Which strollers does the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35 fit?

4 strollers take it with no adapter and 7 with one adapter, according to the makers.

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SnugRide SnugLock 35

How to install it in the car

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Graco strollers that take the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35

They click right in. No adapter to buy.

Baby Jogger strollers that take the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35

You'll need one of these adapters.

City Mini adapter for Graco seats (illustration)

Adapter you need

Baby Jogger City Mini adapter for Graco seats

price not listed · for 1 seat below

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City Select adapter for Graco seats (illustration)

Adapter you need

Baby Jogger City Select adapter for Graco seats

about $49.99 · for 1 seat below

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City Tour 2 adapter for Graco seats (illustration)

Adapter you need

Baby Jogger City Tour 2 adapter for Graco seats

about $49.99 · for 1 seat below

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BOB strollers that take the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35

You'll need this adapter.

Jogging stroller adapter for Graco seats (illustration)

Adapter you need

BOB Jogging stroller adapter for Graco seats

about $99.99 · for 2 seats below

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Mockingbird strollers that take the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35

You'll need this adapter.

Adapter you need

Mockingbird 5-in-1 car seat ring

about $50 · for 1 seat below

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MockingbirdSingle Stroller 2.0 *27 lb+ adapter
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WonderFold strollers that take the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35

You'll need this adapter.

W2 wagon adapter for Graco seats (illustration)

Adapter you need

WonderFold W2 wagon adapter for Graco seats

about $99.99 · for 1 seat below

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WonderFoldW2 wagon40 lb$399+ adapter
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* The maker names the model but not which version; open the card for what to check.

Key specs

Child weight: 4–35 lb
Child height: up to 32 in
Install: With the base or without
On a plane: Only without the base
Expires: 7 years after it was made

About the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35

The Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35 is a rear-facing infant car seat for babies from 4 to 35 lb and up to 32 in tall. Base: snugLock base: LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt with SnugLock lock-off; carrier also installs without base with seat belt. Graco says it is approved for use on aircraft. Graco gives it a 7-year life from the date of manufacture. Graco points to belt or latch base install, baseless seat-belt install, 4-position base recline, newborn supports and 4 more; see the details below.

Highlights

Belt or LATCH base installThe base installs with the vehicle seat belt or LATCH, and Graco says it takes under a minute. Graco product page (archived copy)
Baseless seat-belt installThe carrier can also go in the car without the base, using only the vehicle seat belt. Graco manual (PDF)
4-position base reclineThe base has 4 recline positions and a level indicator. Graco product page (archived copy)
Newborn supportsRemovable head and body supports for newborns. Graco product page (archived copy)
For babies 4-35 lbRear-facing only for babies 4-35 lb and up to 32 inches. Graco product page (archived copy)
Rotating canopyThe canopy rotates for shade. Graco product page (archived copy)
Aircraft use without baseCertified for aircraft when used without the base; the base itself is not. Graco manual (PDF)
Side-impact testedGraco says it was side-impact tested for occupant retention with the 5-point harness. Graco product page (archived copy)

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Compare the SnugRide SnugLock 35 with similar infant seats

The closest seats of the same kind by weight and price. Every figure is the maker's.

	GracoSnugRide SnugLock 35This one	BritaxB-Safe 35	BritaxB-Safe 35 Elite	BritaxB-Safe Gen2
Carrier weight	—	10 lb	11.5 lb	10.9 lb
Baby weight up to	35 lb	35 lb	35 lb	35 lb
Baby height up to	32 in	32 in	—	32 in
Without the base	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
On a plane	Yes	—	—	—
Expires after	7 yrs	6 yrs	—	6 yrs
Strollers that fit	11	1	0	5
…with no adapter	4	0	0	0
	Check price	Check price	Check price	Check price

Putting it in the carHow to install the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35 →Graco's steps for the base with LATCH, the base with the seat belt, no base with a lap belt, the carrier on and off the base, and which bases it goes with.

How to use the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35

Step-by-step guides from the maker's manual. Pick one.

Harness

1Loosen the straps: push down on the harness release lever while pulling the straps out at the chest clip, then open the chest clip and buckle.
2Sit your baby with their back flat against the seat and put the straps over their shoulders; the straps must come out at or just below the shoulders.
3Click both buckle tongues in and tug each one, then click the chest clip shut.
4Pull the slack up from around the waist on both sides, then pull the harness adjustment strap until you can't pinch any webbing at the shoulder.
5Slide the chest clip up to armpit level and recheck tightness.

