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    Home » Graco Smart Seat with Safety Surround Protection All-in-One Car Seat Review

    August 28, 2013 By Ruth V. 347 Comments

    Graco Smart Seat with Safety Surround Protection All-in-One Car Seat Review

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    Graco Smart Seat

    When I was shopping for my little one's first car seat, I chose an infant car seat with excellent safety ratings from a brand I trusted. The Graco SnugRide 30 was our very first car seat and we had a great experience with it. At around 11 months, our son was noticeably outgrowing his infant seat (was approaching 30 inches in length) and we knew we needed to obtain a convertible car seat. In hindsight, I wish I would have known about the multi-function, all-in-one Graco Smart Seat™!

    I was sent a Graco Smart Seat featuring Safety Surround Side Impact Protection in the Stargazer Fashion to review:

    Graco Smart Seat

    The Graco Smart Seat is designed for children 4-100 pounds. This is truly the only car seat you'll ever need. The unique design of the Smart Seat means that this seat transitions from rear facing infant/todder seat to forward facing toddler seat to belt-positioning booster for youths. Besides it's ability to to adapt to your growing child, the Smart Seat is the only all-in-one seat on the market that features a stay-in-car Smart Base™.

    Let's start by looking at the seat itself. The Smart Seat comes with an infant body support to ensure a perfectly safe fit for your baby. The infant support must be used if baby's shoulders are below the lowest harness setting, and must only be used in rear-facing mode. You should discontinue use of the body support once your child reaches 20 pounds.

    Graco Smart Seat

    The Smart Seat features a five point safety harness, with included harness covers. The harness system is very easy to use. Simply fasten the chest clips, then insert both tongues into the buckle. No puzzle buckle to deal with. The chest clip even includes a graphic that shows correct chest clip placement (at the level of the armpits).

    Graco Smart Seat

    The feature that attracted me most to the Smart Seat was the Smart Base. I felt like our infant seat was so secure due to the base. I loved hearing that click and knowing the seat was in place. The Smart Seat is the only all-in-one car seat on the market with a stay-in-car base. The Smart Base is specifically designed for the Smart Seat due to the pin guides that match up with stainless steel pins on the Smart Seat. Simply guide the pins into the tracks, then use the lock knobs (pictured below, they're red with the word PUSH on them) to lock the seat into the base. The Smart Base has a wonderful lock identification window so you'll know when your seat is securely locked in place. Yellow means not locked, and black means locked. Once you install the Smart Base, that's it! When your child is ready to turn from rear-facing to forward facing, you just turn the lock knobs, slide the Smart Seat off of the base and flip it around! This is a really fantastic feature. You can also purchase an additional base (or more) so your Smart Seat can go from vehicle to vehicle. No need to purchase more than one seat if you're a two car family.

    Graco Smart Seat

    There are five recline positions on the Smart Seat to ensure comfort and safety for your little one. When he or she is rear facing, you'll use the level indicator on the side of the seat to ensure proper positioning. Of course, you'll make sure the bubble is fully between the two lines, otherwise it's not level (as pictured below).

    Graco Smart Seat

    Speaking of rear-facing, the Smart Seat allows for extending rear facing! The current recommendations by The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is that children be rear-facing until the age of two or until they reach the maximum rear-facing height and weight rating for their car seat. The Graco Smart Seat is certified for use rear-facing with children up to 40 pounds (18.1 kg). However, you must make sure your child doesn't exceed the height requirements; the top of their head must be at least one inch below the top of the head support.

    There's a handy sticker located on each side of the seat, one in English and one in Spanish (shown below) so you can choose the proper recline position for your child. To change the recline setting, just locate the recline handle on the front of the seat, pull it forward and the seat will slide forward or backward. As mentioned above, when your child is rear facing, you'll adjust the recline based on the level indicator on the side of the seat. Once they are forward facing you can select a position for them. Position 1 must always be used with children 40-65 pounds.

    Graco Smart Seat

    The Graco Smart Seat has excellent features to keep your little one safe, such as Safety Surround™ Side Impact Technology and EPS energy absorbing foam, to give your little one the most head protection at every stage. There is no official U.S. standard on side impact testing, but Graco Engineers have developed a protocol to simulate the crash forces during government automobile side impact testing. The Smart Seat meets both Graco's side impact testing and Europe's side impact standard. The Safety Surround also offers the best head protection at each stage (more on that later). The Smart Seat's frame and base are also steel-reinforced for maximum strength and durability. The weight of this seat and base is impressive at 33 pounds. Personally, I appreciate the weight of the seat and feel like it's keeping my little guy extra safe. The Smart Seat has also been tested in extreme interior temperatures to ensure that their structural integrity remains despite both high and low temperatures.

    The Smart Seat also has a few features that moms and babies will love for the pure convenience factor. It has an integrated cupholder that's plenty big enough for bottles or sippy cups. The arm rests also flip-up so you can get your little one in and out of the seat with ease.

    Graco Smart Seat

    Let's talk about how this seat grows with your child. I've already told you that the Smart Base stays in your car and when you're ready to go from rear-facing to forward facing, you just flip the seat around. Well, there are SIX head support positions for you to choose from. There is a red adjustment handle on the top of the seat, just squeeze and pull the head support up with one hand until it snaps into one of the six height positions. To lower, you'll also squeeze the handle and just push down. When your child is rear-facing, always use on of the bottom 3 height positions. When they're forward facing, always use one of the top 4 height positions.

    Graco Smart Seat

    Adjusting the head support will also adjust the harness system. You will never have to rethread the harness. Yes, you read that correctly - NO RE-THREADING!

    The Smart Seat was designed for infants 4-40 pounds rear-facing in a harness, toddlers 20-65 pounds forward-facing in a harness and youth 30-100 pounds in a belt-positioning booster. The Smart Seat features an integrated harness storage compartment which will hold the harness straps that are not in use while in the belt positioning mode.

    Graco Smart Seat

    Lastly, let me discuss installation. It was a BREEZE! Normally, installing car seats and putting together gear is my husband's territory, but I decided to give this a try myself. Since my SUV's lower LATCH anchors are too far apart, I can't use the LATCH sytem in the center of the backseat in my car. Since that's the safest place for him, I install car seats using the seat belt instead. There are built-in lock-offs on the Smart Base. All I had to do was open the lock-offs and route the belt through the belt path and over the lock-off. Then, I buckled the seat belt, pulled up on the shoulder belt while pushing down on the base (to get a nice tight installation), and closed the lock-off. That was it! I tested the base to make sure it didn't move more than one inch in any direction and it didn't. There are even instructions for installation right on the base should you need them. After I had the base installed, I locked the seat into place and used the integrated level indicator to make sure the seat was level.

    Graco Smart Seat

    Earlier, I mentioned that this seat weighs in at 33 pounds. It's also a bit wider than other car seats I've used. The dimensions of this seat are: 20.5" W x 21" D x 25" H. You wouldn't be able to fit three Smart Seats across any one row of seats, but that's a trade off I'm willing to take considering this seat will last until my child reaches 100 pounds. You can see in the photos below that in the rear-facing position, the Smart Seat does touch the back of the front seat in my small SUV. It hasn't been a problem for us thus far, but I don't think I'd be able to recline the front seat.
    Here is my little guy enjoying his Smart Seat! He looks pretty comfy to me!

    Graco Smart Seat

    Overall, we LOVE the Graco Smart Seat! There are so many wonderful features on this car seat and I love that it transitions and grows with your child. I would recommend this car seat without hesitation to anyone looking for an all-in-one car seat for their child.

    Connect: You can connect with Graco on Facebook and follow them on Twitter and Pinterest.

    Buy it: You can purchase the Graco Smart Seat for $299.99 to $339.99 on their website, Target, or Diapers.com

    Win it: One lucky person will win a Graco Smart Seat All-in-One Car Seat, valued at $339.99!

    Open to the US only. Ends 9/15/13 at 11:59 PM EST.
    Enter using the Giveaway Tools form below. Good Luck!

    Disclosure: I received the Graco Smart Seat at no cost to facilitate this review. All thoughts expressed are my own and may differ from yours.

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    1. abedabun dawn says

      August 28, 2013 at 5:31 am

      TableFit™ Highchair

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    2. abedabun dawn says

      August 28, 2013 at 5:39 am

      I love this carseat! My main concern is the safety features and this one looks very safe. And its stylish to boot! Thank you for all you do!

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    3. Karen Lieber says

      August 28, 2013 at 5:39 am

      I love the pack and plays!

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    4. lee marissa says

      August 28, 2013 at 4:39 am

      what a great review..this car seat is awesome..lot's of great features,would love to win this for my baby due at the end of september...thank you

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    5. Nicole Hayward says

      August 28, 2013 at 8:41 am

      thank you for such a great give away

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    6. Jennifer Marohn says

      August 28, 2013 at 4:51 am

      What an awesome carseat. Thanks for reviewing it. I've been looking for another car seat and had totally missed this one when considering what brands I would like.

