Graco Alano FlipIt Travel System Stroller - Circa

Comments about Graco Alano FlipIt Travel System Stroller - Circa:

If I could rate this stroller negative stars I would. I was so disappointed with this stroller and have cursed the stupid thing for the last 15 months. I am so glad that I have another baby coming which has given me the excuse to buy a different stroller! I really thought I did my research and read all of the reviews, so I was surprised to be so disappointed. Reasons why I HATE this stroller are as follows:

- The seat does not recline all the way, which doesn't seem like a big deal at first but since I had a summer baby, the car seat was just way too hot to keep her in sometimes, and it would have been nice to just be able to lay her down. While it does recline, it does not recline far enough for an infant to be comfortable.

-The seat does not sit straight up either!! My daughter is now 15 months old and does NOT like to lounge back in the seat so she holds herself sitting verticle...it must be SOOOO annoying for her!! I have read instructions and tried multiple times to get the seat to sit all the way upright and it just doesn't.

-The flip it feature of the handle bar should not be the reason you buy this stroller! When the handle is flipped the small back wheels are now in the front and you spend the whole time kicking the big wheels that are now in the back! Not to mention that it is much more difficult to stear! And really, I know you THINK you will use this feature all the time...BUT YOU DONT!!

-The cup holder is awkward and falls off all the time, plus there is only one, which again, you don't think will be a problem, but it's a huge inconvienence! Trust me when I say YOU NEED TWO!

-There is not tray to hold cell phone, keys, etc. Again, I thought this was not big deal, but it is a huge deal when you use your stroller to go to the zoo, to the mall, on short walks, on long walks, and pretty much anywhere. I have been looking a the high end pricey double strollers and I am surprised to see how many do not have these trays and most don't have cup holders either. It is a deal breaker for me after going 15 months with this stroller if a stroller does not have a parent tray and at least two cupholders.

These all seem like really petty features that don't really effect how this stroller works, but if you look at other graco models, most of them have the missing features of the flip it, except without the flip it feature, and SERIOUSLY this feature is practically useless and more of a pain than anything!
Please DO NOT buy this stroller!!!

Comments about Graco Alano FlipIt Travel System Stroller - Circa:

I love the stroller, especially being able to flip the bar so I can turn the baby to face me or face out. It was super easy to put together (only took about 45 minutes - with distractions from the dog). It rolls very smoothly and all the moms wish this had been available when they had their babies.

Comments about Graco Alano FlipIt Travel System Stroller - Circa:

I got this stroller about a year ago before my daughter was born and LOVED it!!! Easy to open and close... lots of storage space... and the baby rode super cozy. The only thing I didn't like was the cup holder, but I just took it off. Sadly it was stolen a few days ago and now I'm researching a replacement... but I definitely miss my FlipIt!

Comments about Graco Alano FlipIt Travel System Stroller - Circa:

I purchased this stroller set back in at the beginning of 2010. My son came in June 2010. WE ARE STILL IN THE INFANT SET AT ALMOST 14 MONTHS OLD. He still has PLENTY OF GROWTH ROOM. I am finding it hard to convince my husband he is in need of a big boy seat since he still fits into this one very well. (My arms are weary of carrying a sleeping baby in the carrier.) The quality of the construction has not failed us at all and the colors have not faded much through our many washes. The stroller is of good quality construction. Comfortable to my baby during long and short walks. The wheels kinda turn awkardly at times in the flipped positon but my son loves looking at mommy still on our outings. I highly recommend this travel set.

Comments about Graco Alano FlipIt Travel System Stroller - Circa:

I can honestly not find anything bad to say about this travel system. We had it on our registry and received it at a baby shower... it is absolutely beautiful. The 'flip it' feature is very cool... it takes a few minutes to get used to steering with the rear wheels in front, but it functions just fine in either position once you get the hang of it.

