Chicco Fit3x ClearTex Ultra-Slim All-in-One vs Safety 1st EverSlim 4-in-1
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Chicco Fit3x ClearTex Ultra-Slim All-in-One | Safety 1st EverSlim 4-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $229.99 | $229.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 43 in | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 26.5–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 38–54 in | 34.4–49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 44–57 in | 43.4–57 in |
| Seat weight | 21 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 16.7 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | Not listed | Rear-facing: the top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat's headrest. Forward-facing: the top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat's headrest. Booster: the top of your child's ears should never be above the top of the booster seat's headrest. Backless: the top of your child's ears should never be above the top of the vehicle seat back or vehicle headrest. |
| Newborn insert | Newborn insert: ONLY use the newborn insert if the child weighs between 5 and 11 lbs (2.3 and 5 kg). Side support MUST be used in rear-facing and forward-facing modes with children weighing 40 lbs (18 kg) or less. | Head pillow and body pillow, optional, rear-facing mode only; must be used together (EverSlim manual). |
| Installation | LATCH, vehicle lap-shoulder belt, belt-based booster installation | LATCH rear-facing, seat belt rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + top tether, seat belt forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 12 | 10 |
| Recline positions | 6 | 5 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Not listed |
| Expires after | Not listed | 10 years |
Chicco Fit3x ClearTex Ultra-Slim All-in-One
Chicco ultra-slim all-in-one seat with rear-facing, forward-facing harness and belt-positioning booster modes. Chicco's user guide lists 5-100 lb overall and 6 recline positions set with a bubble level.
- Three modes in one seat
- Six recline positions with a bubble level
- LATCH and seat belt installation
- Chicco user guide does not state seat weight or dimensions
- Chicco guide says not certified for rear-facing aircraft use
Safety 1st EverSlim 4-in-1
Four-mode Safety 1st seat with rear-facing, forward-facing and belt-positioning/backless booster modes, 5-position recline and a 10-position headrest and harness.
- 5-position recline
- Booster mode listed to 100 lb
- Maker notes not all children will comfortably fit the full ranges
Ask the meadow
Fit3x ClearTex Ultra-Slim All-in-One or EverSlim 4-in-1?
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?
Fit3x ClearTex Ultra-Slim All-in-One: certified for planes, 21 lb. EverSlim 4-in-1: certified for planes.
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