Little kids are specially susceptible to minor crashes specially below the age of 3 years and probably you want safety for your kid. Presenting the NextFit convertible car seat from Chicco, the makers of the number one ranked KeyFit. The car seat engineered with innovative safety and comfort functions.

The Chicco NextFit is the simplest convertible car seat to set up accurately and securely. The exclusive Recline Sure 9-position Leveling Method provides the most put into recline solutions to accommodate a huge assortment of cars and the super Cinch latch tightener makes use of force-multiplying technological innovation to support achieve a super tight and secure car fit with a portion of the effort. Making use of EPS foam makes this car seat provide increased safety in side-impact accidents.

The same as the KeyFit this car seat has 2 Ride Right bubble levels accurately indicate proper seat viewpoint in each rear-facing and forward-facing settings. And any time we all need to use forward-facing, an integrated slide path creates it simple to re-position the latch strap without having re-threading.

Other features include a removable infant insert for smaller babies, 5-point harness with 2-position chest clip, 6-position headrest with integrated harness adjustment, built-in belt lock-offs for installation with vehicle belt, machine-washable seat pad, and removable cup holder for use on either side of the seat. For use with children from 5-40 pounds in rear-facing mode, and from 22-65 pounds in forward-facing mode.

Chicco Nextfit Car Seat Product Features:

1. No-rethread harness (Six level positions).
2. Five level harness along with a two- position chest clip accommodates growing kids in the rear facing as well as forward- facing settings.
3. Recline Sure 9-position Leveling System (any position could be utilized rear-facing or forward-facing to get an suitable recline angle).
4. Two fluid bubble levels signals (one for RF, one for FF).
5. Smooth bottom part base together with grip materials will not harm car upholstery or slide around on slippery leather- based car seats.
6. Unique SuperCinch LATCH Tightener to help attain a tight and safe fit.
7.Two-position chest clip to support growing youngsters both in rear plus forward-facing modes.
8. 2 crotch strap or buckle positions.
9. Energy-absorbing EPS foam lines the sides and also the headwings.
10. Easily removed cup holder to use on both side of your seat.

NextFit Specifications and Measurements

• Product weight : 15 lbs
• Size : 19x26x20.5 "
• Min weight recommendation : 5 lbs
• Min weight recommendation : 65 lbs
• Lowest harness height setting: 5.5 inch (newborn insert) - 7.5 inch (without insert)
• Tallest harness height setting: 17.5 inch
• Crotch strap positions: 3 inch with insert - 4 or 6 inch with no insert
• Seats pan level (leg room/thigh support): 14 inch

Pros: 

  • It has a steel frame to offer extra protection in the event of an accident.
  • The Recline system is awesome (9 different recline levels with bubble level that will show which reclines are appropriate for rear and forward facing).
  • The padding and plastic shell seem very protective.
  • Instruction manual is clear and well-written with easy-to-understand diagrams.
  • FAA Approved for use on aircraft.
  • 8 year lifespan before seat expires.

Cons:

  • Quite Heavy & bulky
  • For some buyer the harness is a bit difficult to tighten and have trouble adjusting the headrest.

Overall, we can see that “pros” far outweigh “cons” of the Chicco NextFit which is why this seat is one of recommended carseats on market. As we know there is no such thing as a perfect product, the Chicco NextFit is clearly a well-designed and well-thought-out convertible. Nothing on the NextFit seems cheap or flimsy or lacking in any way. Yes, it’s heavy and bulky but it’s clearly a good quality and a high-end carseat.