Product Description
This collection travel system is not part of the recent recall of Graco travel systems. Includes Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat. Parent storage tray with 2 cup holders keeps keys and drinks handy. Easy access drop-down basket lets you reach in without disturbing reclined child. 1-hand, self-standing fold closes simply with no bending necessary and automatically latches. Strong elliptical tubing for years of sturdy strolling. Multiposition reclining seat keeps Baby c… More >>
Graco Alano Travel System – Little Wonders
We’ve been using this travel system for 10 months now and are very happy with it. It was one of the few travel systems that had a very good safety rating review and was not exorbitant; I decided to buy it for my first baby based on the safety reviews of the infant car seat and other reviews that indicated that it was a good looking travel system with good functional features. The colors are nice and neutral, goes well with a boy or a girl. our 10 month old baby is about to outgrow it and the infant car seat is still as good as new.
it was relatively easy to assemble, most of the pieces were already assembled with the exception of the stroller wheels and couple of other things; overall it wasn’t super difficult to assemble. I would say that it does not come with a very good head support cushion required for a newborn, so we bought that extra and were easily able to attach it into the infant car seat straps. The stroller is bulky, but in comparison to other travel Systems I reviewed and looked at, this one was lighter and more utilitarian. The car seat and stroller fabric is easy to maintain and very comfortable on the skin, but not super absorbent. since our little one used to sweat a LOT around the back of her head, we always layered that area with a soft cotton cloth to giver her extra comfort.
Best of all, when Graco announced recalls on some of their strollers, this one was not on the list.
I do agree with one of the reviewers who didn’t like the stroller straps. they’re not heavy duty and a bit unusual when it comes to the locking mechanism while securing the infant/ toddler in the stroller. However, we personally did not find it super annoying and are now used to it.
Rating: 4 / 5
It took me forever to choose a travel system I really wanted. I am so glad I chose this one. The print is so adoreable. I ended up having back surgery when she was 4 wks old so this was a great system for us.
CARSEAT: The interior is easily wiped down. If there is a big spill or diaper leak, it is easily washed in my washer on the hand wash cycle & lined dry in about 5 hours.
STROLLER: Great tires! Easy manueverablity. Great on gravel & grass. My daughter is a small 9 mos. old & loves to ride in the stroller & fits well. My only complaint would be that the stroller is a little bulky, but if I can handle it after back surgery, a normal person should have no problem
Honestly the more compact & lighter travel systems just didn’t seem as good of quality.
Rating: 5 / 5
The print of this item is nice and neutral. Overall performance is very good. The only downfall is that the stroller does not recline down much for the baby to lay almost flat in the stroller to rest.
Rating: 3 / 5
My daughter is 6 months old and we love this travel system. We can put a cooler with 12 sodas/waters in the storage basket for trips out. It is super light to lift in the car. We always use the 3 cup holders. It pushes easily for me (5′6″) and my husband (6′4″). It’s easy tp clean. We bought it because it was super light and couldn’t be happier.
Rating: 5 / 5
We purchased this travel system in anticipation of the birth of our first son. We wanted something neutral to use again and again for future children and didn’t want to spend a fortune in case one child was enough to wear it out. This travel systems does not disappoint. The print is much more vibrant in person and the fabric is easy to clean- wipeable for small messes and also washes well. We are most pleased with the stroller. As regular neighborhood walkers, this stroller is perfect. It handles so smoothly and easily collapses and stores in the trunk. The only con we have found so far is the flimsy shade on the infant carrier. It gets stuck in the handle of the infant carrier all the time and seems to be a pretty flimsy piece of plastic. All things considered, for the price, it is a great travel system.
Rating: 4 / 5