The maker warns:

No snowsuits or bulky clothes under the harness; put a blanket over the buckled harness instead.
Children have strangled in loose or partly buckled straps: fully buckle your child even outside the car.

Retold from Graco manual (PDF).

Common problems with the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35

1. Check that this seat and stroller are listed as compatible, and take your baby out before attaching the seat.
2. Look for dirt or anything stuck in the stroller's attachment points and the seat's connectors.
3. If your stroller needs adapters, make sure they are fitted correctly and fully secured.
4. Take the seat off, press the release lever and check the latch plungers on both sides move freely; if one sticks, the seat can't lock on.
5. Lower the seat straight down, facing the way the stroller manual says, until it clicks, then pull up gently to confirm. Don't use it until it is locked.
1. Line the seat up with the base before lowering it in.
2. Push down on the front of the seat and on the handle until you hear or feel a click, then pull up on the front corners to test it.
3. Check the base itself is installed tightly and sits level as your manual describes.
4. To take it out, squeeze the release handle on the back of the seat and lift straight up while holding it.
5. If it still won't latch or release, don't force it; that can damage the latch. Contact Graco.
1. Take out toys, blankets, cup holders or anything else that could be in the way.
2. Put the seat, footrest and child tray (if it has one) in the right position for folding.
3. Make sure no seat or canopy fabric is caught in the fold joints, and check the joints for dirt.
4. Press the fold buttons, levers or handles all the way, on a flat surface, and try again.
5. Don't force it closed; that can damage the stroller.
1. Release the storage latch on the side of the stroller first; while it is engaged it keeps the stroller locked shut.
2. Check no fabric or straps are caught in the frame, and clear any dirt around the joints.
3. Stand it on flat, level ground and press the release buttons or levers fully, as your manual shows.
4. Don't force it open.
1. Put the buckle in a cup of warm water and swish it gently, pressing the red button several times while it's in the water.
2. Don't put the buckle strap in the water, and don't use soap, detergent or lubricant.
3. Shake out the water and let it air dry; repeat until it fastens with a click.
4. Put the buckle back in the same slot it came from and pull up on it to check it is secure.
1. Yes. SnugLock seats and bases work with Click Connect.
2. A new SnugLock seat fits Click Connect bases and strollers you already have, and older Click Connect seats fit SnugLock bases.
3. They do not work with Graco's older Classic Connect seats, bases or strollers.
1. Both are printed on the serial number label.
2. On traditional strollers, look on the rear leg or under the footrest.
3. On umbrella strollers, look on the X-shaped tubes under the seat.
4. It is also listed on the product page at gracobaby.com and in the owner's manual.
1. Graco stamps the expiration information into the bottom or back of each seat, as a "Do Not Use After" date.
2. Seats expire six to ten years after they were made, depending on the model.
3. Check the date of manufacture on the white serial number label on the seat.
4. Graco recommends replacing the seat on or before that date.

The Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35: pros and cons

Why parents pick it

4 strollers take it with no adapter. (from the makers' fit charts)
Rated for babies up to 35 lb (typical 32 lb), so it lasts longer. (compared with the strollers and seats we list)
Approved for use on aircraft. (maker)
7-year life from manufacture. (maker)

Keep in mind

Nothing stands out in the makers' data.

Manuals and downloads

Straight from the makers. The manual that came with your product is the one to follow.

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Frequently asked questions (13)

What are the weight and height limits of the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35?

4–35 lb, up to 32 in tall.

Graco manual (PDF)

Can you use the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35 without the base?

Yes. Graco's manual describes one way to install it with no base: with a lap belt.

Install steps Graco manual (PDF)

How do I install the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35?

Graco's manual gives 3 ways: with the base, using LATCH; with the base, using the car's seat belt; without the base, with a lap belt.

Step by step

Is the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35 FAA approved?

Yes, but the maker approves it for aircraft only without the base.

Flying with a baby Graco manual (PDF)

When does the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35 expire?

7 years after the date it was made; the date is on the seat's label.

Graco manual (PDF)

What base does the Graco SnugRide SnugLock 35 use?

SnugLock base: LATCH strap or vehicle seat belt with SnugLock lock-off; carrier also installs without base with seat belt.

Graco manual (PDF)

Can I buy an extra Graco base?

Graco publishes a single list of which infant seats fit which Graco bases (GoMax, Premier, SnugLock with load leg, SnugRide Lite, SnugFit and SnugLock bases). Graco says this list overrides what any individual manual says.