| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing infant | 4–30 lb | Up to 32 in |
- Seat weight
- 8.4 lb
- Width
- 25 in
- Usable life
- 7 years
- Aircraft
- Not stated
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Graco SnugRide SnugFit Infant Car Seat
An infant car seat with one mode: rear-facing infant 4 to 30 lb, up to 32 in.
At a glance
- Fits children from 4 to 30 lb
- Up to 32 in tall
- Rear-facing infant only
- Anti-rebound protection
- Seat weighs 8.4 lb
- 17.5 in wide
- 7-year usable life
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NHTSA lists 2 campaigns naming this model family (26C003000, 14C004000). I pause shopping links until I have read the campaign and checked which build dates it covers.
Who the SnugRide SnugFit Infant Car Seat fits
This seat covers one stage. Graco gives it a 7-year life from the date of manufacture, so check the date label before using a hand-me-down.
- Rear-facing infant4 to 30 lb · Up to 32 in
- The child faces the back of the car, which keeps the head, neck and spine supported in a frontal crash. Keep this mode as long as the child fits it.
What are the SnugRide SnugFit Infant Car Seat weight, height and age limits?
| Mode | Child weight | Child height | Minimum age | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing infant | 4 to 30 lb | Up to 32 in | Not published | Head must be at least 1 in below top of car seat |
A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.
SnugRide SnugFit Infant Car Seat specifications
- Seat weight
- 8.4 lb
- Width
- 17.5 in
- Depth
- 28 in
- Height
- 24.5 in
- Usable life
- 7 years
- Aircraft use
- Not published
- Weight with base
- 13.56 lb
- Base recline positions
- 4
How the SnugRide SnugFit Infant Car Seat installs
- Lower anchors
- LATCH-equipped stay-in-car base. Check your vehicle manual for which seating positions have anchors, and switch to the seat belt once the child passes the anchor weight limit in the manual.
- Recline
- 4 recline positions (base). The recline angle is what keeps a young baby’s airway open, so set it before tightening the install.
Every install is a fit between one seat and one vehicle. Read both manuals, and use a free inspection station if anything is unclear.
Will it fit your car?
At 17.5 in at its widest, this seat is one of the narrower ones in its class and is a candidate for three across in many mid-size cars. It weighs 8.4 lb, which matters if you will move it between cars or carry it through an airport.
- Check your vehicle manual for lower anchor positions and any head-restraint rules.
- Rear-facing seats need front-seat room: try the install behind the driver before you commit.
- Aircraft certification is printed on the seat’s own label; check before you fly.
What features does the SnugRide SnugFit Infant Car Seat have?
- Anti-rebound bar (base)
- LATCH-equipped stay-in-car base
- 4 recline positions (base)
Colors listed in the US
Gotham.
Is the SnugRide SnugFit Infant Car Seat recalled?
NHTSA currently lists 2 campaigns naming this Graco family: 26C003000, 14C004000. A campaign names a family, not always every build, so check your seat’s model number and date of manufacture against the campaign itself.
I have not reviewed these campaigns for this model yet, so shopping links stay paused here.
Before you buy
- Weigh and measure your child. The limits above are the manufacturer’s, and a child has to meet all of them for the mode they will use.
- Confirm the exact version. Colors, retail exclusives and model numbers change limits more often than you would expect.
- Read the manual before you buy, not after. It is linked above and holds the fit rules, the install methods and the expiry.
- Check recalls by model number and date of manufacture, and register the seat with Graco so you hear about the next one.
Sources
Other Graco infant car seats
| Model | Top child weight | Seat weight | Width | Usable life |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SnugRide SnugFit Infant Car Seat (this seat) | 30 lb | 8.4 lb | 17.5 in | 7 years |
| SnugRide Lite LX Infant Car Seat | 30 lb | 7.5 lb | 15.5 in | 7 years |
| SnugRide SnugFit DLX Infant Car Seat | 30 lb | 9.8 lb | 17.5 in | 7 years |
| SnugRide SnugFit DLX Infant Car Seat featuring Safety Surround Technology | 30 lb | — | 17.5 in | 7 years |
| SnugRide SnugFit LX Infant Car Seat | 30 lb | 9 lb | 17.5 in | 7 years |
| SnugRide SnugLock LX Infant Car Seat featuring TrueShield Technology | 30 lb | 8 lb | 15.51 in | 7 years |
| SnugRide DLX Infant Car Seat featuring Load Leg Technology | 30 lb | 8.4 lb | 25 in | 7 years |
| GoMax Infant Car Seat featuring Insta-Install Rigid LATCH | 30 lb | 10.9 lb | — | 7 years |