Graco Near2Me Pushchair Review

Reviewed by Charlotte Gatehouse

I was very lucky to be given the opportunity to review the Graco Near2Me pushchair. My baby is 5 months old and we are currently using what was her older sisters push chair which to be frank has seen better days, so when the delivery man arrived it felt a bit like Christmas.

The pushchair arrived well packaged in a big box, although it was compact for what it contained. Cardboard was used instead of plastic wherever possible to protect it from damage so apart from a few small bits it could all be folded down and put in the recycling, so generally I was pleased with the packaging.

Normally I get my husband to assemble things like this but in the name of What’s Good To Do I decided to roll up my sleeves and give it a go. I was pleasantly surprised with how easy it was, the instructions were clear and concise and the pieces easily clicked together, first the wheels, then seat, arm bar and canopy overall it probably took me around 10-15 minutes total to unpack and assemble, plus a little play to figure out the adjustments. It was a breeze and if I could do it anyone can.

The thing I loved about the pushchair from the offset was the enormous basket at the bottom, easily 3 times bigger than I have been using, I am thrilled I can get a decent sized shop in the bottom, hooray no more being overloaded with bags whilst pushing the baby, and amazing for family days out when everyone has coats, bags and picnics that want carrying.

Also of note was the canopy which offered great coverage, it is so important to keep little ones protected from the sun, we often struggle with the sun getting in little eyes causing unrest, this ensured my baby girl was fully in the shade.

I wanted to take it straight out on the school run, so I set my little one up in it right away, our girl looked happy, comfortable and well supported, the straps were easy to adjust and I loved how high the seat could go which is why the pushchair is called Near2Me, so she could clearly see my face and I could coo at her as we walked. The seat height is adjustable with a sliding mechanism so she can be lowered as needed. It was lovely and smooth to push, turned well and managed kerbs with ease.

The pushchair itself looks great and we got a few compliments on the school playground, the grey material with the brown leather handle bars is practical and looks classy.

It’s brilliant that the pushchair can be used from birth up to 4 years. A matching carrycot is available but as the seat can lie nearly flat new babies can use it safely too, big thumbs up for having less equipment to store. It can be front facing or parent facing which adds to the longevity.

The footrest and backrest are easily adjustable to suit, so little ones can be quickly reclined for naps on the go.

The Near2me also comes with a foot muff and rain cover so pleased there are no hidden extras to purchase.

Now to test the all important foldability-this was simple to operate with a pull switch and collapse, the motion itself was swift but took me a couple of times to manage it with the seat on. It’s folded size is quite large but wheels can be removed to fit it in the car if you have a small boot like me.

Overall I love the pushchair, it is currently selling for £270 on the Graco site which is very reasonable and affordable compared to some other competitors, particularly as it does cover from birth. It feels sturdy and well made so will hopefully stand the test of time. I would not hesitate to recommend this as an option for parents who want an easy to use affordable pushchair that covers all stages.

Rating: 5/5

RRP: £270

This item can be purchased from Graco here.