As a mom of 3, I have seen and used various infant car seats and this Graco car seat has some wonderful features. One of most important things I look for in a car seat, is safety on the road. The load leg feature on this car seat gives a little extra peace of mind when driving on busy roads. It is a nice bonus feature even if it isn't a necessity. The instructions were clear on how to set up the load leg and it was easy to position. It does take up some space if you are in a vehicle where you need the space under the seat, but in most vehicles, it would be unobtrusive.
The actual car seat and car seat base were extremely easy to install. The car seat looks stylish and comfortable. The seat feels soft and well padded. The fabric is easily washable. The only downside to the car seat is that the headrest is not supportive for a newborn. My 2 month old would occasionally need his head repositioned.
My favorite feature of this car seat is the button to position the handle is on top of the handle. I can reposition the carry handle with one hand. It is extremely handy when my hands are usually full. Overall, I would absolutely recommend this car seat to a friend. Thanks for Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me this product to review.
SnugRide DLX Infant Car Seat ft. Load Leg Technology
$
229.99
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color
Astaire
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Overview
Highlights
- Includes infant car seat & base
- Load Leg technology
- Installation using vehicle seat belt or LATCH
Description
This infant car seat features load leg technology, providing an extra layer of rear-facing safety by reducing rotation of the car seat in the event of an impact. SnugRide performance helps to protect rear-facing infants from 4-30 lbs and up to 32”.
SnugLock technology installs in less than one minute using vehicle seat belt or LATCH. The headrest and harness can be adjusted together while baby is in the seat with the front-adjust No-Rethread Simply Safe Adjust Harness System.
The Silent Shade canopy adjusts quietly without disturbing baby, and the one-hand adjustable handle makes getting baby in and out easier. Graco’s exclusive InRight LATCH attachment provides a one-second attachment with an audible click to help ensure secure installation.
The 4-position adjustable base and an easy-to-read pendulum level indicator help with proper installation. Infant head and body supports and harness covers offer a comfortable fit.
Create your own travel system or use in multiple cars: The SnugRide DLX attaches with a one-step secure connection to Graco strollers and infant car seat bases.
The car seat is also Graco ProtectPlus Engineered to help protect in frontal, side, rear and rollover crashes.
What we about it
Designed with extra safety features for peace of mind.Details
- For 4-30 lbs and up to 32” (rear-facing only)
- 17.5”W x 25.5”H x 27.5”D
- Car seat weight with base: 17.24 lbs
- Without base: 9.8 lbs
- Load Leg technology reduces rotation of the car seat in the event of an impact
- SnugLock technology installs in less than one minute using vehicle seat belt or LATCH
- Headrest and harness adjust together while your child is in the seat with the front-adjust No-Rethread Simply Safe Adjust Harness System
- One-hand adjustable handle makes getting baby in and out easy
- Silent Shade canopy adjusts quietly without disturbing baby
- InRight LATCH provides an easy, one-second attachment with an audible click to help ensure secure installation
- Adjustable base offers 4 recline positions, providing the right position for proper installation
- Infant head and body supports offer a comfortable fit for smaller infants
- Easy-to-read pendulum level indicator helps eliminate installation guesswork
- Graco ProtectPlus Engineered: a combination of the most rigorous crash tests that helps to protect your child in frontal, side, rear & rollover crashes
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Is the seat alone 17.9 lbs? Or is that the seat and base weight combined?
It's the car seat and the base combined.
Can you buy a second base for this if you have more than 1 vehicle?
You totally can purchase an additional base to use this car seat with.
Customer reviews
30 Ratings
1-10 of 30 Reviews
Rated 4 out of 5
Sep 18, 2023
Graco SnugRide 35 DLX Infant Car Seat featuring
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 15, 2023
Extra Safety Features
I received this car seat from the Stellar Product Testing Panel and I'm impressed. The Load Leg feature makes this Graco SnugRide car seat more secure in my vehicle. The Load Leg gives the seat extra support and tension so that the car seat doesn't move at all. The Leg adjusts easily with a push of a button to adjust the length for proper fit in different vehicles. This makes me feel better if something were to happen that I know she is very secure in this seat. It is easy to install in the car. The seat detaches from the base with a quick pull of a lever on the back of the seat. I love that the belts are adjusted through the front without having to refeed them through the slots. This makes it easy to keep the belts snug no matter what she is wearing and if course as she grows. The headrest extends upward for more room with a pull of a lever. The handle adjusts positions with one hand making it so easy to put her in and out of the seat. There is really nice thick head and body support for comfort and snuggling baby in. The material is soft to touch. The attached shade moves smoothly. I definitely recommend this car seat to anyone looking for a safer choice with high end features.
