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With smart products designed to make life simpler, you can spend more time enjoying your little one. Please turn it on so that you can experience the full capabilities of this site. It lies in a relatively straight line.Before.installing.this.restraint.in.a.vehicle,.be.sure.to.also.check.the. without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s vehicle.owner’s.manual.for.information.on.child.restraint.installation. Recline Adjustment.Recline.angle.may.be.adjusted. It locks the vehicle shoulder belt in place, system that is standard in most vehicles manufactured ensuring a stable, secure Base installation. An unlocked handle properly and is kept free of could move unexpectedly, dirt. This Child Restraint can If using Vehicle Lap Belt only be safely installed using Vehicle Belts or LATCH. (no Shoulder Belt), make sure Use the method that results in the MOST that Lap Belt is LOCKED, and SECURE installation in your vehicle. This Child Restraint can pulling.up.firmly.on.LATCH.Pull. be safely installed using Vehicle Belts or LATCH. Strap.while.pressing.Base.firmly. Use the method that results in the MOST SECURE installation in your vehicle. into.vehicle.seat. Fabrics may be spot-cleaned with mild soap and water, or Be sure to contact your airline prior to travel, to discuss their machine washed in cold water on delicate cycle using mild Child Restraint policy. If harness is extremely soiled or damaged, Call Chicco to order a replacement. Cleaning Plastics Replacement Parts Sponge clean using warm water Many replacement and mild soap. Towel dry. It’s a time-tested seat that’s proven over and over again that it’s easy to use and fits most babies well from day one. When a KeyFit comes into a seat check event, we approach the car with a sigh of relief because the KeyFit presents almost no installation challenges.
CSFTL Quick Stats Weight range: 4-30 pounds Height range: up to 30 inches or when the top of the child’s head is within one inch of the top of the seat’s shell Shell height: 21 inches Lowest harness position: 7 inches Weight (carrier only): 9.5 pounds Expiration: 6 years Handle position: any locked position Features Seat belt lockoff Adjustable recline foot Push button lower anchor connectors The Chicco (say it “key-coe”) KeyFit 30 fits babies who weigh between 4-30 pounds and are up to 30 inches tall. Canadian versions of this seat fit babies who weigh between 4-22 pounds and are up to 30 inches tall. Why do I love it? Let me count the ways. Installation Installation with the Base Chicco KeyFit Lower Anchor Release Installing the KeyFit using the lower anchors is pretty simple. The premium lower anchor connectors use a push button to engage or release them. They tighten with the pull of a single strap of webbing on the center of the base. Chicco Keyfit Seatbelt Installation Installing the KeyFit using the seat belt is also a simple proposition in most vehicles, thanks to the seat belt lockoff that’s built into the KeyFit’s base. Simply pull the seat belt tight across the lap portion of the base, then slide the shoulder belt into the orange clamp to secure the base in place. Recline Angle Adjuster Chicco KeyFit Recline Adjuster The recline foot on the KeyFit’s base has a wide range of adjustment. This means it’s easy to achieve the proper recline in any car without having to use a noodle. This is a good thing because Chicco does not allow for a pool noodle to adjust the angle with this seat. A bubble level indicator lets you know the recline is in the correct zone for your baby. The recline line for baseless installation is on the side of the seat. Infant Insert Rules Chicco KeyFit insert needs removed at 11 pounds The KeyFit includes a substantial newborn insert that can help the smallest babies achieve a proper fit.
This insert must be removed when baby weighs 11 pounds, but the headrest can stay in until the child’s shoulders are using on the top harness position. In fact, the KeyFit is one of the shortest infant seats in terms of front to back space. Fit to Child Newborn Chicco KeyFit 6 weeks old, 9.5 pounds, 22 inches The 4 pound minimum weight and 7 inch bottom harness position make this seat an excellent fit for preemies through average sized newborn babies. Our 6 week old model weighed 9.5 pounds and was 22 inches long here. The harness fits her well and she’s got plenty of room to grow in this seat. 11 Months Old Chicco KeyFit 11 months old, 16.5 pounds, 28 inches This kiddo is 11 months old. She weighs 16.5 pounds and is 28 inches tall. She’s got a bit of room to grow in the KeyFit, but not much. We’d expect this seat to last roughly a year for most children, so she’s right within that range here. 18 Months Old Chicco KeyFit 18 months old This 18 month old kiddo is on the tiny side at 21 pounds and 30 inches tall. But here she is, fitting into the KeyFit. She’s at the very top of the height limit but she does fit in the seat. That’s a rare thing for a rear facing only car seat. Important Information: Where to Find Chicco KeyFit FAA Approval Sticker FAA Approval: the airline approval language is the red text on the large sticker on the left side of the base. Note: like most rear facing only seats, the KeyFit is only approved for airline travel in baseless mode. Chicco KeyFit Manual Storage Manual Storage: The manual stores in the handy compartment at the front of the base. Chicco KeyFit Expiration Sticker Expiration: A 6 year expiration means that the KeyFit can be passed down through several Littles. The expiration date and date of manufacture are printed on a sticker on the top of the base. Another identical sticker is on the bottom of the seat itself — note that sometimes, the base and the seat itself will have different manufacture dates.
