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Indoor scene in a home entryway showing an adult woman kneeling and attending to an infant seated in a rear-facing black infant car seat placed on the floor near a door; a text overlay at the top states the product support specifications.

Graco

Graco SnugRide SnugFit 35 Infant Car Seat — Anti‑Rebound Bar, No‑Rethread Harness & Stay‑in‑Car Base, Gotham (Rear‑facing 4–30 lb, up to 32")

4.8/5 (6,384)
$139.99$179.99-22%
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The Graco SnugRide SnugFit Infant Car Seat is a rear‑facing infant vehicle seat (infant carrier) intended for transporting and protecting newborns and infants in cars and as part of Graco travel systems; it is rated for infants 4–30 lb and up to 32 inches. Key features include an Anti‑Rebound Bar, No‑Rethread Simply Safe Adjust front‑adjust harness and headrest, a 4‑position adjustable stay‑in‑car base with LATCH and pendulum level indicator, Silent Shade canopy, newborn head and body inserts, and Graco ProtectPlus Engineered crash protection. Product specifications: model 2121500 (Gotham), dimensions 17.5

Style
travel-friendly
Category
Baby & Toddler > Baby Transport > Baby & Toddler Car Seats

Color

Gotham
GTIN
047406174324
MPN
GRACO-047406174324-NEWOVERSTOCK

Specifications

Rear-facing infant car seat for 4–30 lb and up to 32 inches with Anti-Rebound Bar, No-Rethread Simply Safe Adjust harness, adjustable LATCH-equipped base, newborn support, and Silent Shade canopy.

Supports rear-facing infants 4–30 lb and up to 32 inches; Anti-Rebound Bar; No-Rethread Simply Safe Adjust Harness System; 4-position adjustable base with pendulum level indicator; Newborn head and body supports and harness covers; Stay-in-car base with LATCH; Silent Shade canopy; Side-impact tested.

Material
Plastic shell with metal components and fabric seat pad/canopy
Style
travel-friendly
Occasion
travel, everyday
Gender
unisex
Age Group
infant
Condition
new
Dimensions
28 x 17.5 x 24.5 in
Category
Baby & Toddler > Baby Transport > Baby & Toddler Car Seats

Additional Attributes

  • Brand new, open box item; box may have some damage but item is unaffected
  • Safe for rear-facing infants 4–30 lb and up to 32 inches
  • Anti-Rebound Bar to reduce seat rotation in a crash
  • No-Rethread Simply Safe Adjust Harness System (harness and headrest adjust together from the front)
  • 4-position base with pendulum level indicator for accurate recline
  • Includes newborn head and body inserts and harness covers
  • Stay-in-car base with LATCH for quick and secure installation
  • Silent Shade canopy that adjusts quietly
  • Side-impact tested
  • Quick & secure setup
  • Custom fit installation

Image Analysis

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Graco SnugRide SnugFit Infant Car Seat product image (primary)
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Indoor scene in a home entryway showing an adult woman kneeling and attending to an infant seated in a rear-facing black infant car seat placed on the floor near a door; a text overlay at the top states the product support specifications.

OCR: Supports infants from 4-35 lb and up to 32 in
infant (baby) seated in a car seatadult woman kneeling and interacting with the babyinfant car seat / carriercar seat base and handlecar seat harness / bucklewarning and instructional stickers on car seatinterior residential entryway or hallwayfront doorwooden floor (hardwood)small woven rug / doormatcabinet or built-in storagewall trim / baseboardoverlaid text (product specification) at top of image
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A rear-facing infant car seat installed on a vehicle rear seat with a black anti-rebound bar pressed against the beige leather seat back. An infant wearing white socks and light-colored clothing is secured in the car seat; multiple warning labels are visible on the car seat base. The image includes promotional header text stating the anti-rebound bar provides additional rear-facing safety.

OCR: ANTI-REBOUND BAR provides an additional layer of rear-facing safety
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A dark-gray infant car seat shown upright with a hand pulling the central top adjustment handle. A light-gray padded headrest is highlighted with blue up/down arrows indicating adjustable headrest/harness; the image includes promotional overlay text explaining the "SIMPLY SAFE ADJUST" harness system. Yellow warning labels are visible on the seat base.

OCR: Headrest and harness adjust together with no-rethread SIMPLY SAFE ADJUST harness system
infant car seat (rear-facing style)headrest / head support insertcenter adjustment handle at top of headrestharness straps (5-point style) with buckleinfant insert / padded cushionhand (adult) pulling/holding adjustment handleblue up/down arrow graphic on headrest (indicates adjustability)yellow warning labels with icons on seat basecanopy/hood (partially visible at top rear of seat)white plastic side connectors/adjuster housingsfabric seat cover (stitched)promotional overlay text at top of imagesmall blue fabric tag on seat sidewhite background
Graco SnugRide SnugFit Infant Car Seat product image 4
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Product-style image showing an infant seated in a rear-facing infant car seat/carrier on its base against a white studio background. Promotional text above the product reads that the system is 'PROTECTPLUS ENGINEERED' and helps protect in frontal, side, rear, and rollover crashes.

