Chicco KeyFit 35 Zip ClearTex vs Safety 1st OnBoard Slide DLX
The KeyFit 35 Zip ClearTex rear-faces up to 35 lb, versus 30 lb. The OnBoard Slide DLX lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Chicco KeyFit 35 Zip ClearTex | Safety 1st OnBoard Slide DLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $299.99 | $289.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–35 lbHighest rear-facing limit | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 10.5 lb | Not listed |
| Base weight | 8.5 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 16.5 in | Not listed |
| 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. | The top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| 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). | Head pillow and body pillow; must be used together; manual gives no weight limit |
| Installation | LATCH (SuperCinch), seat belt (LockSure), baseless (carrier belt path) | rigid LATCH, vehicle belt with built-in lock-off |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 5 | 4 |
| Recline positions | 6 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | All Chicco strollers except Liteway and Urbino | All Safety 1st modular and traditional strollers |
| Handle in the car | 3 positions (Carrying, Stationary, Rocking): 'ALWAYS place handle in one of the LOCKED positions when using Child Restraint in vehicle.' | The carry handle MUST be upright AND locked when carrying and when installed in the 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 | 8 years |
Chicco KeyFit 35 Zip ClearTex
Chicco's 35 lb KeyFit with a zip-off cover, anti-rebound bar and flame-retardant-free fabrics.
- 35 lb and 32 in rear-facing limit
- Anti-rebound bar
- Zip-off washable cover
- Heavier carrier than older KeyFit models
Safety 1st OnBoard Slide DLX
The DLX version of the sliding-base infant carrier, priced $20 above the standard Slide.
- Sliding base
- Rigid LATCH and belt lock-off
- Fits Safety 1st strollers
- 30 lb maximum
KeyFit 35 Zip ClearTex or OnBoard Slide DLX?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which one will my child use longer, the KeyFit 35 Zip ClearTex or the OnBoard Slide DLX?
The Chicco KeyFit 35 Zip ClearTex: it goes rear-facing, up to 35 lb. The OnBoard Slide DLX goes rear-facing, up to 30 lb. The KeyFit 35 Zip ClearTex expires after 6 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
KeyFit 35 Zip ClearTex: certified for planes, installs without a base, 10.5 lb. OnBoard Slide DLX: certified for planes.
What does the extra $10 for the KeyFit 35 Zip ClearTex get you?
Per the makers, the KeyFit 35 Zip ClearTex adds an anti-rebound bar, no added flame retardants. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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