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Processing time: 3–4 business days. Delivery time: 3–7 business days after shipping.","is_digital":"false","review_count":130,"star_rating":4.7,"reviews":[{"date":"4 months ago","title":"Great car seat","rating":5,"content":"We absolutely love this car seat it’s easy to take out and easy to put in, not super heavy and baby loves it!","reviewer_name":"Darby"},{"date":"4 months ago","title":"10/10 would recommend!","rating":5,"content":"This was perfect for our growing family. I love the padding and it kept baby very comfortable. The fact that we didn’t have to constantly transfer the base between cars was also a big plus for us. The weight of car seat itself was also pretty lightweight and very manageable as a mom of 3.","reviewer_name":"Jacky C"},{"date":"6 months ago","title":"Great Car Seat!","rating":5,"content":"We are loving our Graco car seat!! The base is so secure in my car and it’s amazing being able to use the baseless option in my husbands car!","reviewer_name":"OllieK"},{"date":"6 months ago","title":"The best car seat brand on the market!","rating":5,"content":"My GoMax is amazing I love it I ordered the pinkish color and it is truly amazing I love the fact that I can easily take my child in and out of the car without having to worry about a bulky base I can attach the car seat to the car using the latches. I also love how easy it is to unbuckle !!! No to mention how far the shade goes down it covers my babies face all the way ! Very awesome product","reviewer_name":"Julyssa"},{"date":"7 months ago","title":"Great Buy for Twins","rating":5,"content":"It’s an easy install and great for my twins and it’s compatible with the double stroller so win win.","reviewer_name":"Janetsy"},{"date":"8 months ago","title":"Awesome car seat","rating":5,"content":"I love this car seat. It’s very nice quality and I love that you can adjust the headrest. Feels very safe and sturdy.","reviewer_name":"Veeee"},{"date":"9 months ago","title":"Car seat for babygirl","rating":5,"content":"Absolutely love this car seat! It’s more purple than pink.","reviewer_name":"ZaRiah T"},{"date":"9 months ago","title":"Infant carrier","rating":5,"content":"well be welcoming our first baby this November in this infant carrier and I couldn't be more happy that it'll be a Graco. family has always gone with Graco . I am super satisfied with my purchase","reviewer_name":"Ashlie p"},{"date":"10 months ago","title":"Happy with purchase","rating":5,"content":"Excellent affordable car seat. I love that it is compatible with many of the travel system strollers.","reviewer_name":"VMM207"},{"date":"10 months ago","title":"Love the convenience","rating":5,"content":"We were only able to use the car seat for a very small period of time due to the loss of our baby girl but the color is so cute. I hope to see a matching diaper bag in the future. We loved the convenience of being able to latch it without the base. That made it easy for our big kids to get in the car with no issues. It was also easy to install the base.","reviewer_name":"Jo Christian"},{"date":"11 months ago","title":"Love this seat","rating":5,"content":"Really convenient to have the latch system integrated on the seat, and the color is a plus for me.","reviewer_name":"Ivette927"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Luxury for less!","rating":4,"content":"Love the material, feels very high class. The canopy is amazing! My only dislike is the rebound- I know it doesn't change the safety of the seat but I do wish there were an anti-rebound bar.","reviewer_name":"SaraC18"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Hard Latch for the Win","rating":5,"content":"Love the convenience of this car seat! Have to use the base in one of our cars to get the proper recline but it’s still SO handy to be able to hard latch in and go about our day…especially with baby #2.","reviewer_name":"Kelly S"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Easy install","rating":5,"content":"Easy installation and portability. Not too heavy for transportation","reviewer_name":"Casey Madden"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Newborn recline needs improvement","rating":4,"content":"The color is beautiful. I like the idea of the baseless install however in my 2015 CRV I can’t get the recline correct for a newborn without using the base. Even with the base I barely got it correct. The padding on the seat feels very comfortable and good quality. Overall I do love the seat just hope as baby gets bigger we can figure out the recline issue.","reviewer_name":"KaitlynOG"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Wonderful carseat!","rating":5,"content":"My favorite carseat that i have owned with my 3 children.","reviewer_name":"Valerie9291"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"BEST CARSEAT","rating":5,"content":"The cutest color and so lightweight. We love it for our baby on the way.","reviewer_name":"Jayg"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Love it","rating":5,"content":"Easy to use and absolutely love the color! Love it being able to be used baseless. Just click into the saftey latches and go.","reviewer_name":"Brieanne"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Best value and super nice!","rating":5,"content":"Love this car seat! Very nice and not expensive at all! I really love how it’s easy set up and easy adjustments to it too! All around the best car seat and best value too","reviewer_name":"Livylee18"},{"date":"a month ago","title":"So easy to install!","rating":5,"content":"So easy to install and switch from car to to car without having to worry about a base!","reviewer_name":"Brooke5186"},{"date":"2 months ago","title":"Convenient and Stress Free","rating":5,"content":"Lightweight, easy to install in whatever car you’re using. Very well padded and comfortable for little one! Would repurchase again and again!","reviewer_name":"Bre2"},{"date":"3 months ago","title":"No base required!","rating":5,"content":"No base required ! Works easily with the Nest 2 Grow  stroller !","reviewer_name":"Yaiyai"},{"date":"3 months ago","title":"Fits when 3 across child restraints!","rating":5,"content":"A bit tricky to put in, but fits with 3 child seats across!","reviewer_name":"Laurey"},{"date":"3 months ago","title":"Easy installation","rating":5,"content":"Easy to install and easy to take out especially having 3 kids now it makes life easier","reviewer_name":"Breek"},{"date":"3 months ago","title":"Quick install","rating":5,"content":"Easy install, rigid anchors make it quick and accurate.","reviewer_name":"Loretta"},{"date":"5 months ago","title":"3 kids and stressing!","rating":5,"content":"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.","reviewer_name":"Momcarr"},{"date":"5 months ago","title":"GoMax Instant Baseless Car Seat – First Impression","rating":5,"content":"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.","reviewer_name":"Elenuta"},{"date":"7 months ago","title":"Good but room for improvement","rating":4,"content":"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.","reviewer_name":"Josh R"},{"date":"8 months ago","title":"Highly Recommend","rating":5,"content":"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.","reviewer_name":"StephAnyPuti"},{"date":"10 months ago","title":"Easy install","rating":5,"content":"Installed easy and we like the easy locking mechanism!","reviewer_name":"GnarlyCarlye"},{"date":"11 months ago","title":"So easy and convenient!","rating":5,"content":"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.","reviewer_name":"ALangen"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Amazing for multiple cars.","rating":5,"content":"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!","reviewer_name":"KatieKat"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Comfy and convenient","rating":5,"content":"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.","reviewer_name":"Carseat"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Excellent car seat","rating":5,"content":"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!","reviewer_name":"Chelsea"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Freedom from a base","rating":5,"content":"Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel, we have been able to test out the Graco GoMax car seat. Not going to lie, we were a little skeptical at first, but this car seat has completely won us over! The biggest game-changer is the ability to install it without a base—perfect for families who frequently switch vehicles or use ride shares. The built-in Rigid LATCH connectors make installation a breeze once you get the hang of them, and removing the seat is just as simple with the easy-release lever. There is a built in level to ensure that the carseat is safely installed and when the LATCH connectors are correctly attached to the vehicle, it has a red to green indicator to let you know that it is latched to the vehicle.