Graco FastAction Fold LX Stroller, Orlando

 (8 customer reviews)

This is a sturdy stroller, well built, and easy to assemble. It took around 20 minutes to put it all together, probably 15 minutes if I didn't have to go looking for a pair of small pliers (yes, the two rear wheels secure with very small curved cotter pins, it will be VERY hard to do it with just your fingers). I pulled out our other FOUR strollers to do side by side comparisons, but most of my comparisons will be to it's older cousin the Graco Metrolite stroller, which has served us well the past five years through all kinds of use and abuse. The other strollers are a collapsible shoulder carry Chicco, new Countours Options 3-wheeler, & MacLaren Volo. I dunno, I'm like a stroller collector... Some pics posted too.

Impressions:
1. Small snapping flip top storage space for keys/cell phone on the upper bar... this is my FAVORITE feature of the stroller. I usually just put the keys in a cup holder, but this is much more secure and inconspicuous. There are also two...Read more

I was really excited about this stroller. I wanted something that would be easy to breakdown and carry around. I have a Graco Quattro Tour that just seemed big and difficult to take on trips. Boy, was I disappointed in this stroller.

Let's start with what is good about this stroller:

1. The breakdown was simple and quick. Grab the handle on the stroller seat, pull, and give it a little shake. It is super easy to carry this way and works just as described.

2. It reclines all the way. It has a drawstring to adjust the recline. It is pretty simple and isn't jarring on the baby like the "click" ones on the Quattro (a handle you pull and click into pre-defined locations). It does not seem up to sit up enough for my son, though. He had to pull himself more upright to get to the snack tray (he is 10-months and big for his age).

3. The trays are nice. I like the kiddie snack tray is just right for Cheerios and a sippy. My son had no...Read more

This is the second stroller I've owned in my life and its a very solid piece of utility.

Short Version of Review; The stroller's large whiles (doubled in front) make it very manuveurable, resistants to stop/starts and comfortable. The grips in the back are comfortable with adequate storage for normal everyday items. It does break down very simply (nice engineering!) though its kind of bulky once collapsed.

Longer version:

In the past, I depended a lot on strollers. My child is no longer in need of one, but my grandkids are. I go for long walks, sometimes going camping. Any stroller can go on flat straight pavement. But when it can put up with curbs, grass, dirt, bumps, rocks, that's the test. What's more, it has to do all of this without waking a sleeping child...its a tall order.

I'm pleased to say that this Graco stroller does this all very well. What's more, there's ample storage up top and underneath. Unlike other strollers I've...Read more