Graco makes a popular line of baby strollers designed to go from the sidewalk to the trunk of a car or back of an SUV in a matter of seconds. This type of stroller is equipped with quick-release levers that allow you to collapse the stroller for easy storage; it also unfolds easily and locks securely into the open position, ready for baby's strolls through the world. Graco strollers essentially fold forward onto themselves into a flattened position for storage. Follow these steps to get your stroller closed and ready to store.
Step 1
Take baby out of the seat and stand behind the stroller. Depress the brake levers on each of the back wheels to keep the stroller from rolling forward.
Step 2
Look on both sides of the stroller pushbar or handle and locate the release levers. The levers look like plastic loops attached to the handle tubes. Some models have a single release lever, while others have two levers mounted opposite each other on each side of the handle.
Step 3
Pull back on the spring-loaded levers to release the hinge lock on the stroller. The handle should slide forward easily.
Step 4
Push the handle forward and over, toward the front wheels. The stroller will collapse onto itself into the storage position.
- Keep your fingers clear of the hinge mechanism when collapsing the stroller or you could get a nasty pinch.
- After you reopen the stroller, make sure that the folding release levers are locked before putting the baby in the stroller seat.