Most pediatricians say infants should “ride to the rear for a year,” facing backwards. The Graco Snugride 35 infant car seat allows just that; it will hold babies up to 35 pounds and 32” tall in a rear-facing, safe infant seat that requires a one-time installation for complete security and sturdy dependability.
It possesses the features most parents expect from Graco: patent-pending 5-point adjustable harness, “memory foam” padding and padded headboard for additional infant support, as well as a rotating 180 degree canopy.
This is an ideal first seat for the newborn infant, to get him/her acclimatized to driving safe and happy.
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Graco Snugride 35 – Negative Reviews
Consumers who wrote negative Graco Snugride 35 reviews tended to complain over the safety issue that arose: the headboard allows too much “floppy-headed” syndrome, a genuine concern for most parents of newborns. Other complaints included the canopy, which fell loose and had very little clearance between back and front seat.
The inconsistent strap system came under fire as well, as consumers reported having to adjust (“finagle” said one) the straps continually to achieve comfort for their child on short runs. Most considered the seat impractical for long trips.
The size and weight were also a concern, particular with parents who had smaller cars. The seat’s bulk was problematic, and its weight made it a severe difficulty for parents who had to carry baby and seat together out of automobiles and up stairs. In all, about one-sixth of the reviews were negative; virtually all these notices voiced the same identical complaints.
Graco Snugride 35 – Positive Reviews
Interestingly, most of the complaints in the negative reviews were positive points in the affirmative consumer articles. Many praised the canopy for its secure and safe appearance and protection; as well, many were happy with the year-long use they would obtain from it (longevity seems a selling point with nearly all of these individuals).
The harness as well posed no problem for the majority of positive reviewers, and they praised its sturdy construction and strength.
The third handle position for the Graco Snugride 35 was also praised, as it gives parents who are moving the seat or adjusting/installing it an additional grip for security in hoisting the seat with baby strapped in. The adjustable connection straps at the bottom of the unit, to modify and further secure the unit in the seat, were a plus as well. As with the negatives, most positive reviewers were unanimous in their praises of features they liked.
Graco Snugride 35 – Conclusion
Out of 67 reviews, the Graco Snugride 35 achieved four stars, a balanced and firm swing to the affirmative, led by fairly unanimous praises for individual safety and security features. One of the things that carried the affirmative was the price of the seat: at $169.99, this was a plus in that it is a year-long investment that will keep an infant facing the rear, as recommended, for the entire time.
As well, the Graco safety features that come standard with most of their models won consumers over. We cannot argue with the majority, so we can definitely recommend this product.
