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Chicco KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat & Base

★★★★☆
4.5

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★★★★☆
4.0

$153.95 - $179.99

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Pros

  • Adjustable (607)
  • Sturdy (601)
  • Easy to install (600)
  • Comfortable (564)
  • Easy to clean (477)
  • Great features (267)
  • Safe (241)
  • Stylish (204)
  • Lightweight (130)
  • Neat features (39)
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Cons

  • Heavy (245)
  • Bulky (70)
  • Uncomfortable (46)
  • Flimsy (14)
  • Hard to clean (11)
  • Hot (9)
  • Difficult to adjust (6)
  • Hard to install (6)
  • Small sun shade (4)
  • Difficult to set up (3)

Best Uses

  • Infants (595)
  • Newborn (586)
  • Preemies (267)
  • Back seat (253)
  • Toddler (33)
  • Everyday (5)
  • Front seat (4)
  • Travel (3)
  • Toddlers under 30lbs (2)
  • Any child under 30lbs (1)
 
 
 

Provided by CSN Baby

This Car Seat's thickly cushioned seat pad is made from Italian Woven fabrics with energy absorbing foam for improved side impact protection. The Car seat comes with a large seat that provides ample room for infants, but also comes with a newborn infant insert for improved fit and comfort. The KeyFit "30" Infant Car Seat is also designed for travel, it comes with a comfort grip carry handle, an adjustable, multi-position canopy, and can even attach to your Chicco Cortina or C1 Stroller!

Included:

  • Base with “single-pull” latch adjustment
  • Two precision bubble levels
  • Spring assist leveling foot
  • Integral auto belt lock-offs
  • Large seat with seat pad
  • Newborn infant insert
  • 5-point harness
  • Carry handle
  • Canopy
  • Secure stroller attachment

Features:

  • “Single-pull” latch adjustment simplifies installation
  • Precision bubble levels verify correct installation from both left & right side of vehicle
  • Spring assist leveling foot allows easy adjustment from either side of vehicle
  • Base has smooth underside to protect against damage to vehicle seats
  • Seat interior is lined with energy absorbing foam for improved side impact protection
  • Large seat accommodates infants up to 30 lbs.
  • Newborn infant insert has extra padding to provide improved fit & comfort for smaller babies from 4-11 lbs.
  • Seat pad made with fine Italian woven fabrics
  • 5-point harness has one-hand center pull adjustment
  • Carry handle has comfort grip
  • Adjustable, multi-position canopy
  • Stroller attachment locks into Chicco C1 & Cortina
  • Easy one-hand removal from base and stroller

This Car Seat is approved for use in the United States.

Specification Description
Model 05061472570070, 0561472570070, 06061472650070, 2C465966
UPC 049796602425
Age Range 0
Alaska Hawaii 1 Day Upcharge or Override 81.28
Alaska Hawaii 2 Day Upcharge or Override 67.73
Alaska Hawaii Ground Upcharge or Override 43.36
Alaska Hawaii Upcharge or Override F
Can Ship in Original Container Yes
CasePack 1
Channel Availability Online Only
Child Weight Maximum 30 lbs
Child Weight Minimum 4 lbs
Corp National Status A
Date 1st Available Online 10-JUN-09
Date 1st Available Online 15-AUG-08
Date 1st Available Online 20-JUN-08
Features Canopy,Carrying Handle
Finder Category ID 3515383
Freight Class SHPA
Hazmat Warning N
Legal Notice Conforms to NEW FMVSS 213
Lower 48 1 Day Upcharge Or Override 56.41
Lower 48 Ground Upcharge Or Override 12
Lower 48 Upcharge Or Override F
Lower48 2 Day Upcharge Or Override 43.37
Manufacturer Part Number 00061472450070
Manufacturer Part Number 00061472580070
Manufacturer Part Number 05061472970070
Manufacturer Part Number 05079031200070
Manufacturer's Age Range Maximum 0
NHTSA Ease of Use Rating Not Rated
Notify Me When Available Yes
Promotion Sticker Display R Exclusive
Registerable Yes
Side Impact Protection Yes
Text Attribute 1 Light-weight, compact seat holds baby in safer rear-facing position until 30lbs.
Text Attribute 2 Spring-loaded leveling foot with easy to read bubble level guides on both sides of base.
Text Attribute 3 Centrally located, one-pull LATCH tightening.
Text Attribute 3 Side Impact Protection
Text Attribute 4 Thickly padded infant insert gives extra support for a smaller baby around the head, neck, back & bottom.
Text Attribute 5 Carrier shell is lined with EPS energy-absorbing foam.
TRU SKN 103913
TRU SKN 259552
TRU SKN 259560
TRU SKN 981979
Type Infant

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Last update: Nov 18, 2009

Chicco KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat & Base Reviews

 
 
 

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[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

[6 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
GREAT 4 EVERYTHING INCLUDING AIRPLANES!

