Graco Premier Modes Merge

The top tier of Graco's Modes line: a reversible seat that faces you or the world, 360-degree EZ Spin wheels and in-seat suspension. The Carry Cot and infant seat are sold separately; the stroller costs $549.99.

Weight: 22 lb; maker's figure
Max child weight: 50 lb; in the seat

Best for: Newborn-to-toddler use with a carry cot added later

~$550list price at the last catalog update

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What it does well

22 lb, the same as the UPPAbaby Kona, for $100 less ($550 vs $650)
Seat faces the parent or the world
Takes every Graco SnugRide infant seat
Parent's tray and child cup holders come in the box
Self-standing one-hand fold
Carry Cot gives a flat newborn option

What it gives up

The Carry Cot and car seat are both extra; the Carry Cot bundle is $749.98
50 lb child limit
Car seat fit stops at Graco SnugRide seats

What you lift

22 lb as Graco weighs it.

Source: Graco spec table: "Stroller Weight 22 lb"

The first months: Needs a bassinet, insert or car seat (sold separately). Graco: "3 strollers in 1: infant car seat carrier, infant carry cot, toddler stroller (infant car seat and carry cot sold separately)".

Why makers’ weights don’t always compare

Infant car seats

Seat family	How it attaches	Models the maker names
Graco infant seats	Clicks on, no adapter	All Graco SnugRide infant car seats

Source: Graco: "Stroller accepts all Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seats to use from birth"

The whole car-seat matrix

Specifications

Approx. price: ~$550
Type: Full-size
Weight: 22 lb
Newborn option: Needs a bassinet, insert or car seat (sold separately)
Unfolded size: 32 x 21.5 x 42 in
Fold: One-hand fold, stands when folded; Graco: "one-hand, self-standing fold"
Max child weight: 50 lb; Graco: "holds child up to 50 lb"
Recline: Reclining seat; adjustable calf support
Car seats: 1 seat family: 1 click in directly

Graco publishes no handlebar height for this model, so taller parents have nothing to check it against here.

The carry-on check

Graco publishes no folded dimensions for the Graco Premier Modes Merge on the pages read for this catalog, so there is no carry-on verdict. A size is never estimated from photos or a sibling model.