\n\nComfort-wise, this car seat is top-notch. The soft fabrics and removable inserts feel great, and we love that they’re free from added chemicals. The recline memory feature is another great touch, ensuring a consistent setup without constant readjustments. Plus, adjusting the harness and headrest is quick and easy, thanks to the front-facing design.\n\nIf you travel often, need flexibility across multiple vehicles (think about daycare pick up!), or want an easy, no-base install, this car seat is a must-have! It’s definitely a top recommendation for any new parent or as a baby shower gift.","reviewer_name":"Emilyt"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Graco does knocks it out the park again","rating":5,"content":"I received this car seat through the Stellar Product Testing Panel and I am so glad that I did. I am now a mom of two so I was definitely looking for ways to make it easier having a toddler and an infant. This car seat not only made it easier installing into my car, the stroller is so small and compact that I could place it right into the backseat floor of my car. It took literally less than a minute to put onto my car and check to be sure it had the proper adjustment for my car. I love that feature of not having to worry about a separate base that I have to install into my car and makes it even easier to switch between my car and someone else’s. The car seats fabric is so soft it feels almost like a blanket and my infant loved that. It made it very comfortable for her to sit in for longer car rides. I love how the sunshade comes so far down. It was moments we were out and the sun was blazing I never had to worry about the sun being in her eyes especially when she was asleep because of how far it comes down. The car seat is on the heavier side but the ease of it makes up for the heavier weight. Once attached to the stroller it is super light. It rolls around and turns very easily and to break down you can definitely use one hand to open or close. It has storage space to place a few items nothing too big but you can definitely store a few things and it has a place for a cup or bottle for the adult. My favorite feature of this car seat is definitely the ease of not having a base and being able to use the built-in rigid latch connectors. It’s a game changer as our family has multiple cars and don’t want to spend extra time switching bases from car to car. This is definitely a must have when looking for an infant car seat that is all around convenient with a stroller that is lightweight and moves around with ease. A car seat that is soft and breathable to make sure your infant is most comfortable and eases your mind that it’s chemical free. I am VERY satisfied with this car seat and grateful that Graco is thinking ahead of the game and making life easier for us parents.","reviewer_name":"MomofTWOinthethickofit"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Safe Simple and Easy to Swap","rating":5,"content":"I’m one of those parents who spends hours reading reviews and doing my research before making a serious purchase, so I appreciate a car seat that actually delivers on convenience. One of its best features? It’s ridiculously easy to transfer between vehicles. Whether it’s going from mom’s car to dad’s, grandma’s, or even an Uber, the process is smooth and stress free. The latches are easy to find, and the satisfying clicks and indicators take the guesswork out of installation. Bonus points for the auto adjusting latch setting. It’s like the car seat remembered my first setup and said, “I got you.” The material is soft, easy to wipe clean (because messes will happen), and I love that it has been through rigorous safety testing. One small note: I’d say that for your primary vehicle, purchasing the base may  streamline daily use even further. Not a dealbreaker without, but something to consider if you’re all about efficiency. Overall, it’s a solid, well designed seat that makes life a little easier because parenting is hard enough. A big thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this car seat!","reviewer_name":"GSeat"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Good car seat with great features","rating":4,"content":"I’ve been using this car seat for a while now, and overall, I’m really happy with it.\n\nWhat I like:\nThe padding is nice and comfortable for my baby. It feels high quality and provides good support.\nThe sunshade is great, offering plenty of coverage to keep the sun out of my baby’s eyes.\nDisconnecting from both the car and stroller is super easy—and I love that the process is the same for both, making it seamless to move between them.\nInstallation is simple, whether using the base or not. The baseless option is a huge plus for moving the seat between different cars without hassle.\nIt’s lightweight, which makes carrying it easy.\nAdjusting the headrest and harness is effortless—a quick button press lets you slide it to the right fit without needing to rethread the straps.\n\nWhat I dislike:\nThe button to loosen the straps is hidden under the padding, which makes it tricky to find, especially when you’re in a hurry.\nWhile it meets safety standards, it lacks some of the advanced safety features that other brands offer, like load legs or anti-rebound bars.\n\nOverall, this car seat is a great choice if you’re looking for something lightweight, easy to install, and convenient for travel. While it doesn’t have every high-end safety feature out there, it’s still a solid, well-designed seat that makes everyday use simple and comfortable for both parent and baby.\n\nI was given this infant car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.","image_url":"https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86Z3JhY28/c626b76a-7c56-5f35-8fe9-4d894e41c564","reviewer_name":"Dani"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Sleek Safe and Convenient","rating":5,"content":"I’m really impressed by the GoMax infant car seat! The modern aesthetic and sleek design are exactly what I was looking for in a car seat for my first baby. The seat is so soft and comfortable, and I appreciate that the fabric is made without unnecessary chemicals. My girl snuggles right in and stays content during our many car rides.\n\nThe canopy is helpful to keep sun out of her eyes and the leatherette grip on the handle is comfortable when carrying the car seat. I also appreciate the simple headrest and harness adjustment system because my 6 month old seems to grow an inch every week! You just pull the lever and can adjust the height while your baby is still in the seat.\n\nThe best feature is the easy to use rigid latch connector system that gives you the option to install the seat with or without a base! The latches fold out of the car seat and easily click into your vehicle. The red and green indicators make it easy to tell if your seat is secure and the built in bubble level makes sure your baby is reclined correctly. It easily detaches and lifts out of your car with one squeeze of the release lever.