Graco Premier SnugRide Snugfit Infant Car Seat

Just upgraded my basic level Graco to this higher level infant car seat. So far, I love it! Looks exactly like the picture. Beautiful detailing. Feels very high end without the price. Only thing I wish was different was having more space from the carrying handle and the canopy. I feel like I have to flight to get the canopy under the handle. Not much room to put your hand. That’s the only thing I wish I could change!

I’ve had this car seat for 5 months now and I’m not a fan. I originally had the Snugride Elite one and loved it. There was an issue getting the seat from the base so Graco offered to send a new one but they told me mine wasn’t available anymore and they only had the option to send this one. I see now my old one is available but it’s a new color so that’s annoying. Anyway the shade canopy on this seat constantly falls down while in the car and it literally drapes all over my sons face. I don’t see how this isn’t a safety hazard, I can only fix it by pulling over and getting back there to fix it.The only thing holding it up is fabric and a wire.

I had bought this for my new baby… & noticed the car seat I received was not the same as the picture… not sure what happened? It’s like my version was not right?

I loved this carseat as soon as I took it out of the box. I have an entry level Graco carrier from years ago and this is an upgrade in every way. The two complaints I had with my old seat were the 2 handed handle and the skimpy shade, both of which have been addressed on this seat! Love! I gave only 3 stars because I was shipped a seat that was manufactured 18 months ago. With a 7 year lifespan, that is about 25%. I suppose that is why it was on sale, but it disappoints me as this seat won't last through all our *planned* children 😆

I was sent this one because the one I had purchased had a lock defect (different model). This one has different features that I do not care for. The sun canopy shade always falls down on my sons face while driving. So he’s freaking out and can’t see me. Contacted Graco about the issue but they don’t seem to take it too seriously.

Love love love this infant seat. I got it to match the modes 2 grow stroller (also in midtown) and they look so good together! It is so fun to be able to pick out stuff for our baby that is not only functional and looks super nice, but that we also know has such a great safety rating. I love that this can be connected to the stroller as well. So handy, especially once we have more kids!

I bought 2 of these as I’m expecting twins in March. The car seats are very well made. They look very high quality and I was impressed by the price. I was a bit disappointed because when I bought them I was under the assumption that it came with the load leg technology for the base but after receiving it I found out it doesn’t and they aren’t sold separately and I wasn’t able to switch them which is a disappointment

Love the car seat. Very comfy for the baby. Thought we needed the extras like the harness holder for easy in and out and silent canopy but could do with out it. The harness doesn't even stay put. Could of went with a cheaper car seat that had everything but those features. Wish the car seat crash rating was more accessible, hard to believe its so hard to figure out which car seat has a better crash rating. Did hour and hours of research with hardly any luck. Overall happy with car seat.

For the price, I thought this car seat would look nicer. The pictures on this site are very misleading. It is absolutely covered in warning and other labels. I know there are laws requiring some of these things, but compared to my previous car seat (purchased only 3 years ago) it has way more ugly labels, more prominently placed. Surely people could figure out "headrest and harness adjust" without it being labeled. Same with "privacy drape storage." Also, it is impossible to store the privacy drape completely out of sight - it sags out of the storage pouch and looks ugly and messy. It seems like a safe car seat (although no better than less expensive Graco models) but let's face it - part of the reason for spending extra on a seat like this is wanting a seat that looks nice. It's also heavier and a bit harder to carry than my previous one.

I got this at my baby shower and it is light, and fits perfect in the car, I can’t wait to carry my baby on

