Chicco KeyFit 30 vs Diono LiteClik30 R SafePlus
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Chicco KeyFit 30 | Diono LiteClik30 R SafePlus | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 30 in | Up to 30 in |
| Seat weight | Not listed | 9 lb |
| Base weight | Not listed | 7.2 lb |
| Width | Not listed | 17.2 in |
| Head rule | Do Not use this Child Restraint if top of child's head is within 1 inch (25 mm) of the top of the headrest. | Not listed |
| Base included | Yes | Not listed |
| Newborn insert | 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). | Not listed |
| Installation | LATCH (with base), lap-shoulder belt (with base), lap belt only (with base), lap-shoulder belt (without base), lap belt only (without base) | flexible LATCH, belt lockoff |
| Load leg | No | Not listed |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | Yes |
| Rotates | No | Not listed |
| Harness heights | Not listed | 4 |
| Recline positions | Not listed | 5 |
| Works with strollers | Compatible with all Chicco strollers (except the Liteway and Urbino strollers). | Diono Quantum4 (per page FAQ: only compatible with Quantum4) |
| Handle in the car | 3 positions (Carrying, Stationary, Rocking): 'ALWAYS place handle in one of the LOCKED positions when using Child Restraint in vehicle.' | Not listed |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Not listed |
| Expires after | 6 years | Not listed |
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
Diono LiteClik30 R SafePlus
- Maker lists flexible LATCH, belt lockoff and a five-position leveling foot
- Maker lists a steel anti-rebound bar
- Maker lists FAA approval
Ask the meadow
KeyFit 30 or LiteClik30 R SafePlus?
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?
KeyFit 30: certified for planes, installs without a base. LiteClik30 R SafePlus: 9 lb.
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