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Our Review of the Graco MetroLite stroller
The Graco MetroLite is a lightweight stroller that comes equipped with many of the features found in a full stroller. The suspension system smoothes out bumps, and the seat reclines to any position, all the way down to a nearly flat position. Some of the convenience-enhancing features include an adjustable handlebar, large underseat storage basket, parent console, and a pivoting child tray. In testing the Metrolite out, I found the one-handed folding and unfolding really easy to use, which is a pretty important feature - especially when your other hand is busy holding your baby in an infant seat!
This is probably an excellent place to mention that the MetroLite is designed to be compatible with the ever-popular Graco SnugRide. The SnugRide is an infant car seat that snaps in and out of the Metrolite Stroller as quickly and easily it snaps in and out of its leave-in-car base. Many parents get a Metrolite and a Snugride together - if you're looking for a complete travel stroller system, it's a great option.
The Metrolite strollers we have in stock are NOT affected by the current Graco Metrolite recall
Metropolitan vs. Navy Gingham Squares vs. Samba:
Metropolitan, Navy Gingham Squares and Samba aren't just different color options, but also each have different features. In a nutshell, the Metropolitan is the highest-end with sturdy rubber wheels, more deluxe padding, detailing and fabrics. Also, all of these work with the popular SnugRide infant car seat but only the Samba will accommodate the new SafeSeat infant car seat. To easily compare the three, click on the 'Features' tab below to see a detailed comparison chart of these three strollers.
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Specs
- Capacity
- 1 Child
- Maximum Weight Capacity
- 40 lbs.
- Stroller Weight
- 17 lbs.
- Front Wheel Size
- 8"
Dimensions
- Width
- 21"
- Ground to Handle
- 38 - 41"
- Stroller Length
- 36"
- Folded Dimensions
- 35 x 21 x 14"
- Underseat Storage Capacity
- 10 lbs.
Infant Car Seat Compatibility
- Fits Graco Infant Safe Seat (Step 1)
- Fits Graco Snugride
- Compatible with all Graco Snugride infant car seats (*SafeSeat compatible with Samba, only)
- Lightweight aluminum frame makes getting around a breeze
- Front swivel wheels with locks and suspension for a smooth ride
- Height adjustable handle allows both mom & dad to stroll in comfort
- Large underseat storage basket
- Deluxe padded seat
- Convenient one hand fold
- Parent organizer tray with 2 cup holders
- Child tray with cup holder for sipping on the go
- 3-position recline for child's comfort
- 5 point harness
- Machine-washable fabrics
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Graco MetroLite stroller Reviews
All Customer Reviews
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Perfect Travel System!
Reviewer: Rosemary , Charlotte, NC
Date: August 05, 2008
I searched high and low for the PERFECT travel system, and am happy to say I've found it with the Metrolite system. After spending 2 hours in the store with a veteran mom, she helped me weed through the millions of available options to see which ones would actually be worth while, and those that were just hype. The big thing she stressed was the overall weight and compactness of the stroller. Man, was she right! I chose the Metrolite b/c it has all the necessary ingredients of the bigger systems, like the Quattro (cup holders, large storage basket, 3 reclining seat positions) but it's so much lighter and more portable. I have another friend with the Quattro, and it takes her twice as long to fold/unfold as my Metrolite (not to mention it takes up her entire trunk area- in an SUV no less!). My specific version also has an attached bug netting, which is awesome and doubles as a sun screen. I take 2 mi walks though the neighborhood daily with my son, who is now 7 months old, and it works perfectly. Since I had a baby in December, the travel system allowed me to use the car seat locked into the stroller and to close both canopies to keep all the cold air out during our walks when he was a newborn. Now that he's bigger, he can sit in the regular seat of the stroller, and I can recline him back, once he inevitably falls asleep. I've had absolutely no problems with it mechanically or otherwise, and like I said, I've gotten some mileage out of it in the past 7 months. You can spend A LOT more money on European and other name brands, but to get the most bang for your buck, while having a high quality stroller, the Metrolite is your best bet!
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Compact Travel System
Reviewer: LilDeb , Anaheim, CA
Date: February 21, 2008
We selected this travel system even before our son (first child) was born and have had no regrets. The stroller is not as cumbersome as others. In fact, it JUST fits through many doorways. I can't imagine anything larger! The adjustable handle comes in use a bit since I'm 5'1" and Dad is 6'2". The storage basket is ample enough for us - it's not a shopping cart, you know.
