Is there really any difference in these seats, besides a 1 inch height max and the weight limit? I saw that they both weigh 7.5 pounds by themselves and the weight of the seat is probably the most important thing to us, since I don't want to lug around a heavy seat with the baby in it.
I know he will grow out in height faster than weight, so does it matter if we're just comparing these two? I'm leaning towards the 22 because I like the colors it comes in better (I know that's not the reason you get the seat!) but obviously if the 30 would be a better choice, then we will go with that one. They seem fairly comparable, but any insight as to why one might be better than the other would be appreciated! Thanks!
Re: Graco Snugride 22 vs. 30
Personally, I'd go with the 35 over either of those. Yes, there is a weight difference, but once they are a bit bigger, there is no reason to carry the seat around, just leave it in the car like you would with a convertible. I prefer it over the 22 because it has features that are so worth the $$. I would write the huge novel of comparison, but you can peek on the Graco website and compare.
Or go with the 22, spend less on the seat, and go for broke on the convertible.
We have a smaller car (Old RAV 4) and bought a snugride 35. First of all, its heavy. Secondly, its longer and I so wish we had a 22 or 30 because we cannot use the front passenger seat.
We moved to a convert car seat earlier than 35 lbs because it was just shorter enough that we can use the front seat now.
I wish I had known that.
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