Which infant car seats fit the Graco Modes Nest?

3 car seats click right in and 0 fit with one adapter, according to the makers.

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Modes Nest

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Graco car seats for the Graco Modes Nest

They click right in. No adapter to buy.

Key specs

Weight: 21.96 lb
Child up to: 50 lb

About the Graco Modes Nest

The Graco Modes Nest is a full-size stroller. It weighs 21.96 lb. The seat is rated for a child up to 50 lb, and the basket holds 10 lb. Graco points to raised seat, 3 heights, reversible seat, 3-in-1 with pramette, fits graco infant seats and 4 more; the details are listed below.

Highlights

Raised seat, 3 heightsThe seat or infant car seat can be raised to one of three heights to bring baby closer. Graco product page (archived copy)
Reversible seatThe seat can face you or face forward. Graco product page (archived copy)
3-in-1 with prametteWorks as an infant car seat carrier, an infant pramette, and a toddler stroller. Graco product page (archived copy)
Fits Graco infant seatsTakes all Graco infant car seats, so it can be used from birth as a carrier. Graco product page (archived copy)
Standing one-step foldFolds in one step and stands on its own. Graco product page (archived copy)
Expandable basketThe extra-large basket expands for more room. Graco product page (archived copy)
Canopy with peek windowFull-size canopy with a peekaboo window. Graco product page (archived copy)
Holds up to 50 lbMulti-position recline and a 3- or 5-point harness; holds a child up to 50 lb. Graco product page (archived copy)

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List prices from the makers; stores and sales vary.

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Compare the Modes Nest with similar strollers

The closest strollers of the same kind by weight and price. Every figure is the maker's.

	GracoModes NestThis one	BugabooDragonfly	UPPAbabyCruz (2015–2019)	BugabooCameleon 3
Weight	21.96 lb	21.8 lb	21.5 lb	21.1 lb
Folded	—	14.2 x 20.5 x 35.4 in (L x W x H, one-piece fold with seat)	22 W x 14 L x 37 H in (seat attached)	35.4 x 19.6 x 12.2 in
Child up to	50 lb	50 lb	50 lb	—
Basket	10 lb	22 lb	25 lb	—
Infant seats that fit	3	14	33	3
…with no adapter	3	0	5	0
List price	—	$1349	—	—
	Check price	Check price	Check price	Check price

How to use the Graco Modes Nest

Step-by-step guides from the maker's manual. Pick one.

Unfold

1Pull out the lock to free the folded stroller.
2Lift the basket of the stroller up until it clicks open.
3Check that the stroller is fully latched open every time you open it.

The maker warns:

Make sure the stroller is fully open and latched before your child comes near it.

Retold from Graco manual (PDF).

Common problems with the Graco Modes Nest

1. Check that this seat and stroller are listed as compatible, and take your baby out before attaching the seat.
2. Look for dirt or anything stuck in the stroller's attachment points and the seat's connectors.
3. If your stroller needs adapters, make sure they are fitted correctly and fully secured.
4. Take the seat off, press the release lever and check the latch plungers on both sides move freely; if one sticks, the seat can't lock on.
5. Lower the seat straight down, facing the way the stroller manual says, until it clicks, then pull up gently to confirm. Don't use it until it is locked.
1. Line the seat up with the base before lowering it in.
2. Push down on the front of the seat and on the handle until you hear or feel a click, then pull up on the front corners to test it.
3. Check the base itself is installed tightly and sits level as your manual describes.
4. To take it out, squeeze the release handle on the back of the seat and lift straight up while holding it.
5. If it still won't latch or release, don't force it; that can damage the latch. Contact Graco.
1. Take out toys, blankets, cup holders or anything else that could be in the way.
2. Put the seat, footrest and child tray (if it has one) in the right position for folding.
3. Make sure no seat or canopy fabric is caught in the fold joints, and check the joints for dirt.
4. Press the fold buttons, levers or handles all the way, on a flat surface, and try again.
5. Don't force it closed; that can damage the stroller.
1. Release the storage latch on the side of the stroller first; while it is engaged it keeps the stroller locked shut.
2. Check no fabric or straps are caught in the frame, and clear any dirt around the joints.
3. Stand it on flat, level ground and press the release buttons or levers fully, as your manual shows.
4. Don't force it open.
1. Put the buckle in a cup of warm water and swish it gently, pressing the red button several times while it's in the water.
2. Don't put the buckle strap in the water, and don't use soap, detergent or lubricant.
3. Shake out the water and let it air dry; repeat until it fastens with a click.
4. Put the buckle back in the same slot it came from and pull up on it to check it is secure.
1. Take the seat pad off and find the harness adjuster at the front of the seat.
2. Vacuum out crumbs and small objects with the hand tool, then clear the grooves with a cotton swab.
3. Buckle the harness, close the chest clip and tighten it.
4. Pull the straps toward you without touching the release lever; they should not loosen.
1. Both are printed on the serial number label.
2. On traditional strollers, look on the rear leg or under the footrest.
3. On umbrella strollers, look on the X-shaped tubes under the seat.
4. It is also listed on the product page at gracobaby.com and in the owner's manual.
1. Graco stamps the expiration information into the bottom or back of each seat, as a "Do Not Use After" date.
2. Seats expire six to ten years after they were made, depending on the model.
3. Check the date of manufacture on the white serial number label on the seat.
4. Graco recommends replacing the seat on or before that date.

The Graco Modes Nest: pros and cons

Why parents pick it

3 seats click in with no adapter. (from the makers' fit charts)
Seat rated for a child up to 50 lb. (maker's spec)

Keep in mind

Only 3 infant seats listed for it. (from the makers' fit charts)

Manuals and downloads

Straight from the makers. The manual that came with your product is the one to follow.

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Frequently asked questions (11)

How much does the Graco Modes Nest weigh?

21.96 lb, as Graco states it.

Graco product page (archived copy)

What is the weight limit of the Graco Modes Nest?

The seat is rated for a child up to 50 lb.