Spoiler alert: the Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 didn’t perform well in our tests. In fact, it’s one of the worst infant car seats that we’ve tested. The Graco 35 is lightweight and affordable. It also takes less space once installed in the back of your car. But
that comes with many flaws. It will be uncomfortable for your baby and impractical for you to use (more on that below). The SnugRide Click Connect 35 might be a good infant car seat for some parents, but we think that the majority of parents should look elsewhere. If you’re looking for the overall best value car seat, we recommend the Chicco KeyFit 30. If you prefer a budget option, the
Evenflo LiteMax 35 will be perfect for you. And if you just want the best of the best, take a look at the Peg Perego Primo Viaggio. Still interested in
learning more about the Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35? Continue reading and let’s see if it might be a good fit. SummaryWe like:
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Who is it for: The SnugRide Click Connect 35 should only be considered if you want a lightweight infant car seat that will only be used infrequently. Every other car seats in our tests performed better, so it’s hard to justify the Graco to any parent. Where to buy it: check price on Amazon Alternatives:
Overview: Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 Car SeatSafety |
Stroller brand | Stroller model | |
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Austlen | Entourage Front | Not compatible |
Austlen | Entourage Rear | Not compatible |
Baby Jogger | City Select, City Select Lux and City Premier | Use this adapter |
Baby Jogger | City Mini and City Mini GT | Use this adapter |
Baby Jogger | City Mini Double and City GT Double | Use this adapter |
Baby Jogger | City Tour Lux | Not compatible |
Baby Trend | Expedition Jogger, Espy | Not compatible |
Baby Trend | Snap N Go, Snap N Go Ultra Tandem | Compatible by default but only for the rear seat |
Babyzen | Yoyo | Not compatible |
BOB | Revolution | Use this adapter |
Britax | B Agile | Use this universal adapter |
Britax | B Agile Double | Not compatible |
Britax | B Ready | Use this universal adapter |
Bugaboo | Donkey Mono and Donkey 2 Mono | Not compatible |
Bugaboo | Donkey Twin and Donkey 2 Twin | Not compatible |
Bugaboo | Fox and Buffalo | Not compatible |
Bugaboo | Cameleon3 | Not compatible |
Bugaboo | Bee3 and Bee5 | Not compatible |
Bumbleride | Indie and Speed | Use this adapter |
Chicco | Bravo | Not compatible |
Contours | Options Elite, Options and Curve | Use this universal adapter |
Cybex | Priam and Mios | Not compatible |
GB | Zuzu | Compatible by default |
Graco | Breaze | Compatible by default |
Inglesina | Quad and Trilogy | Not compatible |
JOOVY | Caboose, Big Caboose and Caboose Too | Adapters included |
Mamas & Papas | Armadillo Flip | Use this adapter |
Mamas & Papas | Urbo, Urbo2, Sola and Sola2 | Use this adapter |
Maxi-Cosi | Dana and DanaFor2 | Not compatible |
Mima | Xari and Zigi | Not compatible |
Mountain Buggy | Cosmopolitan | Not compatible |
Mountain Buggy | MB mini and Swift | Use this adapter |
Mountain Buggy | Terrain and Jungle | Not compatible |
Nuna | Demi Grow, MIXX2, PIPA and PEPP | Not compatible |
Peg Perego | Book Pop-Up | Not compatible |
Phil and Teds | Navigator, Dot, Classic and Sport | Use this adapter |
Phil and Teds | Promenade and Smart Lux | Use this adapter |
Silver Cross | Wave | Not compatible |
Stokke | Xplory, Trailz and Scoot | Use this adapter |
Quinny | Moodd | Use this adapter |
Thule | Urban Glide 1, Urban Glide 2.0, both single and double | Use this adapter |
UPPAbaby | VISTA and CRUZ | Use this adapter |
UPPAbaby | MINU | Not compatible |
You can check our ultimate Car Seat and Stroller compatibility guide for more details.
How Long is the Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 Good For?
Wondering how long is your Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 is good for? Just check the back of the seat to find its expiration date, it’s stamped on the actual seat.
The SnugRide Click Connect 35 is good for 7 years from the manufacturing date.
Important to Know
Infant car seats have an expiration date. You should never use a car seat that is passed its expiration date as the safety of your child will NOT be guaranteed.
Always check the label on your seat to make sure that it’s still good to be used. You can also read this article to understand why infant car seats expire.
Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35: What’s in the box
Wondering what’s in the box? Here’s everything that will be included in the Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 on Amazon:
- 1 x Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 infant car seat
- 1 x Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 infant car seat LATCH base
Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 Price
You can buy the Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 on Amazon. That’s the best deal that we’ve seen online.
Alternatives
By Graco:
- The Snugride 30 is a slightly scaled-down version of the SnugRide Click Connect 35. The weight limit is lower, as is the price, but the seat is essentially the same ($$$).
- The Snugride 35 LX, on the other hand, is a significant upgrade. We recommend the 35 LX over the 35 if you want to buy from Graco.
From other brands:
- The Chicco KeyFit 30: the best infant car seat of the year for the same price than the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 (check price). You should only pick the Mico Max 30 over the KeyFit30 if you already have a compatible stroller with Maxi-Cosi.
- The Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30: perfect if you already have a compatible stroller from Maxi-Cosi, Cybex, Nuna, Silver Cross or Quinny. Same price than the KeyFit 30 and very similar performances (check price).
- The Peg Perego Primo Viaggio: the best infant car seat if you can stretch your budget. It comes with a European seat belt lock when used without its base. Perfect if you’re often taking taxis or Ubers (check price).
Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 Car Seat: Most Frequently Asked Questions
- Question: Does it come with the Click Connect base?
Answer: Yes. This model comes with the base in the package. You can also purchase the car seat and the Graco base separately if you prefer.
- Question: Do you have to use the base with the Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35?
Answer: No. You can also install the Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 without its base if needed. Just the seat belt as described above. The base will make it more secure and convenient if you’re installing the seat in your own car, however.
- Question: Is the Graco SnugRide 35 Click Connect?
Answer: Yes, the Graco SnugRide 35 is equipped with the Click Connect technology. Click Connect is a secure one-step way of attaching the infant car seats to all Graco’s Click Connect compatible strollers and car seat bases. Just place the car seat into a Click Connect stroller or the included car seat base and you’ll hear a ‘click’, letting you know it’s securely attached.
- Question: Can the Graco be installed on an airplane seat?
Answer: Yes, the Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 is FAA approved. You can install the seat alone or the seat with its base on a plane seat using the lap seat belt. You can check that your car seat is FAA approved by looking for a sticker that says “This Restraint is Certified for Use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft.” Flight attendants are trained to look for these stickers when someone is boarding the plane with an infant or toddler car seat.
- Question: How much does the Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 weight without the base?
Answer: The Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 weighs 7.5 lbs (3.4kg) without the base. It’s relatively light compared to other infant car seats that we reviewed.
- Question: How many years is the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30 Good For?
Answer: 7 years. The Graco infant car seats made after 2011 have an expiration date of 7 years from the manufactured date. Car seats produced before 2011 have a 6 years expiration date. You can see the expiration date on the label at the back of the seat.
- Question: Can I attach the Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 seat on a grocery cart?
Answer: No, and you shouldn’t try to do that with any car seat. Placing an infant carrier on top of a shopping cart can be very dangerous. The safest place would be in the cart itself, facing towards you and reclined appropriately for your child to be comfortable.
- Question: Has the Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 ever been
recalled?
Answer: For recall information, call the U.S. Government’s Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.NHTSA.gov.
- Question: What is the Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 warranty?
Answer: The Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 comes with a one years warranty, that’s more than most of the competition. We recommend you contact Maxi-Cosi if you experience any issue with your model after purchase. You can call them during normal office hours or email their customer support team. Their response time is relatively quick.
- Question: What is Graco’s customer service number?
Answer: If you’re calling from the US, you can contact Graco by phone: 1-800-345-4109. Their email support center should get back to you within 24 hours.
Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 Manual and User Guide
You can download the Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 infant car seat user manual from here. You should also be able to find one stored within the car seat base.
About Graco
Graco was originally founded in 1942 by Russell Gray and Robert Cone as a metal fabrication shop manufacturing car parts in the United States. Graca later ventured into baby products. You can read more about Graco’s history here.
Further reading recommendations about Maxi-Cosi and infant car seat safety
We used several authoritative sources to help with our review of the Maxi-Cosi Mico Max 30. We recommend that you read them if you want to learn more about car seat safety in general. These are also great resources if you want to understand a particular aspect of child safety or want to stay up-to-date with the latest research.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Child Passenger Safety Board have excellent in-depth resources on car safety for children. We recommend you start there:
- www.nhtsa.gov
- www.cpsboard.org
If you want to explore car safety even further, we recommend the following resources that were used when writing this article:
- www.safekids.org
- www.nsc.org
Images by Baby Gear Essentials and Chicco.