Graco Gomax Baseless Infant Car Seat (Ace)

No base required ! Works easily with the Nest 2 Grow stroller !

A bit tricky to put in, but fits with 3 child seats across!

Easy to install and easy to take out especially having 3 kids now it makes life easier

Easy install, rigid anchors make it quick and accurate.

Great quality, durable, easy to install, instructions are also easy to navigate!

Installation is quite easy and the carseat functions well. There are a couple things I'd change for future versions: one the bottom of the sides of the hood don't connect at all to the plastic hood guides, leaving the fabric loose and floppy. I wish it was connected somehow, even with a loop of elastic onto the round plastic pieces on the side, it just looks bad (wish it was more streamlined rather than loose) and gets caught on your hand when carrying. Also instead of having to physically push the rigid arms down, a button for quick release would be nice. I get that warning labels are necessary but adding physical tags and huge yellow labels to the seat really isn't necessary, plenty of other companies find ways to make it look nicer. Lastly, I like Chicco's crotch buckle feature that keeps the crotch buckle forward, this one is always falling under baby when you go to put them in. I'm still very pleased with the purchase and functionality. Customer service is superb.

It is extremely convenient when you’re dealing with having more than one car seat in the back. I have 3 children one kid who doesn’t need car seat one toddler who needs a “grow with me” car seat and one infant. I was stressing out about how I’m going to fit all 3 in the back seat but then I found this and seeing how it doesn’t need a base I instantly knew it was what I was looking for. I love how easy it is to put in and out of a car and I love how the size of it it’s just so convenient for me and my family.

I haven’t had the chance to use the GoMax Instant Baseless Car Seat yet, but I did unbox it and examine it closely. My first impression is very positive. The seat feels lightweight, which is a big plus for portability, especially for parents on the go. The quality of the materials stood out right away—the fabric feels soft, well-made, and comfortable, and the overall construction looks sturdy and thoughtfully designed. Setup appears straightforward, and it doesn’t feel bulky or overly complicated. I’m looking forward to using it and seeing how it performs in real-life situations, but based on first impressions alone, the design and quality are very promising.

We love this car seat! It’s so easy to use. It goes in everyone’s car that has lower latches (which is everyone’s car in our family), so we don’t have to worry about installing bases to switch cars. We also appreciate that when she’s not in the car, we don’t lose a seat due to a base! We use this car seat with the Modes Pramette stroller which we also love!

We have been using this car seat for a month now and it has been amazing our son sleeps comfortably as soon as he is buckled in and has made life so easy paired with the click in stroller

Great car seat; however, it does have some items that could be improved. Overall padding is good but for newborns or children under 10lbs there needs to be another insert so they’re more secure. The functionality of the car seat without a base is a little hard to get use to but overall functions as designed. Also, for those of you looking at double strollers or travel strollers I purchased the strolee double stroller and this car seat does fit within the Graco adapter.

This car seat is the absolute best car seat I have ever used. I just had my 3rd baby 4 months ago, and it is safe, and extremely convenient when other people are picking up and don’t have a base or don’t want to buy multiple bases.

I was so excited to purchase this as I am expecting twins in the next couple of weeks. It was gonna be so handy to just snap them in and snap them out from my husband‘s vehicle to mine. Just wanted everybody to be aware that it doesn’t just snap into some vehicles. We have a 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and it will not level on the seats. They suggested I use a pool noodle to keep it level. I was not comfortable with that so ended up having to buy the bases anyways ended up costing me more money in the end and I’m still less than impressed. When I called customer service, wondering if there was a list of vehicles that it’s compatible with or stating that this could happen they said no hopefully that will change in the future to save somebody else a headache

(Second time mom, first time Graco consumer.) Love the look and feel of this car seat! My family cannot afford most of the luxury baby brands that are on the market these days, but I would argue the design of the GoMax Baseless Car Seat is just as impressive! We are, also, constantly moving baby from various family caregivers and the Rigid LATCH feature makes transportation very simple! Also added bonus - Graco items are paying attention to the materials they are using, and the GoMax Car Seat is made with all nonflammable materials. 10/10 design Graco!

