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Finding The Best Infant Car Seat for Your Newborn

KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat

You’re anxiously awaiting the arrival of your precious little boy or girl, but with so many decisions to make in preparation, it can be a little overwhelming. Let Chicco take the guesswork out of one of the most important decisions you’ll make prior to your baby’s arrival: choosing an infant car seat.

Every Chicco infant car seat is designed to deliver comfort, safety, and peace of mind. Don’t just take our word for it though; experienced parents and experts agree. In fact, the KeyFit® and KeyFit® 30 have been consistently top-rated across all infant car seats. Our next-generation car seat, the KeyFit® Max has all of the trusted safety features of KeyFit® plus upgrades designed to keep your little one comfortable and secure as they grow. .

The KeyFit® and Keyfit 30® Infant Car Seats

Even though it’s been more than a decade since its introduction, the KeyFit® continues to be viewed as the best infant car seat by many parents and car seat experts thanks to its unmatched ease of use. The standard KeyFit® is designed for infants from 4 to twenty-two pounds and up to thirty inches in height. Upgrade to the KeyFit® 30, however, and the maximum weight limit increases to, you guessed it… thirty pounds.

The KeyFit® Max

If you’re looking for an infant car seat with a little room to grow, the KeyFit® Max is a great option. With a higher height limit—up to 32 inches—it’s designed to support extended rear-facing use while maintaining the ease-of-use parents expect from an infant car seat. The no-rethread harness and easy-extend headrest system adjust as your baby grows, and an integrated anti-rebound bar adds stability and extra legroom for a more comfortable ride.

For parents interested in added comfort and premium features, the KeyFit® Max Zip ClearTex® and KeyFit® Max Zip ClearLux include extras like a zip-extend canopy with a magnetic privacy shield and machine-washable, flame-retardant-free fabrics, offering peace of mind without compromising style or function.

All Chicco infant car seats are built with user-friendly features that make them easier to use correctly and safely, such as a one-pull harness tightener and remarkably easy leveling and tightening on the base.

A spring-loaded ReclineSure leveling system works in tandem with RideRight bubble levels located on each side of the base. These visual indicators make it easy to confirm the base of the car seat is positioned at the correct angle for your vehicle. Lastly, a SuperCinch® LATCH tightener applies force-multiplying technology to facilitate a tight and secure fit with a fraction of the effort.

You’ll also notice that key touch points on all Chicco car seats are orange in color. Those eye-catching cues direct your eyes and hands to the most important functions, such as harness loosening, carry handle adjustment and release from base and strollers.

Auditory cues are also used to support proper car seat installation. When the carrier is accurately inserted into the car seat base, you will hear a distinct click. You should listen for this reassuring sound prior to hitting the road each and every time. A simple upward tug on the carry handle will further confirm that the carrier and base (or stroller) are securely connected.

Intended for use with infants as little as 4 pounds, each Chicco infant car seat also features removable head and body support to accommodate newborns and smaller babies.

All Chicco infant car seat models - KeyFit®, KeyFit® 30, and KeyFit® Max - include the carrier as well as a stay-in-car base. Purchase additional bases (sold separately) to effortlessly transfer your little one from car to car and provide the same convenience to all caregivers. Whether baby is going from Mommy’s car to Nana’s car, or to a compatible stroller, there’s a Chicco infant car seat designed to fit your lifestyle.

The time before your little one arrives is precious, and you should be able to savor it all. Choose an infant car seat from Chicco and spend time enjoying your little one with one less worry in the way. Ready to start shopping? Browse our infant car seats or check out our car seat comparison chart to find the one that works best for your growing family.