Evenflo LiteMax 30 vs Graco SnugRide SnugFit
The SnugRide SnugFit is 1.5 in narrower. The LiteMax 30 lists for $30 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Evenflo LiteMax 30 | Graco SnugRide SnugFit | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $149.99Lowest price | $179.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 3–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 15.7–32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 8.17 lbLightest | 8.4 lb |
| Width | 19 in | 17.5 inNarrowest |
| Head rule | The top of the child's head must be at least 1 in. (25 mm.) below the top of the child restraint seat back. | Not listed |
| Base included | Yes | Not listed |
| Newborn insert | Optional head pillow and/or body pillow (not on all models); manual gives no separate weight limit. Buckle strap 'Newborn Position': NEVER use this position for children weighing more than 3.6 kg (8 lbs). | Not listed |
| Installation | LATCH (with base), vehicle belt (with base), lap-shoulder belt (without base; manual: put the lap belt through the belt guides, then wrap the shoulder belt around the back - European-style) | LATCH (stay-in-car base) |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | Yes |
| Rotates | No | Not listed |
| Harness heights | 4 | Not listed |
| Recline positions | Not listed | 4 |
| Works with strollers | Evenflo Q&A on product page names Omni Plus, Pivot Vizor (LiteMax 30) and Folio3, Omni Signature (LiteMax Sport) | Graco strollers and infant car seat bases via one-step connection; see Graco's compatibility chart |
| Handle in the car | ALWAYS place the handle in Position 1 or 3 (U.S. models) or Position 1 (Canadian models) when using this child restraint in a vehicle. NEVER use Positions 2 or 4 when traveling in a vehicle. | Not listed |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Not listed |
| Expires after | Not listed | 7 years |
Graco SnugRide SnugFit
A mid-weight Graco infant carrier with an anti-rebound bar on the base. Rated 4-30 lb and up to 32 in.
- Anti-rebound bar on the base
- Carrier about 8.4 lb
- No-rethread harness
- 30 lb limit
- Base is sold separately ($139.99 on Graco's page)
Ask the meadow
LiteMax 30 or SnugRide SnugFit?
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?
LiteMax 30: certified for planes, installs without a base, 8.2 lb. SnugRide SnugFit: 8.4 lb.
What does the extra $30 for the SnugRide SnugFit get you?
Per the makers, the SnugRide SnugFit adds an anti-rebound bar. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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