You’re about to have a baby, and you’ve been looking for the perfect stroller. You found it! The Graco Stroller is an excellent choice – but wait…it doesn’t come with a bassinet attachment? Don’t worry! Here are some simple steps on how to convert a Graco stroller to a bassinet in just minutes.
Steps on How to Convert a Graco Stroller to a Bassinet
Step One: Attach the bassinet to your Graco Stroller by unfolding its legs and attaching them to the stroller bar.
Step Two: Pop open the back of the bassinette, unzip it straight down from top to bottom then remove a piece that is holding together two long straps where you’ll find Velcro on one strap and static loops on another.
Bring the velcro end over to the loop side so they can connect for you to be able to secure around frame bars securely. Zip up bag closed again, tuck under armrest handle and close any zippers or snaps still left undone.
Step Three: Put infants into a new bassinet like normal but instead of the top of their back being against a hard surface, it will be against soft Velcro.
Step Four: Place Graco Stroller to push baby around in like usual but now your baby rests more comfortably and you can see them better without having to get too close thanks to that large viewing window on the front!
Step Five: A long strap is included with purchase for use as a sunshade or even just an added layer of protection from the elements if necessary.
What Are Some Benefits?
The infant’s head won’t bob up and down while riding in the stroller (eliminates car sickness). You’ll be able to keep track of your child easier with its larger viewing window.
How to Put a Carseat in a Graco Stroller
Place Graco Stroller to push baby around in like usual but now your baby rests more comfortably and you can see them better without having to get too close thanks to that large viewing window on the front! Step Five: A long strap is included with purchase for use as a sunshade or even just an added layer of protection from the elements if necessary.
Step One: Insert carseat side first into stroller seat area, pushing up until it clicks in place so it won’t move forward again.
The infant’s head won’t bob up and down while riding in the stroller (eliminates car sickness). You’ll be able to keep track of your child easier with its larger viewing window.
Step Two: Open the storage basket under the seat and slide in your Graco infant carseat.
There are two elastic loops that you can use to hold it in place so it won’t move forward again when opening or closing the stroller.
It’s very important not to let the weight of any kind (e.g., a diaper bag, groceries) affect how tightly secured the carseat is because this could damage its safety features!
Step Three: Clip-on rear-facing tether strap from side pocket flap located below handlebar by pulling out fabric loop with a red tab attached at the end which will release clip for easy access after baby is seated comfortably next time you open up back pouch cover then insert the top part of the buckle through the loop
Step Four: Take one end of tether strap and thread it under elastic loops then attach to metal hook on side pocket flap with a red tab attached at the end, which will release clip for easy access after baby is seated comfortably
Step Five: Repeat step four with another opposite side
Note that this way you can also use your Graco Stroller as a bassinet in case you have twins or more.
It’s worth noting that when using the Graco stroller as a bassinet, remove the carseat by lifting the rear-facing tether strap from the reel located next to the zipper pouch cover door (pull out fabric loop with red tab) before opening the back pouch cover. This prevents damage to carseat
Can I use a Graco car seat with a Chicco stroller?
Yes, as long as it is a Graco car seat. If you have the Chicco KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat with ClickTight Technology then it will be compatible with the Chicco stroller frame and base.
Note that if using Graco Strollers while in click tight mode, do not use them on an incline (i.e., when they are tipped back), because this could cause damage to your child’s head or neck from the excess strain of gravity pulling down on his heavy body against any rise at all for bones in the spinal column during sleep time, which would result in a sprain or worse injury such as broken vertebrae due to increased force needed by muscles trying to keep head up.
What are Some Drawbacks?
The bassinet is nice but not very big (only supports children up to seven pounds). It can only be used for a short period of time before the straps need to be loosened and your baby needs to sit upright in it.”
Best Uses: The Graco Stroller Bassinette works best when you want an option less bulky than the full-size stroller, or if you’re looking for something with more padding as opposed to just a plastic tray. It’s also much easier on parents’ arms since they won’t have that weight pulling down from their shoulders all day long!”