Graco
Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat Base — SnugLock™ install, 4-position adjustable base with bubble level (Black)
Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat Base is a vehicle-mounted base designed to secure the Graco GoMax infant car seat for rear-facing travel. It uses SnugLock™ technology for fast installation with either the vehicle seat belt or LATCH (installs in under one minute), includes Insta-Install™ rigid LATCH connectors allowing the GoMax seat to be used without the base, offers a 4‑position adjustable recline and an integrated bubble level indicator to confirm proper angle. Model #2216356, product weight 5.88 lb; intended for rear-facing use with infants 4–30 lb and up to 32
- Color
- Black
- Style
- travel-friendly
- Category
- Baby & Toddler > Baby Transport Accessories > Baby & Toddler Car Seat Accessories
Color
- GTIN
047406191833- MPN
GRACO-047406191833-NEWOVERSTOCK
Specifications
Base for the Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat featuring SnugLock™ installation, 4 recline positions, a bubble level indicator, and compatibility with vehicle seat belt or LATCH.
SnugLock™ Technology for quick installation; installs using vehicle seat belt or LATCH; 4-position adjustable recline; built-in bubble level indicator; Insta-Install™ Rigid LATCH connectors; compatible only with GoMax Infant Car Seat; car seat can also be installed without the base.
- Color
- Black · black
- Style
- travel-friendly
- Occasion
- travel
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- infant
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Baby & Toddler > Baby Transport Accessories > Baby & Toddler Car Seat Accessories
Additional Attributes
- Brand new, open box item
- Box may have some damage, but item is unaffected
- SnugLock™ Technology
- Installs in under a minute
- Use with vehicle seat belt or LATCH
- 4-position adjustable base
- Bubble level indicator for accurate installation
- Designed exclusively for the GoMax Infant Car Seat
- Compatible only with the Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat
- Alternate install option: GoMax car seat can also be installed without a base
- Insta-Install™ Rigid LATCH connectors
- Fast & easy installation
- Travel-ready convenience: safe and stable base when used in multiple vehicles
- Ideal for families needing quick car-to-car transfers
Image Analysis
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Product photo of a Graco infant car seat base (detachable car seat mounting base) photographed on a white studio background. The black plastic base shows the Graco logo on the front, a light-gray handle/lever, and a small red release/indicator button; the unit casts a shadow to the right.
OCR: GRACOGraco infant car seat basemounting/latch connector areabelt path / seatbelt lock-offred release / indicator buttongray release lever / handleGraco logo badgeblack plastic housingmolded support/cradle surfacescast shadow to the rightwhite studio background- 02high
A rear-facing infant car seat is installed in a vehicle using a rigid LATCH connector. A circular zoom inset highlights a green connection indicator showing proper attachment. The image includes overlay advertising text promoting quick, safe installation and mentions 'Insta-Install™ Rigid LATCH with connection indicators.' A person in a light blue denim jacket is partially visible assisting or placing the seat.
OCR: Installs safely in seconds Featuring Insta-Install™ Rigid LATCH with connection indicators.infant car seat (rear-facing)rigid LATCH connector (attached to vehicle anchor)green connection indicatorvehicle passenger seat (light gray)seat belt buckle/receivercar seat instructional/warning labels (stickers)person wearing light blue denim jacket (partial torso/arm visible)zoom-in circular inset highlighting indicatoradvertisement/overlay textgraphic arrow/callout linecar interior upholstery (light beige/gray)- 03high
A smiling baby seated in a rear-facing infant car seat/carrier with a five-point harness. The image includes marketing text overlays reading "Safe and gentle for baby!" and "PureProtect™ Fabrics are soft and fire-resistant.", plus a yellow circular badge stating "No added chemicals." The background is light blue and there's a curved white graphic element across the image.
OCR: Safe and gentle for baby! PureProtect™ Fabrics are soft and fire-resistant. No added chemicalsinfant / baby (smiling)infant car seat / rear-facing carrierfive-point harness / bucklecar seat canopyinfant clothing (pink/coral onesie)pink headband with bowyellow circular badge/graphictext overlays / headline and subcopycurved white graphic linelight blue backgroundgray/charcoal seat paddingblack harness strapsgreen indicator on car seat base (small)silver/metallic buckle or hardware- 04high
A smiling woman leans into the back seat of a car to place or adjust a rear-facing infant car seat (carrier) held by its handle. The image includes marketing text in a white speech-bubble graphic reading "Installs safely without a base" and a yellow circular badge that says "Ride share READY." Instruction labels are visible on the car seat; small disclosure text at the bottom notes "*Base sold separately."