We were surprised to see the amount of color in the design. The pictures don't quite pick up on all of the beautiful colors in the design. My partner was originally worried that it would seem too boyish for our daughter, but her worries were put to rest as soon as we opened the package. She loves it, I love it, and it is amazing for any gender.

Comments about Graco Alano FlipIt Travel System Stroller - Circa:

i LOVE this stroller, i set it up all by myself a week before i was due. *TIP* **READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST!** i tried skimming threw it & that did NOT help. this stroller drives VERY smooth, its light weight(i carried it by myself 4 days PP), you can close/open it with one hand, the colors are great & also the car seat is light weight. The only con's about this stroller is that the cup holder gets in the way when going threw tight spots & the seat doesn't recline all the way...but that's about it.

Comments about Graco Alano FlipIt Travel System Stroller - Circa:

I had this item on my registry and received it as a gift at my shower. The carseat has been great. I used the stoller for the first time today. I flipped the handlebar in the reverse position to keep the sun out of my daughters eyes. I cant get it to flip back. We cant even close the stroller! I have contacted graco to see what we can do. I am sure I will end up having to take it back to BabiesRus. I am soooo disapointed.

Comments about Graco Alano FlipIt Travel System Stroller - Circa:

The flipit system is clever, but I have yet to have to use it. The way it opens and closes is a little challenging. Although it is lightweight and the storage space is nice, but not very big. I do like the infant carrier though.

Comments about Graco Alano FlipIt Travel System Stroller - Circa:

The directions for assembling the stroller are very vague. However, 3 of us finally figures it out. They didn't make strollers like this when I was having babies. It is relatively easy to maneuver and glides nicely. The storage under the baby is adequate. I like the fact that you can have the baby facing the person pushing the stroller or you can turn the baby so he enjoys the view. Folds up easily enough, but with all the extras this stroller has, it still needs a lot of trunk space once folded. This is a bulky stroller, so one can not carry baby, stroller, diaper bag, purse, etc. It will require several trips to the car. I find that you put the baby in stroller and everything else in the basket and stroll to the car.

Comments about Graco Alano FlipIt Travel System Stroller - Circa:

I was given this stroller/car seat combo as a shower gift. It is not the set I registered for. It is OK. Some things are nice, but there are some features on both the car seat and stroller that are not. Cons on the car seat: It is NOT front adjustable as the description states. It is a cheaper model of the Snugride and has rear adjustable straps which I am not thrilled about. The canopy on the car seat is too short and because it is attached with elastic to the back, you can not adjust it further forward without the canopy hanging in the baby's face. Otherwise, the car seat is fine. The stroller: The seat does not recline all the way so you have to use the car seat every time with a newborn. It has only one cup holder and no tray. There is a zippered pocket but storage for small, easily accessible items is limited. I often walk with my dogs and the baby. I need a place for doggie bags, cell phone, leashes, balls. It would be nice if there was a tray in addition to the zippered pouch. The storage basket is adequate, but once my diaper bag (Vera Bradley) is in it, there is not room for anything else. The hold and twist fold is somewhat awkward--I typically need 2 hands to fold and unfold it, which is pretty typical of these types of strollers. The car seat attachment is not the best--there are additional elastic strips to secure the car seat. On a hot day in a busy parking lot, this is less than ideal--especially with a sleeping baby that you are anxious to get rolling! The brakes are separate on each wheel. I have not used the "flip it" feature yet as my son is 8 weeks old. I doubt that I will ever use that feature. The stroller does have some nice features: the height adjustable handle, it rides fairly smoothly, it is lightweight compared to other strollers in this category, and stands up once folded. Oh, and the pattern is cute. Overall, for the money, or just a little bit more, there are a lot of nicer options out there. It gets the job done, and there are some nice features about it. None of the cons are terrible or deal breakers, however, I feel that this stoller is somewhat of a disappointment. With a few more upgrades, this could have been a really great stroller instead of just OK. I would be willing to pay more for this stroller to have the extras.