OCR: PROTECTPLUS ENGINEERED helps protect in frontal, side, rear, and rollover crashes
infant (baby) smilingrear-facing infant car seat (infant carrier)car seat baseadjustable carry handlesun canopy/hoodpadded infant insert/head support5-point harness straps and buckleproduct warning/instruction stickers on basepromotional headline text above productwhite studio backgroundproduct photography (isolated)black plastic componentsfabric seat linermetallic/gray handle accentssmall colored labels/stickers (multicolor) on base
Graco SnugRide SnugFit Infant Car Seat product image 5
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Studio-style product image of a Graco rear-facing infant car seat and its detachable base on a white background. The seat is shown with canopy, infant insert, handle, and base; multiple graphic callouts point to features such as the Silent Shade canopy, infant head and body support, anti-rebound bar, No-rethread Simply Safe Adjust harness, LATCH-equipped base, and 4-position adjustable base.

OCR: Silent Shade canopy Infant head and body support Anti-rebound bar No-rethread Simply Safe Adjust harness LATCH-equipped base 4-position adjustable base Graco
infant car seat / infant carrier (rear-facing)detachable basecanopy (folding sun/cup canopy)infant head and body support cushion (insert)5-point harness (Simply Safe Adjust style)anti-rebound bar (front of carrier)LATCH-equipped base (latch connectors not fully visible but base labeled)4-position adjustable base (base adjustment mechanism)adjustable carry/installation handleGraco brand logo on seat and basefeature callouts / annotation lines and dots (graphic overlays pointing to parts)product information/warning stickers on basewhite studio background
Graco SnugFit 35 Infant Car Seat (Gotham) - Kidsy
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Rear-facing infant car seat with detachable base, folding canopy, carrying handle, padded insert, and visible Graco logo on the seat back.

OCR: GRACO
infant car seat shelldetachable car seat basefolding canopyadjustable carrying handlefive-point harness strapspadded infant insertfabric seat coverplastic exterior framewarning and instruction stickersbrand logo on seat backrear-facing orientationcup-shaped seat shellhinged handle connectors

Customer Reviews

6,384 total
4.8

6,384 reviews · out of 5

Very Easy to Use

Matt Mo

It clicks in so easily, we thought we made a mistake. But no, it is very firmly secure, and is even easier to use. Nevertheless, I would strongly suggest going to the local police/fire station to ensure it is installed correctly.

Average product

Aliyah

A bit disappointed by the functionality of this product, but it is fine overall. The canopy is a pain and seems like it doesn’t fit properly. We’ve also struggled with getting our newborn to fit in the seat properly. The shoulder straps slide off even when tight unless we have the pads on, and it seems to be inconsistently tight or loose in different areas. His head constantly falls to the side too.

Ok product

Chust

horrible sun shade. Never stays connected and is horrible quality. It’s a pain anytime I have to mess with it. Also car seat has horrible neck support. Baby’s head moves all over the place. The one great thing is the easy car seat click in and out of base.

awful car seat.

luken

garbage car seat. youre telling me these penny pinchers couldnt afford to make halfway decent connections for the sun shade? whats the goal here. are they trying to punish us for paying a mere 180 dollars instead of the 230? and doing so with cheap fabric, velcro that doesnt stick, loud squeeking components? i'd get rid of this awful product in a heartbeat if i could but unfortunately someone gave me this as a gift with no receipt. horrible horrible product. graco you should feel ashamed.

Poor head & neck support

AC807

This car seat is totally lacking head support. My infants head is literally 90 degrees in this. You can tell the other Graco models have since corrected this & have more padding. Why isn’t there padding or something Graco offers to correct this? This can not possibly be safe for a babies neck. I wouldn’t recommend this model.

Great carseat

KaitlynJ

Easy installation and set up. Perfect for what I was looking for.

Cheap and scratchy fabric

Saara

The fabric is very scratchy and not at all something I'd like to lay my baby on. The canopy fabric doesn't stay in place at all. The velcros on the canopy are too tight and come off even with just a little movement. It's supposed to have a "silent canopy", but the scratchy fabric makes it quite loud.

Love!!

Anonymous

Perfect fit for my twins, at a great affordable price!

Lacking newborn head support + faulty sunshade

Mea7

I have the same issues as many other reviewers: the head support is lacking for tiny newborns - we added an additional insert to keep our babies head from just dropping to the side but it’s still not great. Also, the sunshade does not stay attached. When the Velcro is secure on one side, it pops off on the other. It’s frustrating and just makes the car seat feel like poor quality when it was expensive. We would have returned it for these reasons but it was given to us as a gift with no gift receipt included.

Horrible car seat

Beth8

I hate this car seat and do not recommend. The straps always get tangled. The chest clip is always slipping and gets stuck which scares me if we were ever in an emergency. The buckle also gets stuck and the button is hard. This car seat is a hassle. Do not buy it. We’ve had it for almost a year and I look forward to getting a different car seat soon. The silent canopy is short and you have to constantly pull it. The canopy would also come off on one side because of the Velcro. Also the infant head support didn't support my baby at all. And it’s not worth the price.

No head support

Kat874

I just received this car seat and there is absolutely no head support for an infant. I contacted Graco already via phone to the car seat technician team and was advised there’s no alternatives and nothing they can do or can be done. I wouldn’t purchase due to the head support and I’ll be look to return this seat if I can.

Nice quality, fit is not the best for newborns.

mikaila16

I was gifted this before my second son was born. I like the quality of the seat but there is no proper head support to keep my newborns head in place. It seems like it would be very supportive but that is not the case. The Velcro canopy always comes undone. I wish my newborn fit better. I have the fit adjusted properly with straps below shoulders, tightened straps and slack pulled out of hips, and proper install and still don’t feel comfortable with the way my newborn fits in this seat. I do like that it is easy to adjust the straps and I’m sure when my baby is a bit bigger he will fit better but my first son’s car seat was cheaper and better than this!

