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Evenflo LiteMax 30

The Evenflo LiteMax 30 rear-faces up to 30 lb, is 19 in wide, and weighs 8.2 lb, per Evenflo.

  • $149.99List price
  • 30 lbRear-facing to
  • 8.17 lbSeat weight
  • 19 inWidth
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LiteMax 30: key facts

  • The Evenflo LiteMax 30 rear-faces from 3 to 30 lb and 15.7 to 32 in tall, per Evenflo.
  • Outgrown by height: "The top of the child's head must be at least 1 in. (25 mm.) below the top of the child restraint seat back."
  • It installs with LATCH (with base), vehicle belt (with base) or lap-shoulder belt (without base; manual: put the lap belt through the belt guides, then wrap the shoulder belt around the back - European-style).
  • Evenflo lists it as certified for aircraft ("this restraint is certified for use only in passenger and multi-purpose passenger motor vehicles, buses and trucks equipped with either lap belts only or lap/shoulder belt systems, and in aircraft.").
  • It's 19 in wide at the widest point and weighs 8.2 lb without the base.

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

How the LiteMax 30 stacks up

Against the 74 infant car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.

Rear-facing limit30 lb6th highest rear-facing limit of 73

The same as most infant car seats (30 lb).

This one
22 lbmiddle 30 lb35 lb
Width19 in40th narrowest of 41

Above the typical range for infant car seats (16.9 in to 17.5 in).

This one
14.8 inmiddle 17.3 in19 in
Weight8.2 lb14th lightest of 58

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

This one
6 lbmiddle 9 lb29 lb
Price$149.998th lowest price of 58

Below the typical range for infant car seats ($219.99 to $449.99).

This one
$74.99middle $329.99$850

What sets the LiteMax 30 apart

Measured against the 74 infant car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.

  • 14th lightestof the 58 infant car seats with it published: 8.2 lb
  • Width: 19 inabove the middle half of the 41 infant car seats that publish it (16.9 in to 17.5 in)

Next to its closest matches

Strollers named with the LiteMax 30

3 strollers on Cribpicks are named with the LiteMax 30 in a maker's fit list. Listed stroller fit: Evenflo Q&A on product page names Omni Plus, Pivot Vizor (LiteMax 30) and Folio3, Omni Signature (LiteMax Sport).

StrollerHow it is listed
Baby Trend Navigator 2-in-1 Stroller WagonWith the Stroller Wagon Infant Car Seat Adapter
Baby Trend Tour 2-in-1With the Stroller Wagon Infant Car Seat Adapter
Evenflo Pivot VizorNamed by Evenflo

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

Flying with the LiteMax 30

Evenflo's label: “this restraint is certified for use only in passenger and multi-purpose passenger motor vehicles, buses and trucks equipped with either lap belts only or lap/shoulder belt systems, and in aircraft.” It is 19 in wide at its widest point.

What airlines say about car seats:

  • American: “Each ticketed customer is allowed 1 stroller and 1 car seat to be checked free of charge” “If an unoccupied, adjoining seat is not available, the gate agent will check the safety seat to your final destination.” Source
  • Alaska: “We will transport your child's car seat and stroller free of charge as checked baggage.” Source
  • JetBlue: “Checking a child safety seat will not count towards your checked baggage allowance and there is no fee assessed” Source
  • Spirit: “One (1) car seat will be accepted per child as checked baggage at no charge.” Source
  • Frontier: “strollers and car seats can be checked for free.” Source
  • Allegiant: “There is no charge for checking or gate checking one car seat per fare-paying passenger.” Source
  • Breeze: “Child seats may be carried on board the aircraft if a seat has been purchased for the Infant or Child” Source

Quoted from each airline's page as of 2026-11-02.

Where to buy the LiteMax 30

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good to know
  • 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 LiteMax 30
TypeInfant car seat
List price$149.99
Rear-facing weight3–30 lb
Rear-facing height15.7–32 in
Seat weight8.17 lb
Width19 in
Head ruleThe top of the child's head must be at least 1 in. (25 mm.) below the top of the child restraint seat back.
Base includedYes
Newborn insertOptional head pillow and/or body pillow (not on all models); manual gives no separate weight limit. Buckle strap 'Newborn Position': NEVER use this position for children weighing more than 3.6 kg (8 lbs).
InstallationLATCH (with base), vehicle belt (with base), lap-shoulder belt (without base; manual: put the lap belt through the belt guides, then wrap the shoulder belt around the back - European-style)
RotatesNo
Harness heights4
Works with strollersEvenflo Q&A on product page names Omni Plus, Pivot Vizor (LiteMax 30) and Folio3, Omni Signature (LiteMax Sport)
Handle in the carALWAYS place the handle in Position 1 or 3 (U.S. models) or Position 1 (Canadian models) when using this child restraint in a vehicle. NEVER use Positions 2 or 4 when traveling in a vehicle.
Aircraft labelCertified for aircraft, per the maker

Compare the LiteMax 30 with

How each closest rival differs from the LiteMax 30, from the makers' specs.

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LiteMax 30: questions answered

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

Does the Evenflo LiteMax 30 rear-face longer than other infant seats?

24 of the 97 infant seats we track rear-face to a higher weight than its 30 lb. The highest is the Baby Jogger City GO 2 at 35 lb. NHTSA: stay rear-facing "until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's manufacturer." (NHTSA)

Will the Evenflo LiteMax 30 fit three across or in a small car?

It's wider than 100% of the infant seats we track, at 19 in. The narrowest is the Evenflo NurtureMax at 14.8 in. Fit depends on your vehicle; check each seat's manual and your vehicle manual. 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.

Is the Evenflo LiteMax 30 heavy to carry?

With a 7.5 lb newborn inside you'd lift about 15.7 lb, and that grows as your baby does. The carrier is lighter than 78% of the infant seats we track. See the lightest infant seats.

Can you use the Evenflo LiteMax 30 in a taxi or Uber without the base?

Yes. Evenflo lists a baseless install with the vehicle belt; see the manual for the belt routing.

Can you bring the Evenflo LiteMax 30 on a plane?

Yes, Evenflo lists it as certified for aircraft; look for the red-lettered label that says so. The FAA asks that a car seat go in a window seat so it doesn't block the aisle, and the crew will look for that label. It weighs 8.2 lb to carry through the airport.

LiteMax 30 or Secure-Lift: what's different?

By the makers' specs, the Secure-Lift has an anti-rebound bar; the Secure-Lift lists for $10 less. See every spec side by side.

Is it OK to buy a used LiteMax 30?

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.