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    7. Dani Osenbaugh says

      August 28, 2013 at 5:02 am

      I love that this carseat is so versatile! Especially that it's rear facing until 40 lbs.

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    8. Laurie Nykaza says

      August 28, 2013 at 7:13 am

      I love the seat goes to 100lbs so it will last as the child grows so we don't have to buy another seat for a very long time! It looks so comfortable too.

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    9. Sandy VanHoey says

      August 28, 2013 at 7:18 am

      I love that you can go through the different stages of growth for your child from infant to youth. It looks very comfortable and safe

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    10. Amy Martin says

      August 28, 2013 at 8:09 am

      I'm a Child Passenger Safety Technician: It's a pretty great seat packed with features, it IS a really heavy seat, though, don't plan on moving this one a lot!

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    11. Morgan Capobianco says

      August 28, 2013 at 12:16 pm

      Graco Smart Seat with Safety Surround Protection All-in-One Car Seat looks awesome. I want something that will last for my son and this has all the safely features I am looking for. Great and informative review!

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    12. Shelly Johns says

      August 28, 2013 at 12:32 pm

      Love this seat! It's the one I want to get for my new baby girl! I just have no money for it.

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    13. The Noyce Family Adventure says

      August 28, 2013 at 12:44 pm

      We are in need of a new seat for my oldest and this is one that I want to get so badly!!!!

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    14. leigh says

      August 28, 2013 at 12:58 pm

      This seat looks great!

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    15. Janet W. says

      August 28, 2013 at 9:01 am

      I'd love to also have the RoomFor2™ Classic Connect™ Stand & Ride Stroller for my grandsons!

      Reply
    16. The Noyce Family Adventure says

      August 28, 2013 at 1:02 pm

      I would love the Nautilus™ 3-in-1 Car Seat in Blair!

      Reply
    17. Wendy Rutan says

      August 28, 2013 at 1:12 pm

      This car seat would be PERFECT for my little girl. I LOVE that you can have one seat for up to 100 pounds, much more conveinent! And you cannot beat GRACO for safety features!

      Reply
    18. Charlene E says

      August 28, 2013 at 9:17 am

      I like the Travel Lite™ Crib would be great for my sister who is expecting next month.

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    19. Jessica says

      August 28, 2013 at 1:35 pm

      This looks like a fantastic carseat- safe, looks easy to use, high weight limit. If I won one, I'd want to buy another so both my girls can have a great seat. 🙂

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    20. Kecia says

      August 28, 2013 at 1:55 pm

      Graco is one of my favorite brands for baby gear. I already have a travel system with infant seat by Graco for our little one due in December. This would be a great second carseat, since it would last until he's out and riding in the regular car seat!

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    21. Jess says

      August 28, 2013 at 2:26 pm

      Thanks for letting me know about the glitch. I will re-enter. This is such a great car seat, with the ability to grow with baby, that I'd be crazy not to enter! 🙂

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    22. Lis says

      August 28, 2013 at 2:28 pm

      Great review thanks for the opportunity.

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    23. Joe joe says

      August 28, 2013 at 3:12 pm

      I love the review for car seat so much great info along with pics..

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    24. KLW520 says

      August 28, 2013 at 3:13 pm

      I love the fact that this seat has a base! Makes it so much easier to switch from rear to forward facing and seems easier to adjust their recline!

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    25. KLW520 says

      August 28, 2013 at 3:18 pm

      The blossom high chair 😉

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    26. Bethany says

      August 28, 2013 at 3:22 pm

      I'm in love with this carseat based on your review. Love the different positions that can be used, the all-in-one-ness of it, the flip up armrests, cupholders... all of it. Thanks for the great

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    27. singer4life says

      August 28, 2013 at 3:25 pm

      I love the huge weight range, the flip armrests and the stay in car base.

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    28. JRFrugalMom and Family says

      August 28, 2013 at 11:31 am

      I love how this car seat grows with the child, and it certainly seems to be one of the most safe seats on the market.

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    29. Rebecca Xavier says

      August 28, 2013 at 11:38 am

      I love that it can be used all the way up to 100 pounds.

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    30. Karolyn Howard says

      August 28, 2013 at 3:40 pm

      My friend has one of these seats and its awesome how it grows with your child and you never have to get another carseat. I also like how the seat starts at 4 pounds since I tend to have little munchkins its nice to know they are protected even at their tiniest.

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    31. Carmen Sandiego says

      August 28, 2013 at 3:49 pm

      I love how these grow with your kid. I love that your child can rear face until 40 lbs because my baby is in 90% for both height and weight so he would definitely be able to fit in this until 2!

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    32. Carmen Sandiego says

      August 28, 2013 at 4:04 pm

      I love their pack n play with the cuddle cove!

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    33. Diana Vuong says

      August 28, 2013 at 4:08 pm

      I like that the Graco Smart Seat has a unique design and that it can transition from baby to toddler to youth's booster seat.

      Reply
    34. Barrie Ely says

      August 28, 2013 at 4:08 pm

      I am just starting to look at baby gear for future knowledge and this seat looks amazing!

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    35. Ashley says

      August 28, 2013 at 4:19 pm

      This carseat look amazing. I could definitely use this. I love that it grows up with your little one. It also looks super comfy for babies and toddlers which is very important since we travel in the car a lot. Thanks for sharing.

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    36. Miss Love says

      August 28, 2013 at 4:23 pm

      This carseat looks tough and safe. I love that it converts to grow with your baby. I definitely will add this to my registry.

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    37. Jessica Smith says

      August 28, 2013 at 4:28 pm

      Great review. Very thorough & informative 🙂

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    38. cmunkres says

      August 28, 2013 at 4:38 pm

      Great Review! this would be handy to win. Just went through the IVF program and hopefully we find out next week if we are 'With Child'.

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    39. Joe Cartwright says

      August 28, 2013 at 4:43 pm

      My ride 65 convertible carseat is another product I am interested in

      Reply
    40. Starbucks Addict says

      August 28, 2013 at 4:45 pm

      This looks like a great car seat! We extended rear face so one that rear faces til 40 pounds is definitely added to my list to check out.

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    41. Karolyn Howard says

      August 28, 2013 at 5:37 pm

      I' would love to get my hands on the Stand & Ride double stroller. It gives so many options when strollin' with 2 kiddos.

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    42. Kate says

      August 28, 2013 at 5:42 pm

      I love that it can stay rear facing up to 40 lbs!

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    43. GreenEggsandSam says

      August 28, 2013 at 5:42 pm

      we really considered this car seat but the price point was a little more than our budget allows!

      Reply
    44. CarrieAnn13 says

      August 28, 2013 at 1:45 pm

      I love that this will easily grow with my little one. And it is gender neutral which can be hard to find these days. The great safety features make this top on my baby list!

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    45. GreenEggsandSam says

      August 28, 2013 at 5:47 pm

      Nautilus 3 in 1 carseat

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    46. Heather N says

      August 28, 2013 at 6:05 pm

      This is an amazing seat filled with all the safety features a new parent could ask for.

      Reply
    47. Jill Kerkemeyer says

      August 28, 2013 at 2:11 pm

      I love that it changes to a booster 🙂

      Reply
    48. Rebecca Parsons says

      August 28, 2013 at 6:16 pm

      This car seat has all the bells and whistles. I am particularly excited about all of the safety features.

      Reply
    49. Katie Ashley-Bascombe says

      August 28, 2013 at 2:19 pm

      I love that it grows with your baby. It looks comfy for your little one too.

      Reply
    50. Always Kara says

      August 28, 2013 at 2:24 pm

      I am so happy to see that it has an infant body support system. Saves money by not having to buy two carseats!

      Reply
    51. Lovely Light says

      August 28, 2013 at 6:30 pm

      I'm in the market to buy one soon- my 5.5 month old is already 18 lbs! She hates her original car seat and cries on most car rides. I like that this one has arm rests and the cup holder. Can't wait to win!

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    52. Colleen Oleary says

      August 28, 2013 at 2:35 pm

      Love the fact that it can be used from birth and grow with the baby all the way to a backless booster. The fact that the harness does not need to ever be rethreaded made me reread it three times in disbelief and awe! lol

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    53. Katie Ashley-Bascombe says

      August 28, 2013 at 2:37 pm

      I like the UrbanLite™ Click Connect™ Stroller

      Reply
    54. Flower says

      August 28, 2013 at 6:44 pm

      Nice and comfy. This one looks like a racing car seat! I like it.

      Reply
    55. Ashley Romero says

      August 28, 2013 at 6:46 pm

      very helpful review! I am looking ahead towards getting a new carseat, because I know the infant one won't last forever.

      Reply
    56. bg75 says

      August 28, 2013 at 6:52 pm

      I love that it allows for extended rear facing and tells you if it's positioned correctly or not.