Rated 4 out of 5
Sep 14, 2023
Cool safety feature
I think the Graco SnugRide with load leg is a great option for those who are really worried about car seat safety. Installation was pretty straightforward. Unfortunately, the height of my back seats apparently isn't quite right for the load leg - it was not "firmly" planted against the floor of my car, and there was just a little wiggle room. The load leg locks at 4 different seat heights, so it probably works for many cars, just not for mine. I think it was close enough that it probably adds some safety over a car seat without the load leg, but probably not as much as it would if it fit snuggly.
I also couldn't figure out how to remove the straps from the car seat. As a mom of 3, I know that messes happen. Being able to throw straps in the washer with the rest of the fabric parts is definitely nice, and something this seat lacks.
Lastly, the car seat is pretty wide with the base (which you need to use the load leg). The fit was okay but not great in my car.
Received product as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel in exchange for my honest review.
I also couldn't figure out how to remove the straps from the car seat. As a mom of 3, I know that messes happen. Being able to throw straps in the washer with the rest of the fabric parts is definitely nice, and something this seat lacks.
Lastly, the car seat is pretty wide with the base (which you need to use the load leg). The fit was okay but not great in my car.
Received product as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel in exchange for my honest review.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 14, 2023
EASY and LIGHT
Not all carseats are this easy, don't be fooled. This one is EASY and makes me feel very safe driving around with my 7 month old. A huge bonus is that she is actually comfortable and can go longer distances without so much as happy squeals from her! The base was a breeze to install, I used the latches and the load bearing leg. It was almost too easy. I'm not someone to read through instructions but I reviewed just to make sure I had it right because I was able to do it so quickly. This could be one you easily switch from car to car. The actual seat is LIGHT! Woah, I can carry my 18 pound babe in her seat so that I don't have to wake her from the car snooze! I'm a huge fan and am so grateful to have received this product through the Stellar Product Testing Panel!
Rated 4 out of 5
Sep 13, 2023
Carseat that checks all the boxes
Thank you to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for allowing me to try out this carseat! Right off the bat, I thought that this car seat had a great gender neutral color that was bluish grey with an almost denim like pattern. It had padding in all the right places and the materials used were very soft. The load leg feature of this car seat was an added bonus, as I feel that is it very reassuring to have this added safety feature to help keep my baby as safe as possible. Installing this car seat was very simple and did not take long at all, which is one of my favorite things about this seat! There is the level indicator on the side which makes set up and install a breeze! Overall, I really did like this car seat, it seemed like it was good quality and will hold up well. The fact that it had the added safety feature of the load leg was a very nice addition!
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 13, 2023
Amazing Car Seat
This Graco SnugRide carseat is absolutely amazing. I have nothing but great things to say about it. To begin I want to mention the quality of the materials which are excellent, made of super high quality materials, it will definitely last us a long time. When it came to installation of the carseat in my car it was very easy to do so. I had no trouble whatsoever and if I had any doubts I referred to the manual which included very easy to read and understand instructions. The carseat sits very well on the base and with this amazing feature of the load leg it added an extra layer of trusted security and safety. My baby fits perfectly and very comfortable in it. I feel very safe during our daily travel because I trust Graco with my baby. I highly recommend it. Thank you to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for giving me the opportunity to test and review this carseat in exchange for an honest and unbiased opinion.
Rated 4 out of 5
Sep 13, 2023
Safety just in case
I really like how lightweight this carrier is. Finally a car seat that doesn’t weigh 20 lbs without the baby In it. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because the handle feels cheap and like it may become an issue down the road if used again. The one hand operation of the handle is nice but it’s just not right yet, further engineering is needed.
The fabric feels like good quality. I was impressed on how big the canopy is, it really covers better than other seats. My 14lb 5 month old seemed very comfortable in the carrier and only slightly clammy when removed from the seat after a 35 min car ride.
