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Graco - SnugRide® 35 Lite LX Infant Car Seat - Studio
Average customer rating
4.6
(283 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 283 reviews
5 Stars
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Customer Reviews for Graco - SnugRide® 35 Lite LX Infant Car Seat - Studio
Customer Rating
5
This seat saved my daughters life!
on November 1, 2022
Posted by: FlowerChild
from Wisconsin
A little over a week ago a drunk driver hit my husband and my baby and completed totaled our car. They were hit so badly the car was flipped on it’s side. My daughter, who is 11 months old, was in your Graco SnugRide 35 Lite LX infant car seat. And it saved her life! Her carseat barely shifted in the accident and she walked away uninjured and safe! We also made sure we properly installed her carseat as the manual states and also make sure to fasten her in correctly! Car seat safety is extremely important, and having a well made seat helped with that! Signed, A Very Thankful Mama!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
5
Take a car seat safety class + child first aid/cpr
on December 10, 2023
Posted by: Old School Safety Dad
Every parent on here complaining about the lack of “padding” & “seat belt strap covers/pads” needs to take a car seat safety class !!! This has been addressed literally over 20+ years ago when I had my first infant & took the classes. This was also before the LATCH system existed & you actually had to know how to install a base & car seat, locking belts, proper angle/positioning, belt clips, etc & even used to to get them inspected after install by the local fire department.
Beyond some seats actually being too big for a newborn (check the MIN & max weights & ages for car seats !!! Mass / height - not just age matters for all seats !!) - There is NOT supposed to be padding between the infant & the car seat to avoid compression / moment during a crash. This also applies to the belt & why you also never put a child in big puffy coats into a car seat under the belts.
If the head flop is an issue with certain insert designs that are lacking around the head, you take a towel, roll it up & wrap around the inside / sides of the baby, for lateral support only - nothing else should be between the infant & the back of the seat or the belts except a onesie thickness material. No coats; no blankets; nothing under the belts or between the seat & the child’s body!
*Sternum belt clip: armpit / nipple line. Not up by the chin, not on the stomach & always connected.
If the head flop is an issue with certain insert designs that are lacking around the head, you take a towel, roll it up & wrap around the inside / sides of the baby, for lateral support only - nothing else should be between the infant & the back of the seat or the belts except a onesie thickness material. No coats; no blankets; nothing under the belts or between the seat & the child’s body!
*Sternum belt clip: armpit / nipple line. Not up by the chin, not on the stomach & always connected.
Safety & survivability are the essential criteria: it’s never been about comfort or even warmth if it interferes with the first two critical considerations.
You also never have the handle up while it’s installed with the child in a car, you don’t hang toys, you don’t flip those mirrors & even give consideration to not keeping groceries, pets or even other adult passengers next to the child in the car if possible , in the advent of a crash.
PS: they should also be installed in the center of the car if at all possible as well. They’re made to rotate, absorb front / rear impacts / side impacts can be devastating if they’re near a door …which some cars today also have side impact airbags that could be an issue in certain circumstances. Read the manufacturers info for the car , car seat & take a class !!!
PS: they should also be installed in the center of the car if at all possible as well. They’re made to rotate, absorb front / rear impacts / side impacts can be devastating if they’re near a door …which some cars today also have side impact airbags that could be an issue in certain circumstances. Read the manufacturers info for the car , car seat & take a class !!!
Bucket seats used to an issue for angle as well, which is why many seats included “bubble” levels for years now too. Some cars need support towels , pool noodles under the front (back) end when locking down to set the appropriate level, etc - or use a different style seat or car.
We’d literally kneel into the car seat stalled to eliminate virtually any / all movement whatsoever , leaving indentations into my seats after I removed the seat or locking base to clean the car.
We’d literally kneel into the car seat stalled to eliminate virtually any / all movement whatsoever , leaving indentations into my seats after I removed the seat or locking base to clean the car.
I figured twenty years of education would have solved these issues & I’m sad to see the entire generation now having kids are apparently skipping the pre-parent & car seat safety classes again. Please take them, get it inspected & take an infant / child CPR / first aid course too. These have been around / available for at least two decades.
At the bare minimum, legitimate manufacture Videos; google search of manufacturer data, recalls, safety testing, etc & decades of crash information is available everywhere. I’m honestly surprised this still isn’t common knowledge at this point.
At the bare minimum, legitimate manufacture Videos; google search of manufacturer data, recalls, safety testing, etc & decades of crash information is available everywhere. I’m honestly surprised this still isn’t common knowledge at this point.
