How to Fold a Graco Stroller

PDF download Download Article
PDF download Download Article

Most Graco stroller models, especially those produced in the 21st century, can be folded with one tug. Others, especially older models, may require slightly longer procedures for folding, but should not be difficult to fold once you know what you are looking for.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Folding Older Models

PDF download Download Article
  1. Use your foot to push down on the lever near the rear wheels. While the lever is in its lowest position, it should prevent the wheels from moving.
  2. On some stroller models, the front wheels may also have a locking mechanism to prevent them from swiveling. First, push the stroller a few paces forward to put the wheels in the forward position. Then, look for a small lever between the front wheels. If present, it may need to be pushed up or down, depending on the model, to lock the wheels in position.
    Advertisement
  3. Tug gently on the canopy, if opened, to pull it back into folded position.
  4. Push the seat backward to recline it as far as it will go. On some models, you may need to undo latches on the side of the seat before this is possible.
  5. Check the right and left sides of the stroller for a small handle, somewhere near the seat base or wheels. Some models simply fold when this handle is tugged in a particular direction, while others require a button in the center of the handle to be pushed and held down as you fold.
  6. You should now be able to fold the stroller together simply by pushing the back and seat together. Grip the lower handle if there is one. If necessary, tug the lower frame near the wheels to start the folding, then withdraw your hand from that area to avoid pinching your fingers in the folding frame. Finish pushing from the top handle and the seat base.
    7. Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 2:

Folding Newer Models

PDF download Download Article
  1. Graco makes many different models of strollers, but they usually advertise their most easily collapsed strollers by referring to "one-hand-fold" or "FastAction" features. If you know your stroller's model number, look it up online to see if these features are mentioned. If you do not know the model number, you should be able to see whether this method works with no more than a minute or two of effort.
  2. Graco SnugRider stroller frames are made for use with car seats, and do not have seats of their own. Unstrap the car seat from the frame and remove it before attempting to fold the stroller frame.
  3. The canopy over the seat, if present, should easily collapse back against the upper handles when you tug the front end backward.
  4. Graco strollers with the one-hand-fold feature fold so the seat surfaces end up on the outside of the folded stroller. These models typically have a strap beneath where a child would sit, which can be tugged to fold the stroller.
    • Strollers that fold outward may not lock the tray into position while they do so. Remove the tray first to avoid it falling onto the ground and getting scratched or dirty.
  5. If the stroller has become rusty or dirty, it may take more force to fold. Attempt to tug it again, with slightly more force, but do not exert yourself too much or brace yourself against another surface for more force. If these methods do not work relatively easily, try the instructions for folding older models.
    6. Advertisement

Community Q&A

Search
Add New Question
  • Question
    How do I fold a Graco stroller?
    Community Answer
    There is a strap under the seat cover, at the hinge of the seat. Pull it while holding onto the push-handle. This takes two hands!
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 10 Helpful 21
  • Question
    Does the seat of the stroller have an upright position? It seems to only recline.
    Community Answer
    Yes, you have to pull the string in the back of the stroller seat tight and that should make it sit up further.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 6 Helpful 7
  • Question
    What is the five inch piece of metal covering fabric on the back of the stroller for?
    Jennifer Myers
    Community Answer
    To block the sun or rain. Push the metal up and the cloth will be directly over the baby.
    Thanks! We're glad this was helpful.
    Thank you for your feedback.
    If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow
    Yes No
    Not Helpful 4 Helpful 3
See more answers
Ask a Question
200 characters left
Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
Submit
      Advertisement

      Video

      Tips

      • If you are having trouble unfolding the stroller, look for a handle low on the stroller, near the seat base or wheels. These may need to be pressed, or moved up or down, in order to smoothly unfold the stroller.
        Thanks
        Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
      Submit a Tip
      All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published
      Name
      Please provide your name and last initial
      Submit
      Thanks for submitting a tip for review!
      Advertisement

      Warnings

      Advertisement

      You Might Also Like

      How to
      Fold a Pack and Play
      How to
      Install a Booster Seat
      How to
      Use a Diaper Genie
      How to
      Wrap a Swaddle: Simple Folding Tips!
      How to
      Assemble a Crib
      How to
      Carry a Toddler
      Where to Put a Car Seat in a Shopping Cart
      How to
      Wrap a Baby Sling
      How to
      Empty a Diaper Genie
      How to
      Set Up a Pack 'N Play
      How to
      Fold a Cloth Diaper
      How to
      Set up a Baby Crib
      How to
      Install a Car Seat
      How to
      Turn a Crib Into a Toddler Bed
      Advertisement

      About This Article

      Article Summary X

      To fold your Graco stroller, start by pushing down on the lever near the rear wheels with your foot to apply the brakes. If the canopy is open, fold it down as far as it will go. Then, recline the seat back as far as you can. Once the seat is reclined, look for a lever on the left or right-hand side of the seat. Depending on your model, you may have to push a button in the middle of the lever or simply pull the lever up. Afterwards, you can fold the stroller by pushing the back and seat together. For tips on how to fold newer Graco stroller models, keep reading!

      Did this summary help you?
      In other languages
      Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 308,265 times.

      Did this article help you?

      Advertisement