\n\nI love knowing this seat can easily be installed into the vehicle of a grandparent or friend without having to lug around a heavy base. It is also incredibly convenient when traveling or ride-sharing!\n\nOverall, this is a great option for anyone looking for a sleek, safe, and convenient infant car seat! Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for giving me this car seat to review.","reviewer_name":"JWilliams"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Versatile Car Seat","rating":4,"content":"I was given this infant car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. Overall, I am happy with this car seat. What makes it stand out from other car seats on the market is that it connects directly to your vehicle's LATCH system without the need for a base. If you need to move your baby’s car seat from one vehicle to another quite often then this is a great choice. It was easy to click the car seat into place and move it from one vehicle to another. It did take slightly more work than simply sitting a car seat onto a base as I did have to look over the car seat to make sure both LATCH connectors were clicked in each time, but the more I used it the easier it got. It has green indicators that show that the car seat is clicked in correctly. There is a base for this car seat sold separately if you prefer a base. I was able to easily read the instruction manual to make sure I had the car seat installed correctly for my child’s age. Once I had the recline position set to the way it should be for my child, I didn’t have to do it again. It has a recline memory feature so that each time you connect the car seat to the LATCH system, the recline position remembers and stays on the setting you had it at previously. The car seat fabrics and cushions/inserts are soft, comfortable, and fire-resistant while also being free from harmful chemicals. The harness was easy to adjust. The shade canopy on the car seat was not my favorite. It seemed a little flimsy to me and I would have preferred it to have more structure. There are plenty of Graco strollers that this car seat is compatible with whether you are looking for a full-sized stroller, a double stroller, or a frame stroller. I personally used it with the Go-Max frame stroller. Overall, I would recommend this car seat. I would probably want a base to go in my everyday driver just to be able to quickly get my baby in the car, but I like that I would be able to use the car seat in any vehicle without the base.","reviewer_name":"Carly"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"No fuss stroller perfect for multi car families","rating":5,"content":"I got to try out this car seat from the Stellar Product Testing Panel. This will be my \"go to\" car seat until my daughter ages out of it!\n\nThis car seat looks and feels premium. The seat is comfortable and padded in all the right spots. Our daughter was too big for the newborn insert, but it was easy to remove. My favorite part about trying it out initially was how easy it was to size her into it. With our other car seat, we've had to rethread the straps through a different slit above her shoulders. With this car seat, we simply had to pull and it automatically adjusted. I feel like this is a big win for safety as it's so easy you can do it right away when you notice an adjustment is needed. I also love that the headrest adjusts with the straps, so they're in the right place.\n\nWe have more than one car and have been moving one car seat base between each. With this car seat, there's no need for a base. You can use the rigid latch connector to directly click it into place. It also remembers the correct height so it's also properly leveled. It's as simple as clicking it into place, checking for \"green\" connections, checking it's level and GO! I didn't try it out using a seatbelt, but that's also an option too, which makes this a game changer when you're traveling or not in your normal car. I think of times where I'd call a rideshare while traveling; with this car seat, I would have no worries that I could securely put my daughter in any car without needing to bring a bulky/heavy base along with me.\n\nMy kiddo has always enjoyed being in her car seat, but she loves this one even more! She's comfortable in it (and often sleeping on the headrest!). Meanwhile I'm confident that she's safe. What more can you ask for? I would highly recommend this as a baby shower gift, especially for families that are often on-the-go, travel, or have more than one car.","reviewer_name":"Brittney"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Great car seat for families on the go","rating":5,"content":"I received the Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat through the Stellar Product Testing Panel and overall, WOW! First, the fabric is so soft and luxurious feeling, I’m a bit jealous of my baby. I also love that it’s free from added chemicals for a cleaner ride. The leather detail on the handle is so pretty and makes it comfy to carry!  We are a 2 car household and trade off doing daycare pickup and drop offs, as well as the occasional family member pickup. Not needing a base for this seat is so helpful!  The latch system is SO easy to attach to my car and I love the red/green lock signal for reassurance that baby is in there tight. I also love that it has a recline memory feature so we’re not needing to readjust the recline after every use. The level indicator is in an easy to read location as well.  The no re-thread harness is super easy to adjust and it tightens easily so I know baby is in there correctly.  The sun canopy gives good coverage and has the same soft material as the rest of the seat. My ONLY gripe about this seat is it can be hard to put the canopy up and down under the carrying handle in certain positions. Overall the look, feel, and user friendly features of this car seat make it a super impressive infant car seat. If you’re a family on the go, add this to your registry!","reviewer_name":"Mallory"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Transportation is a breeze","rating":5,"content":"This product was received through Stellar Product Testing Panel. This Grace car seat was by far the best car seat I have used, it’s not very bulky and is easy to transport. My favorite feature of the product is the built-in latch connectors. With other car seats that I have used, even after tightening as tight as I could, the car seat would still wiggle. Due to the innovative technology of this car seat, security is no longer a concern! No more snapping into a base, just grab and go, and the latches safely tuck away and have a memory system to automatically return to their setting when used again, making re-installing a breeze. Opening the box, there was no chemically smell due to the chemical free inserts, that provide padding and comfort for your little one! My little one has been picky about car seats, but her smile says it all! My little one also has a sensitivity to the sun and the canopy on this car seat covers extends enough to cover her entirely from the sun, no matter where it is shining from! No more fussing when it’s time to go, or her neck flopping down when she falls asleep due to the perfect reclining feature. We have all struggled with having to remove the straps when our little one grows but that is no longer a struggle! This car seat has an easy adjust feature where you click a level and it adjusts both their headrest and straps automatically making the adjustments with their rapid growing a breeze. The overall design and durability has proved to have parents best interest in mind where all of the added features truly simplify parenting struggles. This is a must have for any new parent and I will definitely be gifting to friends and family with babies in the future.","reviewer_name":"AllisonW"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Functional and Reliable","rating":4,"content":"The Graco GoMax infant car seat is an overall solid and safe car seat. The car seat itself is not super heavy, which I thought it would be with the built in Ridge-Latch.  