OCR: Installs safely without a base Ride share READY *Base sold separatelywoman (adult) leaning into carinfant or baby in rear-facing car seatrear-facing infant car seat (carrier) with carry handlevehicle back seat / car interiorwhite speech-bubble style graphic background with headline textyellow circular badge/labelinstruction/warning stickers on car seat shellcar headrestsopen car door / window with exterior street visiblebaby blanket and/or clothing (pink accents)woman wearing denim/light-blue jacket or shirtblack car seat handlegrey car seat canopy/fabricsmall white disclosure text at bottom right of imageseat belt or vehicle seat attachments (partially visible)- 05high
Side-angle product image of a Graco infant car seat showing the adjustable carry handle, instruction labels, and a graphic illustrating a 4‑position recline with ghosted overlays; includes headline and install caption text on a two-tone background.
OCR: 4-position recline with memory Making it easy to install in all kinds of cars. GRACOinfant car seat (rear-facing)adjustable carry handlefabric canopy/head coverseat shell/base4-position recline lever/adjusterghosted/overlay recline position illustrations (three additional positions)recline indicator with green/red markersinstruction and safety stickers/labels on baseGRACO brand logo on handle jointheadline text graphic ('4-position recline with memory')small caption text ('Making it easy to install in all kinds of cars.')two-tone background (cream/off-white and light blue)stitching/padded interior- 06high
Advertisement-style image showing a smiling infant seated in a rear-facing car seat. Overlaid headline reads "Easy adjusting headrest as they Grow!" A large upward yellow/orange arrow and circular callouts highlight the car seat headrest and harness area. Right-side copy notes the "No-Rethread Simply Safe Adjust™ Harness System."
OCR: Easy adjusting headrest as they Grow! No-Rethread Simply Safe Adjust™ Harness System. HEADREST + HARNESSsmiling infant/baby (wearing pink outfit and pink headband bow)infant car seat (rear-facing)car seat canopy/hoodcar seat handle with brown leather-like accentcar seat harness/5-point strapsheadrestcircular callout/magnifier graphic highlighting harness areacircular callout/magnifier graphic highlighting headrest labellarge upward-pointing gradient arrow (yellow/orange)product/advertisement text overlaylight blue backgroundwhite semicircular lower background areasmall product stickers/labels on car seat baseblack/charcoal seat fabricpink clothing and accessories on baby- 07high
A Graco-branded compatibility chart titled "Graco Infant Car Seats & Base Compatibility List." It contains a table listing various Graco infant car seat bases on the left and three seat categories across the top. Check marks and dashes indicate which seats are compatible with each base. There is a Criteria Key/footnote about Premier car seats and an all-caps disclaimer at the bottom.
OCR: GRACO Graco Infant Car Seats & Base Compatibility List Base SnugRide® Infant Car Seats GoMax™ Infant Car Seat Snugride™ Turn & Slide Infant Car Seat GoMax™ Infant Car Seat Base - ✓ - Premier Infant Car Seat Bases* ✓ - - SnugLock® Infant Car Seat Base ft. Load Leg Technology ✓ - - SnugRide® Lite Infant Car Seat Base ✓ - - SnugRide® SnugFit® Infant Car Seat Base ✓ - - SnugRide® SnugLock® Infant Car Seat Base ✓ - - SnugRide® Turn & Slide Infant Car Seat Base - - ✓ Criteria Key *Graco Premier car seats are sold with bases that are not sold separately. THIS CHART SUPERSEDES ANY INDIVIDUAL PRODUCT'S INSTRUCTION MANUALGraco logo (oval)Blue header/bannerTitle text: Graco Infant Car Seats & Base Compatibility ListTable with header row and multiple data rowsColumn headers: Base; SnugRide Infant Car Seats; GoMax Infant Car Seat; Snugride Turn & Slide Infant Car SeatRow entries listing different base models (GoMax Infant Car Seat Base; Premier Infant Car Seat Bases*; SnugLock Infant Car Seat Base ft. Load Leg Technology; SnugRide Lite Infant Car Seat Base; SnugRide SnugFit Infant Car Seat Base; SnugRide SnugLock Infant Car Seat Base; SnugRide Turn & Slide Infant Car Seat Base)Check marks indicating compatibilityDashes/minus signs indicating incompatibilityAlternating light gray row backgroundsTable gridlines (vertical and horizontal)Footnote/criteria text and asteriskAll-caps disclaimer at bottom
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Graco
GoMax™ Infant Car Seat Base
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
Amazing!
Love this base! We got 2, one for each vehicle. Install is easy and the car seat just snaps right in!
Easy install
Installed easy and we like the easy locking mechanism!
Q&A
9 answered9 Questions Answered
8 high confidence · 5 web-sourced
Which infant car seats is this base compatible with — only the Graco GoMax infant car seat, or will it fit other Graco/third‑party infant seats?
This Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat Base is compatible only with the Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat and will not fit other Graco models or third‑party infant seats. The GoMax car seat can still be used without the base by attaching its Insta‑Install™ rigid LATCH connectors directly to your vehicle if needed.
product_description; product_features
What are the base's exterior dimensions (width, depth, height) and footprint where it contacts the vehicle seat?
