KeyFit Max ClearTex Infant Car Seat

Chicco is an outstanding brand! I love their seats and would buy them again.

I like my Chico!! I had a maxi cosi before and this is way better

I have the chicco Keyfit max cleartex. As far as I know the Keyfit 35 was discontinued recently due to new requirements but the max would be very similar. I like it a lot. My only complaint is that there is nowhere to store the buckles that holds them open to be able to put baby in easier, sometimes car seats have little hooks or magnets to hold the buckles open. I think if you get an “upgraded” model of the max it has that as an option but I went with the lowest priced model. I went on chiccos website to check and it’s the “harness buckle pockets” it looks like it only comes on the KeyFit Max Zip ClearLux Infant Car Seat but it’s $100 more than the regular keyfit max.

Commenting that i have the same set up and find it no big deal at all either! the adapter sits by our door in the car seat and goes into the trunk with my cruz base. We only use the car 1-2 times per week anyways. I found the Chicco really easy to install and was an excellent price point, and do not all regret or resent not having the "matching" car seat. Would make the same choice again.

No great advice here (also a soon to be FTM) but don't most carseats have the ability to be used baseless? I'm planning to get the Chicco Keyfit Max Cleartex, which has a base but installs baseless the same way as the Nuna for like $300 less. It's a good 3 lbs heavier though. Cleartex line is flame retardant free and greenguard gold certified (but still just polyester).

We went with Chico bravo stroller and car seat system and been liking it so far. We live in an urban/suburban area. It is pretty heavy, but folds up/unfolds quick and easy. I like how sturdy both the car seat and stroller are though. Not great for “off road” purposes which we discovered at an Apple orchard last weekend 😂 but I’m not sure there would be a stroller that would be good on unpaved surfaces. If I’m wrong let me know!

I have the clear Tex keyfit 35 and love it! Is it heavy? Sure. I have a 20 lb 6 month old but I’m only ever carrying it from inside to a car or vice versa so it doesn’t really bother me. If I did it again I would probably get the 30 though. Save a few dollars and when they get too heavy you’ll want a new seat anyway