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This article was reviewed by Denise Stern. Denise Stern is a Parenting Specialist and the CEO of Let Mommy Sleep, the country’s leading Baby Nurse and Postpartum Care service. After her own postpartum challenges, Denise started Let Mommy Sleep in 2010 to lend an extra hand to families with newborns. The service started by hiring Baby Nurses and Newborn Caregivers to provide childcare and education to parents during night hours. To this day, Denise and her company specialize in providing nurturing care to newborns and evidence-based education to their parents. Denise was the US Chamber of Commerce Leading Woman-Owned Business in 2013, a Washington FAMILY Magazine Mother of the Year in 2016, and on the elite White House Summit for Working Families hosted by the President and First Lady Obama in 2014. Let Mommy Sleep is the only company in the US that has developed a postpartum care curriculum that has since won a local government contract. Denise continues to be a leader in the in-home newborn care industry by building and maintaining a team of newborn care experts, baby nurses (RN/LPN) and postpartum doulas across the US. She received a BA in Public Relations from North Carolina State University. This article has been viewed 318,794 times.
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.
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1 Set the brakes. 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 Lock the front wheels. 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 Collapse the canopy. Tug gently on the canopy, if opened, to pull it back into folded position.
4 Recline the seat backward. 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 Look for a low handle. 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 Fold the stroller together. 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.
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1 Use this method for one-hand-fold or FastAction strollers. 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 Remove the car seat for strollers without a built in seat. 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 Collapse the canopy. The canopy over the seat, if present, should easily collapse back against the upper handles when you tug the front end backward.
4 Tug a strap at the hinge of the seat. 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 Use slightly more force for old strollers. 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.
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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 12 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 8 Helpful 7
Question How do I fold a duo glider unit? Heather Hoke Community Answer Before folding the Graco Duo Glider Stroller, ensure any infant carriers are removed. Adjust the seats to the recline position, fold up canopies, or remove them. Lock the brakes, then push the red button on the handle to the right and twist away from you. The stroller will collapse and fold. 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 0 Helpful 1
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Reviewed by: Denise Stern Parenting Specialist This article was reviewed by Denise Stern. Denise Stern is a Parenting Specialist and the CEO of Let Mommy Sleep, the country’s leading Baby Nurse and Postpartum Care service. After her own postpartum challenges, Denise started Let Mommy Sleep in 2010 to lend an extra hand to families with newborns. The service started by hiring Baby Nurses and Newborn Caregivers to provide childcare and education to parents during night hours. To this day, Denise and her company specialize in providing nurturing care to newborns and evidence-based education to their parents. Denise was the US Chamber of Commerce Leading Woman-Owned Business in 2013, a Washington FAMILY Magazine Mother of the Year in 2016, and on the elite White House Summit for Working Families hosted by the President and First Lady Obama in 2014. Let Mommy Sleep is the only company in the US that has developed a postpartum care curriculum that has since won a local government contract. Denise continues to be a leader in the in-home newborn care industry by building and maintaining a team of newborn care experts, baby nurses (RN/LPN) and postpartum doulas across the US. She received a BA in Public Relations from North Carolina State University. This article has been viewed 318,794 times. 73 votes - 42% Co-authors: 12Updated: November 4, 2024 Views: 318,794 Categories: Babies and InfantsArticle SummaryX
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?YesNo
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Reviewed by: Denise Stern Parenting Specialist This article was reviewed by Denise Stern. Denise Stern is a Parenting Specialist and the CEO of Let Mommy Sleep, the country’s leading Baby Nurse and Postpartum Care service. After her own postpartum challenges, Denise started Let Mommy Sleep in 2010 to lend an extra hand to families with newborns. The service started by hiring Baby Nurses and Newborn Caregivers to provide childcare and education to parents during night hours. To this day, Denise and her company specialize in providing nurturing care to newborns and evidence-based education to their parents. Denise was the US Chamber of Commerce Leading Woman-Owned Business in 2013, a Washington FAMILY Magazine Mother of the Year in 2016, and on the elite White House Summit for Working Families hosted by the President and First Lady Obama in 2014. Let Mommy Sleep is the only company in the US that has developed a postpartum care curriculum that has since won a local government contract. Denise continues to be a leader in the in-home newborn care industry by building and maintaining a team of newborn care experts, baby nurses (RN/LPN) and postpartum doulas across the US. She received a BA in Public Relations from North Carolina State University. This article has been viewed 318,794 times. 73 votes - 42% Co-authors: 12 Updated: November 4, 2024 Views: 318,794 Categories: Babies and Infants Article SummaryX
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1 Set the brakes. 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 Lock the front wheels. 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 Collapse the canopy. Tug gently on the canopy, if opened, to pull it back into folded position. 
4 Recline the seat backward. 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 Look for a low handle. 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 Fold the stroller together. 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. Advertisement 
1 Use this method for one-hand-fold or FastAction strollers. 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 Remove the car seat for strollers without a built in seat. 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 Collapse the canopy. The canopy over the seat, if present, should easily collapse back against the upper handles when you tug the front end backward. 
4 Tug a strap at the hinge of the seat. 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. 
5 Use slightly more force for old strollers. 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. Advertisement 
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 12 Helpful 21 
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 8 Helpful 7 
Heather Hoke Community Answer Before folding the Graco Duo Glider Stroller, ensure any infant carriers are removed. Adjust the seats to the recline position, fold up canopies, or remove them. Lock the brakes, then push the red button on the handle to the right and twist away from you. The stroller will collapse and fold. 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 0 Helpful 1 
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