We list this GoMax base’s exterior dimensions as approximately 8.9″ (W) × 15.35″ (D) × 22.95″ (H). The instruction manual does not publish a separate ‘footprint’ measurement — it requires the base sit flat with at least 80% of its bottom on the vehicle seat, so the contact area will be roughly the base bottom (~8.9″ × 15.35″) though actual contact may be slightly smaller because of the molded shape and recline foot. [1][2]
Sources
Kohl's product page (exterior dimensions) and Graco GoMax instruction manual (installation guidance / 80% on vehicle seat).
Does the base include an integrated seat‑belt lock‑off or locking clip for belt installations, or does it rely on the vehicle's locking retractor?
This base includes an integrated SnugLock® lock‑off for vehicle seat‑belt installations — open the SnugLock lock‑off, route and tighten the seat belt, then close the lock‑off until it clicks; you do not need a separate locking clip (you can still use a vehicle locking retractor if preferred). [1]
Sources
Instruction manual (Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat Base PDF)
Beyond the bubble level for recline angle, is there any indicator that confirms the Insta‑Install rigid LATCH connectors are fully engaged and tightened?
We do not provide a separate visual indicator for the Insta‑Install rigid LATCH connectors on the GoMax base; installation is confirmed by the audible “click” when the connectors/lock‑off engage and by the required tightness check — push/pull the base at the belt path and it should move less than 1” (2.5 cm). [1]
Instruction manual (English) PDF on Graco site — installation steps showing audible click on engagement and the <1" tightness test.
What is the manufacture/expiration policy for this base (does Graco specify an expiration date or recommended service life in years)?
Graco specifies a 7‑year useful life for the GoMax restraint — stop using this base 7 years after the Date of Manufacture (DOM); the DOM is printed on the label on the back of the seat so you can calculate the expiration (DOM + 7 years). [1][2]
Sources
- [1]Graco GoMax Infant Car Seat Base Instruction Manual (expiration: "STOP using this car seat and throw it away 7 years after the date of manufacture")
- [2]Graco — Car Seat Expiration (useful life guidance: 7 years for plastic‑reinforced belt‑path harnessed seats; 10 years for steel‑reinforced/boosters)
GoMax Infant Car Seat Base instruction manual (expiration statement) and Graco Car Seat Expiration FAQ
Is the GoMax base (or the GoMax infant seat when used with the base) certified/approved for use on aircraft?
We do not certify the GoMax base for aircraft use — the GoMax infant car seat is certified for use on commercial aircraft only when installed without the base and must be installed using the airplane lap belt per the seat instructions. [1][2]
Sources
- [1]GoMax™ Travel System | Graco Baby — product page (states infant car seat is certified for aircraft use when used without the base).
- [2]Graco GoMax (Baseless) information / instruction sheet — notes FAA certification for the car seat (without base) and that the base is NOT certified for aircraft use.
Graco product page (GoMax travel system) and Graco/GoMax instruction sheet (FAA certification note).
What is the recline angle range (in degrees) for the 4‑position adjustable base, and can it achieve the steeper angle recommended for very small or preterm infants?
We do not publish a recline angle in degrees for the GoMax base — the manual describes a 4‑position adjustable recline set by the built‑in bubble/level indicator (bubble in the light‑blue area = more reclined, dark‑blue = more upright). The manual also explains that if the base foot is fully extended and the level line is not correct you may raise the foot and use a rolled towel or pool noodle under the foot to achieve the proper level; there is no specific “preterm” degree listed. [1][2]
Sources
product_instructions (manufacturer instruction manual)
Can the base be installed securely in a vehicle center seat that has only a lap belt (no shoulder belt)?
Yes. This GoMax base can be installed using a vehicle lap‑only seat belt — route the belt through the rear‑facing belt path, tighten until the base does not move more than 1" at the belt path, and verify the bubble level is correct. Always also check your vehicle owner’s manual to confirm the center seating position and that the vehicle’s lap belt type is allowed for child‑seat use. ([newellbrands.imgix.net](https://newellbrands.imgix.net/f8f9c17c-6c53-39a0-bad8-ef0d8fdcbdeb/f8f9c17c-6c53-39a0-bad8-ef0d8fdcbdeb.pdf))
product_instruction_manual (GoMax instruction manual pages showing 'Vehicle Lap Only Seat Belt' and installation checks)
Does the base include an anti‑rebound bar or load‑leg, or any other feature designed to limit rotation/translation in a crash?
We do not include an anti‑rebound bar or a load‑leg on the GoMax Infant Car Seat Base. This base secures using SnugLock™ (vehicle seat belt or LATCH), Insta‑Install™ rigid LATCH connectors, a built‑in bubble level, and a 4‑position recline to help achieve a proper, secure installation.
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