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Our Review of the Chicco Key Fit 30 infant car seat

The new and improved Chicco KeyFit infant car seat (dubbed the Chicco KeyFit 30 thanks to its enhanced-to-30 lbs harness) has the same great features of the original KeyFit, but with a higher harness weight capacity. It is recommended that a child stay in a rear facing car seat for at least the first year of his or her life, and this infant seat from Chicco assures that your child will.

The affordable Chicco KeyFit 30 offers a distinct advantage over most rear facing infant car seats, which typically only secure a child up to 22 lbs.

BENEFITS FOR MOM AND DAD

The original Chicco KeyFit was among the Top Rated infant car seats in a recent Consumer Reports study, and remains one of the most popular infant seats on the market. It is easy to use, light, and comes with convenient features that will protect both your baby and your car's seats. The new KeyFit 30 is an enhancement on a proven design, made of the best materials, ensuring that your baby will stay safer for longer.

The old term "more bang for your buck" certainly applies when it comes to the safe, convenient and comfortable KeyFit 30. 

Installation

The Chicco KeyFit 30 installs rear facing only, with either LATCH or your vehicle's seat belts. The base of the KeyFit 30 features a one of a kind 1-pull LATCH tightening system that simplifies the entire installation process and ensures a tight fit with every installation. The base of the KeyFit is equipped with a level indicator that clearly displays the proper angle of your car seat. If the angle is a little off, simply adjust the KeyFit 30's foot prop to get the optimum angle.

The carrier of the KeyFit 30 may also be installed without the seat base by using your vehicle safety belts.   

Convenience

Like most infant car seats, the KeyFit 30 features a light, detachable carrier and a weighted base. Extra KeyFit 30 bases are available if you have multiple vehicles, and they really are a huge time saver. The one-hand LATCH tightening system of the KeyFit 30 is a real plus because it speeds up installation time and gives you a great fit for the base. In addition, the KeyFit 30 is wrapped in removable, washable fabrics that are simple to clean and care for.

BENEFITS FOR JACK OR JILL

Comfort is key with Chicco (which is pronounced "Key-ko", btw).The new KeyFit 30 features the same deluxe fabrics as the original KeyFit, thick padding and all. The included infant insert fills in the gaps for newborns and infants, providing them with extra comfort while leaving the seat room to grow. And don't forget, the KeyFit 30 is rear facing to 30 lbs, so you can keep your young one in the safest position possible (rear facing) well past the limits of the average infant car seat. 

Comfort

Didn't we already discuss how comfortable this car seat is? To reiterate: the well-padded seat of the KeyFit 30 is wrapped in soft and comfortable fabrics, and equipped with shoulder pads and a 5-point harness that adjusts easily to get the perfect fit. The harness adjusts with just a single pull, and the infant insert pillow may stay in place until your child reaches 10-11 lbs.     

Safety

    • The Chicco KeyFit 30 is fully FMVSS 213 Certified

The KeyFit 30 is also one of the safer infant seats on the market, thanks to the extended harness weight capacity. The seat is lined with impact absorbing EPS foam, and tested amongst the very best in a recent Consumer Reports study. This truly is one of the best, safest car seats available today, in part because it is extra easy to install correctly each and every time. Chicco spared no expense in designing a top-quality, user friendly infant car seat.

COMPARISONS

The closest competitor to the Chicco KeyFit 30 would be the Graco Snugride 32. The Snugride 32 offers higher weight limits (32 lbs/32") and claims to fit 97% of 1 year olds. The Chiccco KeyFit 30 offers a larger sun canopy than that available on the Snugride 32.

If you'd like all the benefits of the Chicco KeyFit 30, PLUS a matching stroller that is fully compatible with the KeyFit, check out the Chicco Cortina Key Fit 30 Travel System – it's a KeyFit 30 and a Chicco Cortina Stroller in a single package.

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    Insert provides extra support for newborns
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    1-step harness snugging
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    Easy base connection
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    Easy level indicator on base
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    Lower anchor LATCH connectors
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    1-step LATCH snugging system
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    Storage in base
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    Adjustable foot for the perfect angle every time
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Car seat specs

Rear-facing weight range
4 - 30 lbs.
Min child weight
4 lbs.
Max child weight
30 lbs.
Rear-facing minimum weight
4 lbs.
Max child weight - Rear Facing mode
30 lbs.
Max harness weight capacity
30 lbs.
Max child height
30"
Max 5-pt harness child height capacity
30"
Installed w/o Base?
Yes
Exterior Seat Depth
22"

Car seat dimensions

Product weight
16.4 lbs.
Seat Base / Foot Width
17"
Seat height
24"
Seat weight (without base)
9 lbs.
Base weight (without seat)
7.4 lbs.
  • 5-point harness with one-pull adjustment
  • Compatible with Cortina and C1 strollers
  • Centrally located tightening strap to easily secure seat in place
  • Spring-loaded leveling foot
  • Liquid level indicators to insure correct installation and placement of base
  • Angled base fits into seat more securely, increasing safety
  • Full hood
  • Height adjustable platform
  • Finely woven fabric
  • Soft infant insert for the youngest children

Specifications:

  • Compatible with Chicco Cortina and C1 Strollers
  • Accomodates children weighing up to 30 lbs. and 33 inches
  • Newborn insert for children weighing from 4 to 11 pounds
  • Sealed underside protects car seats and keeps debris out
  • Double bubble-level guides

Chicco Key Fit 30 infant car seat Reviews

Chicco Key Fit 30 infant car seat

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Good system but some things to know before you buy

3
Reviewer: Amy , Gaithersburg, MD Date: December 06, 2009
I really like my Chicco Trevi Key Fit 30 travel system, which includes the Chicco Key Fit 30 infant car seat. My whole family has bases in their cars so anyone can help transport my son around. There are some issues I thought customers may want to know: a) the seat doesn't fit in the universal strollers (the Trevi stroller is bulky) b) doesn't fit in most restaurant slings or on high chairs c) is heavy d) hot-my son sweats in it in the winter and e)my son is 4 months and 27 inches long so he almost doesn't fit in it anymore and he's not even sitting up on his own yet.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
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Perfect!