      Reply
    57. Jessica Strudthoff says

      August 28, 2013 at 6:59 pm

      Looks like a great all in one car seat. I love that it accommodates such a wide range of heights and weights and allows for the extended rear facing time!

      Reply
    58. Amanda Collins says

      August 28, 2013 at 7:02 pm

      I love how it's so safe and great for up to 40 lbs and turns into a booster just great 🙂

      Reply
    59. Janet W. says

      August 28, 2013 at 3:13 pm

      This looks like a very comfortable and safe seat for my grandson! I love how it will grow with him as needed.

      Reply
    60. brynn_nicole26 says

      August 28, 2013 at 7:23 pm

      Love it! With a 2nd one on the way, it'd be nice to have!

      Reply
    61. Matthew Bridgette Singer says

      August 28, 2013 at 7:24 pm

      I love this seat. It fits perfect with out lifestyle and my children. My son is so comfy in it.

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    62. Alison Presley says

      August 28, 2013 at 7:34 pm

      Thanks for the review - I love the seat - too many features to mention, but I like the level - to make sure it is correctly put in your car, I like that it grows with your child and it looks so comfortable.

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    63. Molli Vandehey says

      August 28, 2013 at 3:48 pm

      thank you so mcuh for the review. shopping for a carseat is daunting, we've been out of the baby loop for 4 years! i love this very much, seems like it will last a while!

      Reply
    64. Sweta says

      August 28, 2013 at 7:59 pm

      I like graco and the most trusted product since it has safety features and this product has more than that,I could not want more than anything that this product offers for a child and looks awsome for my son.

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    65. dara scott says

      August 28, 2013 at 8:12 pm

      i need this so bad! its just to adorable, im expecting! <3 fingers crossed!!!

      Reply
    66. Melissa says

      August 28, 2013 at 4:47 pm

      That looks awesome! Love the built-in lock off for those of us who use a seatbelt.

      Reply
    67. Melissa says

      August 28, 2013 at 4:48 pm

      We love our Graco pack n plan and high chair!

      Reply
    68. Sweta says

      August 28, 2013 at 9:09 pm

      What a graco product and this has it all for a child to enjoy in car ..I like cup holder,weight management,turns into a booster,easy it is to foward and rear face this seat,filled with all the safety features. I also liked RoomFor2™ Classic Connect™ Stand & Ride Stroller

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    69. N Bear says

      August 28, 2013 at 5:20 pm

      This car seat would be perfect for us right now. My daughter is just reaching the limits of her infant seat, and we haven't decided on the next one yet. I like that it can be used for so long in different configurations.

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    70. Veronica says

      August 28, 2013 at 5:23 pm

      I love that it is has a level attached! My 8 month old is growing so quickly. We are in need of a new car seat and being a first time Mom I know nothing of these things so your reviews are very helpful!

      Reply
    71. N Bear says

      August 28, 2013 at 5:25 pm

      I would also like the Nautilus 3-in-1 car seat

      Reply
    72. Mama Blamer says

      August 28, 2013 at 5:41 pm

      I would want the Ready2Grow™ Classic Connect™ LX Stroller

      Reply
    73. Linda Kish says

      August 28, 2013 at 5:53 pm

      This looks like an amazing carseat. I'd love to be the lucky winner.

      Reply
    74. Diana Chastain says

      August 28, 2013 at 6:01 pm

      What a GREAT, thorough review! I am excited to look into this car seat (if I don't win) for my next little one. EDD 3/21/14! 😀

      Reply
    75. Cassandra Eastman says

      August 28, 2013 at 6:39 pm

      I love how easy it is to foward and rear face this seat! Also, that you don't have to rethread the harness as they grow!

      Reply
    76. Crystal Davis says

      August 29, 2013 at 12:03 am

      I have never seen an infant to booster seat before. I love the base idea with it.

      Reply
    77. MaryAnn says

      August 28, 2013 at 8:27 pm

      I love the sippy cup holder and the up to 100 lb. weight limit. My very tall 3 year old is nearly over his height/weight limit in his current car seat.

      Reply
    78. Chrissy says

      August 28, 2013 at 8:59 pm

      I really like the Pack 'n' Play Modern Playard with Mat. It has a nice look to it and it vibrates and plays music to soothe the baby. You can remove the play mat and put the toy gym on top of it and it has a changing station built it!

      Reply
    79. Claire A says

      August 29, 2013 at 1:09 am

      How does using a convertable carseat work for bringing home baby? I like the concept of an all in one seat that grows with baby

      Reply
      • Ruth V. says

        August 29, 2013 at 2:00 am

        Hi Claire! You'd just have to use the infant body support and make sure the seat is properly level and have the head support pushed all the way down on the lowest setting.

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    80. madden77 says

      August 29, 2013 at 1:21 am

      I think it is amazing it shows that it is locked in properly. Safety features are amazing to keep babies safe.

      Reply
    81. betsy hatley says

      August 28, 2013 at 9:23 pm

      I love the smart base on this carseat. Plus it looks really comfortable.

      Reply
    82. Danielle Anderson says

      August 29, 2013 at 1:46 am

      We love all of our Graco seat and we have been eyeing this one for our newest little one! It would be amazing to win one. Thank you!

      Reply
    83. sarah says

      August 28, 2013 at 9:57 pm

      I love the fact that this is the only car seat you'll ever need. At this point I think we have a total of 4 (infant seat, convertible car seat, 2nd convertible car seat for other peoples cars and a booster seat).

      Reply
    84. Starbucks Addict says

      August 29, 2013 at 2:00 am

      IF I don't win this one (though my fingers are crossed!) we'll definitely be buying another My Ride 65. My 2 year old is rear facing in hers and probably will continue to do so for at least another year! All 3 of my kids have Graco car seats, we love love 'em.

      Reply
    85. sarah says

      August 28, 2013 at 10:02 pm

      I want the roomfor2 stand and ride stroller

      Reply
    86. mandygirl2122 says

      August 29, 2013 at 2:55 am

      it's nice that graco has come up with the unltimate convertible seat. From newborn to booster i'll never have to worry about the safety of my little guy AND won't have to purchase another seat. 5-100 lb covers the whole spectrum 🙂

      Reply
    87. Ashley Suzanne says

      August 28, 2013 at 10:58 pm

      I like the stand and ride stroller

      Reply
    88. Kelly Choma says

      August 29, 2013 at 4:15 am

      Awesome features! I would really like to win this for a friend who cannot afford a new seat for her son. I think the features would make it great because they have several caregivers, installation should be easy for them!

      Reply
    89. Michelle F. says

      August 29, 2013 at 12:43 am

      I love the concept behind this carseat! Great way to save money and trouble!

      Reply
    90. Michelle F. says

      August 29, 2013 at 12:48 am

      The nautilus would be great for my son!

      Reply
    91. Emily Matz says

      August 29, 2013 at 5:36 am

      I have thought convertible seats should have a base for years. Genius! Thanks for the thorough review.

      Reply
    92. Emily Matz says

      August 29, 2013 at 5:41 am

      I have thought convertible seats should have a base for years. Genius! Thanks for the thorough review.

      Reply
    93. Jennifer Durant says

      August 29, 2013 at 6:23 am

      Pack 'n Play® Playard with Cuddle Cove

      Reply
    94. Carrie Wright says

      August 29, 2013 at 12:05 pm

      I love the fact that it has a base so I can switch it between my car and my husbands with ease. It would also be nice for the grandparents because they'd only have to buy a base and not a whole seat.

      Reply
    95. Christy says

      August 29, 2013 at 12:13 pm

      I love Graco!

      Reply
    96. wigget says

      August 29, 2013 at 1:05 pm

      i also like the RoomFor2™ Classic Connect™ Stand & Ride Stroller

      Reply
    97. Amanda Bolduc says

      August 29, 2013 at 1:34 pm

      This seat looks amazing! I like the level to know if I've got the angle correct

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    98. Amanda Bolduc says

      August 29, 2013 at 1:40 pm

      If I can't win this seat, I'd love a Nautilus

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    99. My Three Sons and a Baby! says

      August 29, 2013 at 1:57 pm

      I love the head rest on this car seat!

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    100. Kristin says

      August 29, 2013 at 2:07 pm

      Thanks for the review - very helpful to me!

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    101. Mike Biondi says

      August 29, 2013 at 6:10 pm

      Thank you for the awesome review! I like all the pics you include, VERY helpful!!

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    102. Kristin says

      August 29, 2013 at 2:11 pm

      I would love to have a Pack N Play from Graco

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    103. Jo-Von Holloway says

      August 29, 2013 at 7:59 pm

      I love that this would be virtually the only seat I would need! Your review of it makes it very easy to understand. Thank you!

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    104. Ashley Kling says

      August 29, 2013 at 4:11 pm

      I love your blog! It's so encouraging! and the giveaways are fun and useful items! I have truly been inspired by your posts!

