What's this? Overall score is based on a "pass" for crash protection, and scores for ease of use and fit to vehicle, in LATCH and belt modes, using the car seat with its base. The displayed score is out of a total of 100 points.
Approximate retail price:
$275.54
Summary:One of multiple models in the Snugride line of infant seats offered by Graco.
The Graco Snugride 35 is part of the car seat
test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, infant car seat
models like the Snugride 35 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
Crash protection:
We hired a contract lab to perform crash tests to the government standards as dictated by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213. Crash tests simulate a head-on 30-mph crash with a 22-pound instrumented test dummy representing an average-sized 12-month-old child.
Ease of use:
Includes the clarity of instructions, installing the seat, adjusting harness positions, placing a child in the seat, securing the harness, and removing the child.
Fit to vehicle LATCH:
A rating of how easy it is to securely and correctly install each seat using the LATCH system in a variety of vehicles and how well the seats fit each vehicle once installed.
About This Brand
One of the world’s best-known names in child-care products. Graco originated popular products such as the Swyngomatic baby swing sold in the 1950s, and later Pack n’ Play portable play yards. Graco has the largest share of the child-seat market in the U.S. and is part of the Newell Rubbermaid group of companies.
Features & Specs - Graco Snugride 35
Weight range (lbs.) The manufacturers' specifications for the seats - they can accommodate a child weighing from X to Y lbs.
Weight range (lbs.)
5-35
Height range (in.) The manufacturers' specifications for the seats - they can accommodate a child from A to B inches in height.
Height range (in.)
32" or less
Carrier weight (lbs.) The weight of the carrier portion of the seat (to the nearest 1/2 lb.).
I have had this carseat for over a year now. As of right now, my daughter is 14 months and will continue to use it until she grows out ot it (she is very small for her age and I know most babies would have grown out of this a long time ago). She was just under six pounds when she was born and we have adjusted the straps now three times. The straps work very well but they are a pain to change and you have the take the straps out when you wash it. That being said, we love this car seat. It is very easy to adjust while she is wearing different clothes and to loosen when we need to get her out. All you have to do is pull the strap. It is also easy to put in the car with or without the base. It is very comfortable for my daughter and I feel very comfortable using it and having my babysitters and parents use it without much direction.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By Mom to Gracie
from Chino, CA
4.0
Great Infant Car Seat
9/25/2012
Pros
Comfortable
Easy to Clean
Safe
Sturdy
Stylish
Cons
Difficult To Adjust
Heavy
Best Uses
Infants
Newborn
Comment:
I love my Snugrider 35. My daughter just turned 1 year old and still fits in it perfectly. It is heavy and as she has gotten older sometimes the straps become twisted, but overall it's a great car seat. And I found it very easy to install the base in my car a mid-size and my husband's SUV.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By mb
from ny
4.0
great car seat
6/20/2012
Pros
Cons
Difficult To Adjust
Heavy
Best Uses
Infants
Newborn
Comment:
To the parent who had a hard time with straps. I put a small magnet on the buckle and then one on the plastic under the fabric and they are strong enough to hold the buckle out of the way when I place my son in. I used Gorilla glue. I thought about doing the same for the side belts but have not gotten around to it. I thought about velcro too. Seems like a design flaw to me.
9 people have reviewed this model.
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