Chicco KeyFit 35 ClearTex vs Graco SnugRide SnugFit 35
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Graco SnugRide SnugFit 35List price not published
Only the differences are shown.
| Chicco KeyFit 35 ClearTex | Graco SnugRide SnugFit 35 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–35 lb | 4–35 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 10 lb | 8.4 lbLightest |
| Base weight | 8.5 lb | 5.2 lb |
| Width | 16.5 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | Do Not use this Child Restraint if top of child's head is within 1 inch (25 mm) of the top of the headrest. | Top of Head MUST BE AT LEAST 1" (2.5 cm) BELOW the Top of the Car Seat |
| Base included | Yes | Not listed |
| Newborn insert | Newborn Positioner: only for infants who weigh between 4 and 11 lbs (1.8 and 5 kg); separate Head Rest Insert may be used with or without the Newborn Positioner (never with harness in upper slots). | Body support: 'The body support can ONLY be used for infants 12 lb (5 kg) or less.' |
| Installation | LATCH (with base), lap-shoulder belt (with base), lap belt only (with base), lap-shoulder belt (without base, American belt path), lap-shoulder belt (without base, European belt path), lap belt only (without base) | lower anchor attachment (with base), vehicle lap/shoulder belt (with base), vehicle lap-only belt (with base), vehicle lap/shoulder belt (without base; manual: 'If your shoulder belt is long enough, you may route the shoulder belt behind the seat'), vehicle lap-only belt (without base) |
| Load leg | No | Not listed |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Not listed |
| Rotates | No | Not listed |
| Harness heights | 5 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | Compatible with all Chicco strollers (except Liteway Stroller). | Graco Strollers & Infant Car Seats Compatibility List (maker PDF, created Feb 2 2026), column 'SnugRide Infant Car Seats (excluding SnugRide Turn & Slide)': Graco Modes strollers, DuoGlider, FastAction SE 2.0, FastAction Fold Jogger, FastAction Jogger LX, GoMax, Graco Merge, Graco Premier Merge, Outpace LX, Ready2Grow 2.0, Ready2Grow LX 2.0, Ready2Jet, Ready2Roll Wagon, SnugRider Elite, Verb. Chart says it supersedes individual manuals. Manual: 'USE ONLY WITH STROLLERS WITH' the Graco Click Connect logo. |
| Handle in the car | 3 positions (Carrying, Stationary, Rocking): 'ALWAYS place handle in one of the LOCKED positions when using Child Restraint in vehicle.' | Handle Has 4 Positions (A-D). 'Carry handle MUST be upright in position A when carrying. Handle can be in any locked position when used in the vehicle.' |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Not listed |
| Expires after | 6 years | 7 years |
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KeyFit 35 ClearTex or SnugRide SnugFit 35?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is easier to travel with?
KeyFit 35 ClearTex: certified for planes, installs without a base, 10 lb. SnugRide SnugFit 35: certified for planes, installs without a base, 8.4 lb.
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