"We received this car seat as a baby shower gift, and we love it!!! I love the color and the plush EPS padding of this car seat. The padding is machine washable unlike some other car seats! My baby sleeps so soundly in it. The LATCH SYSTEM is the best...way easier to install than Graco! We use this car seat and attach it to a Snap-N-Go stroller...easy, simple to set up, and not bulky like those huge stroller syst..." Read Full Review »

Apr 02, 2008 by ANNE

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
PLEASE READ!! Safe but sweaty!!

"PROS: We bought this carseat b/c at the time (June, 2008) it was the #1-rated crash-safety by [...] Consumer Reports. Safety was our first concern. Between this one and the other top-rated seat, we chose the Key-Fit 30 b/c it went up to 30 pounds and b/c of the amount of padding in the seat. You couldn't feel the hard plastic underneath like the other seats. And I often wondered if the the baby would feel the h..." Read Full Review »

Oct 31, 2008 by shaygrl

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Chicco KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat & Base Review

GREAT 4 EVERYTHING INCLUDING AIRPLANES!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy to Adjust
  • Easy to Clean
  • Easy to install
  • Great Features
  • More »

    Cons

  • doesnt fit shopping carts
  • Expensive

    Best Uses

  • Back Seat
  • Infants
  • Newborn
  • Preemies
  • Travel
 

"We received this car seat as a baby shower gift, and we love it!!! I love the color and the plush EPS padding of this car seat. The padding is machine washable unlike some other car seats! My baby sleeps so soundly in it. The LATCH SYSTEM is the best...way easier to install than Graco! We use this c …"  Read Full Review »

Baby Max at 3 months in his Chicco car seat

Baby Max at 3 months in his Chicco car seat
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Apr 2 2008
ANNE
SAN FRANCISCO, CA
I am:
  • First Time Parent
  • Medical Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $179.99
 
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Chicco KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat & Base Review

Wonderful carseat, pitiful sunshade!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy to Clean
  • Easy to install
  • Great safety reviews
  • Neat Features
  • More »

    Cons

  • Annoyingly small sunshade
  • Doesnt fit on store carts

    Best Uses

  • Back Seat
  • Infants
  • Newborn
  • Preemies
  • Very small newborns
 

"We bought this car seat for our newest baby and this is the only seat that we use for him. It came ready to go, all we had to do was pull it out of the box, which was great! First, this carseat works well for very small babies, our son was 5lbs when we left the hospital and this carseat passed the h …"  Read Full Review »

Leaving the hospital Max at just 5 lbs.

Leaving the hospital Max at just 5 lbs.
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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 21 2007
Dara
Columbus, IN
I am:
  • Medical Professional
  • Nurse
  • Parent of Two or More Children
Reviewed at:
Price: $179.99
 
 

[6 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

Chicco KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat & Base Review

PLEASE READ!! Safe but sweaty!!

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • High Safety Ratings
  • Higher weight standards
  • Sturdy
  • Thick cushioning

    Cons

  • Heavy
  • HOT
  • Needs more head support
  • No shade
  • Unbreathable matieral

    Best Uses

  • Infants
  • Newborn
 

"PROS: We bought this carseat b/c at the time (June, 2008) it was the #1-rated crash-safety by [...] Consumer Reports. Safety was our first concern. Between this one and the other top-rated seat, we chose the Key-Fit 30 b/c it went up to 30 pounds and b/c of the amount of padding in the seat. You co …"  Read Full Review »

Baby washcloth used to hold up newborn head!

Baby washcloth used to hold up newborn head!
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  • Picture of Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Oct 31 2008
shaygrl
Denver, CO
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  • First Time Parent
Reviewed at:
Price: $179.99
 
 

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Chicco KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat & Base Review

Saved my daughter's life!!!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy to Adjust
  • Easy to Clean
  • Easy to install
  • Great Features
  • More »

    Cons

  • Bulky
  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • Infants
  • Newborn
  • Preemies
 

"When my daughter was 6 months old we were in a head on car accident going 65 mph and this car seat did it's job, it did not move at ALL. Even the police dept. & the fire dept. were amazed how the car seat did and that she was PERFECTLY okay (I wish I could say the same about my husband and I we had …"  Read Full Review »

Happy baby girl!!!

Happy baby girl!!!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 14 2009
Devyn's Mom
Boise, Id
I am:
  • First Time Parent
  • Medical Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $179.99
 
 

Chicco KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat & Base Review

Must Have Carseat

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy to Adjust
  • Easy to Clean
  • Easy to install
  • Safe
  • More »

    Cons

  • Canopy doesn't rotate

    Best Uses

  • Infants
  • Newborn
  • Preemies
 

"We have this seat for our daughter, now 2 months. It's a great seat & top rated 1 in safety. I love Cubes pattern because it has a very modern, chic look. Included newborn insert is a plus. It is comfy & helps keep her properly seated without slouching/or head flopped like other seats. My daughter …"  Read Full Review »

6 weeks old in her Chicco - cubes

6 weeks old in her Chicco - cubes
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  • Picture of Product

  • Using Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 4 2009
Spaz
Tullahoma, TN
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  • Parent of Two or More Children
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Price: $179.99
 
 
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