I was surprised at how light it was with the added feature. It was very nice not to have to use a seatbelt to secure the car seat and have the option to automatically install the car seat into both my Dodge Grand Caravan minivan and the Chevy Equinox without a base. However, you do need to remember to lower down the arms of the latch system before installing into the car and line it up with the hooks in the car and push the car seat towards them. Once I did it a couple of times it was super simple to install the car seat. And the fact that it has the memory incline feature made the installation great to ensure that it was installed properly.\nAs a mother of a baby who was born premature, I was pleased to see that the starting weight that it would be safe to use the car seat with is 4lb. And when reading the manual, I was very impressed that it states that when using the car seat go by the adjusted age for a preemie. For example, my baby is six months old chronologically but is five months old adjusted. I would recommend this car seat for anyone who is likely to have a preemie or has a preemie.  When adjusting the straps and head rest, the head rest would get stuck, and I would have to push the lever down with more force to unstick it. By adjusting the headrest, it assists with adjusting the straps height, so there is no need to rethread the straps to adjust the straps. Overall adjusting the straps and head rest to get a proper fit was not difficult.\nThe fabrics of the car seat are nice and soft, I appreciate that it is free of any added chemicals. However, I am unsure as to how the fabric will hold up. It does feel nice, and the memory foam is a nice feature though not necessary. When I had to wipe down the car seat from spit up with a damp wash cloth, the fabric did well. I found it a bit difficult to take off the fabric to wash and air dry it. As a mom of five, the youngest six months old I am always looking for easy to care fabric and durability. When I used the car-seat on a rainy day going to and from the car, I noticed that water was seeping through the canopy. If using the car seat on a rainy day, I highly recommend investing in a car- seat cover or rain cover.\nOverall, my favorite feature of the car-seat is the built in Ridge Latch connectors. For that one feature and for the weight capacity, I would recommend this car seat for those in the market  for one.\nIt was nice to be able to try and test out the car seat. And I would like to thank the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this car seat.","reviewer_name":"SARMC"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Cool Baby Tech","rating":4,"content":"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.","image_url":"https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86Z3JhY28/5e57e719-3a3c-54f5-bfc8-33578e3dccc5","reviewer_name":"Gomaxstroller"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Love This Luxe Car Seat","rating":5,"content":"This is the nicest car seat I’ve ever used! I like everything about it. \n\nI’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. \n\nThe 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.\n\n*I received this infant car seat from the Stellar Product Testing Panel and I love it.","image_url":"https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86Z3JhY28/c71965c5-4caa-5378-8312-2ac9faa64472","reviewer_name":"Kate"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"A must have for all parents","rating":5,"content":"I received this Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat ft. Insta-Install Rigid LATCH as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. The first thing I noticed when I received the car seat was how soft the inserts in the seat were. I knew it would be much more comfortable than our current car seat. I was absolutely thrilled to learn that it is PureProtect Fabric and it is fire-resistant without added chemicals. As a mom, that is a huge selling point for our family. In addition to the soft, comfortable cushions, the four position, 1 hand recline is a game changer! While my daughter is sitting in the seat, I can adjust the recline position as well as the harness and head rest, all without removing her from the seat. As if those selling points weren't enough, installing this seat in my car was so incredibly simple. I simply had to pull the front latches on the car seat down and set the car seat on the seat, sliding the seat into the latch system in my seat crease and it snapped right in place and even turned green to show me it was properly latched. After 4 kids, I wish I had this car seat for all my other children. It is absolutely AMAZING! The canopy has a silent moving feature so it can be moved without waking baby. The carrying handle has a leather like hand grip and sturdy carrying bar when you are carrying the seat. I will say the seat  is a little heavier than others I have used but it makes no difference for me because the convenience far outweighs the weight. Snapping this car seat into the GoMax Frame stroller is simple and makes it easy to transition a sleeping baby into the stroller without waking them. This car seat is a MUST HAVE. It will absolutely make life on the go much  easier while also focusing on safety and comfortability. You will NOT be disappointed with this car seat.","reviewer_name":"Happymama"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Graco GoMax Infant Carseat","rating":5,"content":"Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me  with this infant car seat. Coming from a mom of 6 who has tried several carseats - \nWhen I tell you guys that I LOVE this car seat, I mean I LOVE it. The easy instillation alone is enough to rave over. It’s by far the best feature of the car seat. It’s so convenient not having to fight with a car seat base any time you have to switch cars. You just latch the bar into the anchors of your car seat and you’re ready to go. It has indicators on the latch system to let you know it’s installed correctly and it literally takes seconds. It’s a must have item for the baby registry and if the easy instillation isn’t enough to sell you on it, it also a has non re-thread safety adjust harness that makes adjusting the straps a breeze, you can literally do it while your baby is in the car seat. The fabric in the car seat is soft and comfortable for your baby, it is fire resistant, and made without harsh chemicals. It’s also pretty lightweight so it’s not hard to haul to and from the car.","reviewer_name":"Brittany"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat ft Insta Install Rig","rating":4,"content":"I received the Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat ft. Insta-Install Rigid LATCH through Stellar Product Testing Panel. The car seat is very lightweight and aesthetic with its combination of dark greys, black, and brown leather handle accent and it was very important to me that it’s free from added chemicals. It’s ease of switching from car to car without needing a base is great in theory but I struggled as my baby is large (over 10lbs at birth, 24lbs at 8mo) and I didn’t feel comfortable anchoring and un-anchoring from the lower anchors with him inside the seat (thus would have to take him out of the seat every time I needed to put him back in the car to re-anchor). If you’re traveling with another person this carseat may come in handy again as it doesn’t need a base, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable utilizing it solo without someone to hold my baby thus would want to purchase the additional base for everyday use. My baby found the width of the seat and material comfort (didn’t fuss when in the seat) which was refreshing from other infant seats we have tried. The only other complaint I have is the canopy was flimsy which I imagine won’t hold up well overtime. Overall this seat is a great budget friendly option that could be convenient for families who need a car seat that somewhat easily transfers between