The car seat fits on securely, snaps into place, with additional red 'locks' to hold the seat down. I often put them in locked position then recline the car seat to rest on top of them. With both the seat and stroller canopies extended there is almost full coverage. I've taken baby for numerous walks in the wind/rain.
The seat snaps easily onto the base in the car. Also used without base on board aircraft and in rental car: need to position baby in first, then secure with seatbelt!
We found carrying our 75-90th %tile weight boy a joy, 6 mos and going!
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So Happy!
Reviewer: Anne , Carrollton, TX
Date: September 27, 2007
Imagine my surprise when I purchased this $150+ stroller at my favorite re-sale shop for $30! My son is the "Houdini" of strollers and I needed one he couldn't get out of: Nothing says "heart attack" like turning around for one second only to turn back around to be face-to-face with the backwards standing little devil! No More! LOVE the shoulder straps! Genius! It handles so well, and really is a light-weight improvement from the Graco I bought for his big sister back 5 years ago. At 15 months, I'm sure he won't be in this one for long, which is why I didn't want to seriously invest - but I am so happy that I found this one!
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Above and Beyond!
Reviewer: Anonymous , Plano, TX
Date: April 12, 2007
This stroller is all you need and then some! I have taken it with me from day one and still use it and my son is 14 months old! It is very easy to fold, I have even folded it holding baby in one hand, bag on shoulder, quickly before entering the plane to take off. In the beginning having the car seat being able to snap in so easily and securely is awesome, so easy! The stroller is good on ALL kinds of ground, I have even used it to jog around a track! LOVE IT! You DEFINITLY will get your moneys worth.
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I would not buy this stroller again
Reviewer: Anonymous , Billings, MT
Date: June 07, 2006
I have also had problems with the basket. My stroller basket broke after only four months with hardly any use. The stroller rides well, but has a lot of cheap and flimsy parts - i.e., the basket and the clip holding it together when folded. I have also found the rear flap behind the seat to be awkward. It is difficult to fold up and secure. The cup holders on the parent's tray are small and will not hold a Nalgene bottle. There is also nowhere to place your keys or cell phone. All in all, I do not think this stroller is worth the price. My baby is eight months old and I just purchased a new stroller - different brand and more expenseive. If you are looking for a stroller to last into toddlerhood, I would keep looking and buy something more durable.
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Great Multi-Purpose Stroller
Reviewer: Stacy Butler , Upstate, NY
Date: February 06, 2006
I have been using this stroller for 18 months, and have found it to be very durable. I wanted a mid-size stroller that didn't weigh a ton, and this one at about 15 pounds did the trick. In fact, I paid the extra $$ because of the low weight. It works well in the mall and on roads and sidewalks - and the large wheels make it easy to manuver over larger curbs. I also love the child tray in front - great to be able to put snacks out for my toddler when we're on the go. The basket is large, but is hard to access whether you're using an infant seat or not. That said, there are a few minor things that could be changed: 1) parent tray only has two cupholders. Would be nice to have a compartment for cell phone, keys, etc. 2) Wheels have to be in the perfect position to get it to fold. 3) Kind of bulky when folded up. All in all, it is a great stroller, and I would buy it again.
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Very Functional, Easy to Use, & Not bad on the Eyes
Reviewer: , Dallas, TX
Date: October 28, 2005
I can't say enough good things about this stroller. I researched for 6, yes, 6 months to find the 'perfect' stroller. I found it! My son is now 7 months and at 25 lbs 30
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Reviewer: , USA
Date: October 28, 2005
There is so much to say about this stroller. I wasn't going to buy a new stroller because I had a perfectly fine, albeit older Graco stroller that I was using with the kids I watch in my home daycare. My husband and I decided that we wanted some new items for our new baby, so we went on the hunt for
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A great stroller but the basket breaks easily.
Reviewer: Michelle , San Francisco, CA.
Date: October 28, 2005
We bought the metrolite metropolitan stroller because we really liked the color, weight, and the way it folded. It had all of the features that we wanted and more. However, after two months the clip that holds the basket up broke, and it made it difficult to fold the stroller. If it wasn't for the basket, this would have been a great stroller.
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