Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe Travel System with Snugride32, Townsend
- Accepts all Graco SnugRide, SnugRide 32 and Infant Safe Seat Car Seats
- Extended weight limit holds child up to 50 pounds to last past the toddler years
- Multi-position reclining seat keeps comfy
- Aluminium welded frame for maximum durability
- Car Seat accepts children rear facing to 32 pounds
Product Description
Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe Travel System It seems that every morning you wake up, your baby's grown another inch and gained another pound. Clothes that fit this week won't fit the next, and all the buying could make the head of even a seasoned shopper spin. You need a purchase that can last and the Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe Travel System is just that. The Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe Travel System includes the Quattro Tour Deluxe Stroller made of aluminum tubing which... More >>
Graco Quattro Tour Deluxe Travel System with Snugride32, Townsend
I spent countless hours researching travel systems before choosing this one. This was for my 3rd child and I’ve had several different strollers with my first 2 kids so I knew what I wanted/didn’t want in a travel system. What I loved first about this one was the fabric! The colors are great and the fabric is soft and suede-like which was hard to find. Another hard to find feature this stroller/seat has is the rotating canopy-you can shield the baby from the sun from any angle. (not sure why all systems don’t offer this feature) Another feature I looked for was a fully reclining seat-has it. Large storage basket, cup/stuff holders are great.
OK, I can’t say that the system is perfect….things I don’t like about it: The canopy has a large window that allows the sun through so it’s not perfect in totally shading baby at all times (some systems have fabric that can cover this, but not the Townsend) so I’ve had to use a blanket to cover the window from time to time. The basket is hard to get into when the seat is fully reclined…it does drop down for easier access but I’ve found this difficult to do. And the stroller is huge and will take up alot of space in the back of any vehicle….but that is what you’re going to get with a travel system and I was ok with it. I really do like this system….aside from the open window in the canopy it has all the features I was looking for in a color and fabric that I love.
12/29/09 Now that I’ve been using this system for 8 months just thought I would add on…..I do overall really like this travel system. A couple things to point out is: because it is so huge I did go out and buy an additional Chicco umbrella stroller for the times we just don’t have the extra room in the back our Acadia for the GINORMOUS Graco. (like when we went on vacation or I’m shopping with my SIL and she’s got to bring her stroller too, or to our older son’s soccer or baseball games when we have other equipment to haul around with us). Again, I knew the stroller was big when I bought it and there would be times it would not be practical to use. If you have a small car or live in the city using public transportation then this is not the stroller for you.
And so far the Snugride 32 has been no problem at all–I just figured out how to adjust the straps on the bottom to loosen more to accomodate my 8 month old son. Yes it’s a bigger infant seat and heavy to lug around with baby in it but what do you expect? Even smaller infant seats are heavy when you have a 15+lb infant in them! If it’s too hard to carry then leave it in the car. I like the option of leaving the baby in his seat if he’s still sleeping while we’re on the go–makes shopping trips/going out a whole lot easier if I don’t have to disturb him by taking him out of his seat.
Anyway, I have kept an eye out for that “other” travel system that tops what I have now…..and I still haven’t found one! I am happy with this purchase.
This system definitely has it’s pluses. It is stylish, includes both the car seat and stroller, and is a smooth riding stroller that appears to be very comfortable for baby. Not so much for mom though. It is very heavy and bulky. It took up almost the entire trunk of my car, and was very heavy and cumbersome to remove from the trunk, especially with your hands full with baby or diaper bag. If you are looking for a stroller to take out for walks, and leave at home, this is probably a great option for you. If you are out and about a lot, or are planning to use this for things such a shopping, or going to other places with limited space, this is not the stroller for you. While going to the mall, it was almost impossible to maneuver this between clothes racks. I ended up passing this stroller along to my pregnant sister who was not even able to lift it out of the trunk herself. I ended up buying the Graco Mosaic stroller which I love. It is very compact, folder very easily, can be lifted one handed, and does allow for a carseat to be clipped in. The Travel System was good for me for a month or two, but save your money, and definitely try out some other strollers.
this is what i like to refer to as “the cadillac” of strollers. my 5 month old loves to ride in it. he loves to see what’s going on as we roll through town with him facing forward, and also doesn’t mind facing the other way when we keep him in the car seat (i like to look at him too!) the wheels are big and sturdy and it rides very smooth, which is saying alot since we live in the rough terrain of alaska. its also a great help when traveling, i took the stroller with through the airport so he could lay down and sleep when he needed. the only problem i have had is that the hook to keep it folded got lost on the first leg of our flight, so now when i pack it up, it kind of unfolds itself when set upright, but other than that, i love it and am very pleased with the whold system.
I bought this system after my 4-month-old maxed out on the length for her infant car seat. We really needed a system that would accommodate the baby her first year and beyond. I love both the car seat and the stroller.
Car Seat: PROS: Wonderful, easy, 5-point system. The seat itself is heavy, but it is large and accommodates a larger baby, so it is bound to be heavier due to its sheer size. The seat has seen a lot of abuse over the past 5 months and is still looking new. The seat is very easy to get in and out of the base and the base is VERY easy to install.
Car Seat CONS: We have a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder and cannot put the passenger’s side front seat too far back because this seat is so large. Sometimes the lever that releases the car seat from the base sticks if you pull up on the car seat before depressing the lever. I’m sure this is a safety feature, so really should not be a ding to the seat design itself.
Stroller PROS: I love this stroller. It rides very smoothly. The stroller is very light for its size – though the stroller is large, I can easily use the one-handed fold design and lift it into the back of my SUV. I also love the shade – it provides a lot of cover and can be pulled all the way forward to shade a sleeping child. The basket underneath is large enough to accommodate my pool bag and a small cooler. I also like the double cup holder and pocket for keys and whatnot. Lots of nooks – great for outdoor festivals, pools, and parks.
Stroller CONS: The stroller is big – it is for a larger child and can sometimes be difficult to maneuver in tight situations. My husband and I call it the “Cadillac of Strollers”.
Overall, this is a great stroller and we highly recommend it.
I love this travel system! My husband picked out the colors, and I wasnt sure at first but when it arrived, i fell in love. I love the material and its very easy to assemble. Not sure what the other review was referring to but this is brown and turquoise…very lovely! Turns very easily and the push bar is high enough that we dont have to slouch (I am 5′9″ and my husband is 6′0). That is a first for us! Overall, very impressed with this item…