Take the classes. A manual out of a box isn’t enough for the life & care of a child. This includes educating non-full time co-parents, grandparents, babysitters (emergencies!), etc that ever care for your child or transport them in their vehicles too. Why we used the bases & I installed them personally in any vehicle used & ensured my parents or anyone driving my child then also knew how to lock the west, check it, drop the handle, move items in the main car area, etc before they’d transport my infant.
It doesn’t change with forward facing. Delay as long as possible & use 5 point harnesses , properly installed seats (not boosters) again, head wings, etc are options. Height & weight - NOT age only for proper belt placement & protection inside of the seat / car, not just what is comfortable for the child. Do n not children to move the shoulder harness while driving if they do go to a booster at yes - even over the age of 12 possibly - if shorter then what is recommended for the car / body size / proper belt positioning!
Please again, take the official classes…all partners, parents, sitters, grandparents even. I’ll be a grandpa soon & my own now parent age kids will be taking these as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic and safe car seat
on March 3, 2020
Posted by: Kbrown5
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the SnugRide(TM) 35 Lite LX Infant Car Seat through Stellar Product Testing Panel and I am so happy that I did! I’ve previously used a car seat that I liked but it was really heavy. What I love about this car seat.. pretty much everything! Love how easy it is to tell when the car seat is in the base with the click to connect. I love how light it is that I after recovering from a csection can safely carry my baby in it. The look is fantastic and sleek. But the most important thing, I know my baby is safe and secure when in the car seat. There really are no cons to this car seat and I would recommend it to anyone who is expecting or looking to upgrade.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
3
Not fancy but compatible with click connect system
on January 30, 2020
Posted by: Mary920
The SnugRide® 35 Lite Infant Car Seat was easy to install and I love that it's compatible with my click connect strollers! The seat goes in and out of the base effortlessly and it is on the lighter side which makes it easier to carry. The biggest downfall is that the canopy was very hard and loud to adjust. Also, the extra (removable) body support/head rest padding that is in the seat is very firm and my child's head fell forward. In my opinion it wouldn't be good for a newborn because of this. I received this infant car seat from the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from gracobaby.comBy Graco, Consumer Service, March 31, 2020
We appreciate you sharing your experience with us! We are always looking for ways to improve, and appreciate all of your feedback and insight. If we can be of any assistance, please reach out to us 800-345-4109, M-F 8am-5pm EST. Thank you for your time!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
5
Satisfaction!
on April 14, 2020
Posted by: Juliebee
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this one about 2 months ago because the one we had, my baby just cried all the time in and I thought it was very narrow. Anyway so I chose this one cuz the measurements seemed to fit right. Even in my very small 2005 Hyundai Elantra with 2 older kids. I did have issues installing the base but nothing that took more than 30 minutes. Which could be normal. The car seat isn’t too heavy to carry around even with my now 5 month old who is 16lbs. After we started using this seat baby wasn’t crying so much in it. One thing I don’t like is the shade. It makes a loud clicking noise when moving I up to cover baby. Other than that I have no issues. I’m very pleased with my purchase!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
5
Perfect for twins!
on April 14, 2020
Posted by: Niece
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought these car seats for my daughter who just had twins and already has a 2 year old. We were trying to find narrow seats for the newborns so she could fit three across the back seat of her cat. These car seats fit. The best part is that the click in removable carriers are lightweight and easy to snap in and out which is very important when you are hauling two at a time. We have ah Graco car seats for the older child and, again, Graco came through with a great car seat that meets our needs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Customer Rating
4
Plenty of room and easy to use
on April 18, 2020
Posted by: Sanali16
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My brother bought me this infant car seat for my first baby and we love it. There is plenty of room without the overly padded cushioning. It was easy to install and I like that it is lightweight so it’s not too difficult to carry. I also like how sturdy feeling it is. My son is tall compared to other babies his age so this car seat allowed ample room for him to grow in. We have a smaller 4-door sedan and it fits just fine without being too bulky or taking up a lot of room.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting gracobaby.com
Posted by: Morgan54
Verified Purchase:Yes
It’s a nice light weight car seat but the padding is definitely lacking. I added my own from a different car seat that way my newborn would be supported.
Response from gracobaby.comBy Graco Consumer Service , Graco Consumer Service , December 20, 2022
We appreciate you sharing your experience with us! We are always looking for ways to improve, and appreciate all of your feedback and insight! If we can be of any assistance, please feel free to reach out to our Consumer Care Team by phone at 800-345-4109, M-F 9am-5pm EST. Thanks again!
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