Chicco OneFit Max ClearTex vs Maxi-Cosi Kani 4-in-1

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

Only the differences are shown.

Chicco OneFit Max ClearTexMaxi-Cosi Kani 4-in-1
TypeAll-in-oneAll-in-one
List price$379.99$379.99
Rear-facing weight5–40 lb5–40 lb
Rear-facing heightUp to 43 in19–40 in
Forward-facing weight26.5–65 lb30–65 lb
Forward-facing heightUp to 54 in34.4–49 in
Booster weight40–100 lb40–100 lb
Booster height44–57 in43.4–57 in
Seat weight27 lbNot listed
Width19.5 inNot listed
Head ruleForward-facing harness: Who are no taller than 54" (137 cm) OR when the top of the ears are below the top of the Head Rest.Rear-facing: the top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat's headrest. Forward-facing: the top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat's headrest. Booster: the top of your child's ears should never be above the top of the booster seat's headrest. Backless: the top of your child's ears should never be above the top of the vehicle seat back or vehicle headrest.
Newborn insertNewborn Positioner: ONLY USE the Newborn Positioner REAR-FACING and only if the child weighs between 5 and 11 lbs (2.3 and 5 kg).Head pillow and body pillow, optional, rear-facing mode only; must be used together (manual).
InstallationLATCH with SuperCinch tightener (rear-facing), vehicle seat belt with LeverLock (forward-facing)1-click LATCH connectors
Load legNoNo
Anti-rebound barNoNo
RotatesNoNo
Harness heights1010
Recline positions85
Aircraft labelCertified for aircraft, per the makerCertified for aircraft, per the maker
No added flame retardantsYesYes
Expires after10 years10 years

Chicco OneFit Max ClearTex

An all-in-one with extra rear-facing legroom and a LeverLock belt-tensioning system for forward-facing installs, running from birth through booster.

  • 20% more rear-facing legroom than other OneFit seats
  • LeverLock self-tensioning belt install
  • Flame-retardant-free ClearTex fabrics
  • 27 lb and 19.5 in wide
  • Rear-facing weight stops at 40 lb

Maxi-Cosi Kani 4-in-1

  • Maker lists 1-click LATCH connectors
  • Maker lists 10-position QuikFit headrest and harness and 5 recline positions
  • Maker states 'Aircraft Use: Yes'
Ask the meadow

OneFit Max ClearTex or Kani 4-in-1?

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?

OneFit Max ClearTex: certified for planes, 27 lb. Kani 4-in-1: certified for planes.

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