Disappointing Product

Hpoiroux

The canopy that comes with this car seat does not fit the car seat. The canopy is supposed to velcro go the seat and it does not accurately line up. I was very disappointed in this product

Not good for newborns or lower weight ranges,

Disappointed sourguy

I have to rate this as a 1 because regardless of testing. The amount of side to side movement a newbornS head has does not make me feel like it’s safe enough. To me it’s more than just testing. It’s how confident it makes me feel to keep my baby safe. There needs to be some sort of an insert for those babies in the lower weight range. My baby is over 7 pounds.

Falls short in several areas

db0424

I have the same complaint as many others. My brand new baby has no head support. No matter how I adjust the shoulder straps to be as snug as they can be and make sure he’s in the proper position, his little head ends up flopping all the way over and I have to constantly adjust him or sit in the backseat while someone else drives so I can keep an eye on him. Additionally we have the same issue with the canopy that others mention. It absolutely is not the proper fit and cannot Velcro to both sides at the same time. Very disappointing.

Gift from grandma and grandpa

Anonymous

Seems to be the one my kids wanted for new addition to there family

Just OK

Mml1007

Was honestly disappointed in this car seat. ConsThe head support it not there. My poor babies head is bobbing all over and I’m constantly trying to hold it up. The canopy on it is cheap and the Velcro barely keeps it on. Pros: it is light to carry and easy to take out of the car. Budget friendly All in all I’d recommend splurging on better head support it would make all the difference . For our second kid I would deff get a different brand.

No Newborn Support

Breezy111

After using this seat, I can say with absolute certainty that I would never recommend it. First, and most importantly, it does not have enough support for newborns, even large ones. My son was born at 10 lb 4oz 22 inches and was absolutely swimming in this car seat, even with the included infant padding. I can't even imagine what it would be like with a smaller baby. Unfortunately, I did not know any better at the time and we received this car seat and an additional base as a gift. I thought the fit was just "how it is" but after doing more research and seeing plenty of other newborns in their car seats, looking all safe and snug and secure, I came to realize this car seat is just not the quality I had hoped. It was too late to return at that point and we did not have it in the budget to purchase a new car seat and an additional base. I was loaned a Chicco infant seat that we used instead until my son had grown enough to fit more securely in this seat. As we await the arrival of our second child, I find myself looking for a new infant car seat. It is still not in our budget, but I just can't go through the stress of worrying about the safety and comfort of my child every time we have to go in the car. Another thing to note; the canopy is held on by two tiny squares of velcro, and one side is constantly popping off. As soon as you reattach it, the other side pops off, as though it is just not big enough. It also does not extend down very far at all, leaving it ineffective at blocking the sun.

Canopy does not fit

Hannah1010

I really like this seat but the canopy cover that it came with does not fit, so it won’t secure to both sides with the Velcro.

Lose fit in base

Amanda1993

The seat did not fit snuggly in the base that came with it. I didn’t feel safe with the amount of wiggle present, ended up returning the whole car seat and ordered the LX version with the upgraded base.

Safe seat but minor flaws

Jocelyn0321

The Velcro keeps detaching on one of the sides of the canopy. This seat is not good for newborn we have troubles getting a good fit for our son. I love the No rethread harness!

Canopy doesn’t stay attached

Alpalll

Bought this car seat at the Buy Buy Baby sale. Overall it does the job for the price. Biggest complaint is the canopy doesn’t stay attached. It’s attached with velcro and comes undone often. Wish I could upgrade that piece.

Safe, but low quality build

Newmom01

First off, I feel this is perfectly safe. I have several minor complaints though. First, the base doesn’t sit quite straight in my car. If you’re installing in a middle seat, your car might not have LATCH in the middle seat, and you’ll need to use the seatbelt. If you have a combination seat/ shoulder belt; just know there are other designs/ brands of base that will work better with a standard seat belt. See my pictures for more detail, it’s complicated to explain. Second, the seat rattles in the base, and I know it’s not the base, because we have a different base in a different car, and it rattles in that one too. The sun shade also comes un-velcroed easily, and sits a little crooked (see picture). The seat pads are easy to take off to clean, but the fabric is difficult to get poo stains out of. The chest clip rattles a little bit when buckled, but it stays clipped. I’ve also noticed other brands of infant seat have better padding around the head, but it hasn’t been a big problem. The sun shade feels like cheap material, and it bunches at the top of the seat, to the point that I’m worried it might hit the baby’s head when they’re taller. I feel my baby is perfectly safe, but this is one item I wish I’d spent more money on to have a fancier car seat.

Car seat review

Sherri Cuellar

I’ve had it for 2 months And I don’t recommend it for a newborn the head support isn’t good for a newborn.

Great seat for my Granddaughter

Nana Beth

Great seat. Absolutely love you can adjust the length of the straps without unlacing them. Easy to install.

Car seat

CWhe

The velcro didn’t stick and the car seat arrived dented

Not happy with this seat

Shark girl

This seat is not for newborns, no head support, it is too big. Even now my baby is 2 months, she just don't fit in it, still no headsupport and she is way to upright instead of laying in the seat. The baby is basically flying in the seat. I would never recommend this seat. The only thing what works well is the click in system for in the car.