vehicles.","reviewer_name":"Magsarita"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat with Rigid LATCH","rating":4,"content":"I was given the Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat ft. Insta-Install Rigid LATCH to test as part of the Stellar Product Panel. My overall impression of the car seat was,  I was very impressed. The quality and build exceeded my expectations. The metal handle bar and leather grip seemed to be well made. These materials made the product seem higher end. The seat material was extremely comfortable and soft for my son, which is so important for baby soft skin. No added chemicals, was even more of an appeal to this product as an eco friendly mom. It also seems like a great selling point that the car seat comes with shoulder strap protectors. This added comfort for my baby. The only thing it needed was a protector to cover the buckle. \nThe built in rigid latch system made this car seat so easy to get in and out of the car. The one button system on the back of the seat was the best feature. This made it extremely user friendly, easy to learn. Perfect for moms, dads, grandparents and guardians who don't have a base installed in their car, but want to ensure safety for the child. I did notice a small shift in the car seat when I pushed it back and forth to ensure the safety of the installation. Once I added the lap belt, it certainly added stability in the installation, making sure the car seat couldn't move at all in the seat. \nAlthough I was overall impressed by the car seat and its quality I did have one key feature I was disappointed with. I felt as though the metal handlebar, although sturdy, was not tall enough, and needed a wider handlebar shape. When I grabbed the handle to carry my son, the canopy was fully extended and my arm didn't fit well between the canopy and the handle bar without pushing the canopy down. I did however like the quality of the canopy along with its shape. I felt like it really blocked the sun from my baby's eyes. A taller handle would make this a perfect fit. \nOverall I would absolutely recommend this product to anyone searching for an infant car seat. I've tried many infant car seats in all different price ranges, and I felt the build quality, comfortability and safety were top notch. It was one of the nicest Graco products I've seen!  It would be a great gift for a baby shower, or recommendation for a baby registry! Great design Graco. Thank you to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this infant car seat.","reviewer_name":"Alexis"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"My Lifesaver","rating":5,"content":"I am a foster mom who takes in infants on a regular basis and has tried a multitude of different infant carriers. I cannot emphasize how much I wish this product came out years ago. I’m always sending kiddos with transportation, or loading them up in different vehicles. The Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat ft. Insta-Install Rigid LATCH has made life so easy by not having to install a base everytime I send the kiddo with someone. It’s so safe and secure and once the seat is released the latches automatically tuck right under to be out of the way. The fabric is so soft and so luxury and is also machine washable. Another feature I love is the automatic headrest and harness adjust. With fostering, I never know what size baby will come into my home and it’s unbelievably convenient to adjust the harness and headrest with just a small handle. I don’t have to loop harnesses back through the car seat constantly, and it keeps their head from bunching around regardless how big or small. I can’t recommend this car seat enough. It’s versatile, luxury, and so safe. Great job Graco!","reviewer_name":"BBFM"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Comfortable and easy to install","rating":5,"content":"*I was given this car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.*\n\nThis car seat felt great right out of the box. It was plush and soft yet seemed like it would offer great support. \n\nIt is lighter than other car seats and the hooks on it made installation into the car very easy.  The level placement was great and was much more visible than that of other car seats. Getting the seat out of the car was also not difficult at all. \n\nMy son is quite tall so the addition of the adjustable headrest was great. He seemed very comfortable and didn’t complain at all.\n\nI’d definitely recommend this seat (especially if you have a taller child who needs a little more room).","reviewer_name":"Ella"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Adjustable and Easy Install Car Seat","rating":5,"content":"To be honest, I wasn’t sure how well I would like the rigid latch car seat style. In theory it makes sense to easily install the car seat in multiple vehicles without having to transport a base or deal with each car’s seat belt. In practice, it took a little getting used to, but this car seat was a great fit for our busy life! I love that the rigid latches have the recline memory so I don’t have to finagle the latch into the proper position each time. I also found that releasing the car seat from the car is easier than it was with a typical base! Very smooth transition from the car to our next destination. The adjustable headrest is perfect for keeping my little one safe without having to rethread straps through holes in the back of a car seat every few months. And the fabric of the car seat is so soft too! I will say that using the rigid latches did take some getting use to. In our car in particular, the lower anchors are covered by some fabric that didn’t want to move out of the way for the first several installs. After the first handful of times, though, I can quickly and easily install the car seat. Lastly, I LOVE how big the sun shade is on the car seat. My little one hates when the sun gets in her eyes on long car trips. The size of the shade prevents that from being a problem! The only downside is that my husband doesn’t love the latch system installation. I know it isn’t for everyone, but it does work well for those willing to try something new! Thank you to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing this car seat in exchange for my honest review.","reviewer_name":"BusyMom"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Top 5 Carseats","rating":4,"content":"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)","reviewer_name":"rtworld"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Easy installation and quick to switch vehicles","rating":5,"content":"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.","reviewer_name":"Mara"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Great Baseless Car Seat","rating":5,"content":"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.","reviewer_name":"Kate"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Must have car seat","rating":5,"content":"The Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat is a must-have for every mom and baby! The list of pros is endless. I love how lightweight it is, the softness of the fabric, and the fact that it’s free of added chemicals—because the fewer chemicals my baby is exposed to, the better! The baseless design is perfect for parents who frequently switch between cars, eliminating the hassle of moving a base. To make things even easier, it features a recline memory function for effortless adjustments.\n\nAdjusting the headrest and harness has never been simpler—no more struggling for hours! I truly have no complaints about this car seat and would rate it a 10/10.\n\nHuge thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this incredible infant car seat!","reviewer_name":"Mommallama"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Easy to install but not the most secure","rating":4,"content":"I was given this infant car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.  I like the look of this car seat and really like how soft the fabric is.  I also appreciate that it is free from added chemicals.  