Infant Car Seats Reviewed!

  

Chicco KeyFit 30                                                 

Best infant car seat

Pros

• Very easy to install
• Accommodates smaller babies
• Good crash-test performance
• Straps are easy to adjust

Cons

• Fabric not as breathable as some
• Small canopy                                                                                                                 
  

  Bottom line

  Reviewers say there's not much wrong with the Chicco KeyFit 30 -- many parents say the seat is so easy to use that you'll hate every other car seat. The KeyFit's unbelievably simple installation is the main driver behind such praise. Owners also love the smooth-to-adjust harness and solid safety reputation. Of course, there are minor qualms: The canopy is small, and some say the seat's fabric is just too warm on hot days.
  

  Safety

  A solid safety performer. The Chicco KeyFit 30 features energy-absorbing foam for increased side-impact protection, a five-point harness with a chest clip and push-button LATCH connectors. The seat gets high marks in independent crash testing. Parents like that they can safely leave the seat handle in any locked position while driving, including upright, which experts say reduces the chance of car-seat misuse.
  

  Ease of use

  Proper installation can't get much easier. The Chicco KeyFit 30 has earned a reputation as the easiest-to-install infant car seat, which reviewers say is deserved. The seat has a single-strap LATCH adjuster and push-button LATCH connectors that are easier to position than older, hook-style LATCH. Its base easily adjusts to different heights, so parents can obtain a proper angle without bolsters such as towels or pool noodles. The base also has two built-in level indicators that take the guesswork out of whether the seat angle is correct. Seat-belt installation gets more mixed reviews -- some experts say it's easy, but others say the belt lock-offs can slip. Reviewers say the harness adjusts smoothly and the straps resist twisting. The harness must be rethreaded through the back of the seat to adjust the height, but experts say it's a relatively easy process. The KeyFit's handle is simply designed without an S-curve or triangular grip -- some parents love this, while others wish for the opposite. The seat fabric is machine-washable, and reviewers say it's easy to remove. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives the seat 4 out of 5 stars for ease of use, reserving mild criticism for incomplete labels and the lack of a no-rethread harness.
  

  Lifestyle features

  Good for tiny babies, but fabric can run hot. The Chicco KeyFit 30 accommodates children from 4 to 30 pounds and up to 30 inches tall, but Chicco says to discontinue use regardless of height if a child's head is less than an inch from the top of the shell. The seats included infant insert and ability to accommodate babies as light as 4 pounds make the KeyFit 30 a good pick for even the smallest babies, reviewers say. The seat is well padded, and parents say they like the stylish colors, but several complain that the fabric doesn't breathe well and causes their babies to sweat on hot days. At just over 9.5 pounds, the seat is comparable or slightly heavier than similar seats, and experts say the big base can hog space in some smaller vehicles. Some reviewers complain the canopy isn't big enough to fully shield their children from the sun.
  

  Customer service

  Standard warranty and expiration. Chicco backs the KeyFit 30 with a limited one-year warranty. The manual is easy to find and download from Chicco's website. Service reviews are limited, but customers report mostly positive experiences. The seat expires six years after its manufacture date. Chicco advises owners to replace the seat after any crash, even if there is no visible damage.Also for Direct Access to Brand Name Products&Services like this Visit our Website at   http://ebuys-onlineproducts-services.weebly.com