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Graco GoMax

The Graco GoMax rear-faces up to 30 lb, weighs 10.9 lb, and has an expiration of 7 years, per Graco. A Graco infant carrier with rigid LATCH connectors built into the shell, so it can be installed without a base. Rated 4-30 lb and up to 32 in.

  • $299.99List price
  • 30 lbRear-facing to
  • 10.9 lbSeat weight
See it on Graco's site

When does it expire?

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GoMax: key facts

  • The Graco GoMax rear-faces from 4 to 30 lb and up to 32 in tall, per Graco.
  • Outgrown by height: "Top of Head MUST BE AT LEAST 1" (2.5 cm) BELOW the Top of the Car Seat"
  • It installs with built-in Insta-Install Rigid LATCH or optional stay-in-car base.
  • Graco says it expires 7 years after the date of manufacture.
  • Graco lists it as certified for aircraft ("This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft when used without the base. Use only on forward-facing aircraft seats. Follow the instructions for vehicle installation. See sections 3-D and 6-D Lap Belt Installation. This child restraint's base is NOT certified for use in aircraft.").

From Graco's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.

How the GoMax stacks up

Against the 74 infant car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.

Expiration7 years

Within the typical range for infant car seats (6 years to 8 years).

This one
6 yearsmiddle 7 years10 years
Rear-facing limit30 lb6th highest rear-facing limit of 73

The same as most infant car seats (30 lb).

This one
22 lbmiddle 30 lb35 lb
Weight10.9 lb51st lightest of 58

Above the typical range for infant car seats (8.2 lb to 9.8 lb).

This one
6 lbmiddle 9 lb29 lb
Price$299.9926th lowest price of 58

Within the typical range for infant car seats ($219.99 to $449.99).

This one
$74.99middle $329.99$850

What sets the GoMax apart

Measured against the 74 infant car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.

  • Weight: 10.9 lbabove the middle half of the 58 infant car seats that publish it (8.2 lb to 9.8 lb)

Next to its closest matches

Strollers named with the GoMax

2 strollers on Cribpicks are named with the GoMax in a maker's fit list. Listed stroller fit: Graco GoMax stroller or most Graco strollers (sold separately); check Graco's compatibility chart.

StrollerHow it is listed
Mockingbird Single (original)With the Car Seat Adapter
Mockingbird Single-to-Double (original)With the Car Seat Adapter

Matched by brand and model name. Fit can depend on the model year, so check yours with both makers.

Flying with the GoMax

Graco's label: “This child restraint is certified for use in aircraft when used without the base. Use only on forward-facing aircraft seats. Follow the instructions for vehicle installation. See sections 3-D and 6-D Lap Belt Installation. This child restraint's base is NOT certified for use in aircraft.”

What airlines say about car seats:

  • American: “Each ticketed customer is allowed 1 stroller and 1 car seat to be checked free of charge” “If an unoccupied, adjoining seat is not available, the gate agent will check the safety seat to your final destination.” Source
  • Alaska: “We will transport your child's car seat and stroller free of charge as checked baggage.” Source
  • JetBlue: “Checking a child safety seat will not count towards your checked baggage allowance and there is no fee assessed” Source
  • Spirit: “One (1) car seat will be accepted per child as checked baggage at no charge.” Source
  • Frontier: “strollers and car seats can be checked for free.” Source
  • Allegiant: “There is no charge for checking or gate checking one car seat per fare-paying passenger.” Source
  • Breeze: “Child seats may be carried on board the aircraft if a seat has been purchased for the Infant or Child” Source

Quoted from each airline's page as of 2026-11-02.

Listed features

  • Installs without a base using the built-in LATCH arms
  • Optional base for a stay-in-car setup
  • Memory recline on the LATCH connectors
  • Good for car swaps and rideshare

Worth checking

  • 30 lb limit
  • Priced at $299.99

Where to buy the GoMax

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good to know
  • Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: NHTSA recall search.
  • Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Full specs

Graco GoMax
TypeInfant car seat
List price$299.99
Rear-facing weight4–30 lb
Rear-facing heightUp to 32 in
Seat weight10.9 lb
Head ruleTop of Head MUST BE AT LEAST 1" (2.5 cm) BELOW the Top of the Car Seat
Newborn insertBody support (accessory): 'The body support can ONLY be used for infants 12 lb' (manual p.65). Buckle can be shortened for low birth weight infants (minimum weight 4 lb).
Installationbuilt-in Insta-Install Rigid LATCH, optional stay-in-car base
Recline positions4
Works with strollersGraco GoMax stroller or most Graco strollers (sold separately); check Graco's compatibility chart
Handle in the carHandle Has 4 Positions (A-D). 'Carry handle MUST be upright in position A when carrying. Handle can be in any position when used in the vehicle.'
Aircraft labelCertified for aircraft, per the maker
Expires after7 years

Compare the GoMax with

How each closest rival differs from the GoMax, from the makers' specs.

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GoMax: questions answered

From Graco's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.

Does the Graco GoMax rear-face longer than other infant seats?

24 of the 97 infant seats we track rear-face to a higher weight than its 30 lb. The highest is the Baby Jogger City GO 2 at 35 lb. NHTSA: stay rear-facing "until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's manufacturer." (NHTSA)

Is the Graco GoMax heavy to carry?

With a 7.5 lb newborn inside you'd lift about 18.4 lb, and that grows as your baby does. The carrier is lighter than 13% of the infant seats we track. See the lightest infant seats.

Can you use the Graco GoMax in a taxi or Uber without the base?

Graco doesn't list a baseless install, so plan on bringing the base. See infant seats that install without a base.

Can you bring the Graco GoMax on a plane?

Yes, Graco lists it as certified for aircraft; look for the red-lettered label that says so. The FAA asks that a car seat go in a window seat so it doesn't block the aisle, and the crew will look for that label. It weighs 10.9 lb to carry through the airport.

Is it OK to buy a used GoMax?

NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. Graco lists a lifespan of 7 years from manufacture for this model. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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Where these specs come from

Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.