I like the latch system on this seat. I’ll be honest It clicks into place easily which may seem like a given with a click in base but it’s not. I’ve used other carriers where you’re stuck sliding the seat around and have it abruptly drop once you find the right space. This is easier to locate the opening to click in.
This seat was very easy to install as was the load leg… don’t let it intimidate you. I was impressed with the extra leg to help with impact. I pulled on it and tried to wiggle it around, and it wiggles but I’m still very impressed. I love a car seat with a load leg/ rebound bar. It just makes me feel like I’m doing everything I can to keep my baby safe. Yes, it interferes a bit when I try to fling my diaper bag into the backseat but it’s not the end of the world.
I was given this car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
The fabric feels like good quality. I was impressed on how big the canopy is, it really covers better than other seats. My 14lb 5 month old seemed very comfortable in the carrier and only slightly clammy when removed from the seat after a 35 min car ride.
I like the latch system on this seat. I’ll be honest It clicks into place easily which may seem like a given with a click in base but it’s not. I’ve used other carriers where you’re stuck sliding the seat around and have it abruptly drop once you find the right space. This is easier to locate the opening to click in.
This seat was very easy to install as was the load leg… don’t let it intimidate you. I was impressed with the extra leg to help with impact. I pulled on it and tried to wiggle it around, and it wiggles but I’m still very impressed. I love a car seat with a load leg/ rebound bar. It just makes me feel like I’m doing everything I can to keep my baby safe. Yes, it interferes a bit when I try to fling my diaper bag into the backseat but it’s not the end of the world.
I was given this car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 13, 2023
Snug as a Bug
I received the Graco Snugride 35 DLX infant carseat as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I have an after infancy Graco carseat for one of my other children and this infant seat is very similar design-wise. Specifically this Astaire model is very modern looking. It’s sort of a charcoal gray black so it looks like a nice luxury carseat. All of the padding and support all around for an infant is very nice. The load leg is not something I have experienced with my other children. The added security to know baby is not going anywhere is great and the whole thing was very quick and easy to install. The silent shade is amazing. No waking up a sleeping baby. Overall this is a great carseat. Graco makes quality products and is always improving on them with each new design. I would definitely recommend this carseat to any new parent.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 13, 2023
5 Star Car Seat
I received this product through the Stellar Product Testing Panel. As a first time mom, having a car seat that provides me with extra safety gives me a clear state of mind. From the ease of getting the baby in and out and the load leg, this car seat has been a must have. The load leg was very important to me since I know that while the car is in motion the car seat wont rotate. This features provides my baby with an extra layer of safety that I love. Also, since my baby is on the taller side I was able to easily adjust the headrest and harness to fit him. This feature was also great because my baby is on the taller side. The car seat is also designed very nicely and has a sleek look to it. It looks great in my back seat and baby enjoys riding in it too. My husband put the car seat in the car and said it took him about 30 mins and also notes how easy it was to install.
Rated 4 out of 5
Sep 12, 2023
Peace of Mind for Momma
Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this car seat.
I am loving this new carseat! This is my third child and love this new added safety feature of the load leg that I wish I could've had with my other two. This gives me peace of mind that if, Lord forbid, we were in a car accident, this helps adds a layer of protection to my precious cargo!
I also love the overall design of this carseat. It is my first Graco infant car seat (not my first Graco car seat) and it is surpassing my old ones. It is sleek and looks luxurious without having the luxury pricetag. I LOVE the adjustable headrest and straps instead of having to rethread them as your child grows bigger. This would have to be my favorite feature of the car seat.
The install was an absolute breeze. Quick clicks of the anchor attachments, easy tighten, and then the added security and tightness of the SnugLock! 10 stars for that feature!
I am loving this new carseat! This is my third child and love this new added safety feature of the load leg that I wish I could've had with my other two. This gives me peace of mind that if, Lord forbid, we were in a car accident, this helps adds a layer of protection to my precious cargo!
I also love the overall design of this carseat. It is my first Graco infant car seat (not my first Graco car seat) and it is surpassing my old ones. It is sleek and looks luxurious without having the luxury pricetag. I LOVE the adjustable headrest and straps instead of having to rethread them as your child grows bigger. This would have to be my favorite feature of the car seat.
The install was an absolute breeze. Quick clicks of the anchor attachments, easy tighten, and then the added security and tightness of the SnugLock! 10 stars for that feature!