More head support needed

Jmomma3

Overall, nice car seat. Cute and light. 4 stars because I wish the head area was more supportive for a newborn, head falls sideways easily.

Love it

Baby number 5

Cant wait to use it with our baby. Lighter weight then systems i have used. easy to control.

Nice slim car seat !

Aj M

It is slim and really lightweight! I love it. It is very easy to get in and out of the car with.

Nice car seat but way too hot

Art0606

This was a baby shower gift and it’s been great but our baby is now 5 months and he gets real uncomfortable in the car seat since it gets way too hot! He sweats so much while in it. Also we cant get the car seat to to the 3+ month mark which leaves the baby in a laying position vs more upright. Their adjustment doesn’t work very well since it just lays the baby more vs sitting him upright a bit. So not sure if baby doesn’t like the car seat because it’s too hot for him or because it’s in a laying position. We are getting a new one soon and steering clear of Graco since they weren’t too helpful. They basically said too bad and deal with it.

Love this snugride

Stephenie09757432107

It's so comfy and safe love it, will definitely buy again if need!

Ordering and Shipping opinion

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This was a baby shower gift so I cannot tell you how the product has performed. I can tell you about the ordering and shipping process. That all went very well and the product was delivered on time.

Snug ride review

Chrissy1977

I bought this a month ago and so glad I did my baby is due June 9th 2021 but I babysit and used it for that baby it fits great in the car and the straps don't leave red marks on their shoulders

Very comfy Carseat

Nique234

This car seat has lots of padding and is so comfortable. It’s stylish and definitely worth the buy!!

Great carseats

Penquin

Love the new look,bought two for twins,like that they nap on the double stroller,I also bought

Easy installation

Ambmerr

I am due any day now and this car seat had great reviews. Super easy to install and will work great with my graco stroller!

Crappy canopy

Kaitlyn453

The canopy on this is garbage. It has velcro on the sides to hold it in place but it doesn’t work at all. Tried returning but costumer service won’t respond after I asked for a shipping label.

Nice Carseat for the Price

Ajbaff

Nice seat with improved headband body support. Lightweight carrier ans the added protection on the base is helpful. I do think the hood feels cheaper than older models and the leg room is limited.

Great Quality!

jenn13

We ordered this & are loving it so much ! I love the colors & quality of padding and comfort !

Carseat

Braxton

Great carseat. Would recommend to friends. Great price

Snugride Snugfit 35

Krissie081520

Graco is amazing, I called looking for replacement parts for my 6 month olds carseat, only to find out that it had been discontinued, so the parts were not available. Instead of just saying there was nothing they could do, the replaced her entire carseat with the latest model of it. This seat it equipped with better safety items then the last one. It's amazing and my daughter is way more happy in this seat then she was in the old seat. It's awesome.

Definitely recommend by far best purchase

Addiebussstaaa

Great super comfortable for baby love the all black

Awesome seat

Kiki30

I love it , i just wish it would grow with my little on , instead of me having to vuy another one when she gets bigger .

Great car seat

xjennee

I got this and it is really good for my child. Snug fit and very stable/secure. I feel safe when my baby is riding in my car in this car seat.

Great features!!!

Anonymous

I bought this 6 months ago and it’s truly the best car seat in the market!!

Perfect 1st Carseat

Jess27

I bought this for my premise. It’s the perfect car seat. It fits his small frame perfectly and fits in my car perfectly.

Great Seat

CG86

We bought this for our firstborn a couple of years ago and now we are using on our second. We love Graco products because they are safe and trustworthy. I feel that my child is safe in their seats and they are easy to use.

Car seat installer

Ruben

The car seat is very simple to set up. And the attachment is so convenient to click on and off in fact I will buy another one to keep in the car -and I will also get the stroller thank you

Convenience, safety and comfort!

Sld93

I love that the carseat snaps into the base! Also my babys safety is top priority!

The best infant car seat!

Heg43

I bought this for my first baby due to the safety features and it has been the best! We love it and will buy it for all our future babies!

Great fit

axelmommy

I purchaced a few months ago and my son fits perfectly! and I love how light weight it is! it was simple to install In my kia sorrento too!

Inlove!

Oliviap

Bought this about a month ago and absolutely is our favorite car seat!!

Very happy with purchase!

Lauren Sipe

The car seat looks sleek and the color combination is perfect for gender neutral!

Lovely

Elii

I bought this for my newborn and I love it so glad I bought it

Easy to use

Kaylene

I bought this with my first child and im using it now with my second child and he has held up great

Great Trendy Car seat

Mom of Boyz

Very happy with this car seat. Ordered it online from Graco and the description was exactly what the product was when I received it for my grandson.

Great features and quality!

Mommysboys

I bought this car seat for my second baby because I love Graco products. Their products have awesome features. I used a car seat and stroller in the past with my first son and I a was very happy how good and save they build their products. This car seat is completely different from the first I own, because this car seat is easy to install and lighter to carry and super comfortable for my baby boy. Thank you!

Keep getting better

Ninamack

I have used graco infant seats for all of our 5 babies and each one has been improved upon. Graco really knows what they are doing.