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    105. Puddles and Poop says

      August 29, 2013 at 9:20 pm

      I am pregnant with my third baby and we very much need a new car seat. My second baby just grew out of the one that his brother used and we do not want to use the same seat! It is awful to thread and we can never get it tight enough!

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    106. Emily Bylund says

      August 29, 2013 at 9:35 pm

      This is such a great car seat!

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    107. Puddles and Poop says

      August 29, 2013 at 9:45 pm

      I am going to have three kids all under the age of three. I definitely need the Quattro Tour Duo Classic Correct Stroller. Although it is most likely bigger than a regular stroller...it still looks pretty compact.

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    108. Brittany H says

      August 29, 2013 at 9:55 pm

      This looks amazing. How did I not know that there was a car seat that would fit from birth on? I always thought that the infant seats like the snugride were the safest for little babies, but with this one having the different positions I think it would be just as safe. I'll be recommending this to friends and family!

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    109. Chelsea Harland says

      August 29, 2013 at 10:04 pm

      This carseat is perfect! One and done!

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    110. aroberts0907 says

      August 29, 2013 at 11:07 pm

      This is awesome you ladies are giving this away! I love this car seat and want it so bad for my son! 🙂

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    111. Rachel says

      August 29, 2013 at 8:59 pm

      This looks like a great carseat! I love how it grows with the child!

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    112. Rachel says

      August 29, 2013 at 9:01 pm

      I'd also like any of Graco's pack and plays!

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    113. DianaLWard says

      August 30, 2013 at 3:00 am

      That seat is amazing! We have two in carseats here, and both have outgrown the ones they were using. We bought a booster for the 8 year old, but I hate it, I want him back in a safer seat. He could still use this one, he's only about 60 pounds.

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    114. Jutta Pearce says

      August 30, 2013 at 3:31 am

      I really like the lock indication and the leveler. Both of those make for a great carseat!

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    115. D.Sadie (D.G.S.Beauty) says

      August 30, 2013 at 11:07 am

      The level indicator is genius!

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    116. Mindy Cole says

      August 30, 2013 at 12:20 pm

      I really like this carseat I like how it has so many features

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    117. Tara Degroff says

      August 30, 2013 at 1:14 pm

      I really like how my son fits in this seat! My only complaint is the latch system on the base is extremely difficult to fasten on our Pontiac grand prix. Strap is extremely short, but works great in corolla.

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    118. Miyabi_Na says

      August 30, 2013 at 1:17 pm

      We've been looking for a second carseat for our other car. This would be perfect!!! I love graco prodcuts and I love how versitle this carseat it. It also looks easy to adjust, which is a major plus in my book!

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    119. TheProverbs31Mama says

      August 30, 2013 at 1:26 pm

      This looks like an amazing car seat! I love baby items that grow with the baby!!! 🙂

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    120. shawneemom says

      August 30, 2013 at 2:18 pm

      I love the fact that this is the only car seat you will need for your child, no need to buy 2 or 3 different ones until the child can safely ride without a car seat! Also love the easy buckle system, i've seen too many where the buckle in system is totally confusing!

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    121. jamie Davis says

      August 30, 2013 at 2:33 pm

      I love everything that this seat allows for extended rear facing, and the leveler is great too. I also love the way the recline adjusts. So many awesome features the smart seat has!

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    122. Alison Presley says

      August 30, 2013 at 2:47 pm

      This is a great seat - I love that it grows with your child - since mine is just about 18-months and that it looks comfortable and safe, thanks!

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    123. Krista says

      August 30, 2013 at 11:42 am

      I like that this car seat will be the only seat a child will need from birth to 100 pounds. It has a lot of features I've never seen, like the base that stays in the car and the non rethreading (just move the headrest). It seems like they thought of everything.

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    124. Jill Franseen says

      August 30, 2013 at 3:56 pm

      This seat looks awesome! Would love to use for our new addition in november!!

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    125. Whitney Pena says

      August 30, 2013 at 4:12 pm

      I would love to have this for my daughter!

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    126. Sarah Levasseur says

      August 30, 2013 at 4:45 pm

      This seems like such a great carseat! I would love to win it for my daughter.

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    127. Serena says

      August 30, 2013 at 4:46 pm

      This looks like a fabulous seat! I am so excited for the opportunity to win it!

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    128. AmyRod Jorgensen says

      August 30, 2013 at 4:52 pm

      This car seat would very handy to have in my car because I have a almost 3 year old growing out of the car seat she is in.

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    129. sunflowerally22 says

      August 30, 2013 at 1:20 pm

      THis seat looks amazing! i love that it goes up to 65 pounds with the harness! I love having my kids in a harness.. so much safer than a plain belt. The base fgeature is super cool.. one seat for 2 cars (just buy extra base?? i'm in!!) This seat is the future of all car seats!

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    130. sweet_mommy says

      August 30, 2013 at 6:53 pm

      I find myself looking to see if you've reviewed something I'm in the market for because you understand my needs as a mom. Thanks for the great review.

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    131. lbrooks says

      August 30, 2013 at 9:24 pm

      I really appreciate you taking the time to review each and every detail of this seat! It has helped me to totally understand this car seat and make me want one!

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    132. lbrooks says

      August 30, 2013 at 9:40 pm

      Pack 'n Play® Playard with Cuddle Cove

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    133. Audrey says

      August 30, 2013 at 7:04 pm

      This carseat is awesome! Everything all in one! And it is user-friendly.

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    134. Duck Mommy says

      August 31, 2013 at 12:29 am

      This looks like a great seat! I'm excited!

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    135. Tracy says

      August 31, 2013 at 12:44 am

      looks like a nice seat, would love to have one

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    136. Mere (And Sometimes Dale) says

      August 31, 2013 at 1:45 am

      That lifting armrest is GENIUS. No more squashing baby against the roof of the car to get in RF! Love it. For lots of reasons but that's one of them LOL.

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    137. paisleyfeathers1 says

      August 31, 2013 at 2:19 am

      Holy cow!! This seat sounds great for new moms and dads. No re-threading, color 'codes' so that you can be sure it's secure and bases that allow changing the seat easily between cars. The winner is getting a great gift!!! I wish it were me.

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    138. Mrs. K says

      August 31, 2013 at 6:39 am

      I love that it can hold a child up to 65lbs forward facing in the harness (its about time car seats go beyond the 40lbs so kids can stay safer) and I also love that the child can remain in seat in booster mode up to 100lbs. Up until I read this review I was frustrated with Graco and swore I would never use that brand. I'm now reconsidering and I'm glad they have raised their safety

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    139. Allison says

      August 31, 2013 at 6:55 am

      Looks like a great car seat!!

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    140. Cynthia Sizemore says

      August 31, 2013 at 4:30 am

      Great review, this seat looks so safe and easy to use. I love the fact that it is convertible. So many great features on this seat.I would say that the person who designed it must really want children to be safe and comfortable.

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    141. Mallorie Valdez says

      August 31, 2013 at 2:08 pm

      This seat seems incredibly versatile! I love that it lasts for so long and allows the child to be comfortable while completely safe at every stage.

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    142. enizete says

      August 31, 2013 at 11:11 am

      Look really good, very good quality!

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    143. knightsbud says

      August 31, 2013 at 5:36 pm

      This would be so great for my great granddaughter Naomi!!!! Way back when I was a first time mother, we just put the babies on the seat next to us and drove...how times have changed and way more for the better today!!

      I would love to surprise my granddaughter with this gift so please enter me for sure!!

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    144. carissa joslyn says

      August 31, 2013 at 2:57 pm

      I love this car seat! everything about it. especially the lifting arm rests and how it can recline a few different ways so it fits kids of all ages!

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    145. scootin monkey says

      August 31, 2013 at 9:26 pm

      The locking base system looks amazing, especially with the way you explained it!

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    146. lindsayinnc says

      August 31, 2013 at 6:45 pm

      I like the idea of a base for a big kid seat, would make using a nice carseat easier since it could be switched between my husband and my car. Seems like this seat has all the bells and whistles!

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    147. Lynette says

      September 01, 2013 at 2:16 am

      I like that the base seems like it would keep the baby's feet off the back of the seat longer when rear facing.

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    148. 52a3cdfa-11c8-11e3-b0d1-000bcdcb5194 says

      September 01, 2013 at 4:57 am

      I love how this carseat has a built in leveling device and multiple settings for your child as he/she grows. My name is chase smith my email is [email protected]

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    149. Travis Grannan says

      September 01, 2013 at 5:20 am

      This car seat seems to be perfect for us!

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    150. Bethany @FluffyBabyShop says

      September 01, 2013 at 2:03 am

      Great review. I'm a self proclaimed carseat cop, so I love all the safety aspects. Thanks for the chance!

