Sturdy, Lightweight, and Easy
March 2, 2020
The Graco SnugRide 35 Lite LX infant car seat is very light, sturdy, and easy to install. Getting the car seat in and out of the car is simple and painless. It attaches and detaches easily, making the transition to and from the car effortless. The clicking sound is a little loud, but my newborn does not seem to mind it, and continues to sleep peacefully. (She typically decides to wake up when I'm getting into bed or sitting down to eat.)
The car seat handle is safe to use in the car in any locked position. I leave it up which makes is very easy to carry in and out of the car. I don't have a stroller compatible with this car seat, so I just carry the car seat from the car. If it wasn't so lightweight, this would be a lot harder.
The base installs with either a lap belt or latch. I found the lap belt to be more secure as I had a harder time tightening the base with the latch. The base does not have a belt lock-off like some other models, so your seat belts must be able to retract and lock. I also installed the car seat with just the lap belt (no base) and it was very simple, just a little more complicated for getting in and out since you must undo the seat belt every time, but it's a great option when traveling/flying.
The adjustable recline and level indicator give me peace of mind that the car seat is in the correct position for my five-week-old daughter. The level indicator clearly shows how to position the seat correctly.
The newborn insert is nice, but the head padding is in an awkward position for my newborn. I wish it was a little more padded. Also, the sunshade is flimsy and gets stuck when I pull it back.
Overall, this is a great car seat, especially if you don't want to feel like your walk from the car to the house is the Arnold Schwarzenegger bicep workout. Now I just need to convince my husband that we have space in our two-bedroom for a compatible stroller! Thank you, Stellar Product Testing Panel, for allowing me to test and review this car seat.
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