Graco SnugRide 35 Lite LX - Safe in the Seat
The Graco SnugRide 35 Lite LX car seat is one of the lighter infant seats on the market at only 7 pounds. It’s also one of the most affordable options for families who are on a tight budget or who do not want to spend a lot on an infant seat, especially with it having stroller compatibility with Graco stroller frames too. It’s also quite compact front to back, so it’s a great option for many families.
Our Review of the
Graco SnugRide 35 Lite LX
The Graco SnugRide 35 Lite LX car seat is one of the lighter infant seats on the market at only 7 pounds. It’s also one of the most affordable options for families who are on a tight budget or who do not want to spend a lot on an infant seat, especially with it having stroller compatibility with Graco stroller frames too. It’s also quite compact front to back, so it’s a great option for many families.
Our recommendation: From birth until it’s outgrown, between 9-12 months
An infant car seat
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Stand Out Features of this Car Seat
Lightweight
The Graco SnugRide 35 Lite LX is one of the lightest infant seats on the market at only 7 pounds! If having a lightweight seat is important to you, then this is a great option to consider.
European Baseless Routing
This seat can be installed baseless with European or American/Standard belt routing. You can find a video showing both of those methods here. The European routing method is preferred! European belt routing means the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt is routed behind the shell of the rear-facing seat, limiting its ability to rotate down in a frontal crash. This routing functions similarly to a load leg. Pretty cool, huh?!
Seat is Good for You If:
You have a small backseat.
If you have a small back seat or tall front passengers, the Graco SnugRide 35 Lite LX seat may be a good option for you. It is one of the more compact infant seats available on the market. We have some other compact options here.
You need to fit 3 across.
Most infant seats will fit in a 3 across situation, including this one since they are all around 17-17.5″ wide. For other options that fit well in a three-across configuration, check out this post.
Use Caution if:
You are expecting a small baby.
There are better options for small babies, but if you must use this seat, you’ll need to make some adjustments. The large crotch buckle depth will likely cause a gap between the baby and the crotch strap. It would be necessary to add a crotch roll if this is the case. Doing so will prevent the baby from slumping down. You will also need to change to the upper harness strap loops as shown in the manual. Make sure you remove the infant inserts (both the head and body support) by the time the baby reaches 12 pounds as indicated in the car seat’s instructions.
Check out our favs for the best preemie car seats here.
Child Fit Information
Installation Information
Airplane Use
The Graco SnugRide 35 Lite LX FAA-approved car seat. It’s a very lightweight car seat, which makes it a good domestic travel car seat option.
For help with all things airplane travel and car seats, check out our newest resource: Safe in the Sky.
SITS Bottom Line
The Graco SnugRide Lite LX is a compact and lightweight choice. While it may not be our top recommendation for premature or low birth weight infants, adjustments can generally be made to ensure a snug fit. This seat has a lot of stroller options like all of the Graco infant seats. This budget-friendly option is compatible with most vehicles, offering convenience and peace of mind for parents on the go.
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