Graco SnugRider Infant Car Seat Stroller Frame
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Baby Products Reviews of Graco SnugRider Infant Car Seat Stroller Frame
Customer Review: Love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I just received this stroller today and when I started taking it out of the box, it was in pieces and my husband looked over at me and said "I'm not putting that thing together tonight." I was so disappointed because I really wanted to try it out. Then I noticed that there weren't any screws, or nuts, or bolts, just pieces that seemed simple enough to snap together. So I just started putting it together by myself. My husband watched (in awe) and said "Well, at least read the directions!" and I responded "Why? It's simple." About that time I finished putting it together and I snapped the car seat in it! You should have seen his face! It went together in probably 2-3 minutes tops! We pushed it around the house and we both loved it! My husband said "It drives great!" LOL! The main selling point for me was that it was so inexpensive and that it worked basically like a travel system but it folded up into a much smaller "package". I love that you just snap the carseat in and go. I know that once the baby outgrows the car seat we won't be able to use this stroller anymore but the travel systems were just so big and bulky, not to mention EXPENSIVE (Chicco Cortina Keyfit 30 Travel System, Miro) that I decided to use this stroller for the first months and then move into a convenience stroller (Cosco Avila Convenience Stroller) once the baby out grows the carseat. Even though I will buy 2 strollers, they will be less expensive than buying one travel system. It folds down very easily and is very lightweight. Our baby won't be here for 10 more weeks but so far I am very impressed with this stroller and can't wait to take our precious baby for walks around our neighborhood.Customer Review: Good for what it is, not meant to last
Summary: 3 Stars
I loved this stroller for about 4-5 months (used almost daily with the Graco SafeSeat). I'm now in the market for "the next step" comfy umbrella type stroller that should last 2-3 years for everything I used this for - the quick jaunts to the store, the occassional walk, and travelling. This stroller handled all of those things wonderfully until about a month ago (my son is almost 6 months). It's now incredibly difficult to steer, the wheels squeak and the tread is wearing. There is no way I can keep this and use it for the next baby. I knew I did not want a bulky travel system but as I now look at lightweight umbrella type strollers like the Graco Mosaic or Peg Aria, I'm realizing I could have gotten "the next step" stroller AND have had an easy way to transport my baby in his car seat - effectively a lightweight travel system. The benefit to a travel system that I've seen with other moms is that they then have 2 sunshades to use to cover the baby - perfect for walks during naptime. The benefit to the carseat frame is the absolutely HUGE basket (of which I have been quite spoiled with as I now look at umbrella strollers with the teensiest of baskets). I never used the cup holders for cups as they were too small and shallow for my 1 L water bottle but they were great to hold my keys and cell phone. I would have rather put the $60 towards a really nice umbrella-type stroller travel system. However, now that I've waited, I can actually put my baby in them to see if he's be comfortable in it. I knew going in that I'd have to buy another stroller at some point, I'm just dissapointed that I can't use this for the next baby - and the frusterating steering/wheel thing is encouraging me to purchase my next stroller sooner rather than later.Customer Review: Excellent stroller alternative for infants
Summary: 5 Stars
A little background: I am 5'11" and my husband is 6'3" -- so when researching infant car seats before my son was born, I focused on seats that would work for a larger baby. (and now he's 6 months and 20 pounds) I also read Baby Bargains cover to cover for recommendations on all kinds of gear. I like their style, and am a no-fuss kind of girl. We settled on the Graco Snugride 32 and this frame as our infant stroller combo.
After 6 months of use, the stroller has been great. They've designed the system to be pretty fool-proof. Everything that is red does something for you -- locks, unlocks, snaps, clicks, etc. It folds up easily and I like the latch they've designed. (The latch/locking mechanism is something that I've only really started to appreciate as we've begun to research other stroller options.)
PROS: compact, lightweight, easy to fold, latches well, wheels lock easily, the handle height adjusts for taller parents, the basket is huge and easily accessible.
CONS: sometimes it's a little hard to steer and I've bumped into curbs and walls while not paying attention. This is a minor complaint.
In hindsight it may have been a better idea t get a different stroller -- one that the infant seat could snap into, but would also allow him to grow with. We've looked at the Metrolite but I think the latch would drive me crazy; in the store it never seemed to catch correctly. We ended up buying a second-hand Peg Perego Aria MT this weekend and it looks like it's going to be great. We also just bought a new convertible car seat too, because although this one will still work for awhile, he's way too heavy to be carting around between cars.
Customer Review: Light, portable and easy to use
Summary: 5 Stars
We bought this even though we have a big stroller/car seat combo. So why spend the extra money? The SnugRider is very light and doesn't take up as much room, so I can just leave it folded up in the back of our small car. It's also narrower than the big stroller, so it's easier to negotiate the aisles of crowded stores, etc. It's also great for those times when you have to "park in the ramp" and then lug the baby in the carseat through the elevator and skywalks or wherever until you get to a place with a shopping cart. (With the SnugRider you can still use a shopping cart - just fold it up and pop it in the cart.)
The carseat snaps on easily and it feels very stable and secure. The other great thing is the height-adjustable handle. We are not tall people (5'5" and 5'8"), but we always had trouble with our older son's umbrella stroller - the handles are just a bit too low and caused lower back pain when we'd use it for long periods of time (like at the zoo). [What in the world do tall people do?!] The SnugRider is just the right height and the cushioned handles are comfortable.
It took us awhile to get the hang of *quickly* opening and folding it, but once we realized that it folds up very much like a standard lawn chair, it was easy. That's important when it's freezing and you don't want to stand there with the hatch of your car open for long periods of time.
The only complaint I have is that the cupholder is too small in diameter. (Let's face it, this is America and we have very large beverages with us at all times.) I also wish it had a seat that could snap in when the child gets older so that it could be used like an umbrella stroller.
Customer Review: Light weight & easy to use
Summary: 5 Stars
My family lives in a very big city, and we wanted a light weight option for transporting my infant around with us via taxi, subway or just walking. After researching all the options that are out there, and there are a lot, we decided to go with this. Here's what we like about it:
- Obviously, we feel that it is very portable and light weight making it easy to get around with.
- I don't have to transfer my son from his car seat to a stroller, he's all ready to go.
- The car seat snaps into the frame securly and easily. There is no doubt as to whether you've got the seat in there right. I'm even able to do this one handed and I'm a small women and a giant clutz.
- It has breaks on the wheels so my little guy doesn't roll away on me as I'm loading groceries into my car.
- The basket under the seat is HUGE. It fits my diaper bag and more without a problem. Possibly allows for more storage then the overhead bins on an airplane.
- It folds down easily and locks shut so it doesn't flap wildly while you try and jam it in your trunk or closet at home.
- The cup holders come off for easy cleaning. That said, the cup holders come off easily. Be warned.
I feel that for the price, you can't beat this stroller. It may not be the most flashy, over the top, my-stroller-is-better-then-yours, but it really does the job. If you are one to get "stroller envy" when you see another mommy at the pediatrician with a "better" stroller, this isn't for you. But if you are a mom who just wants the job to get done and get it done well, I highly recommend getting just the frame and calling it a day.