Chicco KeyFit ClearTex vs Evenflo NurtureMax
The NurtureMax is 2 in narrower. The NurtureMax lists for $95 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Chicco KeyFit ClearTex | Evenflo NurtureMax | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $169.99 | $74.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–22 lb | 4–22 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 30 in | 17–29 in |
| Seat weight | 9 lb | 9 lb |
| Base weight | 7 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 16.75 in | 14.76 inNarrowest |
| 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. | Top of child's head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back |
| 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). | Not listed |
| Installation | LATCH (SuperCinch), seat belt (belt lock-off) | LATCH (with base), vehicle belt (with base), lap-shoulder belt (without base), lap belt only (without base), lower anchor connectors (without base) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 3 | Not listed |
| Recline positions | 5 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | All Chicco strollers except Liteway and Urbino | None: Evenflo Q&A says no stroller is currently compatible with the NurtureMax. |
| Handle in the car | 3 positions (Carrying, Stationary, Rocking): 'ALWAYS place handle in one of the LOCKED positions when using Child Restraint in vehicle.' | ALWAYS place the handle in Position 1 or 3 when traveling in a 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 | Not listed |
Chicco KeyFit ClearTex
A KeyFit with ClearTex fabrics made without flame-retardant chemicals, rear-facing 4-22 lb.
- Flame-retardant-free fabric
- Light carrier
- Lower price
- 22 lb limit
Evenflo NurtureMax
An Evenflo infant carrier with a 14.76 in wide body, rated 4-22 lb and up to 29 in.
- Very low price
- Narrow at under 15 in wide
- Anti-rebound base
- Page's carrier weight and marketing weight disagree
- Not listed by the maker: installation methods, expiration and harness positions
Ask the meadow
KeyFit ClearTex or NurtureMax?
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 ClearTex: certified for planes, 9 lb. NurtureMax: certified for planes, installs without a base, 9 lb.
What does the extra $95.00 for the KeyFit ClearTex get you?
Per the makers, the KeyFit ClearTex adds no added flame retardants. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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