Pros Front adjust harness Fits preemies well Push button lower anchor connectors Seat belt lockoffs Allows handle in any locked position Cons Seat is a bit heavy Overall Thoughts Is there anything I don’t love. Other than that, the KeyFit is easy to use, easy to install, a sure fit for tiny newborns on up through infancy. Is the KeyFit for you. You can find it on Amazon: Chicco KeyFit 30. Chicco did not provide this KeyFit for review and gave no compensation for the review. As always, the words are always our own. However, our reviews and educational materials are OUR opinions and are not that of Safe Kids, NHTSA, or anyone other than us. We are not liable for anything anyone says or does as a result of reading our opinions on this site. Donate CSFTL is staffed entirely by volunteers - please consider supporting us. Even a few dollars can go a long way. Car Seats for the Littles Inc does not solicit charitable contributions from donors who are residents of Florida, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. She became a mother to her first son in 2018 and now covers baby gear for Verywell Family. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links.Keep reading for our full product review. Chicco is a name trusted by many parents. The company has been around for over 60 years, and the Chicco KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat, in particular, is known for its ease of installation, comfortable design, and safety features. I tested it out with my 1-year-old son to see if it lives up to its ratings. It can be installed in a vehicle with or without the base using the LATCH system or your car’s seat belt (follow the instructions either way), but it should always be rear-facing.The car seat base contains images of the steps, and all buttons that need to be pushed or used are orange in color, making them easy to find.
The spring-loaded ReclineSure leveling foot ensures the base is installed at the proper angle in your car, and the RideRight bubble indicators confirm that the seat is correctly positioned when clicking into place. If the bubble is not centered, you will need to readjust the recline of the base and repeat the installation process. To remove the car seat from the base, I simply had to squeeze the Base Release Handle on the back of the carrier (orange) with one hand while simultaneously lifting the car seat handle with the other.It’s offered in seven different colorways and patterns, so families shouldn’t have any trouble finding one to suit their needs. I personally tested the Eucalyptus option and found the teal and gray color combo very aesthetically pleasing. However, it’s not the most breathable or luxurious fabric. It felt kind of scratchy and hot to me, even on cooler days. I can imagine my child sweating or being uncomfortable in warmer months. I thought the fabric of the newborn insert (more on that later) was much softer.The underside of the base boasts a smooth edge so that it does not ruin vehicle seats—a thoughtful touch.It did not adjust as seamlessly nor extend as far as I would have liked. My son is a light sleeper, and he was awoken by my slight struggle with the sun canopy. It’s recommended use is from 4 pounds (using the newborn insert) to 30 pounds, or 30 inches—whichever comes first. For example, my 1-year-old son weighs less than 20 pounds, but he is already 30 inches tall. In my case, he will not be able to use the car seat for much longer. You can expect to get around one year of use out of this car seat—maybe a little less or a little more depending on your child’s growth. You will then need to upgrade to a convertible car seat that stays in the car and does not click in and out as the KeyFit 30 does.The shell of the car seat carrier is lined with EPS (expanded polystyrene foam), which is energy-absorbing foam for improved impact protection.
My son was buckled quickly and easily, without enough time to fuss or fight! It is just as easy to loosen the strap to release your child with the push of one button. This is crucial, as getting your baby in and out of a car seat can be a serious struggle. I was able to buckle my son quickly and easily; he didn’t even have enough time to fuss or fight! Before installing the car seat, I easily adjusted mine to the tallest height since my son is right at 30 inches. It is important to remember that this car seat is primarily for the infant stage and is only to be used rear-facing. You will need to upgrade to another convertible car seat once your child reaches the height or weight limit.Despite its lower price, I felt comfortable with the safety and durability of this car seat and think it’s a solid purchase.Having used a few different car seats for my own son and children I have nannied, I have to say that this was one of the easiest and most seamless to use. It was the fastest and simplest to install, especially with baby in tow. The seat itself is not the lightest on the market, but it is manageable. I do wish the KeyFit 30 had a more extendable sun canopy like other models on the market, as this feature can be especially important in the warmer months. Thankfully, Chicco does make two upgraded versions, the KeyFit 30 Magic and the KeyFit 30 Zip, which resolve the sun canopy issue and add even more features.It is highly rated, super easy to install, and does not sacrifice on style. Get it free when you sign up for our newsletter. If possible, recline the vehicle seat where the car seat will go before starting your installation. Make the seat upright once you’ve finished. This will help you get the seat installed tightly. Pull the seat belt or latch belt from inside the car seat, not from outside the seat. This means that if you dropped the latch belt, it should fall down on top of where the child goes, not outside the car seat.