Good carseat

Kisha106

Nice carseat. Very soft materials seems very comfortable. Love the base! The raised backing that sits against the back of the seat is genius! It keeps the base snug in place and prevents any wiggling that sometimes happens with many other standard bases

Great car seat

Simba

Great car seat but feels little narrow for chubby baby

Great product

Anita v

This product is the best !! I recommend to everyone to buy this product..Graco the best !!

Great Product!!!!

Grandma of 5

Wow! Car seats have really changed! The last one I bought was in 2012 for my now 8 year old. This car seat is so much liter than others and very easy to install

Great Car Seat

DC123

Glad I bought this - Best Car Seat. Rated number 1!!

Easy install

Arindam

I believe that anyone would easily fit this in car. Easy to install and good quality

Best Baby Shower Gift

Cherokee7

I got this gift for my baby shower. I love it! Super easy to use since this is my first baby. I have been using it now for 8 months.

Love it

Sleonard910

So easy to assemble and disassemble (when accidents happen) and one of the top rated for safety. 2 reasons I gave 4 stars instead of 5. 1) the strolled pretty big and heavy. Yes it’s east go fold and unfold but it takes up my entire trunk space in my suv. 2) I wish I would’ve chosen the Graco car seat that had 1 button for folding the handle. Rather than the 2 button system. Overall, I love this product would highly recommend.

Easy set up!

Brielle22

I received this off my registry and it’s so good! The best car seat for the price. I also bought the travel system and it snaps in and out so easily!

Very Versatile

Llamama

Very versatile with other strollers. We bought this for our first child loved it

Love it !

Aoj1222

Just bought this a month ago and it’s super cute I love it !

Great features so comfy

Peque

I bought this 2 months ago and I love it , it's so comfortable.

Great Carseat

Jack17402

I Bought this a month ago and love it so much. Looks so good in my car.

Good car seat but heavy

ColleenB20

Great car seat but it’s very heavy and with twins, I can not carry them both at the same time due to the weight plus the baby weight!!!

Great product !!! love it

Lishay02

bought this for my sister she loved it for her baby boy

Love this sturdy seat

AW88

I've had this carseat for a while and it held up wonderfully with my chunky babe. I loved that it was able to snap into the stroller (uno2duo) so easily and definitely recommend the set! The canopy was big enough to block the sun most of the time and the seat was light enough to carry her easily.

Great car seat

Don1977

I brought this for my newborn grandson and my daughter loves it

Great features!

Lexy19

I bought this car seat for my son and absolutely loved it!

Great car seat

Kmguiton

Great value and safety. They love the ease of use as well.

Great carseat

AMHall

Putting my child in this I feel as if he is safe and protected!

Great purchase. I love it.

Serhii

I bought it with stroller two years ago. Lightly, easy to conect. Easy to clean. Love it. Love Graco.

Comfortable and Robust

PramodV

I bought the SnugFit 35 Infant Car Seat along with the Stroller and must say I am super satisfied with my purchase. Reason being the click-connect takes out lot of hassle in ensuring the car seat has been locked with the base or not. Easy to put in and click-connect helps quick adjustment. Also love the comfort the inner cushion and the belts provide. I didn't feel the need to put in those extra neck holders etc. for infants. Rest it is light so even if I have to carry from say parking to Mall or home, its easy and not straining muscles.

So easy!

Natgeo

I love my graco snug ride car seat! Easy to use with Snap n go stroller and click and go based also easy to carry around.

Comfortable!

rbueno910

I love Graco products especially the car seats and strollers

Great Features

AnaOlivo

I bought this almost a year ago and i love it will recommend

How did I live without this??

Nancypants

This is the best car seat, carrier I have ever used!! Bought it for my daughter's first born. Wish I'd had it when she was a baby!!

Great

Shay20

I am so happy I got this carseat for my baby. It fits great in the car and was super easy to put in.

Great fit

happymomma20

I bought this car seat about 2 months ago and I'm in love with this already! It fits like a charm. My newborn baby is super happy while buckled up in this carseat. Unlike most other carseats, it fits a newborn snuggly

Lots of improvements

Shadyrose

We bought the snug ride 30 four years ago when we had our first and there were some things we really hated about it. I was on the fence about purchasing this but I'd read that they'd fixed a lot of issues. I'm glad we decided to give this car seat a try. The sun shield is great, covers the baby nicely and isn't flimsy or hard to move like the old version. The 1 button handle is quite convenient. It clicks in and out of the base easily and my newborn seems very comfortable in it. Overall, would definitely recommend.

Works great in my car bc of the inclined seats

Mimi1983

Bought for my premie baby and fits great in my style car

Good features

Ebrva

Our toddler is very comfortable, but I wish it had more leg space for him while he's rear-facing.

Ease of the car seat and the bases it fits in

Mxrcr611

Got the snug ride car seat and the jogger stroller from my sister for a baby shower gift. One of the best gifts we got being Able to jus buy the bases and being able to go from car to car and not having to restrap the car seat in is amazing. Saves time and just makes it that much nicer

I love this product!!!

Haiku10

So convenient for new mom, easy to install and safe for my baby. I definitely recommend to my friends.

Grows with the baby and is very safe, fits snug in

Syndi

I bought this when my baby was a new born. I loved it!

Great

Heatherann

I love it! Very easy to transport baby in and out of Car

Light weight easy to use

Rollin78

Bought this car seat cause we have always Used Graco car seats and this one did not let us down!! Same great product as always

Best infant car seat!

Gma of 2

I bought one of these for both of my granddaughters and they worked out great!

