Graco SnugRide 8649

Pros: Sturdy, side impact protection,head rest and head protection.

Cons: It is a little pricey since it can only be used for a few months.

The Bottom Line: I would definitely recommend because of how ours has held up.

Review: When my granddaughter was born, I turned to the Gracco name to buy a carseat because of their fine reputation. I found this Graco SnugRide 8649 - G Collection Infant Car Seat for her and decided to buy it mainly because of the side impact protection. I ...

Pros: Quality, adjustment for newborns, ease of use

Cons: fit baby up to 15Lbs, not up to 20Lbs!

The Bottom Line: Highly recommended for its quality (we chose the GracoPedic cushioning) and eas of use.

Review: We bought this seat 3 years ago (2004) and use it again today for our second child. We are extremely happy with the seat and what it provides for young babies. It is very strongly built (and so heavy!!) and comes with an excellent cushioning, which is ...

Pros: It is easy to use and to carry.

Cons: None!

Review: I'm very pleased with it because it is so easy to use. My baby feel very comfortable in it and I use it even in the house. It is lightweight and I can carry my baby in it. The cover for cold times is very useful and also can be removed if you ...

Pros: Easy to get in and out of the car.

Cons: Difficult to carry.

Review: I was given this car seat at my baby shower. We really enjoyed it and now are passing it on to my brother and sister-in-law. I think it is a great car seat. I liked the stationary base that stayed in my car, which made it very easy to get my daughter and ...

Pros: Very easy to use and very safe for your baby.

Cons: A little pricey, but well worth money.

Review: Graco has done it again and created the best product available. Ever product of theirs that I have used, I have been very impressed with. They always seem to think ahead and know what is needed. This is so easy to use and easy to get in and out of my ...

Pros: up-front adjustment, canopy works well.

Cons: handle is difficult to adjust. Probably a bit easier for a taller person.

The Bottom Line: Whatever car seat you buy, make sure it has the up-front adjustment strap for the harness like this one has.

Review: We didn't do our research with baby #1 - I was just too excited about buying baby stuff that I grabbed whatever stroller/carseat combo I thought was attractive, and easy to steer & fold. I had no idea that some carseats have an up-front adjustment ...

Pros: big, versatile sunshade, sturdy, good value, easy to carry about, easy to clean

Cons: heavy, handlebar can be hard to adjust

The Bottom Line: I would recommend this carseat as it is very safe (has great safety ratings), is not too expensive, stylish and convenient.

Review: Well i have used this car seat for the last 6 months. I bought this car seat because it was the only one that was adaptable to my stroller (the rock star baby), leaving me no other options. My baby was born in september in oregon and i've been using a ...

Pros: The leveling system makes it easy to place in the car.

Cons: The material isn't very soft.

Review: This car seat is lightweight and easy to carry. It is also nice that the front of the base has a leveler so you don't have to use towels. I also like that it comes with a baby cover for those cold times of the ...

Pros: Stylish, sturdy, made by a trusted name

Cons: None that we have discovered.

Review: I needed a car seat that was compatible with a Inglesina stroller, and the SnugRide was the only one that was. I found this one to be the nicest, appearance-wise, as it is silver and matches the aluminum frame of the stroller. Other than the ...

Pros: Compatible with most strollers, easy in/out of car, easy in/out of stroller base

Cons: Too hot and sweaty--cover is a MUST

The Bottom Line: I would not recommend this car seat as the material makes baby very hot and sweaty--even when temps are in low 70's.

Review: The directions that came with the seat were horrible but we managed to figure it out; the LATCH system works beautifully--the base is VERY secure and comes out easily when one needs to remove it. The seat easily sits in the base and is removed from ...