Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat

by Graco

• 5-point front adjustable harness, 2 piece chest clip makes buckling and unbuckling easier
• Rear-facing only. For your newborn 5-22 pounds and less than 29", with double infant head support and harness covers
• Convenient stay-in-car adjustable base with an easy-to-read level indicator for proper installation, and LATCH equipped for easy installation
• 180* adjustable canopy with visor and window, and an ergonomic handle for added carrying comfort
• GracoPedic Luxury Foam molds to child's body for extra comfort

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This is America’s favorite top Rated infant car seat is top rated for both safety and ease of use by leading consumer magazines. The SnugRide Infant Car Seat has a 5 point harness, EPS energy absorbing foam, and a stay in car base that the seat quickly and conveniently clicks and locks into. It gives your baby comfortable rides thanks to an infant head support and the uniquely designed carrier handle makes carrying them comfortable too. With your infant nestled snug in their SnugRide infant car seat, you can both relax and enjoy the journey.

Product Description

Top rated for safety and ease of use by leading consumer magazines, it's no wonder that the SnugRide is America's favorite infant car seat. Equipped with a 5-point harness, an ergonomic carrying handle, a stay-in-car base, a canopy and an infant head rest for added comfort and support, this SnugRide infant car seat will serve you and your baby well.

This model SnugRide infant car seat also has GracoPedic foam for luxurious comfort, and a double infant head support with comfy harness covers. Plus, harness straps that adjust at the front of the SnugRide infant car seat make getting your baby in and out of the SnugRide infant car seat even easier. And, when your baby is snug in their SnugRide, you can keep an eye on your little one thanks to the canopy peek-a-boo window. Now includes EPS Energy Absorbing Foam Liner.

Features:

• 5-point front adjust harness for a secure fit
• EPS, energy absorbing foam
• Convenient, stay-in-car adjustable base
• GracoPedic Luxury Foam molds to child's body for luxurious comfort
• Removable double infant head support and comfy harness covers for a cozy ride
• 2-piece chest clip makes buckling and unbuckling easier
• Easy-to-read level indicator for proper installation
• 180-degree adjustable canopy with visor and window for weather protection
• Ergonomic handle for added carrying comfort
• LATCH equipped for easy installation
• Machine-washable padding
• Metal and plastic parts may be cleaned with mild soap and water
• Buckle may be cleaned with a damp cloth
• Recommended Use: Rear-facing Only, For newborns 5 to 22 pounds and less than 29"
• Dimensions: 17.25"W x 26.72"D x 24.16"H

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Best bang for your buck January 19, 2008

By PghYinzer TOP 1000 REVIEWER

We're expecting twins and need car seats for them. We used a Graco SnugRide with my son 4 years ago but 1. that was before the redesign that lets them hold a little bigger baby and 2. the padding in his was THIN and 3. a cat got in our garage and peed on his so I don't want to use it again EVER (except maybe to hurl at that cat).

My biggest concern with the SnugRide was that my son's was so hard - he hated being in the car seat as an infant. I briefly considered getting something "fancier" (such as the Chicco Keyfit) thinking it might be more comfortable for baby OR getting the Graco SafeSeat 1 since it can be used longer. However, the fancier seats cost more and the SnugRide has always come out on top for safety - even with the recent bizarre recalled safety test, Graco won. So I set about finding a SnugRide that was comfy - and not ugly! (There are some remarkably hideous SnugRides out there!!!)

A tip - the Graco seats that come with the travel systems *seem* to be more cheaply made, thin padding, etc. If you want a nice one, you may have to buy alone - not an issue for us since Graco doesn't sell a double travel system anyway that I can tell. Look for the Gracos with the "gracopedic" foam. Some of the SafeSeats have them, some of the SnugRides have them. It's GOOD stuff.

The cover on this seat is flashy, but neutral. I mean, you can use it for a girl or a boy. We are having two little girls and hope to have one more child - this could be re-used either way.

The fabric is nylony - kind of smooth, slippery, not scratchy. *Maybe* not as nice as cotton but my thinking is little spills will wipe off easily.

Two cons - sunshades have to be assembled yourself and it's a little tricky, and I don't know that the "boot" will proove that useful. But all around this is a safer, comfier, and cheaper seat than the flashier brands - even if it is pricey for a SnugRide. Worth the extra money.

We decided ultimately to skip the SafeSeat since, even though the longer range of use is nice, realistically we are not going to want to be hauling two babies in buckets once they get that big. The seat itself is bigger and just seems more akward over all. Maybe a good consideration, though, for only one baby.

SnugRide in Lotus seems the way to go, to me. Search around - I was able to get this seat for thirty bucks less than here. ;-)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent infant seat January 18, 2008

By docnyt

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We've been using the SnugRide for the past 2 months now and it is very sturdy and easy to use. It is more expensive than some infant seats but does score high marks for ease of use. It is also on the heavy side, but so are most modern infant seats. It integrates well with our Graco stroller and has a spiffy red and black color scheme. The only drawback I can think of thus far is the mechanism to adjust the harness is more inconveniently placed than some other seats I've used. Other than that, it's an excellent seat. Having an extra base is ideal for 2-car families to facilitate driving baby around.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fits in my 2000 Beetle, but just barely April 15, 2008

By JMH

I love the color and design of this seat as well as the excellent safety reputation. It's gender-neutral and not so "babyish" as some of the designs out there. My 2000 New Beetle has the LATCH system which was great for installing the seat, but the new recommendations are to install the seat behind the driver, and it just wouldn't fit. Not unless I drive with my knees completely up in my chest. It installed fine behind the passenger side, but similarly, a front seat passenger will not have much leg room. I'm still very happy with my purchase. I just wanted to put this FYI out there for anyone else who might drive a small car like me.