Good product

Giovana

So happy with this purchase,very easy to used, very nice product.

Worth the money quality is top notch

Mrfaust83

Does exactly what it’s supposed to do light convenient

Awesome car seat

Gunkgink

It is easy to use as the name click connect. I feel safe when I put my kid on it. My kids enjoy ride. Also great work with car seat base and stroller.

Great features

Kaos

We are Happy with the graco purchase! Also a fair price

Easy to use

Lola1782

I bought this 2 months ago, I just had my baby the end of August and I’m so glad I purchased this. Having the base is so easy and convenient because the car seat snaps right in. The base is anchored to the seat in the vehicle. Very secure and safe.

Great features

Nellyville

I bought this a month ago and I love it it works great

Safe and snug!

Kimmy87

We bought this for our son and he fit so well! He seemed very comfortable too!

Best car seat

Lolalolita

I’ve been using for my kids and And I am very happy with with this product recommended!!!!!

Works Well For Our Little One

mrhatter

We got this seat as part of the Modes to Grow system and it turned out to work perfectly for our little one who was born a month early at barely 5 pounds. They took right to and it will serve us well for a long time both as a car seat and in the stroller.

Love the color

Stults2020

Easy to use, great color and not too heavy. I love it for our daughter.

Great for our needs

Anonymous

We bought this as a travel system. We really liked all the features. It has the padding that goes around the straps and is way to install in the car. I even got compliments on it from our pediatrician, who said she really liked this one because it’s safe. I gave it five stars but I will say it is a little heavy and I wished it would have came with the head support padding for our newborn. Overall, it’s a very good car seat and am glad we purchased it.

Great features, easy to use, very safe

football234

We bought this for our first child and we absolutely love it. He seems very comfortable in it and the click connect base system is so easy to use, but still very secure and safe. 100% would recommend this and Graco as a brand to my close friends and family.

Nice car seat!

Lis01

I was gifted this car seat almost 2 years my ago, I loved it. We just switched my daughter into a toddler seat and I miss the seat already wasn’t so big and didn’t take much space as the toddler one, if I could keep my daughter to use this seat forever I would lol.

Safe and secure!

Anonymous

I feel this infant car seat is constructed extremely well! The only thing a little difficult for me is when removing the seat from the base, it is heavy and bulky. But the obvious safety construction of this car seat definitely outweighs that!

Easy!

ID4me

This is easy to get to to install and to carry. The newborn head bunting is a bonus.

perfect for infant

sc123

installed it today, looks very sturdy. very easy to use. perfect for infants.

Very light weight

PaoPatricia

I bought this a year ago and it was really good. I am happy with my purchase. We bought a stroller that has the same click feature. And a secondary base for our other car. It was really useful for the first year of life. I wish the click on the stroller was better. I had to make sure it was really on the right spot to connect. But great to take walks specially when they are so tiny. I did not had any issues with the quality. I appreciate the cover are easy to take out for washing.

My 4 month old is comfortable!

FirstTimeMom716

I pretty much over all love this product. My 4 month old is comfortable in the seat, she falls asleep moments after shes in it. I like the fact that the carseat is slanted at the perfect angle while attached to the stroller. The only feature I dont like about this product is that its tricky to attach the carseat to the stroller. You will not get it the first, second, and probably the third time. Truly, a wonderful product.

great product

rachllg92

i bought this infant car seat a few months ago and it is perfect.

Great carseats!

Amber504

I bought 2 of these for my twins last year before they were born and they were great for us! Very light weight, easy to use, and it was great that they click into all the click connect bases and stroller. They made life with twins a lot easier!

It's a Snap!

MamaMack96

I brought my little guy home in this, and at 3 months old I still love it! Simple and well explained instructions, so easy to click in and out on the go, and it cleans up easily and quickly for those spit-up moments!

super easy to assemble and feels very secure

DaShen

after researching multiple brands we finally decided to buy SnugRide/SnugFir 35 product and so far we are very happy with our purchase. this cars seat is very simple to assemble and very versatile. originally we had some concern on how comfortable this would be for our baby who was little on taller side. I would definitely recommend this product to new parents.

Simple to use. Color is neutral and the awing is

Carrie w

Purchased this as a second car seat. Everything we have for the baby is Grace brand

Safety first

momhand

I love this car seat. My husband bought a second base for easy pick up from daycare. One con would have to the difficulty in getting it out of the car. I have a hard time squeezing the handle to get the car seat to unlock from the base.

Easy to click in and out of base

Tkimmer

I got this car seat 5 months ago and love it easy to use

Works great with travel system

Mightycrny

I've used this seat with two babies so far. Love that it clips right into my jogging stroller. I wish the canopy stayed in place better but still very good

Satisfied

Ays333

It does its job. Fair price ans easy to install. Only issue i have is the tilt of ut majes my baby lean forward instwad if back. It juat looks uncomfortable.

Great car seat

Jasmine 92

I got this as a gift for my son and it has worked great for him so far

Great purchase

amanda1030

I've bought one carseat and 3 bases for easy transportation between our cars and we love it! Easy to install bases!

Hi

Freeda

I bought this a mouth ago & really happy about it .

I loved it!

Kmccoy1209

I got this as a baby shower gift. Its was the one I wanted. Easy to install and was very comfortable. She enjoyed her car seat. Adjusting the straps were easy

No regrets!

