Chicco NextFit Max ClearTex vs Joie chili spin 360
The NextFit Max ClearTex rear-faces up to 50 lb, versus 40 lb.
Chicco NextFit Max ClearTexList price not published
Joie chili spin 360List price not published
Only the differences are shown.
| Chicco NextFit Max ClearTex | Joie chili spin 360 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–50 lbHighest rear-facing limit | 4–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 43 in | Up to 43 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 22–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Seat weight | Not listed | 27.1 lb |
| Width | Not listed | 18.4 in |
| Head rule | Rear-facing: no taller than 43” (109 cm) and harness at or below shoulders. Forward-facing: no taller than 49” (125 cm) OR when the top of the ears are below the top of the Head Rest. | Rear-facing: Make sure your child's head is at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the top of the headrest. |
| Newborn insert | Newborn Positioner: ONLY USE REAR-FACING and only if the child weighs between 4 and 11 lbs (1.8 and 5 kg). | Not listed |
| Installation | LATCH (SuperCinch) rear-facing, seat belt with lock-off rear-facing, LATCH (SuperCinch) forward-facing + top tether, seat belt with lock-off forward-facing + top tether | Rear-facing: LATCH, Rear-facing: lap/shoulder belt, Rear-facing: lap belt only, Forward-facing: LATCH and tether, Forward-facing: lap/shoulder belt and tether |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Rotates | No | Yes |
| Harness heights | Not listed | 10 |
| Recline positions | Not listed | 4 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Not certified for aircraft |
| Expires after | 8 years | 10 years |
Joie chili spin 360
Rotating convertible seat from Joie; the maker US manual lists rear-facing 4 to 40 lb and forward-facing 30 to 65 lb.
- Maker manual lists 4 recline positions
- Maker manual lists 10 headrest and harness height positions
- Maker manual lists LATCH, lap/shoulder belt and lap belt installs
- Maker manual says not certified for aircraft use
- Manual does not list seat weight or dimensions
Ask the meadow
NextFit Max ClearTex or chili spin 360?
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?
NextFit Max ClearTex: certified for planes. chili spin 360: 27.1 lb.
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