It is very easy to install with the rigid latch connectors; however, the car seat does not seem as secure as others.  Without an additional base, it seems to move around more than it should.  It may be helpful to purchase the base so it is more stable/secure.  Because of this, I plan to use this car seat as a back up and travel car seat rather than my everyday car seat.  The price point for the car seat itself is good, but if you end up getting the additional base that will drive up the total price.  Overall, I think this is a good car seat to use for traveling to pair with the GoMax Frame Stroller, but would not be my first choice as a main car seat.","reviewer_name":"Jessica"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Quality car seat Would improve upon the fabric","rating":4,"content":"I was given this infant car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. Overall this is a high quality and thoughtfully designed car seat. I really appreciated how the LATCH and level indicator make it so easy to quickly install, and let me know for certain that it’s installed correctly. The seat feels very secure both with and without the base. I also really like how simple it is to put my child in the seat and adjust the harness and headrest for the perfect fit, while they are in the seat, and without needing to rethread.  The recline memory feature is also helpful, although I’m using the seat in only one car, so it’s not as important for me.the one thing don’t love is the polyester fabric. I appreciate that there are no “added” chemicals, since this is a huge priority for me, but it’s not clear if the seat is totally free from harmful chemicals. If the seat carried a certification guaranteeing so, such as Greenguard Gold, and used something better quality than polyester, then this seat would be perfect. This is the only thing I don’t love about the seat, but it’s important for me. Overall I would recommend the car seat to others, but I still hesitate due to the polyester fabric and lack of chemical free certification.","reviewer_name":"Erchro"},{"date":"3 months ago","title":"Best purchase we’ve made","rating":5,"content":"Great quality, durable, easy to install, instructions are also easy to navigate!","reviewer_name":"APatton"},{"date":"8 months ago","title":"Perfect fit for a two door car.","rating":5,"content":"Works get in my two-door jeep wrangler that has limited room in the back seat.","reviewer_name":"Jeep Mom"},{"date":"10 months ago","title":"Love it! Looks expensive but it’s affordable!","rating":5,"content":"Buy it! Stylish, easy to use, light weight, quality","reviewer_name":"Spencer J"},{"date":"11 months ago","title":"Perfect!","rating":5,"content":"Fits perfect in my Jeep Wrangler. Love it so much. Be try easy to install and take out. Not too heavy. Perfect for me.","reviewer_name":"Hannah Bell"},{"date":"3 months ago","title":"Amazing!","rating":5,"content":"Love this base! We got 2, one for each vehicle. Install is easy and the car seat just snaps right in!","reviewer_name":"Nikki29"},{"date":"6 months ago","title":"So Easy!","rating":5,"content":"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!","reviewer_name":"Karvon"},{"date":"7 months ago","title":"Extremely safe & convenient","rating":5,"content":"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.","reviewer_name":"Chy18"},{"date":"a month ago","title":"Perfect if you have multiple cars!","rating":5,"content":"This is a game changer if you have multiple cars! No more buying extra bases or having empty bases in the car you aren’t using. This baseless car seat snaps in so easily. It works really well for me as a grandma who takes my grandbaby and daughter in-law  to doctor appointments while my son works. It also looks very high end and comfortable. I was worried about movement but it stays secure and I feel like it’s very safe!","reviewer_name":"LaLaof3"},{"date":"7 months ago","title":"Luxury Meets Affordability","rating":5,"content":"(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!","reviewer_name":"Elyssa R"},{"date":"a month ago","title":"Great for travel, Terrible location of FAA sticker","rating":4,"content":"I have been using the GoMax car seat for traveling with my infant since August 2025, and it has been wonderful for traveling in cars (rental cars, other people's cars, taxis, etc) and is FAA-approved for travel on airplanes (a complaint on this below...) It works well with Graco strollers and adapters via the quick connect system, but it unfortunately does not click into a typical Graco base. They have a separate base you can purchase but it's not as convenient if you have more than one car seat and you want to use the same base. However, the feet that flip down to connect to the LATCH points in vehicles makes it easy to install in any modern car.\n\nI would be giving this car seat 5 stars but after traveling with it on a flight this past weekend, I have a complaint based on my experience. As I was boarding my flight with my infant who was strapped into the car seat, I was asked by flight attendants if the car seat was FAA-approved and that they needed to see the sticker that said so. They were unable to find the sticker, as it was not clearly visible on the side or back, so they had me go to my seat and take my baby out so they could look for it since I was struggling to lift the car seat up high enough with my baby strapped in. They finally found it on the bottom underneath the straps, which is a terrible location. Also, the flight attendants were initially looking for an airplane icon, but the sticker only has red text in a small font, located in a large paragraph of text. It is very difficult to find, especially when you're trying to board an aircraft quickly with a baby!\n\nThis was a huge pain and inconvenience while traveling with my infant, especially solo. Graco should place this sticker in a much more accessible location, especially if it is going to be advertised as THE travel car seat to buy. Graco should also consider adding the airplane icon because the flight attendants said they were looking for that specifically to help them identify the location of the FAA approval sticker.\n\nI plan on sending in a formal complaint but wanted to leave a review to let others know who are looking at purchasing this car seat so they can plan accordingly during travel. That's really my only negative feedback, but it was a big deal to me on this trip and tarnished my view of the product. If they change the location of the sticker, I'd give this car seat 5 stars again!","image_url":"https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86Z3JhY28/8521121b-7929-5f33-87d8-5cd06dec3d08","reviewer_name":"travelwithbaby25"},{"date":"3 months ago","title":"Flexibility hits, small details miss","rating":4,"content":"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.","reviewer_name":"HeatherP85"},{"date":"6 months ago","title":"Graco THE BEST","rating":5,"content":"Love the color ! & how far the sun blocker thing comes down !","reviewer_name":"Kkai"},{"date":"6 months ago","title":"Great car seat","rating":5,"content":"Beautifully made, I love everything about this set","reviewer_name":"Brielly"},{"date":"8 months ago","title":"The Go Max is great and worth every penny!","rating":5,"content":"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.","reviewer_name":"Kristen M"},{"date":"10 months ago","title":"Love","rating":5,"content":"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","reviewer_name":"Syd26"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"BEST Travel Car Seat Ever","rating":5,"content":"I was so excited to get this car seat. This is our second car seat for our 6 month old but it’s my favorite of the two. Since we have two cars, transferring the base in and out for traveling was always something I dreaded having to do. This car seat takes that problem completely away. You CAN buy a base but it feels so secure without one! The height adjustments just by pulling the lever is a game changer as well. ALSO, the recline feature?? No more fiddling with random stuff under the car seat and having fear of doing it wrong. This was made so simple. My babe always looks so comfortable and secure in this seat!! The only gripe I would have is it’s a little heavy but that’s to be expected. Also, at first trying to attach it to the bars can get a little frustrating if your car is like mine and they hide! But otherwise, 10000% recommend this. If you uber often, or transfer from different cars this is the car seat for you. \n\n*I received this as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel*","reviewer_name":"jojo24"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"A light and convinient car seat","rating":5,"content":"I received this product through the Stellar Product Testing Panel to review but my opinion and view of the product is not influenced.