Reed12

I bought this with our first and am now using it with our second. Easy to install and love all the options for click connect.

Love the car seat

Fahar

this is our first baby ans no idea what car seat to get... So glad we got this ...the canopy covers the baby and the seat is light weight

Nice look

alexa503

I bought this a month before having my baby and we’re in love with it

Perfect!

Emily269502

I got this for my LO and he fits perfectly! It cradles him just right, and he sleeps so good in the car. I love that the straps are adjustable so as he gets bigger the seat can grow with him.

Great car seat

Krbsunkist

I have used Graco seats for Both if my children amd will for my next child also. Thank you for keeping them safe!

I loved how easy this was to clean

Laufreir

I bought this when I had my daughter. The boy I babysit also has this car seat so it's easy to use the same base base for both carseats and I love how easy it is to just wipe down each carseat with a Clorox wipe everyday.

Safe and Easy!

Anonymous

my son is a month and a half and he loves bis car seat! It is both comfortable and safe and i feel confident that he would be safe in the event of a car crash. It is also not too heavy, we live on the 3rd floor and can easily walk him up and down.

Nice car seat

Firsttimebaby

I am happy with this purchase. It is a excellent car seat when compared to other car seats and cost is little on higher side. But it is worth it. My only complain is the button to release the handle is not in center. You need to use two hands to release the car seat.

Amazing carseats

Mawmaw44

I bought this for a set of twins. It is very light and very sturdy

Go to car seat

Fazzinob

This car seat seems to be a very good quality one that fits snuggly and is very easy to install.

great support

krose18

the original carseat i bought didnt have alot of head support. we purchsed this one and felt 100 time better about putting our newborn in the car

Works great in my car bc of the inclined seats

marshabreed1998

Bought from my premier and wors great even though he is very small

Safe and secure

CV1 THE KING

With the easy anchor straps, and simple latches, it installs in minutes. Tighten down, and ready to roll...

Great seat

Manda98

This seat was very easy to install, the padding seems super comfortable.

Base

MaddieV

I bought this when I first found I was pregnant and just opened it a couple of days ago it’s a great product and I love how you can leave the base in the car each time and that it detaches from the car seat so easily so you won’t wake the baby taking it off.

Love love this car seat! So well padded!

Vickyc883

Bought about 8 months ago and have been so happy with it! My daughter is 10 months now. Still has plenty of room and she is totally comfortable in it.

FITS MY CAR

Laura07

Had this car seat a few months now. It fits perfectly in our smaller car’s back seat and also fits great in our large SUV!

Beautiful car seat

Gigi1963

So easy to get my grandson in and out of ! He loves going for rides in it and added bonus it lulls him to sleep almost every time because hes so comfortable ! Used Graco for my kids now using their products for my grands !!

Great features!

Destiney25

I bought this a few months back, and I am so glad I did!

Great Car seat

Addiana171

I brought this car seat for my daughter. Easy to put on in car

Love it

Mayito14

My brother gave it to me as a gift for my baby shower. It's really comfortable my baby would sleep without complaining

So simple

Crazycatlayd

I got this for my baby and it was wonderful.... it’s so simple and easy to use... when u hear the click u know your good to go

Snugride

Nelsojac20

This car seat was actually one of the only ones left in stock in Target and we ended up buying it, I love the base it really holds the seatbelt secure and it’s so easy to get the car seat in and out as it has a release button in the back, the headrest is so nice and adds extra support to our babies head which is important especially in the first few months, and in general. Love it we have it in black and the click connect technology allows us to use it with our click connect stroller, the fabric is nice and easy to clean I just wipe ours out with baby wipes even after our baby has spit up on the straps and chin protectors. The headrest adjusts too which is nice and the straps tighten really easy with the pull secure tab. We have had ours for over 6 months and it’s great!

Easy to install

Any d

Got it as a gift from my aunt and it is super easy to install and the travel system is very light and perfect for the price

Easy to assemble

kiki88

I bought this last month and it was very easy to assemble. The car seat, in general, is comfortable, but I do wish the head placement patting is thicker or more cushion. I was swinging my hand to test it out and it does not feel like there is enough support for the head. But overall, it is a good car seat. The material wise is very sturdy and it is easy to clean.

Best infant seat!

Sara mom of 3

I’ve owned quite a few infant seats in my years of being a mom, and this one is by far my fave! You can tell it’s high quality. Great head support for baby, the canopy is a dream. Material doesn’t make baby too hot in the warmer months either! Highly recommend

Easy to use - great features

cs266byu

We love this infant carrier/carseat & base. It is super simple to use and a good price.

I like it

elizpaty1

I got it was a gift in my shower. It was such great gift. I'm a first time mother I love this car seat.

Awesome carseat

Girlie mama 67

I bought this carseat for my last child and so far I love the ease of use and it works amazing my daughter finds it comfy unlike other carseats in the past that my children have hated

Easy to use

Izzylizzy

I love this product, it’s easy to carry! So secure with the padding and buckles! Never had an issue & my baby never seemed to mind being in it!!

Lightweight yet SECURE!!!

Kat007

I have twins and when I say its a JOY to be able to hold both car seats at the same time and NOT feel like my back is breaking. I LOVE IT!!!

Q&A

8 answered

8 Questions Answered

8 high confidence · 7 web-sourced

Fit And SizingPerformanceCompatibilityCare InstructionsSafety
Q

Across reviews, is there a consistent complaint that the SnugRide SnugFit 35 sits too upright or lacks adequate head support for very small newborns despite the included newborn insert?