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    151. Jessica says

      September 01, 2013 at 1:34 pm

      I love that it grows so much with your child!

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    152. Kristi C. says

      September 01, 2013 at 1:10 pm

      I really like the "smart base" design you mentioned. I think this carseat would be perfect for my 6 month old & I am so glad to see you're running a giveaway for this seat. I am entering & really hoping it's my lucky day!

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    153. Karen Lieber says

      September 01, 2013 at 5:39 pm

      I love this car seat! We have a small car so I love how easy it would be to adjust it!

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    154. Robyn says

      September 01, 2013 at 3:51 pm

      I saw one of these seats at a baby expo and have been wanting one ever since. Its times to move my 9 month old out of his infant carrier and I would love to have this awesome seat for him!

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    155. Autumn Hudson says

      September 01, 2013 at 8:01 pm

      This car seat looks amazing. Tons of features and seems like it would grow with your baby making it very versatile and a money saver.

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    156. Krystal Rivera says

      September 01, 2013 at 4:14 pm

      I like that the Graco Smart Seat has a unique design and that it can transition from baby to toddler to youth's booster seat

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    157. Jennifer H says

      September 01, 2013 at 6:23 pm

      the classic connect stand & ride stroller for my boys.

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    158. Cynthia Brooks says

      September 02, 2013 at 12:10 am

      I love flip up armrests. I'm a little late in the game. My youngest just turned 4, but we are looking for a booster/new seat because her old one is right flesh with the top of her shoulders..not much time left at all.

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    159. Kelly Choma says

      September 02, 2013 at 12:35 am

      I would also like to have the Graco Size 4 Me! Thanks!

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    160. Ashley Romero says

      September 02, 2013 at 3:56 am

      Scribbles simple snuggle bouncer would be a very wonderful thing for my little one. 🙂

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    161. Lisa Ehrman says

      September 02, 2013 at 12:36 am

      Wow, car seats have become very complicated! This car seat has so many wonderful features, to make sure that we can install it correctly. It looks great!

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    162. Tiffany Dover says

      September 02, 2013 at 5:41 am

      wow! What an informative review! I love the way it lets you know it's locked, love the no rethreading, and love the weight limit! There's so much to LOVE about this car seat!

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    163. Lovely Light says

      September 02, 2013 at 3:22 pm

      This looks like a really amazing seat for rear facing. Nice pictures with the reiview.

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    164. 001d0962-13f2-11e3-82df-000bcdcb8a73 says

      September 02, 2013 at 5:06 pm

      I need to have this seat. Looks comfortable and super safe!

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    165. Kristi C. says

      September 02, 2013 at 2:40 pm

      I would also like the y ride 65 convertible carseat

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    166. Jeannette Mills says

      September 03, 2013 at 12:47 am

      This would last forever! Love the weigh limit and I love Graco's brand...always high quality products!

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    167. Angela Warren says

      September 03, 2013 at 12:23 am

      I love that this car seat can be used for years, and that it holds up to 100 lbs. This would be the only seat I would need to purchase. I also like that it has five recline positions

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    168. matope says

      September 03, 2013 at 2:20 am

      I'm loving the cup holder and all the head protection!

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    169. The NEW Mommiez Blend says

      September 03, 2013 at 2:41 am

      This seriously sounds like the best seat I have read about in a while. Everything sounds so simple.

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    170. Sweetpetunia says

      September 03, 2013 at 5:01 am

      This looks like a really nice seat. I didn't think about height for some reason and my baby girl is 11 months too. Maybe time to move her up from the baby bucket soon? this seat would be helpful.

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    171. tranthegirl says

      September 03, 2013 at 12:58 pm

      So glad you reviewed this seat. We have 2 expensive brand convertible seats for each car bc I didn't want to constantly reinstall one between the two. With another baby, we had borrowed am infant seat travel system but had to return it. Loved having a base to snap the seat into bc the click like you said makes you feel better but it's also easier to lift sn infant entirely out with the

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    172. gbenso1231 says

      September 03, 2013 at 1:00 pm

      I like that it can be used for the same child for so long instead of having to get a new seat every time they hit the threshold for their current seat.

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    173. tiffany darling says

      September 03, 2013 at 5:29 pm

      I love how this carseat is like a one size fits all and can be used as a booster seat up to 100lbs. Your review has made me want this carseat! I really really need this and would love to win! Thank you for this review and giveaway!

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    174. tiffany darling says

      September 03, 2013 at 5:39 pm

      I also like the pack and play with cuddle cove rocking seat! This would've came in handy with my first.

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    175. Kelly says

      September 03, 2013 at 10:44 pm

      Love this carseat and the tilt function!

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    176. Heather says

      September 03, 2013 at 11:14 pm

      Oh how I love this! Let me count the ways......5 point harness, Smart Base, reclining positions, it grows qith my child for use up to 100 lbs., it LOOKS great.....let's just say that I LOVE this!

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    177. FLsupermom says

      September 04, 2013 at 2:02 am

      My favorite part is the straps - not having to completely disassemble is an AWESOME feature!

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    178. madden77 says

      September 04, 2013 at 2:42 am

      The identification window if it is unlocked.

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    179. BusyMama says

      September 04, 2013 at 5:02 am

      Thank you for the thorough review. It was great to learn that this car seat is wide and you wouldn't be able to fit three in a row. Also quite heavy.

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    180. Stacey says

      September 04, 2013 at 1:08 pm

      This would be such a blessing to win this!

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    181. LIZ Ard says

      September 04, 2013 at 1:36 pm

      Thank you for this review!

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    182. Julie Goetz says

      September 04, 2013 at 1:47 pm

      I love that it has so many positions. This is the car seat that we need for my daughter.

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    183. Chrissy says

      September 04, 2013 at 4:05 pm

      I really like their Play Yards, the Pack' n Play, Play Yard with Cuddle Cove is nice. I love the vibration feature!

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    184. Abigail Thomson says

      September 04, 2013 at 8:36 pm

      I would love to have the Trekko Classic Connect Stroller to get some exercise in without working around the little one :]

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    185. Shannon Taylor says

      September 05, 2013 at 3:56 pm

      What a great review! I love the armrests and the level indicator.

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    186. Margaux says

      September 05, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      This seat just looks super comfortable with all of the padding. And I appreciate the no re-threading aspect because that's a huge pain.

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    187. Abigail Thomson says

      September 05, 2013 at 6:39 pm

      I have been comparing convertible car seats for a while now and this has got to be one of the best I've seen, from safety to comfort I am sold!

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    188. Adrienne says

      September 05, 2013 at 2:45 pm

      thank you for the great review

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    189. Brandi says

      September 05, 2013 at 6:47 pm

      I love how it will grow with the child, also the padding looks comfy and like it will clean easy.

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    190. Jessica Barnhart says

      September 05, 2013 at 7:35 pm

      I love that this seat is so versatile, I can use it rearfacing for my 9month old niece that I baby sit 3-4 days a week, and I can use it for my 5 year (who rides forward facing harnessed) and I can use it for my 9 year old who uses a booster. I LOVE that the base has a built in lock off so I don't have to use a locking clip when installing it in husband's car (which is where it would live)

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    191. Jessica Barnhart says

      September 05, 2013 at 7:38 pm

      I'd love to try the new modes stroller

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    192. Rebekah Roth says

      September 05, 2013 at 9:20 pm

      I love this car seat. I got one for my daughter and now I need one for my son who has out grown his infant car seat. Thank You for a chance to win this car seat. Thank You!

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    193. Rebekah Roth says

      September 05, 2013 at 9:22 pm

      Thank you!! I got one of these car seats for my daughter and I love it. Now I need one for my son that has out grown his infant car seat. Thank You!!

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    194. makingandcreating says

      September 05, 2013 at 11:32 pm

      What a fantastic give away! It looks so safe and comfy!

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    195. Julie Morrow says

      September 05, 2013 at 11:26 pm

      The features I find incredible are: the 100 pound weight limit and the Smart Base. FINALLY a company that gets it. I would absolutely buy an extra base and it would save so much time and hassle moving car seats from my car to my husband's car all the time. This would also ensure more safety if the base never left each car. And the weight limit is also incredible. You really could use this for

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    196. ALC Unlimited says

      September 06, 2013 at 5:03 pm

      Wow, so many great features! I love that the arm rests fold up, no rethreading, and most of all, it handles 4 to 100 lbs.?! Why don't all seats do that?

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    197. Tanaya says

      September 06, 2013 at 1:30 pm

      I love the extended rear facing feature allowing the child to stay rear facing until 40 pounds.

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    198. Jess says

      September 06, 2013 at 2:22 pm

      This seat looks great. I love that it can be used in three different modes--- RF, FF, and booster! What an money saver. It also looks super plush and comfy, which my kid will love!

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    199. Jess says

      September 06, 2013 at 2:23 pm

      I'd also love to have the Snugride 30!

