graco quattro tour stroller review

Straight to the point rating: 3/5 stars

Would I recommend this to a friend: No

PROS

• Easy one hand fold
• Car seat compatible (with Graco Snugride)
• Reclines for infants
• One hand recline
• Comfortable padded seat
• Snack tray for kids
• Adult tray
• One touch brake
• Very large basket, accessible when seat reclined
• Rotating sun canopy included
• Peekaboo window
• Removable, machine washable seat padding
• Variety of patterns available
• Maximum child weight of 50 lbs
• Price (I paid $299.99, which included the Graco Snugride car seat)

CONS

• Heavy, 26 lbs
• Doesn’t fold compactly
• Very large, long and wide, difficult to travel with
• Only compatible with Graco Snugride car seat
• Weather shield not included
• Difficult to steer (due to weight and size)

Verdict: Overall, I was disappointed with this stroller. Although there are many pros, the cons outweigh them in my opinion. This stroller can be difficult to get around with because of its size and weight. I don’t like that it takes up a lot of space even when folded. Over time it gets burdensome to lift this heavy stroller to put it into the car trunk. Graco offers much lighter weight strollers that fold more compactly and have the same beneficial features as the Quattro Tour, so I should have done more research before buying this stroller.

PRODUCT LINK:

Graco Quattro Tour Stroller Web Page

rumparooz one size cover with snaps review

Straight to the point rating: 5/5 stars

Would I recommend this to a friend: Yes

PROS

• One size fits from 6lbs to 35lbs+
• Good fit (I use snaps, but also available in hook and loop closure)
• Can be wiped dry between wet changes (but wash if soiled), many of the other one size covers I looked into buying had fabric lining that required the cover to be washed after every pee
• Gussets hold in mess, no leaks
• Great quality, they seem like they may last through use by multiple children
• Assortment of prints and colors available, many gender neutral options
• Price (within average range of other one size covers, but definitely worth it since you won’t need to buy multiple sizes)
• Biodegradable TPU waterproof material (less harmful to the environment than traditional PUL)
• Great customer service: I’ve contacted the company and have received excellent and responsive customer service

CONS

• Honestly can’t think of any, but will update you if I do!

Verdict: Overall, I am extremely happy with this purchase. For those just starting cloth diapering and can only afford covers and prefolds/inserts I would definitely recommend this cover, especially since it can be used multiple times between changes if not soiled. Once I figured out the right size setting there have been absolutely no leaks.

PRODUCT LINKS:

Rumparooz One Size Cover Web Page

Rumparooz – How to get a good fit! Youtube Video

guzzie and guss gugu 101 review

Straight to the point rating: 4/5 stars

Would I recommend this to a friend: Yes

PROS

• Very light weight, 16 lbs (compared to my 26 lb Graco stroller)
• Compact fold (easily fits into my car trunk)
• Easy to fold
• Car seat compatible (with Graco Snugride)
• Reclines for infants
• One touch brake
• Basket  (although small)
• Sleek design
• Sun canopy included
• Weather shield included
• Removable bumper bar included
• Easy to maneuver
• Maximum child weight of 48.5 lbs
• Price (I only paid $149.99)

CONS

• No snack tray for kids
• No adult tray
• Only compatible with Graco Snugride car seat
• Must spot clean fabric, can’t remove to machine wash
• Wheels aren’t as high quality as I would like (They don’t have any treading, which may prove to be a real disadvantage during the winter)
• Sun canopy doesn’t extend enough to provide full coverage from the sun
• Small basket (I still take my Graco stroller with me when I go shopping and I know I’ll need the big basket)
• Basket isn’t accessible when seat is fully reclined
• No peekaboo window
• Side canopy windows let in the sun
• 2 hand recline with strap
• 2 hand steering (I prefer one hand steering because with kids being able to have one hand free is always beneficial)
• Taller parents may find the handles to be to short (41” from the ground)

Verdict: Overall, I am satisfied with this purchase and now use this stroller as my primary stroller, although some may feel more comfortable using it as a secondary stroller because of the cons. It’s a good alternative to a traditional umbrella stroller, although a little pricier.

PRODUCT LINK:

Guzzie and Guss GUGU 101 Web Page

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