Looking for an elegant car seat to make taking your little one out and about easier? The Snug-Go i-Size R129 from Graco is a brilliant choice for any parent, with a comfortable amount of padding for your baby and an intuitive, easy-to-use swivelling base that makes getting them in and out of the seat a breeze. Installation is super easy and the materials are really high quality - you can really feel that it's built to last.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Clear indicators give you great peace of mind that installation is all correct
- Pleasant material is nicely padded
Cons
- Base has to be purchased separately - see below!
- Lack of handle makes carrying a little difficult
| Dimensions | 62.1 x 52.7 x 55.1 cm |
| Harness Type | 5-Point |
| Orientation | Convertible (Forward & Rear) |
| Weight | 6.47kg |
AmazonThe Snug-Go carseat easily slots in and out of the base, with secure buckles keeping it in place when in use. Total rotation makes is so much easier to get your little one settled in for a car journey too, and you can operate it totally one-handed!
Pros
- Assembly and installation is so quick and easy
- One-handed turning system makes getting baby in and out of the car so simple
- Smooth turning is a real bonus
Cons
- Seat has to be purchased separately - see above!
- Quite a few buttons, but you do adapt to this over time
| Dimensions | 42 x 74 x 76.5 cm |
| Weight | 7.3kg |
Awards
The SnugGo i-Size R129 Car Seat, together with the SnugTurn i-Size R129 Base, won two different awards in the Mother&Baby Awards 2025! This brilliant set won Gold in the Best Newborn Car Seat (Stage 0/0+) category, and took Silver in our battle for the Best Baby/Toddler Car Seat (Stage 1/2). Since it's usable from birth all the way up to 18kg (usually around 4 years old) you'll definitely get plenty of use out of this set. If you still want to know more, check out the thoughts of our testers below.
Testing Graco SnugGo i-Size R129 Car Seat
The first problem you can run into with a car seat is a tricky installation. Luckily, the SnugGo i-Size R129 with SnugTurn i-Size R129 Base was simple for our parents to install, with one mum telling us that "it was extremely easy to fit and took less than 2 minutes. It was clear to see that the car seat was fitted correctly as it showed ‘green’". Another informed us that "this product was extremely easy to install and manoeuvre from one car to another, much lighter than others on the market!"
Your little one will be happy with the seat too - one tester told us: "My baby looked comfortable in the seat and was really happy! It was really easy to put her in and out of the car, straps were really comfortable". Another mum said, "I liked that it was slightly wide, which meant lots of room for the kids to move... generally good quality and comfortable". It's always good to know that your baby will be comfy!
But how hard is it to get your little one buckled in? Well, one mum described the seat as "very easy and intuitive to use," confirming that "it looks very adaptable for when baby gets older, with the different padding and head height options". "When installed, it was easy to use with one hand for the iSpin. The adjustable headrest is very good for when the child grows bigger and also the reclining positions mean the child can lie back if required and also sit upright so able to see out of the window," said one of our testers.
"The seat swivels very easily which makes it easy to get your baby in and out of the car. I like that the seat can be used both rear and front facing," revealed another mum when reporting on the base. "It was so easy to rotate with one hand. I've used a swivel car seat before but have had to use both hands which is difficult when you have a toddler in your arms!" said a different tester with plenty of experience with other competitors! This is such a boon for busy mothers.
Other parents also highlighted the ease of cleaning, telling us that "the fabric seems durable and it hoovered with ease," and revealing that "marks wiped away with a wet cloth and no scrubbing was needed". A satisfied mum told us "it’s a very nice car seat... I like that it’s black to hide some grime from regular use."
Final verdict
Overall, it's no wonder that the SnugGo i-Size R129 with SnugTurn i-Size R129 Base is a double award winner! Our testers were totally thrilled with the product, telling us "I liked the fact the seat unit was able to be moved to offer more leg room," and reporting that "it was well designed and really comfortable". They were happy to recommend the bundle, and it's a great pick if you're looking for a solid, reliable and simple to use car seat for you and your family.
Emily Dale is a contributing writer for Mother&Baby, passionate about finding the best deals for families and collecting real parent reviews to explore the highest quality products for the home. She has also contributed as a Content Optimisation Executive to a number of other Bauer brands, including Yours and What's The Best.