Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

The Snug Ride Click Connect 35 seat really impressed me. Two years ago when we were in the market for a new infant carrier car seat I was very disappointed in the quality of the Graco Snug Ride infant carriers. We had used a Snug Ride with our two older children and we loved the seat. When it came time to buy a new one for our youngest I was unimpressed by the poor quality of the Graco seats. The handles were flimsy and the seat covers were thin and not as nicely padded as they used to be. So two years ago we chose the Chicco KeyFit 22 over Graco. It seems like Graco stepped up the quality over the past couple of years. The handle on this seat is just as nice as they used to be 11 years ago. In fact, I think the handle is just as nice and comfortable to carry as the Chicco KeyFit. The padding for the seat is good. It's not as cushy as the KeyFit, but it's comparable to the Britax B-Safe. The Graco seat has the added advantage of holding a child from 4lbs up to 35lbs. Our KeyFit is only for infants up to 22lbs and was outgrown a while ago. My 18 month old (20lbs 31 inches) fits in this Graco infant carrier with room to grow. The seat must be comfortable because she didn't want to get out of it when she tested it out. So if you're looking for a seat that will have some longevity, this one will work. The seat is light. It weighs in at 7 ½ lbs which is significantly lighter than our Key Fit and B-Safe infant carriers. That makes a big difference in how long you can carry your child around in the seat. I wouldn't want to have to carry my 18 month old around in this seat, but I was able to carry her when we tested it out. I did find that the canny for the seat, seems to get in the way when you adjust the carry handle. It is a bit of a nuisance, but there good news is you can detach the canopy if the obstruction really irritates you. I had similar issues with the canopy getting in the way with our Chicco KeyFit seat, but the problem seems a little worse with this Graco seat. I like the front adjust for the for the harness. I won't entertain using an infant carrier that doesn't have a harness that can be adjusted from the front. The carriers that adjust from the rear just aren't practical since it's easier to put a baby in the seat if you can loosen the harness first. Installing the base was relatively easy. It's not as easy as installing the Chicco Key Fit base, but it's a lot easier than fighting with the Britax B-Agile base which is a pain in the rear. My biggest complaint about the base for this seat is there is only one level indicator. If you are installing this seat on the driver's side of the car you will not be able to see the level. I prefer to have a level indicator on both sides to eliminate any confusion. Britax and Chicco both have two level indicators on their car seat bases. Adjusting the incline on the base is as simple as turning the dial on the seat. It's easier to adjust the incline on this seat than it is to do the same with the Britax B-Safe base. It's say it's on par with the ease of use for the KeyFit base. Overall, the infant carrier is decent and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.