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Chicco KeyFit Max ClearTex

The Chicco KeyFit Max ClearTex rear-faces up to 30 lb, is 17 in wide, and weighs 10 lb, per Chicco. A KeyFit with a 32 in height limit, extra legroom, anti-rebound bar and flame-retardant-free fabrics.

  • $249.99List price
  • 30 lbRear-facing to
  • 10 lbSeat weight
  • 17 inWidth
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KeyFit Max ClearTex: key facts

  • The Chicco KeyFit Max ClearTex rear-faces from 4 to 30 lb and up to 32 in tall, per Chicco.
  • Outgrown by height: "Do Not use this Child Restraint if top of child's head is within 1 inch (25 mm) of the top of the headrest."
  • It installs with LATCH (SuperCinch), seat belt (LockSure) or baseless (carrier belt path).
  • Chicco says it expires 6 years after the date of manufacture.
  • Chicco lists it as certified for aircraft ("This Child Restraint is certified for use on aircraft.").
  • It's 17 in wide at the widest point and weighs 10 lb without the base.

From Chicco's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.

How the KeyFit Max ClearTex stacks up

Against the 74 infant car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.

Expiration6 years

Within the typical range for infant car seats (6 years to 8 years).

This one
6 yearsmiddle 7 years10 years
Rear-facing limit30 lb6th highest rear-facing limit of 73

The same as most infant car seats (30 lb).

This one
22 lbmiddle 30 lb35 lb
Width17 in14th narrowest of 41

Within the typical range for infant car seats (16.9 in to 17.5 in).

This one
14.8 inmiddle 17.3 in19 in
Weight10 lb46th lightest of 58

Above the typical range for infant car seats (8.2 lb to 9.8 lb).

This one
6 lbmiddle 9 lb29 lb
Price$249.9917th lowest price of 58

Within the typical range for infant car seats ($219.99 to $449.99).

This one
$74.99middle $329.99$850

What sets the KeyFit Max ClearTex apart

Measured against the 74 infant car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.

  • Width: 17 inin the middle half of the 41 infant car seats that publish it (16.9 in to 17.5 in)
  • Weight: 10 lbabove the middle half of the 58 infant car seats that publish it (8.2 lb to 9.8 lb)

Next to its closest matches

  • Evenflo LiteMax NXTNext to it, the KeyFit Max ClearTex is 0.8 in narrower; 1.4 lb heavier.
  • Joie rue LX SpinNext to it, the KeyFit Max ClearTex is 1 years shorter before it expires; 0.5 in narrower; 2 lb heavier; no rotates (the rue LX Spin has it).
  • Chicco KeyFit 30 ClearTexNext to it, the KeyFit Max ClearTex is 0.3 in wider; 0.5 lb heavier; $20 more.

Flying with the KeyFit Max ClearTex

Chicco's label: “This Child Restraint is certified for use on aircraft.” It is 17 in wide at its widest point.

What airlines say about car seats:

  • American: “Each ticketed customer is allowed 1 stroller and 1 car seat to be checked free of charge” “If an unoccupied, adjoining seat is not available, the gate agent will check the safety seat to your final destination.” Source
  • Alaska: “We will transport your child's car seat and stroller free of charge as checked baggage.” Source
  • JetBlue: “Checking a child safety seat will not count towards your checked baggage allowance and there is no fee assessed” Source
  • Spirit: “One (1) car seat will be accepted per child as checked baggage at no charge.” Source
  • Frontier: “strollers and car seats can be checked for free.” Source
  • Allegiant: “There is no charge for checking or gate checking one car seat per fare-paying passenger.” Source
  • Breeze: “Child seats may be carried on board the aircraft if a seat has been purchased for the Infant or Child” Source

Quoted from each airline's page as of 2026-11-02.

Listed features

  • 32 in height limit
  • Anti-rebound bar
  • One-hand adjustable handle

Worth checking

  • 30 lb limit

Where to buy the KeyFit Max ClearTex

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good to know
  • Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: NHTSA recall search.
  • Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Full specs

Chicco KeyFit Max ClearTex
TypeInfant car seat
List price$249.99
Rear-facing weight4–30 lb
Rear-facing heightUp to 32 in
Seat weight10 lb
Base weight8.5 lb
Width17 in
Head ruleDo Not use this Child Restraint if top of child's head is within 1 inch (25 mm) of the top of the headrest.
Base includedYes
Newborn insertNewborn Positioner: only for infants who weigh between 4 and 11 lbs (1.8 and 5 kg); separate Head Rest Insert may be used with or without the Newborn Positioner (never with harness in upper slots).
InstallationLATCH (SuperCinch), seat belt (LockSure), baseless (carrier belt path)
Load legNo
Anti-rebound barYes
RotatesNo
Harness heights5
Recline positions6
Works with strollersAll Chicco strollers except Liteway and Urbino
Handle in the car3 positions (Carrying, Stationary, Rocking): 'ALWAYS place handle in one of the LOCKED positions when using Child Restraint in vehicle.'
Aircraft labelCertified for aircraft, per the maker
No added flame retardantsYes
Expires after6 years

Compare the KeyFit Max ClearTex with

How each closest rival differs from the KeyFit Max ClearTex, from the makers' specs.

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KeyFit Max ClearTex: questions answered

From Chicco's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.

Does the Chicco KeyFit Max ClearTex rear-face longer than other infant seats?

24 of the 97 infant seats we track rear-face to a higher weight than its 30 lb. The highest is the Baby Jogger City GO 2 at 35 lb. NHTSA: stay rear-facing "until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's manufacturer." (NHTSA)

Will the Chicco KeyFit Max ClearTex fit three across or in a small car?

It's narrower than 52% of the infant seats we track, at 17 in. The narrowest is the Evenflo NurtureMax at 14.8 in. Fit depends on your vehicle; check each seat's manual and your vehicle manual. Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Is the Chicco KeyFit Max ClearTex heavy to carry?

With a 7.5 lb newborn inside you'd lift about 17.5 lb, and that grows as your baby does. The carrier is lighter than 19% of the infant seats we track. See the lightest infant seats.

Can you use the Chicco KeyFit Max ClearTex in a taxi or Uber without the base?

Yes. Chicco lists a baseless install with the vehicle belt; see the manual for the belt routing.

Can you bring the Chicco KeyFit Max ClearTex on a plane?

Yes, Chicco lists it as certified for aircraft; look for the red-lettered label that says so. The FAA asks that a car seat go in a window seat so it doesn't block the aisle, and the crew will look for that label. It weighs 10 lb to carry through the airport.

KeyFit Max ClearTex or LiteMax NXT: what's different?

By the makers' specs, the KeyFit Max ClearTex has an anti-rebound bar. See every spec side by side.

Is it OK to buy a used KeyFit Max ClearTex?

NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. Chicco lists a lifespan of 6 years from manufacture for this model. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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Where these specs come from

Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.