Now imagine my relief when, as part of the Graco Nation, I was able to review a the Graco SnugRide Click Connect 40 and kick Jude's non-Graco seat to the curb (or at least to Grandma's car).
Soren rides in a Graco Nautilus, which is q reliable and easy-to-use seat, so naturally I was eager for Jude to ride in a Graco too. The new SnugRide 40, which is sold exclusively at Babies R Us, is an innovative rear-facing car seat that can be used from newborns up to age two (from four to forty pounds).
I'll admit I was skeptical, wondering how Jude at 16 months would fit into what essentially looks like an infant car seat.
Remove the fluffy inserts (seriously the softest I've come across) and adjust the harness straps, and maybe pull out the kick plate for those longer toddler legs and you're good to go.
My son is small for his age, so he has no problem fitting in the Graco SnugRide 40.
This will be a cozy ride for Jude, and was much easier to tighten and install than our other car seat. I'm not sure if it would fit a true 2 year old, since some of the ones I know are quite tall. However, I haven't seen another car seat that is rear facing that attempts to accommodate an older toddler. It must be such a dilemma for car seat manufacturers, since the recommendations are to have kids rear-facing until age 2. How to accommodate those long legs?
Graco does it quite nicely, with the adjustable base. The seat itself is really easy to convert as your child grows. Simply adjust the Simply Safe harness and headrest behind the seat with a click, and then adjust the base recline (8 different positions) with two buttons on the side. The footrest pops out to make room for the feet. Really simple.
Like other infant car seats, it pops out of its base (which gets installed in the car) and can be carried with the handle. Not that I'd attempt this now, with a toddler, mind you, but it is nice to have that feature with an infant. It also has a sun canopy, which is great for car naps and protecting Jude from projectiles coming from his brother's seat. The Click Connect system that allows it to attach to the base also works with Graco Strollers, allowing you to use the SnugRide 40 outside of the car as well.
I only wish we had had this when Jude was born, rather than using it on the tail-end of his babyhood. And I do hope they create some other styles; to me both options seem more tailored to girls, even the purple-grey Moonstruck pattern I chose.
One other drawback to the seat is that it's awfully long when fully extended, which might be hard to fit into a compact car like our Focus. For now it fits fine, but as Jude grows I worry that extending the adjustable base might impede upon the driver's seat.
Graco's SnugRide Click Connect 40 is a great investment for new parents not wanting to change out a car seat before the switch to a forward position. Check it out at your local Babies R Us.
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Disclosure: I received a SnugRide 40 car seat from Graco for review purposes.
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I'd like to win this as we are looking to upgrade our infant seat. We have a Ford Taurus, not totally sure if it'll fit, but we sure will try :-).
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i like the Quattro Tour Duo Stroller also !
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i like the Rittenhouse comtempo highchair
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite product from Graco would have to be the new Click Connect 40 seat! I love the Mena color. It's my favorite because of how long you can use it and how safe it is. I had the Safeseat for my son and loved it, but they no longer make it and it expired. I'd love to win the new seat for our baby girl due in December since we don't have a seat for her yet!
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i like the Quattro Tour Duo Stroller. would love to win this for my son
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I would love to give this to my grand baby for Christmas. It's fantastic! Thanks!!!
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ReplyDeleteSusan Chester
LOVE the FastAction™ Fold Sport Click Connect™ Stroller 1832156 and I'd like to win the SnugRide 40 for my sister who's expecting.
ReplyDeleteLove this new click connect 40 car seat for three main reasons - Comfort, Safety and Longevity.
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ReplyDeleteI like the Soothing Swing.
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My favorite Graco product is the Myride 65. I LOVE that I was able to keep my son RR passed 2 years old and will be able to keep him hanessed in it for sooo long! What I like about this new Snugride is that I will be able to keep my baby girl (due in March) RR as well for so long without need a new carseat for a while!! She will also be RR passed 2 and harnesses until she is old enough to date... HAHA!
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As much as I would love the Smart Seat All-in-one, pattern Jemma, we can't afford it.
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My favorite Graco product is Stylus DLX Travel System-Vance. I would like the Snugride because I have a new baby coming in December and this car seat would be amazing to have as it can be used for so long.
