Comparing Infant Car Seats
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| Price | $480 List $499.99 at Amazon | $270 List $229.99 at Amazon | $400 List $399.99 at Amazon | $230 List $209.99 at Amazon | $330 List $279.99 at Amazon |
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| Pros | Best crash test analysis, load leg, great LATCH system, color indicators, easy to install | Better performance across all metrics, nice padding, easy to buckle and tighten | Soft fabric and lots of cushion, canopy/handle design, retractable LATCH | Higher crash scores, easy to use, good handle grip | Very easy to use, one-handed handle adjustment, simple LATCH install, more comfortable |
| Cons | Expensive, heavy base, harder buckle operation | Non-rigid LATCH, rougher headrest | Expensive, below-average chest sensor results, install wasn't easy in all test cars | Minimal padding, small canopy, poor stability without base | Poorly designed handle grip, heavier, higher price point |
| Bottom Line | If your budget allows, this seat has the highest-scoring crash test analysis score | Not much to dislike in this higher-performing seat, with above-average results in all metrics and high stroller compatibility | If quality and comfort are your priorities, this is the seat for you, but there are better crash test results to be had in other contenders | Impressive crash test results but it isn't the most comfortable for a baby | If the price is within budget, it is one of the easiest-to-use infant seats with some comfort features |
| Rating Categories | Clek Liing | Chicco KeyFit 35 | UPPAbaby Mesa Max | Chicco KeyFit 30 | Chicco Fit2 |
| Crash Test (40%) | |||||
| Ease of Install - LATCH (20%) | |||||
| Ease of Install - Belt (10%) | |||||
| Ease of Install - w/o Base (5%) | |||||
| Ease of Use (15%) | |||||
| Comfort/Quality (5%) | |||||
| Weight/Size (5%) | |||||
| Specs | Clek Liing | Chicco KeyFit 35 | UPPAbaby Mesa Max | Chicco KeyFit 30 | Chicco Fit2 |
| Aircraft Certified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Weight | 4 lbs | 4 lbs | 4 lbs | 4 lbs | 4 lbs |
| Maximum Weight | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 35 lbs | 30 lbs | 35 lbs |
| Maximum Height | 32 in | 32 in | 32 in | 30 in | 35 in |
| Belt Routing Style | European | European | European | American | European |
| Measured Carrier-Only Weight | 10.5 lb | 10.4 lb | 10.6 lb | 9.8 lb | 12.3 lb |
| Number of Recline Positions | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Shoulder Harness Positions | 3 | 5 | Infinite | 3 | 6 |
| Crotch Strap Positions | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Built in Lock Off | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-rebound Bar | No | Yes | Anti-rebound handle position | No | Yes |
| Load Leg | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Locking Handle Positions | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Allowed Handle Positions For Auto Travel | Upright Position | Any position | Position 4 (all the way forward) | Any 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 |
| Method To Adjust Harness Shoulder Height | Rethread | Non-rethread | Non-rethread | Rethread | Non-rethread |
| Onboard Manual Storage | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Level Indicator On Base | Bubble, in middle | Bubble, both sides | Bubble, both sides | Bubble, both sides | Bubble, both sides |
| Level Indicator On Seat | Line on Decal | Line on Decal | Line on Decal | Line on Decal | Line on Decal |
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