Customer Reviews

Graco Mosaic Stroller in Ionic

5 star:		(28)
4 star:		(14)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I bought this stroller after trying to decide between the graco IPO and this model. As a mom of three this is to be my "forever" stroller--the one that stays in the trunk and will last our family until it's time for grandkids.

It came quickly and is really good looking. Easy to assemble. It seems very durable and tough, but the tradeoff with that is that it is heavier than I thought it would be. The IPO was lighter weight (by about two pounds) but also had a higher weight limit, so consider that if it's important to you. It folds and unfolds easily and quickly, but it takes up more room in my trunk than I thought it would and it's curved funny when folded so you have to put it in just the right way or it rolls around/tips over. Loaded with features. I'm not thrilled with the adjustment of the seat--my 2 yo is always straining to sit up and the way it tightens, it just won't sit her up any higher. I wish I could tighten it up just a bit. Decent basket size and the handles are a great height for me (I'm 5'10"). Feels solid and rugged, but is narrow enough to fit through most aisles.

All in all, a good stroller. Look at the Graco IPO before you purchase this one, though, just to be sure!

This stroller was one of my best purchases. I wanted a lightweight stroller that I could easily manage through an airport. I recently used this on a trip to florida and couldn't be happier with the stroller.

The stroller is easy to push and steer, it reclines to any position, basket is decent size. I have the Land's End Little tripper diaper bag, which fit perfectly on the back. My baby easily slept and played in the stroller.
The front bar is nice because it has some padding my infant frequently hurts himself in my big graco with kicking the hard food tray, so this is nice because he doesn't hurt himself. I easily hooked toys on to the bar and he was entertained for hours.

The only 2 negatives, small shade and the way it locks when you close it. The shade is too small, but all lighweight strollers have a small shade. I had a Kiddopotamus sun shade on my larger jogging stroller, I just used that on this stroller and it gave my infant all the shade I needed.

the mechanism that locks the stroller doesn't hold the stroller together securely enough. We bought some velcro and added an extra strap the we used when gate checking the stroller so the stroller didn't come apart when they threw it under the plan.

Highly recommend this stroller. Actually keep it in our car 100% of the time because it takes up so little space and it so easy to open and close.

I got this stroller as part of a travel system (Mosaic stroller with Snugride carseat). This stroller is truly lightweight, and folds down really compactly to fit in my trunk ('03 Pontiac Grand Am). I can collapse it or set it up while holding my baby, which is a necessity.

My husband especially loves the modern look of it, as well as the handles (which are very comfortable, even after hours). The sun canopy has a little "window" in it, so I can see my baby, which is nice.

The fabric parts are easy to wash, and seem to hold up well. The one con I can see is that when collapsed, the sun canopy is pressed against the front wheels. It doesn't cause any additional wear, but if the wheels are dirty, it will get the canopy dirty as well. Just a picky thing... but if it really bothers you, the canopy is easy to wipe clean.

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.

We have a travel system, also from Graco, with the Stroller, car seat, and the works, and was looking for something the didn't take the entire trunk of my wife's car like the stroller from the travel system.

This stroller is fairly lightweigh, folds more compact, and has some features that a umbrella stroller does not.

I'm over 6'1 and can confortablly push this stroller without leaning over, which is a big plus, and a concern of mine when reviewing other "light weight" strollers.

I love this stroller. I bought it to replace my old graco stroller because the canopy had busted. I love the sleek look of the mosaic and the handle bars are a dream! I can pile on as many bags as I want to when I'm out shopping vs. cramming them into the basket. My ONLY complaint is this -- and unfortunately it's the entire reason why I wanted a new stroller -- the canopy stinks!!! It's way too flimsy and doesn't shield my child from the sun at all. It sits very high on the stroller. I have to hang a blanket from the canopy to block the sun, which isn't very successful if there is anything more than a breeze. Nevertheless, I do like this stroller. It's super easy to recline and sit back up; super easy to collapse & open; super easy to push; and if it weren't for the flimsy wannabe canopy - I'd super love it!

I love this! My son is nearly 3 years old and due to a disability cannot walk, all prams and strollers were just not strong enough to have continuous use for him but this is strong and comfortable for him. Also the easiest fold up/fold out I have ever had. only one problem I think and thats the way the brake is on the wheels, it means its impossible to bump the pram up some steps and rather difficult to bump down any.. also the brake is stiff once applied so taking it off is sore on the foot if you don't have really tough shoes on. Other than the brake situation its a great pram!

I saw the ionic pattern in a store and really liked it, but was very nervous about purchasing this stroller online because I had never seen it. While I do agree that it may not be the MOST lightweight stroller out there, I can still load and unload it in my trunk with one hand...that's good enough for me! Our little boy is now 19 months old and this stroller is the only one we have used since he was born.

I only have two VERY minor complaints with the stroller. One is that you have to unhook the shoulder harness for the child to be able to sit up completely, which is really not a problem because they are still securely in the stroller with the lap straps. The second is that there is no tray on the front. Again, there are several places you can purchase trays to strap onto the front bar, so it was not a big problem either.

While the travel systems have worked for several friends in early days, most of them are now buying umbrella strollers for practical, everyday use with an older child. We don't have a need for one because this stroller is only a little larger than a typical umbrella stroller.

For us, it has been the perfect stroller. I was a little nervous about purchasing it at first, but a year and a half later, I'm still thankful I got over that every time we use it...especially when I see friends lugging their large strollers out of their trunks with no room for anything else!

****The Graco Mosaic Stroller in Ionic, is really a great stroller! I am 6' tall and my husband 6'4" and the handles are the perfect height for us. My mom who is 5'4" loved the position of the handles too, very comfortable! I also just flew for the first time with my 8 week old daughter and we brought the stroller, it was perfect. Light weight, folds up neatly, and you can collapse it with one hand (other hand holding the baby!) It was easy to put together when it arrived (5 minutes and done). The color is great too, I have the matching car seat and it fits in nicely onto the stroller (its very secure). I recommend this stroller to anyone who is searching for one. I researched a lot of strollers and carseats and found this set to be wonderful!!! ****

I bought this stroller because my son was out of his infant carrier and I did not want to use a big stroller and I found my umbrella stroller too lightweight. This stroller is perfect folds up nice and small but still has room underneath for storage and will not tip over if you have bags on the handles. I would definately recommend this stroller for those looking for this need which I had.Easy to put up and easy to close and perfect for any size car especially mine which is a Honda Civic hatchback.