Chicco MyFit ClearTex Harness + Booster vs Chicco MyFit Zip
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Chicco MyFit ClearTex Harness + Booster | Chicco MyFit Zip | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Harness-to-booster | Harness-to-booster |
| List price | $249.99 | $249.99 |
| Forward-facing weight | 26.5–65 lb | 25–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 54 in | Up to 54 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 44–57 in | 38–57 in |
| Seat weight | 25 lb | 25 lb |
| Width | 17.5 in | 17.5 in |
| Head rule | Harness mode only when 'Harness Straps can be positioned at or above the child's shoulders' (manual Select Harness Mode page); no top-of-head rule found in manual | Harness mode only when 'Harness Straps can be positioned at or above the child's shoulders' (manual Select Harness Mode page); no top-of-head rule found in manual |
| Installation | LATCH, vehicle lap-shoulder belt, top tether | LATCH, seat belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 9 | 9 |
| Recline positions | 4 | 4 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Not listed |
| Expires after | 8 years | 8 years |
Chicco MyFit ClearTex Harness + Booster
Chicco forward-facing harness and belt-positioning booster seat in ClearTex fabric. Chicco's manual lists a headrest with 9 height positions and 4 recline positions.
- Harness mode and booster mode in one seat
- Chicco states ClearTex products meet federal car safety flammability standards without flame retardant chemical treatments
- Headrest with 9 height positions
- Chicco manual says not certified for aircraft in booster mode
- Chicco page and manual disagree on some limits
Chicco MyFit Zip
A forward-facing harness seat that converts to a high-back booster, with a zip-off cover. Chicco lists a harness range up to 65 lb and a booster range of 40 to 100 lb.
- Harness mode goes to 65 lb
- Chicco says it is certified for aircraft use
- Four recline positions and nine headrest positions
- Price listed inconsistently on Chicco's page
Ask the meadow
MyFit ClearTex Harness + Booster or MyFit Zip?
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?
MyFit ClearTex Harness + Booster: certified for planes, 25 lb. MyFit Zip: certified for planes, 25 lb.
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