Chicco KeyFit vs Chicco KeyFit ClearTex
The KeyFit ClearTex lists for $40 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Chicco KeyFit | Chicco KeyFit ClearTex | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $209.99 | $169.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–22 lb | 4–22 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 30 in | Up to 30 in |
| Seat weight | 9 lb | 9 lb |
| Base weight | 7 lb | 7 lb |
| Width | 16.75 in | 16.75 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. | 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 | 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). | 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 (SuperCinch), seat belt (belt lock-off) | LATCH (SuperCinch), seat belt (belt lock-off) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 3 | 3 |
| Recline positions | 5 | 5 |
| Works with strollers | All Chicco strollers except Liteway and Urbino | All Chicco strollers except Liteway and Urbino |
| Handle in the car | 3 positions (Carrying, Stationary, Rocking): 'ALWAYS place handle in one of the LOCKED positions when using Child Restraint in 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 | Not listed | Yes |
| Expires after | 6 years | 6 years |
Chicco KeyFit
The original Chicco KeyFit, a lightweight carrier for babies up to 22 lb with a stay-in-car base.
- Light carrier
- 22 lb limit means babies outgrow it sooner
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
Ask the meadow
KeyFit or KeyFit ClearTex?
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: certified for planes, 9 lb. KeyFit ClearTex: certified for planes, 9 lb.
What does the extra $40 for the KeyFit get you?
No extra listed feature from the ones we track (load leg, anti-rebound bar, rotation, flame retardants). Compare fabrics, ease of install, and fit in your car. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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