5
Reviewer: Anonymous , Portland, OR Date: November 24, 2009
I love this carseat. I'd like to point out that your child will outgrow ALL carseats by height rather than weight. I wish they would tout this on the box "good till 30 inches" instead of 30 pounds. Too many people don't notice this and use their infant seat long after their child has outgrown it. My daughter is now 6 months and we haven't had any issues with her overheating in it. It is easy to use and really wonderful to switch back and forth between our cars with the second base. We have even managed to fit 3 different seats in the back of our neon, so I'm impressed. Yes, it is awful to lug around. If I had the money, I would have bought one of those strollers to fit it in. It does seem quite comfy and our daughter is able to be rocked to sleep sometimes when we put it in the shopping cart. It doesn't fit on top of the cart's seat, but that is probably just as well, since I'm sure that would make it top heavy and accident prone.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Safest Infant Car Seat PERIOD!

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Reviewer: Mommy of X-Man , Toms River, NJ Date: October 29, 2009
I have used this car seat for about 6 months now and LOVE IT! My son is huge for his age (23lbs and 30inches at 6mo.)so we have had to get a convertible seat for him. I would recommend this seat to anyone! It is a bit pricey but I would rather spend a little more on a seat like this than get a cheap one that is much harder to install. I chose this car seat because I knew no matter who was using it for my son it would be easy to install and used the correct way! 80% of car seats are rendered less effective because of operator error! That made this seat for me a no-brainer!
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Great Infant seat

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Reviewer: Anonymous , Corpus Christi, TX Date: August 20, 2009
We purchased this car seat based on reviews, Consumer Reports and friends' recommendations. We LOVE this car seat. Our daughter is now 12 months old and 24 lbs, but reached the max height limit, so we just switched her to a Graco Nautilus this month. PROS - It's easy to use with the base or without; easy to install; you can buy another base for 2nd vehicle; the harness loosens and tightens with ease; the infant inserts work great; pretty easy to wash and stains come out of fabric well; my daughter was able to stay rear-facing as long as possible, better for safety and my budget (since I bought a forward-facing seat next, not a bulkier, more expensive convertible.) CONS - The seat is heavier than regular one; it makes a tight fit on some cars and airplanes due to it's slightly larger frame; our child outgrew it due to height, not weight by one year old; My only consolation is that my daughter really loved being able to sit forward when she turned 1, so switching made sense to us. Overall I really enjoyed this seat and would recommend it to my friends and family.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Great car seat but....

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Reviewer: Anonymous , North Bend, WA Date: August 04, 2009
This was an excellent car seat - we had another but this was (by far) better and more comfortable for my son. The only problem I have with this car seat is that there is no way it will last until he's 30 lbs - he's exceptionally tall. At 6 months old he's 29 inches tall and 18 lbs! The only thing I dislike is that it doesn't last long for very tall infants - if they could improve it to adjust for height it would be perfect.
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After 8 months of use...

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Reviewer: Michelle , Oakland Twp., MI Date: February 18, 2009

I have been using my Chicco KeyFit 30 for over 8 months now. It's a fantastic car seat!

  • The pros: clicks into the base with zero effort, fabric is very washable, goes up to 30 lbs. so I am getting a lot of use out of it, nice and cushy for baby, nice looking
  • The con: the fabric isn't very breathable.

    • My daughter is about 18 lbs. right now and it's getting very difficult to carry her around in it. However, I plan to continue to use the seat for safety reasons - I will just start taking her in and out of it in the car once spring arrives. I am really glad that we chose this seat over the many other infant seats that only go up to 22 lbs. With all the money that we have spent on baby gear, it's nice to buy something that will actually be used for awhile!

    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Great Buy

    5
    Reviewer: New Mom , WI Date: February 08, 2009
    I've been using this for 5 months now. So glad we splurged on this infant seat with our daughter. All my other mom friends are so jealous and call it the super car seat. It is! So easy to adjust the straps with the front push button and it's a lot lighter than any other carrier around. She also goes to grandma's house and it's simple to strap into a car without the base. We bought a second base for my husband for daycare transport, but we really didn't need to. Save the $ and just strap in with the seat belt.
    8 of 9 people found this review helpful
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    Feel Secure with the Chicco Key Fit 30

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    Reviewer: D , Silicon Valley, CA Date: July 31, 2008
    As new parents we felt very secure bringing home baby in this carseat. She was very snug in the infant insert (needs to be removed when baby reaches 11 lbs per manual) and still looks comfortable today at 7 months old. The fabric does make her warm, but I've talked to other parents and their non-Chicco seats also make their babies warm too.

    If you have the trunk space or storage space at home, a matching Cortina stroller has all the bells and whistles, but beware the fold is very bulky. The Key Fit also fits in a Snap n Go, a great alternative for those still wading through the gazillion stroller choices out there.

    Highly recommend the Chicco Key Fit 30.
    14 of 15 people found this review helpful
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    great seat won't last until 30 pounds

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    Reviewer: Mom to Wyatt , Mooresville, NC Date: March 01, 2008
    my son is almost 6 months old and he has already grown out of this seat. He's about 17 pounds. I thought getting this carseat I would be able to use it until he was a year old. There's no way he could fit in it at 30 pounds. He looks too uncomfortable in it. We went out and bought him the Britax Marathon. He is alot more comfortable in his new carseat.
    11 of 25 people found this review helpful
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