BOB Champ vs Chicco KeyFit 30
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| BOB Gear Champ | Chicco KeyFit 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 30 in |
| Seat weight | 9.3 lb | Not listed |
| Base weight | 10.2 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 16.9 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | when the top of child's head is at least 1 in (2.5 cm) or below the top edge of head restraint | Do Not use this Child Restraint if top of child's head is within 1 inch (25 mm) of the top of the headrest. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Infant Positioning Pillow (no weight limit printed in the extracted text); harness Inner Loop: Maximum 11 lbs (5 kg). | Newborn 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). |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt, baseless (European belt path) | LATCH (with base), lap-shoulder belt (with base), lap belt only (with base), lap-shoulder belt (without base), lap belt only (without base) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Not listed |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Recline positions | 4 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | BOB strollers (Wayfinder travel system); maker publishes a compatibility chart | Compatible with all Chicco strollers (except the Liteway and Urbino strollers). |
| Handle in the car | The carry handle must be adjusted to any locked position for use in a vehicle. BOB Gear & Britax recommend Position 1 for use in a vehicle. | 3 positions (Carrying, Stationary, Rocking): 'ALWAYS place handle in one of the LOCKED positions when using Child Restraint in vehicle.' |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Not listed |
| Expires after | 6 years | 6 years |
BOB Champ
BOB Gear's own infant carrier, sold with the Wayfinder travel system and with a Wilder base. Rear-facing limits are 4-30 lb and 17-32 in.
- Pairs with BOB strollers
- Baseless installation option
- Sold mainly as part of a travel system
- 30 lb limit
Chicco KeyFit 30
Rear-facing-only infant seat with base from Chicco; maker manual dated 03/2020 lists 4 to 30 lb.
- Maker manual lists install with base by LATCH, lap-shoulder belt or lap belt
- Baseless install with lap-shoulder belt or lap belt
- Maker states certified for use on aircraft
- Manual does not list carrier weight, base weight or dimensions
- Maker manual says 6-year limit
Ask the meadow
Champ or KeyFit 30?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is easier to travel with?
Champ: certified for planes, installs without a base, 9.3 lb. KeyFit 30: certified for planes, installs without a base.
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