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    200. Christa says

      September 06, 2013 at 6:36 pm

      I can't believe it is designed for kids 4-100 pounds! Great that is grows with the child!

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    201. hautemama says

      September 06, 2013 at 8:36 pm

      I love the all black design, and It really does look comfy.

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    202. Kim Korver says

      September 06, 2013 at 9:44 pm

      I also really like how it grows with the kid.

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    203. Rob Shank says

      September 06, 2013 at 10:01 pm

      I really want to buy a great car seat for my 2 year old niece. Borrowing from others is such a hassle. Nothing like owning a great and safe car seat of my own.

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    204. nparks says

      September 06, 2013 at 10:52 pm

      Installing and set up looks simple.

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    205. Heather Fantasma says

      September 07, 2013 at 2:56 am

      Oooooooh, love this! We're on the hunt for a car seat for baby #4 (the old one expired 🙁 ), and this would be perfect for us, since I babywear most of the time anyway. Who wants to carry a ten pound baby around in a fifteen pound carrier/seat? This would be a great alternative.

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    206. Stephanie Larison says

      September 07, 2013 at 2:05 am

      I really like the smart base on this! It looks like something my baby would be comfy in.

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    207. Heather McClellan says

      September 08, 2013 at 1:45 am

      Id love to have this seat for my daughter.

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    208. Shoshannah Kadinger says

      September 08, 2013 at 4:20 am

      Graco is a great brand! and this is a great review on it. Would love to get this for my baby due in October. 🙂

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    209. Elise Zarate says

      September 08, 2013 at 6:24 am

      Thank you for this review and giveaway! I love the high rear facing limit of this car seat and hope I win it for my baby due in February!

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    210. Carrie G says

      September 08, 2013 at 1:13 pm

      This looks like such a great concept for a car seat!

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    211. Trendy Peas says

      September 08, 2013 at 1:44 pm

      I love that this is the only car seat that'd we'd ever need! Looks comfortable, easy to clean, and real safe

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    212. april conn says

      September 08, 2013 at 2:02 pm

      What a great review! I love love this car seat,so simple and safe at the same time. Gotta love technology!

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    213. J.Mo says

      September 08, 2013 at 2:25 pm

      I LOVE that this is the only car seat you would ever need!!! How practical?! 😀

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    214. Cynthia Brooks says

      September 08, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      I love that it has flip up armrests and a headrest that doesn't look like it pushes your child's head forward, and I love that it has a booster mode.

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    215. Carrie Harry says

      September 08, 2013 at 4:16 pm

      We have always used Graco brand car seats. This review helps to show this seat multifunctional capabilities. Thanks!

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    216. Shakeia Rieux says

      September 08, 2013 at 4:21 pm

      I would love to have the UrbanLite Click Connect Stroller

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    217. Sierra says

      September 08, 2013 at 5:01 pm

      Any word on how low the lowest harness slot is and how tall the tallest is? Thanks!

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    218. ASHLEY ELSBERRY says

      September 08, 2013 at 1:19 pm

      I love how you can use it from birth all the way to the child is 10!!

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    219. JessicaR says

      September 08, 2013 at 1:55 pm

      I love that it's so versatile! I've been looking at these recently & it's great to have a review on one of the ones I was looking at.

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    220. ashleynicole says

      September 08, 2013 at 6:24 pm

      would love to win this for my daughter

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    221. Erin says

      September 08, 2013 at 2:26 pm

      That is by far the best car seat out there....so versatile

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    222. Mommyof2Boys says

      September 08, 2013 at 4:54 pm

      I love how this will grow with my baby and thanks for all the information that u gave guys about everything

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    223. Ashley Pistolis says

      September 08, 2013 at 7:43 pm

      After spending months researching a convertible carseat for our littlest one, I decided on a Diono RadianRXT. I like how narrow the seat is; I often have to sit in the back of our Chevy Colorado between two carseats for 6+ hours when we visit my in-laws. I would love a little extra room. I finally bought the RadianRXT this weekend only to discover that I cannot get a good fit using the

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    224. Melissa Gonick says

      September 09, 2013 at 5:05 am

      I love that it grows with your child!!!

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    225. shawnky says

      September 09, 2013 at 4:37 am

      This one is the best of the best!! I want to win this for my niece. Her husband is deployed and this would help her so much. I love this car seat !

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    226. Joy Tietje says

      September 09, 2013 at 1:15 pm

      I absolutely love the fact that it connects to a base. While the idea freaked me out at first, I really like that it is so easily transferred from one vehicle to another.

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    227. Joy Tietje says

      September 09, 2013 at 1:20 pm

      I would love to have the Pack 'n Play® On The Go™ Playard in Zuba. We have a Travel Lite Crib, but a full size pack 'n play would be awesome.

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    228. Lisa says

      September 09, 2013 at 1:48 pm

      This carseat looks amazing! My baby girl is soon going to outgrow her infant carseat so I am in the market for one. Honestly, I can't stand the infant seat and this one looks so much nicer!

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    229. ALee says

      September 09, 2013 at 1:49 pm

      There are so many things to like about this card seat. The fact its convertible,all the safety features, and extras like the cup holder.

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    230. ALee says

      September 09, 2013 at 2:04 pm

      I could really use a Pack -n- Play on the go.

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    231. Krissy Killette says

      September 09, 2013 at 3:29 pm

      I hope I win! This car seat is awesome!

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    232. Casey Porter says

      September 09, 2013 at 4:10 pm

      This is so convenient! We want to have a baby but financially having a hard time figuring out how, so I'm trying to get all the stuff I need to prove to my husband we can do it! 🙂

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    233. Jessica Strudthoff says

      September 09, 2013 at 4:58 pm

      I would love to have the Sweet Snuggle Soothing Swing (try saying that 5 times fast).

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    234. Janae says

      September 09, 2013 at 3:20 pm

      wow, looks like a great seat! I love how it grows with the child! I'm due w/ #3 in 8 weeks and this would be a great seat to have!

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    235. Renee Smith says

      September 09, 2013 at 8:59 pm

      I love all the safety features of this seat. This would be perfect for my little girl. I also like the built in cup holder.

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    236. Becky says

      September 09, 2013 at 9:45 pm

      I absolutely LOVE this seat! I love that there is Side Impact Control.. it is one of the things that we as moms worry about. I also like that it is rear or forward facing and that it can fit my baby for so long! We have a 6 month old and a 3 year old but I would love to have this for our 6 month old 🙂

      [email protected]

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    237. Rebecca says

      September 09, 2013 at 9:59 pm

      thank you for this review! i love graco products and until now i had never even heard of this seat. we have a my ride 65 for our daughter (2 tomorrow) and im due in oct... i hope i win this for our son!! 🙂

      Reply
    238. Jose Zarate says

      September 09, 2013 at 11:01 pm

      Awesome carseat. Great review. Very thorough

      Reply
    239. A. Truckenmiller says

      September 09, 2013 at 7:17 pm

      I love that there's a base for this convertible seat! I loved having multiple bases with our infant seat and we only needed to buy one seat but could use it seamlessly with multiple cars! what a great idea!

      Reply
    240. A. Truckenmiller says

      September 09, 2013 at 7:20 pm

      I'd love the Sweet Snuggle™ Infant Soothing Swing

      Reply
    241. Caitlin Myers says

      September 09, 2013 at 9:05 pm

      This would be great for my daughter! Thank you for the chance.

      Reply
    242. Katelyn Lively says

      September 10, 2013 at 1:54 am

      I am torn between this car seat the the My Ride 65 would love either one.

      Reply
    243. Unknown says

      September 09, 2013 at 10:15 pm

      Any of the high chairs would be awesome! Thanks!

      Reply
    244. Theresa Menting says

      September 10, 2013 at 3:34 am

      Theresa Anne

      You have no idea how in awe I am that this giveaway happened today. I was literally in tears this morning over a huge car seat issue we were having. It was very unexpected and extremely disappointing when we thought we did our research. I actually messaged Fun with Four's, Heather to get suggestions and this is one she suggested. We will

      Reply
    245. Theresa Menting says

      September 10, 2013 at 3:37 am

      The other graco item we were looking at was the signature series classic connect 3 in 1 modular stroller!

      Reply
    246. Theresa Menting says

      September 10, 2013 at 3:39 am

      I also just noticed this...it ends on my Lila Lucilles' 9 month birthday!

      Reply
    247. ~S.B says

      September 10, 2013 at 3:56 am

      We have been looking for a car seat for our second car and this looks wonderful! I love how it grows with them 🙂

      Reply
    248. mrsoz says

      September 10, 2013 at 1:51 pm

      What a great carseat! I love that you can purchase additional bases so we don't have to purchase 2 carseats - we can just move the one between vehicles (which is exactly what we do now with my son's infant carseat).

