Chicco NextFit Max ClearTex vs UPPAbaby Rove
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Chicco NextFit Max ClearTexList price not published
Only the differences are shown.
| Chicco NextFit Max ClearTex | UPPAbaby Rove | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–50 lb | 14–50 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 43 in | Up to 49 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 | 25.2 lb |
| Width | Not listed | 18.8 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. | DO NOT use this Child Restraint system if the top of the child’s head is less than 1 in (2.54 cm) from the top of the headrest when in its highest position. (Rear-facing: Minimum 1" (2.5 cm) gap between the child’s head and top of 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). | Comfort Inlay, 'designed for children who weigh 14 – 20 lbs (6.4 – 9 kg) approximately'; 'Remove the Comfort Inlay at 20 lbs (9 kg) or when the child begins growing on top of the buckle' |
| 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 | seat belt (lock-off doors) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Recline positions | Not listed | 5 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Not listed | Yes |
| Expires after | 8 years | 10 years |
UPPAbaby Rove
A convertible from UPPAbaby that starts rear-facing at 14 lb and goes to 65 lb forward-facing.
- Maker says no flame retardants in foam or fabrics
- Five recline positions
- Spring-loaded lock-off doors for the seat belt
- Rear-facing starts at 14 lb, so not for newborns
- No rear-facing height limit listed
Ask the meadow
NextFit Max ClearTex or Rove?
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. Rove: certified for planes, 25.2 lb.
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