My baby's not here yet, so I can't say how it performs in that aspect.
The base was very easy to install in my car. (Read your vehicle owner's manual, AND the seat manual before installing!) My husband did it in less than 5 minutes, and there's no wiggle room.
As I was carrying the seat around the house, I commented to my husband how light it was... he says, "I bet it'd be even lighter if you didn't still have the base attached." So, needless to say, the seat is light, and easy to carry.
I do seem to have some trouble with getting the clasp to lock in and unlock. It's like the button is stiff, and maybe I missed this in the manual, but I can't get each side to lock in independently, you have to push them both down together. I don't mind it tho. I feel like the stiffness of the button makes it more secure. (after doing it 100 times, I might disagree with myself, but we'll see.)
The colors are great. I love that the pink isn't too bright. Yes, it's got those awful warning labels on it that I wish weren't there, but from what I've seen with all the other seats, it's par for the course.
I also love that extra seat bases are so easy to come by for this seat. (and cheaper on Amazon than anywhere else I could find!) I feel better knowing that my little girl has a seat base in my husband's truck, and in my mom's van as well as my SUV. Plus it will make transporting her SO much easier. (with work schedules, she'll be in at least 2 of the 3 vechiles almost every week day.)
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Beautiful and classic. We had a Graco Snugride with our first baby, but we had to surrender that after an accident. We had no second guesses about which brand we would buy for our second baby.....and the inside design is just beautiful!Best Deals for Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat, Olivia
Love the pink color shade and browns. Was looking for the perfect baby carrier for our first girl. I didn't like the patterns or colors of others that were sold in stores. This is stylish and priced well. I like the different positions for the handle. Easier to suit your carrying needs. I think the head support needs something though. It isn't very sturdy and is very large for a nb. You can always buy one or secure w/recv'g blankets rolled up on either side. Carrier is average size for a vehicle. Harness ststem is quite easy and keeps our precious princess snug. I recommend this for yours too!Honest reviews on Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat, Olivia
When I was looking for a car seat for my baby, the Olivia one was the once which caught my attention. It looks sturdy and i'm sure my daughter will love it. I also have matching stroller, diaper bag, pack n play. I love the Olivia set.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Graco SnugRide Infant Car Seat, Olivia
This is a nice carseat. Our daughter even slept in it for the first month of her life. We are happy with it but there are a few design flaws.1) To move the handle you have to depress the buttons on both sides of the handle. Not an easy task with a baby in one arm.
2) Tightening or loosening the straps must be done from the back. Not ideal for speed.
3) We got this car seat so that it would fit the bases his sister had. They have a bigger model and the bases do not match.
Other than that the car seat does what it is supposed to protect my little one in the car. We also like the light weight of this seat because at 9 weeks the carseat + baby already weigh over 20lbs!!
