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Evenflo Gold SecureMax

The Evenflo Gold SecureMax rear-faces up to 35 lb and weighs 9.2 lb, per Evenflo. A rear-facing-only infant carrier in Evenflo's Gold line with a load leg base and SensorSafe monitoring. Rated 4-35 lb and up to 32 in.

DiscontinuedNo longer made or sold new. Specs are kept for comparing generations.

  • 35 lbRear-facing to
  • 9.2 lbSeat weight
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Gold SecureMax: key facts

  • The Evenflo Gold SecureMax rear-faces from 4 to 35 lb and up to 32 in tall, per Evenflo.
  • Outgrown by height: "top of child's head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back"
  • It installs with LATCH or bubble level included.

From Evenflo's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.

How the Gold SecureMax stacks up

Against the 75 infant car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.

Rear-facing limit35 lbHighest rear-facing limit of 74 infant car seats

Above the 30 lb most infant car seats list.

This one
22 lbmiddle 30 lb35 lb
Weight9.2 lb34th lightest of 59

Within the typical range for infant car seats (8.2 lb to 9.8 lb).

This one
6 lbmiddle 9 lb29 lb

Strollers named with the Gold SecureMax

1 stroller on Cribpicks is named with the Gold SecureMax in a maker's fit list.

StrollerHow it is listed
Evenflo Gold OttoNamed by Evenflo, no adapter

Matched by brand and model name. Fit can depend on the model year, so check yours with both makers.

Listed features

  • Load leg base
  • 35 lb limit
  • No-rethread harness
  • SensorSafe alerts

Worth checking

  • Page omits price, width, recline and expiration
  • Carrier is a little heavier than lightest-weight seats at 9.2 lb

Where to buy the Gold SecureMax

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good to know
  • Discontinued. You may still find it used or on clearance.
  • Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: NHTSA recall search.
  • Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Full specs

Evenflo Gold SecureMax
TypeInfant car seat
Rear-facing weight4–35 lb
Rear-facing heightUp to 32 in
Seat weight9.2 lb
Head ruletop of child's head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back
Newborn insertFOR LOW BIRTH-WEIGHT INFANT, you must always use the infant body support.
InstallationLATCH, bubble level included
Load legYes
RotatesNo

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How each closest rival differs from the Gold SecureMax, from the makers' specs.

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Gold SecureMax: questions answered

From Evenflo's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.

Does the Evenflo Gold SecureMax rear-face longer than other infant seats?

Yes. Its 35 lb rear-facing limit is the highest of the 97 infant seats we track, tied with 22.

Is the Evenflo Gold SecureMax heavy to carry?

With a 7.5 lb newborn inside you'd lift about 16.7 lb, and that grows as your baby does. The carrier is lighter than 46% of the infant seats we track. See the lightest infant seats.

Can you use the Evenflo Gold SecureMax in a taxi or Uber without the base?

Evenflo doesn't list a baseless install, so plan on bringing the base. See infant seats that install without a base.

Is it OK to buy a used Gold SecureMax?

NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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Where these specs come from

Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.