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ReplyDeleteCassie
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I love the Trekko Stroller and I would give it as a gift for baby shower
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DeleteI love that's it's made for babies from newborn up to 40 pounds! I would love to win this because I would love it for my baby that is due in April! First time I will be able to use the same seat for a very long time!
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One click and connect stroller,I would love to win this for my son due in Feb.
ReplyDeleteI like the Duo 2-in-1 Swing & Bouncer. I would love to win the Graco Snugride 40 because I like how it can be used until age 2. I was debating between an infant car seat vs a convertible car seat that allows newborns to be in. the plus side of the snugride 40 is we can transfer the car seat to the inlaws easily. With a convertible car seat we will have to take it out and place in the other car.
ReplyDeleteThanks for a chance to win one!
I like the Duo 2-in-1 Swing & Bouncer. I would love to win the Graco Snugride 40 because I like how it can be used until age 2. I was debating between an infant car seat vs a convertible car seat that allows newborns to be in. the plus side of the snugride 40 is we can transfer the car seat to the inlaws easily. With a convertible car seat we will have to take it out and place in the other car.
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I love the duo swing and bouncer! And I would give it to my sister who just found out shes pregnant! Yay!
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i'd like to win because my sister is due in march and will need an infant seat.
ReplyDeleteMy fav gaco item is the Quattro Tour® Duo Stroller
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I like the quattro tour duo stroller too. I would like to win because I am expecting baby number three soon and will need a carseat for him/her :)
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I love the Graco musical Mat Jumper. I want to win the Snug ride 40 to give to my sister. Kelly F.
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I have a Graco pack and play, but with twins on the way I could really use another car seat for grandma's car too.
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Thanks!
I like the Pack 'n Play® Silhouette™ Playard..I would like to win because i've just learned a friend of ours is expecting & want to help out
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ReplyDeleteThis car seat is awesome.. I would love to win this for my sister who is due in January.
ReplyDeleteI have a dear friend who is pregnant and could really use this car seat!
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ReplyDeleteI love the Graco SnugRIde Click Connect 40. I take recommendations seriously and love that I can keep my child rear facing up to 2 yrs old. And even better the child still has leg room. -Anita Anderson
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love love love this seat! its my top pick right now. so perfect for newborns and bigger toddlers !
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ReplyDeleteWould love to win the carseat to use in my mil's car. I also love the Lovin' Hug® Infant Swing 1788153!
ReplyDeletethe Quattro Tour Duo Stroller, rear facing up to 2 yrs old
ReplyDeletethe Pack 'n Play® Silhouette™ Playard
ReplyDeleteThat looks perfect, we are about to move out of the smaller size!
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ReplyDeleteericacarnes(at)gmail(dot)com
I'd love to have the Twin Ipo Stroller for my kids. The SnugRide 40 would be great for my car..the one we currently have is hard to adjust. tylerpants(at)gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThe Quattro Tour Duo Stroller would be nice for the grandkids.
ReplyDeleteI would like this because my daughter is pregnant again and will soon need a carseat for the new baby. This looks like a really nice one.
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DeleteI like the True Focus™ Digital Video Monitor. I'd like to win this for my younger son is 9 months and about to outgrow his infant seat.
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I love the Pack N Play on the go playyard because it is so nice to keep in the downstairs to put the baby down for a nap or whatever so she is in the same room as me instead of upstairs in her crib. I would love to win to have a car seat for my husband's car too.
ReplyDeleteI like the Pack 'n Play Playard with Newborn Napper Station. I'd love the SnugRide 40 for my baby niece...it looks easy to use! trixpixel[at]gmail.com
ReplyDeletei love their sweetpeace™ infant soothing swing and all of their products withstand time and are awesome! I would love to win this cause i have a new baby on the way and i thought i could use her older sisters seat and to find out they expire after 5 years!! =0(
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I like the FastAction Fold Stroller. I want to win this for my cousin
ReplyDeleteI like the Quattro Tour Duo Stroller and I would love to win this for my soon to be, next grandchild.
ReplyDeleteLove the 1 second ear thermometer and I would love to win this for my 2 month old so we can keep him rear facing longer - my boys grow quickly!
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