use, and collapses down to a neat size- very important if you live in an apartment like me. I have also taken at least 6 flight with the stroller- and again, is handy because collapsing it when handing over to the crew at the flight door and then opening again is a breeze. The straps and harness are easy to use, and easy to adjust.
I have given only four stars because the cup holder, which I was very keen on, just refused to install. It has two holes on the back to fit onto the two knows on the stroller bar, but it just wouldn't. After many attempts (including using force!) I gave up, and realized on inspection that the knobs were larger than the holes provided for it. No coffee on the go for me now!
Other than that, my daughter loves it. The recline goes back enough to let her sleep, and adjusting it back to upright is easy.
Highly recommend this for small house people, hot weather places and people who have to open/collapse/haul in and out of car boot and manage by themselves.
Customer Review: Minor flaws, but you can't cover it all...
I have been using this stroller for more than a year; got 1-yr and 4-yr old that have test driven this model to its limits; First thing to say, it's odd to find a compact stroller that is able to fit older toddlers if they wanna take a nap, and this is one of them! this is one of its great advantages. On the other side, its is somewhat heavy for an umbrella model, but that hasn't been a problem for me anytime. Still fits easily even in compact car trunks; and the wheels do a nice work when you are on irregular floors (or even sand).

Now for the dark side: maybe it's just me, but everyone who has kids knows that you learn to do almost anything with one hand; from preparing breakfast to surfing the web, you know what i mean. Well, it's ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE to open this stroller without using BOTH HANDS. It should open with a quick kick but it has NEVER opened on the first try, it's just difficult. Ok then, another minor flaw: the canopy is REALLY small; don't forget sunscreen or a dangling piece of cloth to protect your loved ones from the sun. Speaking of the canopy, the folding design of the stroller makes the canopy edge make full contact with the front wheels; so it will get really, really dirty after... yeah, you guessed it... the very first use. And on top of that, the canopy's edge is always a light color, it only makes it seem worse.

Maybe i have been too harsh on this one, but be aware that i'm giving it four stars anyway. It is sturdier than it looks, can take a lot of damage and remain unscathed, but has some cons that you should consider.

Overall a heavy-duty, compact-sized, older-toddler-ready stroller. You be the judge.

P.S. don't forget to dismount the side vase when you check it at the boarding door on a plane trip. Mine was last seen on a connection between Panama and Cancun... XD.