      Reply
    249. Sarah says

      September 10, 2013 at 4:25 pm

      This is baby #3 for me, and car seats sure have changed! Would love this "upgrade" from Graco!

      Reply
    250. three.little.monsters says

      September 10, 2013 at 5:07 pm

      Wow I have seen this seat before but up to now I knew next to nothing about it. Thank you for the detailed pictures and explanations.

      Reply
    251. Melanie says

      September 10, 2013 at 6:40 pm

      This car seat is brilliant. In retrospect I really regret having bought a Snugride 35; the thing was SO heavy and she was too long for it well before approaching the weight limit. This would have been a much better investment.

      Reply
    252. Melanie says

      September 10, 2013 at 7:19 pm

      I'd love the True Focus digital video monitor!

      Reply
    253. Hillary H. says

      September 10, 2013 at 7:55 pm

      This is a gorgeous seat. The level indicator is a lifesaver!

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    254. Nelda says

      September 10, 2013 at 10:32 pm

      It is so amazing to have a car seat that is so functional. It looks to be one of the safest out too! It would be super comfy for baby and I would love to win this for my first grand baby.

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    255. ATLmama says

      September 11, 2013 at 2:53 am

      I love the Smart Base, Lock Identification Window and the Level Indicator. As a FTM, I am deeply appreciative of all built in details that bring reassurance that everything is in place as it should be.

      Reply
    256. Khristin Zakem says

      September 10, 2013 at 11:06 pm

      I love the stay in car base! That would be a really great feature for switching cars between care givers. Glad to know you like it!

      Reply
    257. Manda says

      September 11, 2013 at 1:35 am

      100 pounds seemsbig!

      Reply
    258. teressajoe says

      September 11, 2013 at 7:45 am

      great review! Love all the details and the fact it grows with child.

      Reply
    259. Lauren says

      September 11, 2013 at 9:52 am

      Very Nice!

      Reply
    260. Suzanne Whitehead says

      September 11, 2013 at 1:59 pm

      We so could use this! Thank you for the chance.

      Reply
    261. e77d9a84-1b17-11e3-9984-000bcdcb8a73 says

      September 11, 2013 at 7:25 pm

      Wow, i'm very impressed with this car seat. I am a total safety freak so this seat is right up my alley. Thank you for the review!

      Reply
    262. Zhen Derful says

      September 11, 2013 at 6:34 pm

      wish i had known about this to put on our baby registry! shes 2 months and already outgrowing her graco seat!

      Reply
    263. Zhen Derful says

      September 11, 2013 at 6:36 pm

      i wish i had the Pack 'n Play® Playard with Cuddle Cove in rittenhouse to match all our other graco stuff!

      Reply
    264. terrajunebug says

      September 11, 2013 at 8:26 pm

      I would like any of the Pack & Play systems.

      Reply
    265. Mom W says

      September 11, 2013 at 9:04 pm

      I love how it is adjustable!! No need to keep buying another as they grow!

      Reply
    266. Call_Me_Little_'D' says

      September 12, 2013 at 4:24 am

      I appreciate how thorough your review was!

      Reply
    267. Call_Me_Little_'D' says

      September 12, 2013 at 4:25 am

      I really appreciate how thorough your review was

      Reply
    268. Lauren says

      September 12, 2013 at 4:57 am

      Thanks for the awesome review! I love the levels and the lock indicator. As a first time mom features like that really help me feel better.

      Reply
    269. Raven Jackson says

      September 12, 2013 at 2:35 pm

      I love this car seat it would work your my youngest to my oldest. IF I could I would have five so each of my kids could have one.

      Reply
    270. Chalis says

      September 12, 2013 at 4:26 pm

      a 3-in-1 is awesome, I have had to replace the infant seat with the car seat 3 times... it would be AWESOME to not have to do that with this last child!

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    271. KT says

      September 12, 2013 at 1:57 pm

      I love everything about this carseat... especially that it grows with your child. But, I'm curious to know if it would fit in a small car?

      Reply
    272. Lilia Kharabora says

      September 12, 2013 at 2:48 pm

      How absolutely fabulous that it reclines! Traveling with this type of car seat would be lovely.

      Reply
    273. Linda says

      September 12, 2013 at 11:16 pm

      I would like the Pack 'n Play® Playard with Cuddle Cove™ Rocking Seat

      Reply
    274. MissMannah says

      September 13, 2013 at 1:54 am

      This looks like an awesome car seat! I need something that will fit a small baby or an older toddler.

      Reply
    275. MissMannah says

      September 13, 2013 at 1:56 am

      I would also love to get a pack n play.

      Reply
    276. Megan says

      September 13, 2013 at 10:44 am

      I would love to have this seat for our new prince expected 11/12/13. I love the versatility and safety it offers to grow with him as he grows! Great review!

      Reply
    277. LisaD says

      September 13, 2013 at 7:28 am

      I love that this seat will grow with the child through the years. It also seems to have a lot of safety and comfort features.

      Reply
    278. Jo Wright says

      September 13, 2013 at 12:42 pm

      These cars eats look awesome! They will grow with a child and you won't have to buy 2 or 3 different ones as he/she grows up!

      Reply
    279. Kisha Garthwait says

      September 13, 2013 at 9:52 pm

      I feel like you really covered all the awesome features of this car seat. After reading it I really hope I win this now.

      Reply
    280. Kisha Garthwait says

      September 13, 2013 at 10:15 pm

      Trekko "classic connect"stroller

      Reply
    281. erica says

      September 14, 2013 at 12:44 am

      this is so neat that its one seat that you can use for so long. love it.

      Reply
    282. Mrs.Wregglesworth says

      September 13, 2013 at 8:54 pm

      Looking at purchasing a 2nd carseat to go in hubby's vehicle. This is a great one that will grow with babygirl. I want it!

      Reply
    283. Karen Drake says

      September 14, 2013 at 2:28 am

      Thank you for the review. I am very impressed with all the features of this car seat, safety, comfort and it saves money by adapting to your growing child, no need to keep buying car seats.

      Reply
    284. Cara Hamilton says

      September 14, 2013 at 3:56 am

      Very thorough review...thank you! I need 3 of these! I am in love with all the features.

      Reply
    285. The Finnerty Chronicles.. says

      September 14, 2013 at 4:07 am

      This car seat looks amazing!

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    286. Bailey says

      September 14, 2013 at 5:57 am

      My son is a special needs baby who is about to turn one, and naturally, I want him to only use the safest of baby gear. I love that he could use this seat for so long and that I would feel at ease if he did, with all it's safety features.

      Reply
    287. Felicia Mackie says

      September 14, 2013 at 3:46 am

      I kove that the seat RF's tp 40lbs & that you can FF until 100lbs! It's a great looking seat!

      Reply
    288. Hailie Jordan says

      September 14, 2013 at 5:07 am

      This looks like an extremely comfy car seat! Who ever wins this is an extremely lucky little boy or girl (:

      Reply
    289. Dorothy says

      September 14, 2013 at 5:35 am

      I love it!! We're looking for one for my first grandchild (due Dec. 26) and this one would be perfect. We have looked at a lot of carseats, and this one seems the best.

      Reply
    290. Melissa Strickland says

      September 14, 2013 at 1:41 pm

      I love how versatile it is! My sister needs a new seat for her little girl and this would be so perfect! Thanks for the informative review!

      Reply
    291. LesleyfromWI says

      September 14, 2013 at 12:45 pm

      I think the feature with the Smart Base is what I really like. I like how secure it sounds

      Reply
    292. DemonSlayer says

      September 14, 2013 at 8:05 pm

      I've been looking for a new seat for my son, and this one looks Awesome!

      Reply
    293. Hailey Hewkin says

      September 14, 2013 at 9:22 pm

      I love how easy it looks to install

      Reply
    294. Talia says

      September 14, 2013 at 10:11 pm

      I love that this is a true all-in-one carseat, that even turns into a booster for older kids! No more buying new seats for a growing child!

      Reply
    295. Christina F. says

      September 15, 2013 at 12:55 am

      i love that it meets europe's side impact guidelines. i'm not a carseat safety expert, but it seems like europe's standards are generally more strict than the u.s. standards.

      Reply
    296. rlbuiten says

      September 15, 2013 at 1:44 am

      i would love the Direct Connect™ Digital Monitor

      Reply
    297. Shelby Ilgenfritz says

      September 15, 2013 at 3:39 am

      This seat looks awesome! I like how it changes for each age 🙂

      Reply
    298. brich2222 says

      September 15, 2013 at 3:52 am

      This is a nice looking seat and has so many safety features that I love.

      brich22 at earthlink dot net

      Reply
    299. Christina Strapp says

      September 15, 2013 at 5:32 am

      I really like how the base can stay in the car!

      Reply
    300. Michael Lambert says

      September 15, 2013 at 7:50 am

      This is a really nice car seat and looks comfortable. I really like the base and I like the arm rest and cup holder.