Works get in my two-door jeep wrangler that has limited room in the back seat.

The Graco Go Max is everything I expected it to be and some. It is lightweight and easy to use and adjust. It easily pops in and out of the car and can be traded between mine and my husband’s car. Glad we opted for this car seat rather than one that requires multiple bases for different cars.

Absolutely LOVE! The convenience of being able to easily insert the car seat in multiple cars due to it being baseless is phenomenal and so easy. The fabric is soft and light. Overall the car seat isn’t excessively bulky making it a breeze to carry.

This carseat is a GAME CHANGER!! Just had baby number two and I was dreading having two bases in my car at all times and having to move them between cars. This makes traveling between vehicles so easy. If you are on the fence do yourself a favor and just get it.

I so wanted to love this carseat more than I do, but the notes about it not being recline compatible often was definitely true for us as well. We have a 2022 Honda Passport and an Audi A4 and neither of the vehicles are able to attain the correct recline for newborns. Since we're having twins and we needed two carseats, we were really interested in the Gomax for its Rigid Latch system and baseless, easy install. With that being said, the install with the rigid latch IS easy and well made, but unfortunately for our cars, and what seems to be many others, you may need to buy bases anyways to get the correct and safe recline for your vehicle. Even Reclined all the way to 4, the level bubble was still more than halfway into the 3+ months recline level and was not able to tilt back any further. Great idea, beautiful seat, unfortunate for fitting

Does not recline enough for my newborn in my 2017 dodge grand caravan

Husband bought this for our newborn. It’s not that heavy. Love the design, makes it easier to move from our car to our mother’s in law or even an uber: Installation is a bit of a learning experience, but once you get the concept it’s a breeze. It’s compatible with the Graco single to double stroller, Graco Nest mode stroller so that’s a plus for me. I also enjoy that it has an extendable car seat sun cover.

Buy it! Stylish, easy to use, light weight, quality

We bought the GoMax Infant Car Seat for our new gandson and couldn't be happier. It's a breeze to install and to take out of the car. It also easily attaches to the Outpace LX Stroller that we also bought. Very affordable and good quality. 10/10 would recommend.

Bought in June. Baby is 3 weeks old and the latch part is stick out permanently. Tried to get warranty to help but they just told us to pull the release to fix it. Surprise that didn’t work. Very irritated that it wasn’t fixed and we’re a week into trying to get them to fix it with no resolution.

hardly wiggles when in place, super easy to install in all different cars, perfect for on the go parents and babies

I love this car seat. I wish I would’ve had it with my older kids. It’s light weight and soft, yet looks/feel high quality

Fits perfect in my Jeep Wrangler. Love it so much. Be try easy to install and take out. Not too heavy. Perfect for me.

Easy to vary and install easy and light to vary comfortable for my infant too

This is the most convenient seat! It is so nice not having to worry about bases when we are switching vehicles. We ended up purchasing the stroller frame at a later date and love how compact it is and how easy it is to fit the seat on top. Highly recommend.

I absolutely love our GoMax baseless infant caseat!! It's so easy to use and convenient. No need to have a base in both cars and honestly the carseat feels so much more secure with this latch system. We've owned so many carseats over the years and this one is by far my absolute favorite!

This car seat is great! We got this for our second baby so that we didn’t have to have a base in multiple cars. Not having to rethread the straps as she grows is the cherry on top!

I was given the opportunity to test out the GoMax infant car seat and I fell in love instantly. My little one is watched by his grandparents on the days we work so we had 4 bases between all the cars and even then we would have to shuffle them around some days. This has taken the base out of the equation entirely but still keeps him secure! The rigid latch system takes seconds to pull down and pop into place in any car. There is a little indicator on the sides to let you know it’s connected so there’s no guess work. It also has 4 reclining positions, with a memory function, making it easy to level in any car. It’s hard for me to pick a “favorite” feature when I love them all. The canopy pulls down to shield my boy from the sun and elements. It is well padded making it extremely comfortable for him to sit in on those longer car rides. But if I had to pick a favorite it would definitely be how easy the straps are to adjust and how much room my chunky monkey has to grow! My only complaint is that I didn’t have this sooner! I would recommend this car seat a thousand times over to any mama’s to be or mama’s with littles still in an infant seat.

