Comparing Infant Car Seats
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| Price | $300 List $299.00 at Amazon | $270 List $269.99 at Amazon | $350 List $349.00 at Amazon | $320 List $294.79 at Amazon | $320 List $319.99 at Amazon |
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| Pros | Better crash test results, anti-rebound bar, easy install | Reasonable price, better crash test results, super easy LATCH install | Load leg, easy belt install with and without base | Best crash results, easy LATCH, additional safety features, comfy | Super easy LATCH install, easy to use, nice comfort and quality |
| Cons | Heavier, harder to install LATCH system, few strollers are compatible | Heavier, canopy/handle rubbing | Price, heavy carrier | Higher price, hard to use | Heavy, only compatible with limited strollers |
| Bottom Line | A great all-around seat with good crash test results, but limited stroller options | A really nice seat with better crash tests analysis and a reasonable price tag, but it could be too heavy for some users | Impressive performance but somewhat heavy and more money than most | Compelling, quality seat with additional safety features and the best crash test score | Easy to install and use seat made with quality materials, but has limited stroller options |
| Rating Categories | Peg Perego Primo Vi... | Chicco KeyFit 35 | Peg Perego Nido | Cybex Aton 2 | Chicco Fit2 |
| Crash Test (20%) | |||||
| Ease of Install - LATCH (20%) | |||||
| Ease of Install - Belt (10%) | |||||
| Ease of Install -w/o Base (5%) | |||||
| Ease of Use (15%) | |||||
| Comfort/Quality (15%) | |||||
| Weight/Size (15%) | |||||
| Specs | Peg Perego Primo Vi... | Chicco KeyFit 35 | Peg Perego Nido | Cybex Aton 2 | Chicco Fit2 |
| Crash Test HIC Score | 491 | 342 | 430 | 340 | 474 |
| Crash Test Chest G Clip | 46 | 51 | 51 | 44 | 47 |
| Minimum Passenger Weight | 4 lbs | 4 lbs | 4 lbs | 4 lbs | 4 lbs |
| Max Passenger Weight | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs |
| Max Passenger Height | 32" | 32" | 32" | 30" | 35" |
| Belt Routing Style | European | European | European | European | American |
| Seat Weight | 9.6 lbs | 10.9 lbs | 10.2 lbs | 9.3 lbs | 12.1 lbs |
| Recline Positions | Infinite | 5 | Infinite | 4 | 5 |
| Shoulder Harness Positions | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
| Crotch Strap Positions | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Built in Lock Off | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-rebound Device | Yes | Yes Built in | Yes | High Back Base | Yes |
| Load Leg | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Locking Handle Positions | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Allowed Handle Positions For Auto Travel | 1 for Base Install (even with the top of the seat), 1 for Seat Only Install (all the way forward) |
Carry Position Stationary Position Rocking Position |
1 for Base Install (even with the top of the seat), 1 for Seat Only Install (all the way forward) |
Carry Position | Stage 1: Any Stage 2: Base Storage Position (behind the seat) |
| Head Support | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn Insert | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| No Rethread Harness | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Onboard Manual Storage | Stores in a hard flip down pocket on the back of the seat. | Storage Compartment on front of the base. | Stores in a hard flip down pocket on the back of the seat. | Stashes in a pocket under the bottom of the seat. | Slot in head of base |
| Level Indicator On Base | Bubble Vial | Bubble Indicator | Bubble Vial | Ball In Tube | Bubble Indicator |
| Level Indicator On Seat | Line On Decal | Line on Decal | Line On Decal | Line On Decal | Level Line On Seat Label |
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