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product through Stellar Product Testing Panel and I love this car seat so far. It was fairly easy to install in the car and I really like how comfy it feels. I think the material seems pretty easy to clean. One of the key features for me is the different positions you can set for the baby. I always look at the safety features and ratings of car seats online and this product has a very high safety rating. The anti rebound bar adds extra security, though make sure to take measurements as the bar can make it a tight fit in some vehicles. Living in Southern California I really appreciate the unique feature to this seat, that the canopy has the capability to come way down forward to keep baby protected from the elements as well as keep baby covered while sleeping. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this car seat!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this infant car seat through the Stellar product testing panel and I couldn’t be happier with this car seat. It’s a beautiful quilted gray color and is gender neutral. The car seat has extra support padding for infants less than 12 lbs and is easily removable for larger infants. It has a stylish canopy that perfectly shades baby from all sides. My favorite feature of this car seat is actually the privacy netting that is neatly tucked inside the canopy. Usually I would have to place another cloth around the car seat but the netting is enough. The base of the car seat was very easy to install even for moms. I used the latches to attach the base and I loved the feature of the pull down red bar to make sure the strap is as tight as possible to prevent the base from sliding around. The anti-rebound bar makes me feel much better about the safety of my son if an accident were to occur. The car seat itself is amazingly easy and simple to click in and out of the base and even clicks into a stroller I own as well. So win win for me! The extra neck and head support is also a great feature and no more struggling with the straps into different holes as your baby gets bigger! All you have to do is pull the harness trigger and lift up to the correct position at shoulder height. My son is around 24 lbs and is around 28 inches long and fits nicely inside of this car seat. I will also comment that the car seat itself is also not as heavy as some others. Overall I truly loved the look and especially the safety of this product. My son looks safe and secure while in it and the added anti-rebound protection bar truly puts my mind more at ease. The privacy shade and even side storage pockets are just some excellent bonuses to really make this car seat stand out. This is a wonderfully made product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] [I was given this infant car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.] I wanted to start by saying this is a very good car seat, and all commercially sold car seats in the US are safe and have past tests. The issues I listed below are small things that could make this car seat better in terms of user experience in my opinion , and has nothing to do with the ability of the car seat to keep kids safe. Also, for the background, my child is currently 5 months old, weighs about 18 pounds, and he’s a tall boy (95% but I forgot the exact number). Pros: 1. This is a very neat looking car seat. The light gray and the black with brown trim look sharp. 2. Love the 1 button to adjust the top handle bar. Very helpful when you are holding your baby on one hand and realize the top handle bar is in the way 3. I like this car seat is side impact tested 4. Love the headrest+harness can be adjusted by 1 hand in the front easily while baby is in the car seat. Some other brands you’d have to flip the whole car seat over and guess which position would work for your baby. 5. Love the privacy drape and the easy storage Cons (again mostly small things that would improve user experience): 1. While the 1 button top handle bar adjustment is nice, the button itself isn’t very smooth. Sometimes I need a couple tries to move it. 2. The big buckle between baby’s legs didn’t have any padding to it. 3. It was a Bit tedious to install base (had to guess if it’s right, i.e. no indicator telling me if each step is correct) 4. After installed, the base had a range of movements bigger than I liked. According to instructions, movements within 1 inch is safe but because the base is on the lighter side and doesn’t have a stability let, it moves quite often with turns. 5. The canopy m, while pretty and big which I like, is hard to fit through the top handle bar. This is a problem because when driving I need to adjust the canopy quickly quite often to not let the sun get into my baby’s eyes. 6. Very small, but I find the Fuss free pocket is at weird position 7. Same goes with the Storage pocket is on the seat padding, what can go in there? This doesn’t bother me much because I don’t need this storage anyways 8. Very very minor but the chest Buckle and the leg buckle have different ways to open (one pushing from the sides, one pushing from the front). This slight difference in operations causes the user to spend more cognitive energy, in other words, when you have a squirmy baby on hand, it’s harder to open both buckles correctly. Again, very minor detail, but still wanted to point out.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was given this infant car seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. The Premier SnugRide SnugFit 35 XT was the easiest car seat I have installed to date. The base installation literally took minutes to get it nice and secure and part of that was probably just me verifying against the instructions to make sure I was doing it right. Their latch system is seriously genius, I wish more car seats had it. There was no pushing down on it, hoping to get the right leverage or anything while trying to tighten an impossible latch anchor. I probably got it more snug than necessary due to being used to other systems. I think if I were installing it for a second or third time, I'd have it done in seconds. I also really liked the adjustable harness portion to get it fitting just right for your baby without having to rethread the harness. I've seen features like that in booster seats but never an infant carrier. Finally, the fact that you can move the handle with one had, no awkward trying to push buttons on both sides, was really nice. It did seem to stick a little bit but that was probably just that it was brand new and I've only had it a couple weeks now. There's some other nice features, like the privacy screen, that I think would be more beneficial during the newborn phase. With a 6 month old, I don't see myself using it as much but it could also be a nice way to keep bugs off.