I was given this harness booster car seat to try as part of the weeSpring Parent Panel and it came at the perfect time - my 2.5 year old daughter had just outgrown the weight limit for her convertible carseat so we were looking for something new. We started using this seat about 3 weeks ago and I am SO impressed with how many little details Graco thought of in this seat.
First of all, the seat is lighter than others we've used (but still feels hefty enough to protect her) and was SO easy to install. The click-lock installation seems too good to be true, it is literally the same as putting on a seat belt, but you get the bonus of the 5 point harness as well so the seat can work for any child ready to be forward facing and then converted to a high back booster later.
I also love the dual cupholders (never enough cupholders for my kids who constantly need a place for water, snacks, stuffed animals, etc.) but it's also really helpful to be able to remove them if you need to install 3 seats in a row. Also the fact that the entire cover can be removed (without un-installing the seat) and washed in a washing machine is pretty much essential for me. There was a cheerio explosion the third day we were using the seat, and being able to quickly wash everything and have it re-setup and ready to go for daycare drop-off the next morning was amazing.
They really did think of everything with this seat - even a little pad under the buckle to prevent pinching or red marks on kids' thighs when they're wearing shorts in the summer. My daughter appears very comfortable in the seat and it was super easy to adjust to fit her properly (you can adjust the headrest/harness height without having to re-thread it). I even swapped the kiddos for one day and put my older daughter (5) in this seat and was able to adjust the settings on the fly.
If we ever need to buy (or recommend) another carseat, this will be the one!
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Customer Rating
5
Great car seat!
on July 20, 2018
Posted by: AnnaSmith
We have been loving this car seat! It’s so easy to move from car to car, and our child is very comfortable in it. I love that the seat can recline, which makes such a difference when they fall asleep in the car. Making small adjustments to the headrest and harness is quick and simple. We’ve had to remove the seat to wash a spill, and it was quick to remove and went back on easily as well. We’re so glad to finally have a seat that our child can grow with and be comfortable in! They look safe and happy in the Nautilus Snuglock DLX. Thanks to the weeSpring Parent Panel for providing us with this booster harness car seat!
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Customer Rating
5
Beyond Excited!!
on December 5, 2018
Posted by: MorganH
This seat was recommended to me because of the ease of installing it. We often times have to move car seats around and I was very excited to hear that I wouldn't have to fight with the car seat anymore!
My MIL bought one for my son a couple weeks ago. We've had it installed for a week so far. It was extremely easy to install!! I cannot believe how little time it took for me to install it! I was a bit concerned when I was driving home and realized it was loose because it was a secure install when I put it in. But it was super easy to open the snuglock and retighten the LATCH anchors. It took 30 seconds to redo it and we were on our way.
I just purchased another one tonight for our other car because I love it so much!! I love that not only is it easy to install, but I won't have to get any other car seat for my son. This will transition with him into a high back and backless booster.
Other features I love: double cup holder, buckle pockets, and storage compartments for the LATCH and harness straps when they aren't in use. I highly recommend this seat!!
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Customer Rating
5
Graco does it again!
on January 18, 2019
Posted by: esg329
Graco does it again with a great seat that will take us to the end of carseats! As a mom of three I am thrilled to have a seat that can handle just about any stage. It was time to upgrade our oldest (age 4) to a new seat to make room for the growing babies in her rear facing seats. Although I wouldn't start a child in this seat until about age two, it's very secure feeling and easy to install. I have never used a seat with the snug lock feature and once I got a hang of it, it was so easy! We are using the 5-point harnassed mode and my daughter is comfortable and likes having the two cup holder for her "things"-- they're large enough for some of our bigger cups. It's easy for her to get in and out of and lock her up. I really appreciate the harness holder storage for the chest clip for ease! The little things for mama, right?! :) The footprint is small enough that I could still do three across in our minivan. I appreciate the opportunity to review this carseat as part of the WeeSpring Parent Panel.
Overall, I think this is a great buy for an older child and to offer flexibility for those who might be traveling with kids of different ages and stages. I.E. grandparents, carpoolers, etc.
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Customer Rating
5
Graco for the win!!
on January 22, 2019
Posted by: sarah_l
The Graco Nautilus SnugLock 3-in-1 Harness Booster is awesome! I am a mom of two - my youngest is four and she is so comfortable in this seat. It is light weight and is so easy to maneuver from car to house to car. The instructions were easy to follow and was very simple to install right out of the box. I can easily carry the entire thing with one arm and it's very durable. One of my favorite features has to be the two large cup holders. They're unobtrusive which makes it easy for my child to get in and out of the seat by herself. They're also large enough to hold every sized cup or water bottle she has (even the wide ones) as well as her snack cups.
The headrest is nicely cushioned for comfort and I can easily adjust it with one hand. The fabric is durable, very soft, and machine washable. I was able to easily remove and replace the fabric pieces for washing.
A very nice feature are the side pockets for the harness buckles. The 5-point harness is easy to adjust and fits snug with very easy effort. The hassle free snug lock technology is great and gives me peace of mind that my child is snug, secure, and safe while in the car.
The car seat was very simple to install, it uses the standard clips for latch installation but the front Snug Lock panel is super convenient and helps better secure the seat to the vehicle. There's also a nice storage compartment in the back which secures the latches when not in use.
Another great feature is that this forward facing seat also reclines which is helpful for long car rides. My daughter loves the seat and I am so happy that this seat can grow with her for many years to come. While my little one is still using the five point harness, I did play around with the shoulder belt to see how it fit and I really liked how the shoulder strap fit with the seat. The shoulder strap holder and lap grooves provide both safety and comfort.
Thanks to the weeSpring Parent Panel for providing me with this Booster.
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Customer Rating
4
Its amazing
on May 11, 2020
Posted by: Bunii
from New jersey
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Its a perfect fit my my daughter,she comfortable and sleeps silently day or night.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
5
Grows with your child
on May 11, 2020
Posted by: DM87
from Fort Lauderdale, FL
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Bought this for my first child when he grew out of the snuglock. Great decision! I love that the headrest can be adjusted and grateful that it can become a booster for when your toddler becomes school age
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
The seat is nice but *Be advised: check the manufacturer date of seat, The seat I received is already a year old upon receiving. Wouldn’t be a huge deal but for items that have an expiration date it would be nice to know before purchasing. For that reason alone I’m only giving 3 stars.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from gracobaby.comBy Graco, Consumer Service, June 23, 2020
Thank you for sharing your feedback and experience with us! Our Nautilus SnugLock DLX 3-in-1 Harness Booster Car Seat offers a 10 year useful life from the date of manufacture.You can see the date of manufacture when you make a purchase at a local retailer, we put a sticker on the outside of the box that will give you this information. Unfortunately, there's no way of checking it when you order online. Thanks again!
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