Do not just use a hand on the base, this generally won’t be enough weight to get the seat installed tightly. In this photo, Alisa has her left knee in the base and her right foot on the ground. Put weight on the right side of the seat, and then the left side, then the right side again, etc, as you pull the latch belt or seat belt tight. This will help you get the belt as tight as possible. In the photo, see how Alisa is pushing with her hand and her knee on the right side of the base. After she pulls the latch strap, she’ll move her knee into the left side of the base and push there as she pulls more slack from the latch strap. Unless you are installing a Chicco Keyfit, pull the latch strap or the seat belt from inside the base, as Alisa is doing in the photo. For Convertible Seats specifically: To tighten the seat belt or latch belt, go behind the car seat, between the car seat and the front seat. Use your stomach to push the car seat into the back of the car and sway from side to side as you pull the seat belt or latch belt tight. You will have to lean over onto the car seat. Note how Alisa is leaning over onto the car seat and pushing it with her belly as she pulls the lower latch straps tight. Also note that the vehicle seat is very reclined. She will move the vehicle seat upright after she has installed the car seat. If you don’t fit behind your rear-facing convertible seat or if you don’t want to use your belly to push the car seat into the vehicle seat, you can stand or kneel beside the car seat and push down with one hand on the seat (put your hand where your baby’s bottom would go) and pull the latch strap with the other hand. Sway the car seat as you do this. Then switch to the other side and repeat. You may have to switch a few times before you get the car seat completely tight. Videos The following videos illustrate many of the tips above and may help you get a tight, secure installation.
Of course you should always read your car seat’s instruction manual before you attempt any installation. Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply. You must be logged in to post a comment. Book Appointment. Not a member? Join today Need further assistance. Forgot username or password. Please call Member Services at 1-800-333-0663 The infant was thrown from the vehicle through a broken window and found alongside the road, still in his car seat and relatively unharmed. Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of death for children in the U.S. When installed the right way, car seats can prevent death and mitigate injuries. If you’re installing with the vehicle seat belt, be sure to consult your owner’s manual to learn how to properly lock the seat belt. A seat that's too upright can cause an infant’s head to fall forward and obstruct his or her breathing. Reclining too far can reduce the seat’s ability to protect the child in a crash. Confusing the paths could mean the seat isn't secure or may not perform as it should during a crash. The top tether significantly reduces a seat’s forward motion, which can reduce injury to a child, especially a head injury. Research on car-seat misuse by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute also suggests that to some degree, a top tether use may help mitigate the effects of other misuses, such as loose harnessing or loose installation. Top tethers not only enhance safety but are also easy to use. A loose harness can cause your child to move outside the protection of the child seat during a crash. Correct harness positioning optimizes the seat's ability to protect in a crash. Correct harness positioning optimizes the seat's ability to protect in a crash. It's intended to keep the harness in proper position in the event of a crash. These items have been crash-tested with your seat to meet compliance standards.
As a rule, don't place additional padding between the seat and your child or between your child and the harness straps. If you have a booster seat, check our car seat buying guide for more information on how to properly secure your child in it and how to decide whether your child is ready for a vehicle's seat belt alone. For me there's no greater reward than helping families keep their little ones safe and coming home to put my advice into practice with my own precious little boy. Between church activities, my big Indian family, and exploring new places with the hubby and baby—my life and my heart are full. Appliances All Appliances Large Appliances Small Appliances Vacuum Cleaners More categories. Wirecutter is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Your guide Rebecca Gale Share this review Infant car seats are designed to click in and out of a base you leave installed in your car—making it easy to get a baby into a house or stroller with minimal disruption. After 50 hours of research, including testing 10 popular infant car seats at home and crash-testing four finalists in a top lab to measure their front- and side-impact performance, we think the Chicco KeyFit 30 is the best one for most families. Our pick Chicco KeyFit 30 The best infant car seat The Chicco KeyFit 30 has better overall safety scores and is easier to install, adjust, carry, and click in and out than seats that cost much more. Installation is generally a bigger problem for people than seat safety, and the KeyFit 30 is easier to install than competitors, with or without a LATCH system. It consistently ranks among the safest infant car seats in government front-impact crash testing. It also achieved the best head-impact scores in new laboratory testing that we arranged, and it easily passed the side-impact crash test we commissioned—the first test of this type that a publication has performed.
