The SnugRider infant car seat carrier / stroller from Graco is an affordable solution for parents who want a lightweight stroller that accommodates an infant car seat. An example of a typical SnugRider owner is a new mother who had a cesarean section – a mother who is restricted from lifting anything over 13 lbs.
I point out SnugRider’s affordability because it costs less than $70. An alternative to the SnugRider is the Maclaren Techno stroller – a lightweight umbrella stroller that works with a wide variety of infant car seats. The Techno stroller is quite the stroller and is a great option for new parents – but it sells for $350…. a bit more than the SnugRider carrier to put it mildly.
The Graco SnugRider infant car seat carrier is basically a stroller frame – a stroller without the stroller seat. Graco designed the SnugRider to be ultra-lightweight – they also designed the stroller so it could be folded up into a very compact form factor.
The Graco SnugRider stroller works with the SnugRide and Infant SafeSeat infant car seats. SnugRider, which only weighs 12.5 pounds, is a great accessory for parents who own Graco infant car seats. Parents simply open the folded stroller which locks in its open position, they place their infant car seat on top of the frame and it automatically locks into place – it’s that easy.
Key Features
One feature that I really like is the height-adjustable handles. SnugRider’s handles can be adjusted to help parents of different heights stroll in comfort.
SnugRider’s ability to help parents safely stroll with their infants is priceless. Graco’s infant car seats easily and safely attach to the SnugRider stroller. The infant car seat snaps securely into the SnugRider frame – three secure snaps / latches lock your infant car seat in place for your child’s safety and for your peace of mind.
The SnugRider stroller has a large under-seat mesh storage basket that can be used to hold everything from a diaper bag to groceries.
When you take a compact frame, you trim the weight down to less than 13 pounds and when you slap on swivel wheels… you get a highly maneuverable stroller that turns on a dime. The front wheels also lock in a straight position which makes it easier to stroll over uneven surfaces such as gravel.
SnugRider features a foot activated parking brake – the same high quality brakes that come standard with all Graco strollers. The brakes are easily locked by stepping on the brake and they unlock with a simple flick of your foot.
Graco is really good at building strollers that are easily folded and unfolded. The SnugRider infant car carrier is no exception. I wouldn’t say that you can open and close it with one hand but I will say that it’s super-easy to open and close the SnugRider. High quality locking latches secure the stroller in its open and closed positions.
Additional Features
- Engineered exclusively for the Graco SnugRide and Infant SafeSeat!
- Lightweight frame and one hand, compact fold for maximum portability
- Two parent cup holders
- Extra-large storage basket
- Height-adjustable handles
- The SnugRider infant car seat safety locks
- Automatic storage latch
- Front swivel wheels with locks and suspension
- Adjustable Handle Height
- One hand fold
- Lockable swivel wheels
- Washable seat cover
- Storage basket
- Cup Holder
Optional Features
- Infant Car seat
- Travel bag
Dimensions & Construction
- Stroller Weight: 12.5 lbs
- Overall Height: 39.5″
- Width of Handle: 16.25″
- Length (wheels front to back): 19.5″
- Length (wheels left to right): 19.5″
√ Pros
- Being less than 13 pounds the SnugRider stroller is ideal for carrying infants in their car seats
- Being light weight, and given SnugRider’s swivel wheels, the SnugRider stroller is very maneuverable.
- The SnugRider stroller folds (and opens) quite easily
X Cons
- Stroller basket is not large enough
- Cup holders could be larger
Recommendation
The Stroller shop recommends the Graco SnugRider stroller / infant car seat carrier to price-conscious new parents. SnugRider is lightweight and its ability to accommodate infant car seats makes transferring your child to and from your car a breeze. And finally, with SnugRider’s maneuverability and easy fold and open capabilities… you can’t go wrong with Graco’s SnugRider infant car seat carrier.
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