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this infant car seat. For a week, I tested out the car seat with my daughter. For context, I am a first time mom and my daughter is 15 weeks old and roughly 12 lbs. The installation of the base was quick, easy and straightforward. I love that there is a storage container in the base for the manual and belt hooks. It makes the switch from car to car easy. I like the anti-rebound bar feature because extra safety is a plus and gave me more peace at mind. Also, I felt it made the car seat base a bit more stable. For the car seat, I noticed my daughter was less fussy in it compared to other brands. She seemed comfortable and safe when strapped in. I love the functionality of adjusting the height of the head rest along with the shoulder straps with a button. You don’t have to flip the car seat to re-strap the belts. And the head rest is just the right size for my little one’s head. This is my all-time favorite feature. I also love the placement of the button to adjust the carry handle. It’s not at the side where it’s sometimes cumbersome to get to. I also like the canopy extension with the mesh fabric allowing airflow and shade. For the cons, my husband wasn’t a fan of all the warning labels on the seat. I personally didn’t mind it since our daughter covers it up when she’s in it. The shoulder straps covers could be slightly more thicker with a bit more cushion. The car seat is a just a bit on the heavy side for me. The extra side pocket on the car seat didn’t really do anything for me since we place the car seat on the passenger side of the car. Maybe if it was left side or both sides. All in all, we love the Premier SnugRide® SnugFit™ 35 XT. We love the overall look, design, and functionality. There were a few minor details that we would change but they aren’t dealbreakers.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Premier SnugRide® SnugFit™ 35 XT is a terrific car seat with some features I’ve always thought that should be a must: a big and silent canopy as well as easy to move handle. When you have a sleeping baby in the car seat, the thing you want the most is a cocoon like canopy that will not wake your baby when installed. This car seat went over and above and came with a privacy drape which is like a blackout drape. Another great feature is the button on the top of the handle instead of on the sides. Thanks to this feature I can easily take the car seat out using one hand only. It definitely makes manipulating the car seat by myself with a toddler and a baby under my care much easier. I would really appreciate being able to install the car seat in one of my strollers. It’s unfortunate that each brand has a different type of adapter. Despite this being a big downside for me, this car seat is a great option since it’s much more comfortable for my tall baby (92% percentile). The fabric seems to breathe well which is important in order to avoid overheating. Last but not least, the SnugLock technology makes installing the base seamless. Together with the anti rebound bar, the SnugLock ensures a superior stability. I’ve had a car seat that moved a little when taking a sharp turn because it was impossible to tighten more the latch belt. This is not the case with the 35 XT. I would not hesitate to give the extra star if I could use the car seat on one of my strollers for all the amazing features I mentioned above and the cute design. I really have so say a big thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this great infant car seat.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this car seat to test from the Stellar Review Panel. It is a great seat! We used to use one of the older Graco seats. This is definitely an upgrade-but it still works with the older click-connect bases and stroller. The fabric is soft and easy to clean. I love the pocket that I can tuck my keys away if we are out and about, as well as the privacy screen. The anti-rebound bar is a great additional safety feature!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like this infant car seat. It’s beautiful looking, and has a lot of functionality. The only downside was it was a little at first for me to get it out of the base, but after doing it a few times I got the hang of it. Having the base though is awesome for easy in and out of the car. The anti rebound bad is nice too, just in case there was ever an accident, it makes the car seat feel more secure. I received this product as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We received our premier snug ride snugfit 35 XT from the stellar product testing panel and we could not love it more! The anti-rebound bar gave us the extra security we were looking for when traveling with our son! Not only did we love the safety features, but we also loved the chic look of it as well as the simplicity of it when it came to installing it! I was even able to install it on my own without assistance from a second person! My absolute favorite “extra feature” would have to be the button in the middle of the handle to lower or lift the handle. Having its placement in the middle allows me to use just one hand to lift the handle while leaving my other hand free to carry groceries or hold my other child’s hand!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really liked this carseat - my favorite part is the design with neutral gray and black colors. There are several upgraded features that I wish every carseat had - the privacy drape is amazing to keep baby out of the sun and also away from germs. There is a nice pocket on the side, I would probably keep a bag in there for blowouts, or maybe a few wet wipes. It's not very large so that's all that would really fit, and I don't think it's a place I would keep my keys or anything. I liked the newborn insert, it was super cozy and made me confident my newborn was well protected. My son seemed really snug and comfortable in the seat. I liked that the canopy can go all the way back, our other seat it only goes halfway and that can be frustrating to not have full access to baby, especially when trying to replace the paci from the front seat in the car. The anti-rebound bar is a nice feature. Not sure I find it essential, but it is a nice extra feature to have. It's light and easy to carry, which is essential when you also have a toddler and are on the go a lot. Another essential feature this carseat has is the easy sizing handle - with one hand you can change the height of the back/harness. I really, really appreciate that feature. Overall I would definitely recommend this carseat! Time will tell on how the fabric cleans up after spit up, but it seems easy to clean. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this infant car seat.