Chicco KeyFit Car Seat and Base

Chicco KeyFit 30

One of the highest rated infant car seats and the easiest car seats to use and install is the Chicco KeyFit original and 30. There are 2 Chicco KeyFit car seats, the original Chicco KeyFit is usually only sold with the Chicco Cortina Travel System Stroller where as the Chicco KeyFit 30 is sold separately and can be used with any Chicco stroller to create a travel system. The other differences between the two strollers is the maximum weight capacity, cover options (the KF 30 has many cover colors whereas the original only has one option) and price. The original is for babies 4-22 lbs and up to 30 inches tall whereas as the KeyFit 30 is for babies 4-30 lbs and up to 30 inches tall. Current models of both KeyFit car seats use the same base although older models of the original KeyFit is not compatible with the KeyFit 30. Both car seats come with an infant insert for newborns 4-11 lbs although the head support cushion can be used even after your baby is 11 lbs.

Features of both KeyFits:

• 5 point harness
• Energy absorbing EPS foam
  

  Chicco KeyFit

• Can be installed without the base
• Padded, machine-washable covers (cover can be difficult to remove)
• Easy to take off and put on base and stroller
• Canopy not large on original KeyFIt 30 has extended canopy
• Easy to install base and car seat in car
• Handle can be left in any locked position in car
• 3 harness heights
• 2 bubble levels (on left and right of car seat) make it easy to install base correctly
• Spring-assisted leveling mechanism that can be adjusted from both sides
• Fits in small cars
• Ergonomically designed carry handle