I received this product from the Stellar Review Panel. What a pleasant surprise!! Our baby was 7 months when we received this item so we already had a different infant car seat. However, we now reach for this one every time over our previous seat! The car seat is light weight, easy to adjust and clicks right into the seat with no base needed!! I love how easy it is to adjust the straps without having to pull them out and re thread them in. It’s one lever and it adjusts to the perfect size. You also just pull out the latches and it clicks right into your seat on the metal brackets between the seat and seat back. It also has a memory feature so once you find the right placement you do not have to readjust. I would absolutely recommend this product to anyone looking for an infant car seat!

I absolutely loved this car seat—the quality feels very high-end, and every detail is well thought out. The built-in Rigid LATCH connectors made installation incredibly simple and hassle-free, making it easier to get my little one in and out of the car. The soft, high-quality fabric and removable inserts were a huge plus, especially knowing they’re free from added chemicals. My favorite feature was the recline memory function, which made adjustments effortless and gave the car seat a high-tech feel while ensuring my son’s comfort. The harness and headrest adjustments were also super easy, more intuitive than other major brands, and provided great support. The only downside is that while the visor extends low to provide excellent protection from the sun and wind, it occasionally catches on the car seat handle. Overall, the material, memory foam, and ease of use make this a standout product—I would absolutely recommend it as a must-have baby shower gift and would repurchase it for my next baby! (I received the product through the Stellar Product Testing Panel)

I'm very impressed with this car seat, specifically the fact that it's baseless which is a huge help with transporting my baby in multiple vehicles, making it my favorite feature. Having the rigid latch connectors has completely alleviated the need to take a base in and out of my car when switching to someone's vehicle. I like how super soft the fabric is and love that it's free from chemicals so I don't have to worry about my baby's skin breaking out. The removable inserts are a nice feature also, I have a chunky little one so I immediately took out the bottom insert. The adjustable headrest is neat also, it's very easy getting my little snug and fit. I'd definitely recommend this as a must have baby shower gift.

This is the nicest car seat I’ve ever used! I like everything about it. I’ve only tried it without a base and I like how easily and securely it installs with the rigid latch system. Simple and safe are priorities for me when running around with my baby! I love that the car seat easily works with a stroller, too. The car seat is also super stylish, with a sleek look and leather-like grip on the handle. It feels good to carry and the fabrics feel luxurious—expensive, soft, smooth, high quality. No harsh chemicals in the fabrics is a great benefit, too. *I received this infant car seat from the Stellar Product Testing Panel and I love it.

So far I've had a great experience using the Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat with Insta-Install Rigid LATCH. First, it is comfortable to carry and the leatherette strap makes the car seat look and feel more luxurious. The Insta-Install Rigid Latch makes it easy to install the seat in different cars. I am able to keep the base in my car and install it in my partner's car without removing the base. Quick installations make busy mornings a lot easier. The base and car seat feel a little bulky in my backseat but I have a compact car. My baby is nice and comfy sitting in the car seat and the material feels soft to the touch. The fact that it is free from added chemicals protects his sensitive skin. I have a small baby but I'm sure the adjustable harness will come in handy as he grows. I played around with the different adjustments and the movements are very smooth. Overall, I would recommend the Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat ft. Insta-Install Rigid LATCH for any new parents. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this infant car seat to try.

I received this product through the Stellar Product Testing Panel. What sets this car seat apart for me was the built-in Rigid LATCH connectors. It literally attaches the car seat to your car - no seat belt or base required. It was very easy to learn and use and feels secure. There is also something super satisfying about watching the indicators turn green knowing confidently that the car seat is installed correctly. However I’m not sure that this option is available for older cars so that is something to consider. It is very easy to use the recline function. The material is very soft and comfortable and it is a huge plus that they are free from added chemicals. I love how easy it is to adjust the harness and headrest. The buckle is a little chintzy but that’s not a big deal. The button to release the straps is hidden under the fabric which is a little annoying as sometimes it was hard to press. However the most important feature of a car seat for me is safety and I believe this is a very safe option and Graco is always a brand I trust.