\n\nThis car seat is light but well built. It is sturdy and the baby looks secured and safe in it. It is not bulky but big enough for infants. The materials used were soft and of premium quality. Our baby’s skin is sensitive and we were happy he did not have any reactions to this car seat. There is no factory smell when you take it out of the box which is reassuring. The built rigid latch makes it very easy and simple to install and remove from car. The recline memory feature is also made the installation much easier and convinient. The headress and harness is vey easy to adjust to give our baby a proper fit. The best part of this car seat is you can install it in the car without a base. Overall this the best car seat we’ve use for our infant. I will highly recommend this together with it’s Go Max stroller frame for complete experience.","reviewer_name":"rjpoli"},{"date":"5 days ago","title":"Love the latch system","rating":4,"content":"I bought this last month for my then 1.5 month baby. I like it very much that I can easily transfer the car seat from my husbands car to mine. However, it doesn’t recline that well (I wish it could) on neither of our cars (less fit on my husband’s car which is a Nissan Ariya) but it is acceptable in my Toyota Corolla Cross. Also, I do not like the fabric that covers the seat; it makes my baby sweat too much. Otherwise, the convenience of not taking a lot of space in the car and the easy transfer and install it from one car to another, is really good. It does feel safe but it is a bit unstable since it moves a little from side to side.","reviewer_name":"Mecan"},{"date":"14 days ago","rating":5,"content":"A beautiful seat that is easy to use and very safe! Install is very easy and secure","reviewer_name":"Grammy2to4"},{"date":"15 days ago","rating":4,"content":"Very pleased with the go max. It’s soft, comfortable and easy install. I gave it a 4 for the sun visor, I wish it was a little bigger and not flimsy.","reviewer_name":"Jguice"},{"date":"3 months ago","title":"Headrest isn’t functional","rating":2,"content":"I bought this car seat a month or so ago and so far I’m not liking the headrest part, the straps will go over his shoulders where they should but the pads are way above his head it makes zero sense. Not safe especially for babies","reviewer_name":"Matie"},{"date":"4 months ago","title":"Poor quality","rating":1,"content":"Hoeslt if I can do a 0 star I would we have so much trouble trying to get the car seat out of the car we spent hours just trying to remove it from the base. It constantly gets jammed into base. Sucks I spent so much money on it only had it 3 months","image_url":"https://photos-us.bazaarvoice.com/photo/2/cGhvdG86Z3JhY28/abf7d2ee-5ed3-5591-a8a4-b52bf0ed7143","reviewer_name":"Graco3"},{"date":"7 months ago","title":"Installation","rating":1,"content":"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. \nWhen 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","reviewer_name":"Renar"},{"date":"8 months ago","title":"Game changer","rating":5,"content":"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.","reviewer_name":"Anonymous"},{"date":"8 months ago","title":"Beautiful seat, compatibility issues","rating":3,"content":"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","reviewer_name":"AshleyLudwig1"},{"date":"9 months ago","title":"Recline capability isn’t enough","rating":3,"content":"Does not recline enough for my newborn in my 2017 dodge grand caravan","reviewer_name":"Raque"},{"date":"9 months ago","title":"Love Graco!","rating":5,"content":"Have had this for a little over a month for my daughter. Love the color. Not too heavy. Installation was easy. We bought the stroller base to go with this and we have received many compliments on this. All of my children have had Grace car seats. I feel they are safe and comfortable for the children.","reviewer_name":"Kelly2025"},{"date":"9 months ago","title":"Luxury","rating":5,"content":"Prefect, it’s very luxury for a low price, has the prefect amount of cushion for your little ones comfort. It’s a prefect shade pink with still being sleek, overall a great car seat!","reviewer_name":"Lexy Franklin"},{"date":"10 months ago","title":"A+ for the GoMax car seat","rating":5,"content":"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.","reviewer_name":"Liz Allen"},{"date":"10 months ago","title":"Don’t buy. Bad warranty policy.","rating":1,"content":"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.","reviewer_name":"Jodi Ford"},{"date":"10 months ago","title":"easy peasy","rating":5,"content":"hardly wiggles when in place, super easy to install in all different cars, perfect for on the go parents and babies","reviewer_name":"Colleen K"},{"date":"11 months ago","title":"Gomax baseless car seat","rating":5,"content":"Easy to vary and install easy and light to vary comfortable for my infant too","reviewer_name":"Deannasp"},{"date":"11 months ago","title":"So good!!","rating":5,"content":"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!","reviewer_name":"Jessicahyli85"},{"date":"11 months ago","title":"Great car seat!","rating":5,"content":"I’ve had this car seat for 3 months and it was a gift but I’m so glad I chose this car seat. It has been awesome to have and it fits in my jeep gladiator with 2 other car seats. I’m so happy I got the base so I don’t have to worry about the anchors in my car but LOVE how easy it is to use in other peoples car. It’s so soft and my daughter looks so comfortable in it. I 100% recommend this car seat.","reviewer_name":"Liz97"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Some great and some not so great features","rating":3,"content":"Overall I think the look and concept of the car seat are nice. It’s a well known and trusted brand that I use in my household. The built in latch connectors are a nice concept making transfer of the car seat easy from car to car or during travel. Installation was quick and easy and the instructions were clear. The fabrics are nice and the ability to remove pieces for fit and wash (even the canopy) is a nice feature as well. I always seek clean and chemical free fabrics for my family and appreciate that being a feature of this car seat. The easy ability to adjust the recline of the seat when installed is nice as the baby grows. I like that the seat remembers the last recline position so you don’t have to readjust each time you remove and reinstall the seat. I found it easy to adjust the harness and headrest and the adjustment handles were in common sense places. My 4 month old seemed to enjoy sitting in the seat in the car as well as connected to the stroller during outings. My favorite feature of this car seat is the multiple installation options including use of a base, lap belt or the built in latch connectors. Some pain points were the front to back movement when installed in the car without a base as well as the bulkiness of the canopy. I found it hard to move the handle through its various positions as the canopy was always in the way and difficult to maneuver around. Overall I have recommended this car seat as a great option for transferring between home and caregiver or during travel due to its flexibility of installation. