Graco Ready2Jet stroller is one of the most budget-friendly models of travel strollers. It’s a solid sturdy contender with a big canopy and decent wheels. Is it worth buying? I tested all its pros and cons.
Pros & Cons of Graco Ready2Jet Stroller Review
Age Range – 6 months to 55 pounds (25kg)
Stroller Weight – 13.2 pounds (6 kg)
Folded Size – 23.9 x 19.5 x 11 inches (60 x 49.5 x 28cm)
Maneuverability & Storage
Graco strollers and car seats are always pretty well-made, and you rarely hear about recalls or terrible issues with their products. The biggest advantage of this stroller is that any Graco car seat (which undeniably are the most popular ones) can fit without any adapters you need to purchase extra. This makes the stroller compatible with previous full-size travel systems by Graco and saves money as well.
I honestly have no major complaints about Graco Ready2Jet stroller. It maneuvers well, and the wheels are sturdy enough to sustain any potential bumps. I can see them wearing off if you drag this stroller through Italian cobblestones for a month, but it will work just fine for occasional escapes on rougher terrains.
The brake is located on one side, so you won’t accidentally kick it while walking. It’s also easy to flip it up or down to lock and unlock in sandals or heels (I show this in my video).
The basket is very spacious and accessible. It doesn’t have as much protection around it, and the stroller is lacking small pouches on the backseat, which can hold keys, wipes, or other tiny items.
Seat Design
The seat is padded enough to make it comfortable for a child. The built-in footrest is helpful, but it’s pretty small and doesn’t have full support in the middle, which means it’s prone to getting pretty bended. It doesn’t affect the functionality of the stroller, just the aesthetics.
I personally didn’t find the canopy very sturdy, as it feels flimsy and retracts at times. However, considering the low price, I feel that I shouldn’t be too critical of this aspect, as it’s still very much functional.
The recline is standard for most travel strollers, and while it’s not fully flat, it’s enough for a child to sleep on. I wouldn’t put a newborn in this stroller.
The seat doesn’t sit very upright, but with an included bumper bar the child can pull themselves up. The fact that the seat moves that way on a stroller has pros and cons, with the advantage of pulling up, but a drawback of being able to pull up instead of for example, nap.
Speaking of the bar, it has to be pulled out completely to remove it, because there’s no option to just open it up on one side for the child to get in and out.
Fold & Unfold
Graco Ready2Jet stroller can self-fold, just like the Nuna TRVL stroller. While I wouldn’t necessarily say that it’s a Nuna contender, as it’s a totally different category of budget vs luxury travel strollers, but Graco travel stroller is definitely a better and sturdier model than a very similar SummerInfant 3D Quickclose.
While the self-fold is a great add-on, I wouldn’t say it’s a must. Most strollers that can be folded one-handedly pretty much self-fold with a little bit of a push. Graco model can be opened and closed with one hand easily, zero complaints here as it never gets stuck like some similar models.
Graco Ready2Jet Review: Verdict & Final Thoughts
Considering that Graco Ready2Jet is one of the cheapest travel strollers on the market, I will absolutely recommend it. It’s a solid stroller that won’t break on you within a month and more importantly, it will fit a child as well (up to 5 years old I’d say), because the seat is spacious – making it a great compact and approved stroller for Disney and other theme parks.
If you travel occasionally or want something to keep in your car or apartment to quickly use it, it’s a great option. However, it’s not a model that will fit in the overhead bin easily. While the manufacturer says it can fit, they’re also honest about the fact it will be a nice surprise when it fits, as it’s technically too big and the airport staff will easily see it. It will also physically not fit on smaller aircraft and definitely not on most European planes. You will have to gate check Graco Ready2Jet stroller.
If you’re too worried about the stroller being damaged or lost, or consider other factors depending on the airport, then Mamazing will be a better budget option for you. Keep in mind that the seat on Mamazing is slightly smaller than on Graco, so if you have a larger kid, I would opt for Graco.
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