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Graco SnugRide

*Est. $80 to $150, depending on model

Reviewed September 2009
Graco SnugRide

Best car seat, more options

pros
  • Lightweight (7.5 pounds)
  • Performs well in safety tests
  • Easy to install
  • Many colors and patterns
cons
  • Small sun canopy
  • Straps can be tricky to adjust
  • Fabric not very breathable
 
 
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Average Customer Review

(4 customer reviews)

for $154.90

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great, soft, not as heavy as other brands, November 18, 2009

This is a very good car-seat. It is soft and seems confortable for the baby. I just wanted to add that the color is more kaki than white, I was expecting some much lighter hue. The size is good, and a word to those deciding what to buy: . This car seat does not have the side impact protection. That is the only con. . The bigger the car seat the longer you will be able to use it BUT, the heavier and bulkier it will be. With the new bigger carseats you are talking about carrying 50 pounds to get your baby out of the car with the seat (25 for the seat, about 25 -or even more- with the baby). So that is something to consider before buying.

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Excellent Car Seat- Love it!!! Top Choice, November 12, 2009

Before my daughter was born I did a lot of research before deciding on a car seat. This one really appealed to me based on other reviews and the top rated safety ratings. The neutral colors are great too, not too girly or boyish. When I received it as a shower gift I was immediately impressed. It is very light and the seat is so comfy feeling with lots of padding, removable head and body supports and high sides to protect my baby. The attached bunting is removable and was very nice especially with a newborn during the colder months. And the adjustable/removable cover is great in all weather; keeps the cold wind off, the sun out and the rain away. The base was easy to install in the car with the latch anchor system, and it is adjustable. We brought our baby girl home from the hospital in it and she fit perfect even though she was so tiny at 6.5lbs. The harness has removable comfort bands, the chest closure and each side of the harness attach separately into the crotch latch which is very nice and makes like so easy with a squirming infant. Even now at 7 months our baby girl fits perfectly and it is so easy to get her in and out of the car. I would also recommend the Graco stroller they make travel and just running everyday errands so easy; the car seat comes out of the car and clicks right into the stroller and off we go. Definitely recommend this car seat it is awesome!!

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Nice car seat, our second purchase., October 8, 2009

This is our second Graco car seat. We purchased the same model style as our first seat. This has the front adjust system. Do not buy a Graco without front adjust. Also, this seat fits our old base, so now we have two bases, one for each vehicle. We purchased a stroller and seat combo on our first purchase. Good durability, we were using our first stroller and seat for our second child. We could not find the same fabric style on our new seat. This seat was the closest color match we could find. We were very happy with the first car seat we had but our cat destroyed it one evening.

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Great carseat--highly recommended, July 10, 2009
We looked at several carseats and decided that this one was the best for our newborn. It is one of the lightest to carry and seems like the most comfortable for baby. We really wanted the Lotus color, but it was out of stock. We ended up preferring this color, because it is so neutral that it works with any stroller and any blanket.
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Our Sources

1. ConsumerReports.org

ConsumerReports.org includes 11 models in its latest report on infant car seats. Each car seat, including the Graco SnugRide, is independently tested for crash protection, ease of use and fit to vehicle.

Review: Infant Car Seats, Editors of ConsumerReports.org, Aug. 2007

2. Baby Bargains

The popular baby gear book Baby Bargains covers a good range of infant car seats including the Graco SnugRide. Ratings are based mainly on parent feedback.

Review: Infant Car Seats, Denise and Alan Fields, 7th Edition, Apr. 2007

3. Chicago Tribune

The testing cited in this report really focuses on cars -- the car seats are not tested evenly. For instance, the Graco SnugRide is used much more often in crash tests than any other seat. It passed most of the 31 crash tests. The only perfect scores went to seats that were tested only once.

Review: Car Seat Tests Reveal 'Flaws', Patricia Callahan, March 1, 2009

4. Target.com

Most of the more than 300 reviews on Target.com give the Graco SnugRide perfect scores. Parents are enthusiastic about the SnugRide's broad selection of fabrics and patterns as well as its convenience, ease of use and overall value.

Review: Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat Reviews, Contributors to Target.com

5. Amazon.com

More than 130 parents have posted reviews here for the Graco SnugRide car seat. Feedback is mainly positive with some varied complaints about the fabric and handle design.

Review: Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat, Contributors to Amazon.com

6. ToysRUs.com

ToysRUs.com has more than 100 parent reviews of the Graco SnugRide infant car seat spread among pages for various model colors. Most say they like the SnugRide's comfort and sturdiness and find it easy to install and adjust.

Review: Graco SnugRide Infant Carseat Reviews, Contributors to ToysRUs.com

7. About.com

While no formal objective testing is apparent, Heather Corley is About.com's guide to baby products and a child-passenger safety technician. Corely rates the Graco Snugride fourth in this list of top five. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

Review: Top 5 Infant Car Seats, Heather Corley

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