      Reply
    301. Ciara says

      September 15, 2013 at 2:16 pm

      I love Graco products, my son has the metropolis travel system now and has just about outgrown his infant seat. I would love to stay in the Graco family and replace his snugride with a smartseat!

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    302. Ciara says

      September 15, 2013 at 2:24 pm

      My son has just about outgrown his Metropolis snugride and I would love to switch him over to the smart seat. I love Graco products for their ease of use and safety features and want to continue using their products as long as possible.

      Reply
    303. Chalis says

      September 15, 2013 at 3:15 pm

      I would also love the SnugRide® Classic Connect™ 30 Infant Car Seat!

      Reply
    304. Brittany Buess says

      September 15, 2013 at 3:17 pm

      Very helpful review! I think the level indicator is awesome! From your thorough review there is so much about this car seat that I just love!

      Reply
    305. Jennifer Hatfield says

      September 15, 2013 at 12:09 pm

      I really love the versatility of this seat. My daughter just reached the weight capacity of her seat for the 5-point harness, which if 40lbs, I really like that this one goes up to 65lbs, we could really use this one!

      Reply
    306. Sara Froelich says

      September 15, 2013 at 4:31 pm

      Great review! I'm looking into different seats for registering next weekend and this one looks awesome! Safe and stylish! I also like that it will last a long time and I wont have to buy different seats for different sizes.

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    307. BRANDY CROWE says

      September 15, 2013 at 5:45 pm

      We are starting to look for the next car seat for our son and this one is in our top 3. I would like to keep him rear facing as long as I can so I have to make sure we get a good one because he is only 9m old and already wearing 18m clothing. We have a big boy on our hands. So thank you for finding this one for me to consider

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    308. kathy pease says

      September 15, 2013 at 2:36 pm

      this seat looks great and super safe..I think this would make an awesome shower gift 🙂

      Reply
    309. kathy pease says

      September 15, 2013 at 2:40 pm

      I also like the UrbanLite™ Click Connect™ Stroller

      Reply
    310. Leela R. says

      September 15, 2013 at 3:49 pm

      I'm amazed that this seat can be used for infants but still convert to a booster seat for toddlers. Talk about one and done!

      Reply
    311. Corn A says

      September 15, 2013 at 8:13 pm

      This looks like a great car seat to grow with your child. Looks easy to install and use and comfortable too!

      Reply
    312. Sherry Conrad says

      September 15, 2013 at 4:36 pm

      I would like the Pack 'n Play® Playard with Cuddle Cove™

      Reply
    313. Sherry Conrad says

      September 15, 2013 at 4:41 pm

      I love how the carseat grows up with the child.

      Reply
    314. Linda says

      September 15, 2013 at 5:42 pm

      I'm impressed that this carseat can hold a child from 4-100 pounds!

      Reply
    315. Cheez-Its&Glam says

      September 15, 2013 at 6:38 pm

      I love the fact that it has different positions so it can fit perfect in all cars. I like that it also fits from newborn to kid and is comfy for all ages.

      Reply
    316. Cheez-Its&Glam says

      September 15, 2013 at 6:38 pm

      I love the fact that it has different positions so it can fit perfect in all cars. I like that it also fits from newborn to kid and is comfy for all ages.

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    317. Cheez-Its&Glam says

      September 15, 2013 at 6:38 pm

      I love the fact that it has different positions so it can fit perfect in all cars. I like that it also fits from newborn to kid and is comfy for all ages.

      Reply
    318. AshleyOk says

      September 15, 2013 at 11:05 pm

      awesome, so nice n padded!

      Reply
    319. Hollace Shear says

      September 15, 2013 at 11:07 pm

      I like that it is an all in one. My son is growing like a weed and is tall and carseats arent cheap. I would love to win this.

      Reply
    320. Kristy says

      September 15, 2013 at 8:28 pm

      I love that it has a base that stays in the car. It is nice to see that with a larger carseat rather than only with infant seats.

      Reply
    321. Kristy says

      September 15, 2013 at 8:32 pm

      I really like the Pack 'n Play® Playard with Cuddle Cove™

      Reply
    322. Lauren Rhodes says

      September 16, 2013 at 1:09 am

      Love the great design and convertible features

      Reply
    323. Alycia Mundall says

      September 16, 2013 at 1:14 am

      Great review...car seats have come a long way just in the last 5 years!

      Reply
    324. Alycia Mundall says

      September 16, 2013 at 1:35 am

      Would love to try a double stroller called the Ready2Grow Classic Connec LX Stroller!

      Reply
    325. Tammie Coonley says

      September 16, 2013 at 2:28 am

      The car seat looks comfy! I LOVE the idea of being able to use 1 convertible seat for multiple vehicles just by buying additional bases just like with an infant seat. It keeps you from having to take the whole thing out and re-install it in another vehicle. It's convenient and saves money in the long run. I like the idea that I'd be able to ERF also. Seems like a great seat! I would

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    326. Amy Franz says

      September 16, 2013 at 2:30 am

      It's hard to know what type to trust or buy, but a thorough review like this definitely helps! I love that this goes from 4-100 pounds, and also has so many different recline positions.

      Reply
    327. T.Davis says

      September 15, 2013 at 10:59 pm

      I would love the Pack 'n Play® Playard with Cuddle Cove. My good friend has one and it is so convienent.

      Reply
    328. Laura Miller says

      September 15, 2013 at 11:06 pm

      So glad this seat makes installation 'idiot proof'!!! So many people post pics of their children incorrectly strapped in and it makes my heart sink.

      Reply
    329. Laura Miller says

      September 15, 2013 at 11:16 pm

      I also love the Blossom 3 in 1 high chair!

      Reply
    330. Cathy C says

      September 16, 2013 at 3:17 am

      Ruth gave a very thorough review!

      Reply
    331. Aaron & Ashley says

      September 15, 2013 at 11:27 pm

      Baby # 2 Coming this would be amazing! Great site keep up the great work!

      Reply
    332. Aaron & Ashley says

      September 15, 2013 at 11:27 pm

      Baby # 2 Coming this would be amazing! Great site keep up the great work!

      Reply
    333. Aaron & Ashley says

      September 15, 2013 at 11:27 pm

      Baby # 2 Coming this would be amazing! Great site keep up the great work!

      Reply
    334. Rebecca Ellingsworth says

      September 16, 2013 at 3:39 am

      I love everything about this carseat, especially that the 5 point harness goes up to 65 lbs, which is a long way away for my 3 1/2 month old who would be the lucky one to ride in it if we won 🙂

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    335. Rusty says

      September 16, 2013 at 12:09 am

      I appreciate your all-inclusive review about the features and how important each was to you. I really like the Smart Base; it's incredibly important to know that the infant seat is secure.

      Reply
    336. Elizabeth Parker says

      September 16, 2013 at 2:11 am

      I wanted this one in the Jemma print for our youngest when she outgrew her infant seat. I would love this for our next little one. 🙂

      Reply
    337. bargainmama says

      September 16, 2013 at 2:19 am

      This car seat sounds amazing! I would love one!

      Reply
    338. Terri Armentrout says

      September 16, 2013 at 2:32 am

      Awesome features. True "smart" seat! Wtg graco!

      Reply
    339. caroline garner says

      September 16, 2013 at 2:33 am

      I'd love to have a car seat like this one for my husband's car, especially since it can be used for such a large range of ages and sizes.

      Reply
    340. LoveHoney says

      September 16, 2013 at 2:35 am

      I learned that the Smart Seat was made for infants 4-40 pounds rear-facing in a harness, toddlers 20-65 pounds forward-facing in a harness & youth 30-100 pounds in a belt-positioning booster.

      Reply
    341. BrianMollee Churchill says

      September 16, 2013 at 2:37 am

      Love this review! So detailed!

      Reply
    342. Courtney says

      September 16, 2013 at 3:11 am

      This is the Cadillac of car seats. Wow!

      Reply
    343. Marcia Lee says

      February 14, 2014 at 3:28 am

      I like everything about the Graco Smart Seat. With the covers over the belt closure, they look like they addressed the problem that they had with earlier models of their car seat.

      Reply
    344. Jayne says

      March 20, 2014 at 1:23 am

      Wow! I would love to be able to afford this! One of the biggest features I wanted when looking for a convertible seat was the base. I love the base with my SnugRide32, I'm sad we're going to have to give it up when moving to the MyRide70.

      Reply
    345. Virginia L Rogers says

      March 28, 2014 at 6:04 pm

      What a great review, sounds like a great car seat love the convertable sizes and all the safety features, thank you!!

      Reply
    346. Barbara Welch says

      March 14, 2016 at 9:34 am

      I am a 70 year old grandmother my daughter bought me one of these now my grandson is 2 need to turn the seat foreward went to fire station they finallt got the seat out of the base then they got a call and I can't get the seat back in the base do not tell us the is easy it is not!!!

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