Fit And SizinghighProduct Data
A

We see a handful of reviewers reporting the SnugRide SnugFit 35 sits a bit too upright or lacks head support for very small newborns despite the included newborn insert, but that complaint is not widespread — this listing averages 4.8/5 from 6,384 reviews with most customers reporting good fit and comfort. This seat does include newborn head and body inserts plus the No‑Rethread Simply Safe Adjust headrest/harness to improve fit, though very tiny or premature infants may still find it roomier than expected.

customer_reviews; product_features

Q

What are the full external dimensions of the carrier (length, height, and width at the widest point/shoulder) without the base, so I can confirm it fits across my vehicle's rear seat or three‑across seating?

Fit And SizinghighWeb Search
A

We show the carrier’s external dimensions as 28" (depth/length) x 17.5" (width — widest/shoulder) x 24.5" (height) (carrier only); Graco’s product page also lists the car seat weight without base as 8.4 lb. [1]

Graco product page specifications (Product Width/Height/Depth; Car Seat Weight Without Base).

Q

What is the weight of the carrier alone (without the base) and the combined weight with the stay‑in‑car base?

PerformancehighWeb Search
A

The SnugRide SnugFit 35 carrier alone (without the base) weighs 8.4 lb, and the carrier together with the stay‑in‑car base weighs 13.56 lb. [1]

brand product page (specifications)

Q

Is this model approved for use on commercial aircraft (FAA‑approved), and are there any airplane‑specific installation notes or limitations?

CompatibilityhighWeb Search
A

Yes — the carrier (infant seat) of the Graco SnugRide SnugFit 35 is certified for use on aircraft, but the stay‑in‑car base is not certified for aircraft use, so you must install the carrier on the plane without the base using the airplane’s lap belt through the carrier’s belt path and tighten per the manual. Note that some third‑party summaries list different wording, so check the FAA/aircraft certification label on your seat and your airline’s policy before you travel. [1][2]

Graco owner’s manual (manufacturer) and SafetyBeltSafe/Carseat.org product info sheet

Q

Is the Anti‑Rebound Bar removable or adjustable, and does it increase clearance behind the seat in a way that could prevent installation in tight rear seats?

Fit And SizinghighWeb Search
A

The Anti‑Rebound Bar is built into the stay‑in‑car base and is meant to contact the vehicle seat back — it is not shown as removable or as an adjustable feature to increase rear clearance. Because the bar is intended to rest against the seat back it does require extra space behind the base and can prevent installation in very tight rear‑seat areas; if your vehicle is cramped you can use the carrier-only (seat‑belt) installation instead. [1] [2]

Graco SnugRide SnugFit 35 Instruction Manual (installation steps) and Graco product page (features).

Q

Are the fabric seat pad, newborn inserts, canopy, and harness covers removable and machine washable? If not machine washable, what are the recommended cleaning instructions?

Care InstructionshighWeb Search
A

Yes — the seat pad (including the headrest/infant insert) and the canopy are removable and the pad and canopy can be machine washed in cold water with gentle soap on a delicate cycle and drip‑dried (do not bleach). The infant body/headrest pad and other inserts are removable; harness covers/straps should be surface‑washed only with mild soap and a damp cloth (do not immerse the harness or lower‑anchor strap). Buckles are cleaned by agitating in warm water and pressing the red button (do not use soaps/detergents or lubricants). [1][2]

Graco official product page Care & Maintenance section and SnugRide SnugFit instruction manual — Care & Cleaning (pages 70–75).

Q

Where is the manufacture date and/or expiration date printed on this model, and what is the seat's stated expiration period (years after manufacture)?

SafetyhighWeb Search
A

We label the Date of Manufacture on a sticker on the back of the carrier — you can also record it on the registration card/label in the manual. This SnugRide SnugFit 35 is stated to expire 7 years after the date of manufacture (Date of Manufacture + 7 years = expiration). [1][2]

Graco SnugRide SnugFit 35 instruction manual (date label on back of carrier) and Graco car seat expiration FAQ (useful life = 7 years for this harnessed infant seat)

Q

Which Graco strollers (or other stroller brands) is the SnugRide SnugFit 35 compatible with as a click‑in infant carrier, and are adapters required for any models?

CompatibilityhighWeb Search
A

We click‑in this SnugRide SnugFit 35 directly into Graco strollers that support Graco’s Click‑Connect/infant‑seat system — see Graco’s compatibility chart (examples include Modes strollers, DuoGlider, FastAction SE 2.0, FastAction Fold Jogger, FastAction Jogger LX, GoMax, Merge, Ready2Grow/Ready2Jet models, Ready2Roll Wagon, SnugRider Elite, Verb, etc.). Some Graco stroller models have caveats (e.g., certain Modes 3 Lite variants or “rear‑seat only”/frame‑only restrictions) — check the chart for model‑specific notes. For other stroller brands you’ll typically need a brand‑specific or third‑party adapter (Baby Jogger, Mockingbird and others sell adapters for select models); adapter availability and model fit vary, so confirm the exact stroller+car‑seat combination before buying.

Graco stroller & infant car seat compatibility chart (Feb 2026) plus stroller‑brand adapter pages (Baby Jogger adapter info, Mockingbird/Babylist adapter listings).