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this infant car seat.","reviewer_name":"Nbrdar"},{"date":"a year ago","title":"Great Features & Beautiful Color","rating":5,"content":"I bought this carseat about a month ago and I am obsessed. I just had my daughter back in February and was wanting a cute colored carseat. Looked around and saw this and was super interested in the baseless carseat. I have a Honda CRV and two other kids in car seats (yes 3 car seats are in the back) so I sit 3 across (my other two carseats are Diono radian 3r)’ I love that i have the option for the base or to just latch it in. It makes it easy to move from one car to the next. It also clicks into my Graco double stroller i have from my previous two kids so I can still use it which was another reason I was really interested in this carseat. I also love that for the price it’s so functional and beautiful but cheaper than other options in the similar style of baseless.","reviewer_name":"VampyreTink"}],"target_countries":"US","canonical_url":"https://kidsy.co/products/graco-gomax-infant-car-seat-installs-without-a-base-ace-base-included","reddit_insights":{"match":{"notes":"All 5 threads directly discuss the Graco GoMax baseless infant car seat.","confidence":1,"matched_terms":["Graco GoMax","GoMax","baseless infant car seat"]},"status":"ok","coverage":{"subreddits":["CPST","Buyingforbaby"],"threads_used":5},"evidence":{"items":[{"type":"thread","title":"General thoughts and harness issues with GoMax","ref_id":"r_e_1","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/CPST/comments/1lz6hru/thoughts_on_the_graco_gomax_baseless_car_seat/","title":"Thoughts on the Graco GoMax baseless car seat?","subreddit":"CPST"},"excerpt":"I’m a CPST. The GoMax is a good, safe seat for the right baby. The rigid LATCH install is super quick. But that no-rethread harness means it doesn’t fit small newborns well—I wouldn’t use it for a baby under 8 lbs. Also, the harness adjuster is buried behind the seat when installed, so it’s a pain to loosen to get the baby out.","subreddit":"CPST"},{"type":"thread","title":"Installation quirk and comparison comments","ref_id":"r_e_2","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/CPST/comments/1m8bu2s/graco_go_max_infant_baseless_car_seat/","title":"Graco Go Max infant baseless car seat","subreddit":"CPST"},"excerpt":"The recline bubble is notorious for being inaccurate. It’ll look way over-reclined even when the seat is properly level. If you follow the bubble, you’ll end up with a dangerously upright install. I always tell parents to ignore it and use the angle indicator on the side instead. Also, worth noting you can only use lower anchors for baseless install in seating positions with dedicated bars—no borrowing for center spots.","subreddit":"CPST"},{"type":"thread","title":"Recline indicator confusion and newborn fit","ref_id":"r_e_3","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/CPST/comments/1pol6g0/graco_gomax_baseless_car_seat/","title":"Graco GoMax baseless car seat","subreddit":"CPST"},"excerpt":"I bought the GoMax and immediately returned it. The bubble level was totally off—my husband and I spent an hour trying to get it in range and it just never showed correct. Also, the harness sat about 3 inches above my newborn’s shoulders at the lowest setting. He was 7 lbs 6 oz. Not safe for little babies at all.","subreddit":"CPST"},{"type":"thread","title":"Level line vs bubble confusion","ref_id":"r_e_4","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/CPST/comments/1pejqey/graco_gomax_baseless_level_issue/","title":"Graco GoMax baseless level issue","subreddit":"CPST"},"excerpt":"The manual says to use the red level line on the side of the seat when installing baseless, NOT the bubble. The bubble is only for the base. A lot of people miss that. Once you know that, it’s super easy to get a proper recline.","subreddit":"CPST"},{"type":"thread","title":"Travel system and stroller compatibility","ref_id":"r_e_5","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/Buyingforbaby/comments/1mz77lz/graco_gomax_travel_system_and_stroller/","title":"Graco GoMax travel system and stroller?","subreddit":"Buyingforbaby"},"excerpt":"We paired the GoMax with the Graco Modes Nest travel system and it’s been great. The stroller click-in is solid, and it’s so easy to move the car seat between our two cars. For a separate stroller frame, we tried the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 and it worked with the adapter. Just wish Graco made a lightweight stroller frame specifically for this seat.","subreddit":"Buyingforbaby"}]},"generated_at":"2026-06-12T01:42:05.874Z","conversation_summary":{"gotchas":[{"gotcha":"The bubble level indicator often shows the seat as over-reclined even when correctly installed, causing confusion.","severity":"medium"},{"gotcha":"Harness is very difficult to loosen when the seat is installed baseless, making it hard to remove the baby.","severity":"medium"},{"gotcha":"Cannot be installed with rigid LATCH in many center seats due to lack of dedicated lower anchors.","severity":"medium"},{"gotcha":"Not suitable for preemies or babies under ~7 lbs due to high harness height.","severity":"high"},{"gotcha":"Carrier release handle can be hidden under the canopy fabric, making it fussy.","severity":"low"}],"one_liner":"Reddit generally views the Graco GoMax as a safe, affordable, and travel-friendly baseless infant car seat, but flags installation quirks and potential incompatibility with smaller newborns and preemies.","sentiment":{"label":"mixed","score":0.3,"explanation":"Users appreciate the convenience and cost savings but report recurring issues with recline levels, harness access when installed, and fit for small babies."},"use_cases":[{"evidence":["r_e_1","r_e_2","r_e_3"],"use_case":"Frequent vehicle switching without multiple bases"},{"evidence":["r_e_2","r_e_3"],"use_case":"Travel and ride-share use"},{"evidence":["r_e_5"],"use_case":"Daily driver with compatible stroller"}],"top_themes":[{"theme":"Ease of installation with rigid LATCH","stance":"positive","evidence":["r_e_1","r_e_2","r_e_4"]},{"theme":"Recline indicator accuracy and leveling","stance":"negative","evidence":["r_e_2","r_e_3","r_e_4"]},{"theme":"Harness accessibility when installed baseless","stance":"negative","evidence":["r_e_1","r_e_2"]},{"theme":"Stroller compatibility and travel system use","stance":"mixed","evidence":["r_e_2","r_e_5"]},{"theme":"Fit for preemies and small newborns","stance":"negative","evidence":["r_e_1","r_e_3"]}],"comparisons":[{"summary":"Graco GoMax offers similar baseless rigid LATCH functionality at a lower price point but with lower weight limit (30 lbs vs 30 lbs for Urbn) and less premium materials.","evidence":["r_e_1","r_e_2"],"compared_to":"Nuna Pipa Urbn"},{"summary":"Both are budget-friendly baseless options; GoMax has a unique snap-back anchor feature and optional base, while Joie has a higher weight limit.","evidence":["r_e_2","r_e_3"],"compared_to":"Joie Mint Latch"}],"common_questions":[{"evidence":["r_e_1","r_e_2"],"question":"Is the Graco GoMax safe without the base?","short_answer":"Yes, when installed correctly using the rigid LATCH anchors or seatbelt, it meets the same safety standards as other infant car seats."},{"evidence":["r_e_2","r_e_3"],"question":"Can the GoMax be installed in a middle seat?","short_answer":"Often not, as most vehicles don't have lower anchors in the center seating position, and the rigid LATCH system cannot borrow outboard anchors."},{"evidence":["r_e_1","r_e_3"],"question":"Does the GoMax fit preemies or small newborns?","short_answer":"No, the no-rethread harness tends to sit too high, making it a poor fit for babies under 7-8 lbs according to CPSTs."},{"evidence":["r_e_5"],"question":"What strollers are compatible with the Graco GoMax?","short_answer":"It works with Graco strollers and the Baby Jogger City Mini GT3 via adapter; compatibility with other brands is limited."}]}}}}