The KeyFit 30 is also relatively lightweight, easy to wipe clean of crumbs and crud, and comfortable to carry and to click in and out of its base. It will keep most babies safe and comfortable through their first year and often well beyond. The KeyFit 30 is compatible with our main stroller pick, the Baby Jogger City Mini 2, as well as our upgrade pick, the Uppababy Cruz. Advertisement Runner-up Britax B-Safe 35 For taller babies This infant car seat is easy to install properly and has a more generous height and weight limit than other seats we considered, but it may be too narrow for some kids. Like the KeyFit, the B-Safe has a seat belt lock-off to ensure that installation stays tight, as well as a level indicator to tell you if the seat is at the proper angle. While the B-Safe lacks the clear, well-placed installation instructions like those on the KeyFit, we found it easier to click in and out of its base than that seat. The B-Safe has a higher height and weight limit, but the seat’s interior is much narrower and deeper. It’s the only infant seat compatible with our runner-up stroller pick, the Britax B-Lively, and it also works with our main pick, the Baby Jogger City Mini 2. If you already own an infant car seat and are looking for information on how to use it safely, read our section on car seat laws and safety concerns below. Everything we recommend Our pick Chicco KeyFit 30 The best infant car seat The Chicco KeyFit 30 has better overall safety scores and is easier to install, adjust, carry, and click in and out than seats that cost much more. The research Collapse all Why you should trust us Who should get this How we picked How we tested Our pick: Chicco KeyFit 30 Runner-up: Britax B-Safe 35 The competition What’s the law on infant car seat use.
Care, use, and maintenance Sources Why you should trust us While researching this guide we interviewed 20 industry experts, safety authorities, and physicians, who detailed the most important safety and usability considerations for infant car seats. We contacted current and former employees of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency responsible for vehicle and car seat safety. We consulted with certified Child Passenger Safety technicians such as Lani Harrison, a seasoned CPST in Los Angeles who installs more than 300 car seats each year. We hired MGA Research, a Wisconsin laboratory that runs much of the car seat crash testing in the country, to conduct front-impact and side-impact crash tests specifically for this story. We conducted interviews with representatives from seven leading car seat manufacturers, including product managers, engineers, and safety technicians. We also spoke with car seat safety advocates, organizations that have argued both for and against a proposed side-impact standard, and leaders at the state level, such as Dr. Benjamin Hoffman, who spearheaded Oregon’s “rear-facing until 2” rule, which became law in May 2017 (Hoffman is also an unpaid consultant for Chicco). We also talked to scores of parents about their car seat experiences, scanned hundreds of Amazon reviews, and read dozens of articles from reputable publications and sites such as Consumer Reports, BabyGearLab, and Car Seats for the Littles. Personally, I am familiar with government rules and regulations after spending almost a decade working on Capitol Hill and at the Department of Commerce. I’m a former reporter for CQ Roll Call, and my stories about policy and parenting have appeared in The Washington Post, Health Affairs, and Marie Claire. For this review, I traveled to Burlington, Wisconsin, to witness a team of engineers at MGA Research crash-test several top-rated infant car seats. My two boys were ages 1?
and 4 years when I was first reporting this guide, and both were still riding rear-facing in their car seats. Who should get this Amid all the lengthy lists of “baby must-haves,” the one item not up for debate is a car seat. If you’re going to be in a car with your baby, you need one, whether it’s an infant seat or a convertible seat with the appropriate weight rating. Most hospitals, complying with the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines, do not discharge newborns until a staff member visually confirms the presence of a car seat to transport the baby safely home. Several qualities distinguish infant car seats from larger convertible car seats, many of which have weight and height ranges that include most newborn infants. Most important, an infant seat is designed to be used only rear-facing, the position that is known to be far safer for small children. Unlike convertible car seats, infant seats also come with a detachable base, allowing parents to easily click the seat in and out of the vehicle and to carry the baby in the seat (or attach it to a stroller). Babies outgrow most infant car seats by the time they reach 30 or 32 inches tall or between 30 and 35 pounds, whichever comes first. The typical kid reaches that height range at 12 to 19 months and will be older than 3 by the time they weigh 35 pounds, so for most people the height limit is more relevant than the weight limit. Many of the parents we interviewed said they moved their child to a rear-facing convertible car seat far before the child officially outgrew their infant seat, typically when they felt the baby had become too heavy to carry in the bucket seat. Most people won’t use an infant car seat for more than a year or a year and a half before switching to a convertible, but the click-in, click-out convenience when a child is an infant—and frequently falling asleep in the car—is certainly nice while the occupied seat is still light enough to be manageable.
We’ve written in greater detail about what kinds of car seats there are and when to switch. An infant seat is designed to be used only rear-facing, the position that is known to be far safer for small children. For travel, we recommend that parents use their existing infant car seat, without the base, and for parents who expect to travel quite a bit, or rely heavily on car-sharing services and want to have a single car seat and stroller combination, we recommend the Doona, a pick in our forthcoming guide to travel car seats. How we picked Photo: Michael Hession We started by researching the most popular infant car seats, about 30 models in all. We looked at online customer reviews and media coverage, including by BabyGearLab, Mommyhood101, BabyCenter, Fatherly, and The Car Seat Lady. BabyGearLab tested to NHTSA standards for front impact in 2016 and 2017. Ensuring proper installation is more likely to offer a safety edge than buying a seat that scored a sliver higher in a crash test. All car seats sold in the US are self-certified by the manufacturers to pass strict NHTSA standards (PDF) for safety testing. The NHTSA conducts what it terms “safety compliance testing” of multiple seats each year and presents the database of results (parsing out the test results for each seat requires some additional digging). Proper installation is generally a far bigger problem for people than seat safety, so we searched the NHTSA ease-of-use installation database to determine which seats offer easy installation and come with clear instructions. Our 20 total hours of background research helped us conclude that the ideal infant car seat should have several features and attributes. Among the safest seats available: In our early analysis, we relied heavily on data from NHTSA, particularly the results of the front-impact crash testing that the federal agency performs annually.
However, since car seats are not required to be certified before sale, several of the seats we looked at did not have government crash-test data. Easy to install: A good car seat must be easy to install correctly, both with and without a LATCH system, so that a diligent adult following directions could manage a correct installation within a few minutes without expert assistance. (LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children, a system that allows you to install a car seat with metal clips that attach to hooks built into the car, forgoing the lap belt. Almost all cars and car seats manufactured after Sept 1, 2002, include the LATCH option.) Any harried parent who has had to install a car seat in a relative’s car or in a rental knows that an intuitive installation system trumps a well-crafted set of directions, though those are good to have too. Convenient to use: The car seat should have a handle that is easy and comfortable to use and adjust, as well as straps that are easy to buckle and adjust. A reasonably high height and weight limit: You don’t want your child to outgrow the seat before you’re ready and willing to switch to a convertible car seat. The primary reasons the parents we spoke to cited for keeping a child in an infant seat longer were the convenience of clicking them in and out of the car and easy access to a compatible stroller. Stroller compatibility: Many car seats are available as part of a “travel system” that allows the car seat to click directly into a stroller from the same manufacturer. Widely available, ideally in various colors or patterns: We wanted seats that you could purchase easily from multiple big retailers and that are available in a variety of designs.
Using the above criteria, we narrowed the original list of 30 down to seven top infant car seats: Britax B-Safe 35 Chicco KeyFit 30 Cybex Aton 2 Graco SnugRide Click Connect 35 Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 4-35 Safety 1st onBoard 35 Air 360 Uppababy Mesa Zeroing in on these seats was not easy. Though some seats have higher safety marks than others, figuring out how much of a difference these small variations in the scores makes—if any—is a challenge, even for experts. Ensuring consistent, proper installation and use is more likely to offer a safety edge than buying a seat that scored a sliver higher in a crash test. Also, many brands have multiple, similar infant car seat models, reflecting variations in height and weight limits or the addition of optional features such as push-button latches (instead of the metal hooks found on less expensive seats), self-ratcheting latches that assist in creating tension for a tight install, a lock-off plate on the base to aid in seat belt installation (as opposed to LATCH installation), or a no-rethread harness, which allows you to adjust the strap height from the front of the seat rather than having to turn it over and rethread the straps back through. After extended discussions with experts, we concluded that most of those optional features are generally not necessary and not worth paying more for (though we did find that a push-button latch was typically easier to use than a simple hook, particularly when uninstalling the base). In 2019, we tried out three additional seats: the Chicco Fit2, the Clek Liing, and the Nuna Pipa Lite. How we tested To distinguish among the top infant car seats, we commissioned front- and side-impact crash tests, the latter of which are not currently required under federal law. Here, in footage from the independent lab tests we commissioned, the 1-year-old-sized dummy in the Chicco KeyFit 30 does not make impact with the door in a simulated 30 mph crash, which means a passing grade for the Chicco.