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WAYB Pico

The WAYB Pico forward-faces up to 50 lb, is 14.5 in wide, and weighs 8 lb, per WAYB. A forward-facing-only travel car seat with an aluminum frame and 5-point harness that folds to fit airplane overhead bins.

  • $499List price
  • 50 lbHarness to
  • 8 lbSeat weight
  • 14.5 inWidth
See it on WAYB's site

When does it expire?

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Pico: key facts

  • The WAYB Pico forward-faces with a harness from 22 to 50 lb and 30 to 45 in tall, per WAYB.
  • Outgrown by height: "To avoid injuries from whiplash, top of child's ears MUST be below top of headrest."
  • It installs with LATCH or seat belt.
  • WAYB says it expires 7 years after the date of manufacture.
  • WAYB lists it as certified for aircraft ("This restraint is Certified for Use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft. Use this car seat only on forward-facing aircraft seats.").
  • It's 14.5 in wide at the widest point and weighs 8 lb.

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

How the Pico stacks up

Against the 39 convertible car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.

Expiration7 years

Below the typical range for convertible car seats (9 years to 10 years).

This one
7 yearsmiddle 10 years10 years
Forward-facing limit50 lb31st highest forward-facing limit of 38

Below the 65 lb most convertible car seats list.

This one
40 lbmiddle 65 lb65 lb
Width14.5 inNarrowest of 28 convertible car seats

Below the typical range for convertible car seats (17 in to 18.9 in).

This one
14.5 inmiddle 17.8 in23.5 in
Weight8 lbLightest of 25 convertible car seats

Below the typical range for convertible car seats (21.6 lb to 27.9 lb).

This one
8 lbmiddle 25.2 lb31.3 lb
Price$49927th lowest price of 37

Within the typical range for convertible car seats ($129.99 to $499.99).

This one
$59.99middle $399.99$990

What sets the Pico apart

Measured against the 39 convertible car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.

  • Narrowestof the 28 convertible car seats with it published: 14.5 in
  • Lightestof the 25 convertible car seats with it published: 8 lb
  • Lowest seat weightof the 25 convertible car seats that list it: 8 lb
  • Forward-facing limit: 50 lbbelow the middle half of the 38 convertible car seats that publish it (65 lb to 65 lb)

Next to its closest matches

  • Chicco Fit360 Zip ClearTexNext to it, the Pico is 1 years shorter before it expires; 15 lb lower forward-facing limit; 3.8 in narrower.
  • Orbit Baby G5 TCSNext to it, the Pico is 15 lb lower forward-facing limit; 4 in narrower; 17 lb lighter.
  • Chicco Fit360 ClearTexNext to it, the Pico is 1 years shorter before it expires; 15 lb lower forward-facing limit; 3.8 in narrower.

Flying with the Pico

WAYB's label: “This restraint is Certified for Use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft. Use this car seat only on forward-facing aircraft seats.” It is 14.5 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.

Listed features

  • 8 lb
  • Folds small

Worth checking

  • List price $499
  • Forward-facing only, 50 lb max
  • Carry bag sold separately

Where to buy the Pico

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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

WAYB Pico
TypeConvertible
List price$499
Forward-facing weight22–50 lb
Forward-facing height30–45 in
Seat weight8 lb
Width14.5 in
Head ruleTo avoid injuries from whiplash, top of child's ears MUST be below top of headrest.
InstallationLATCH, seat belt
Aircraft labelCertified for aircraft, per the maker
Expires after7 years

Compare the Pico with

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

  • ChiccoFit360 Zip ClearTexrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$489.99
    • 1 years longer before it expires
    • 15 lb higher forward-facing limit
    • 3.8 in wider
    Compare side by side
  • Orbit BabyG5 TCSrear-facing to 35 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$500
    • 15 lb higher forward-facing limit
    • 4 in wider
    • 17 lb heavier
    Compare side by side
  • ChiccoFit360 ClearTexrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$439.99
    • 1 years longer before it expires
    • 15 lb higher forward-facing limit
    • 3.8 in wider
    Compare side by side
  • ClekFllorear-facing to 50 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$499.99
    • 2 years longer before it expires
    • 15 lb higher forward-facing limit
    • 2.4 in wider
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Pico: questions answered

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

Will the WAYB Pico fit three across or in a small car?

It's narrower than 100% of the convertible seats we track, at 14.5 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.

Can you bring the WAYB Pico on a plane?

Yes, WAYB 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 lb to carry through the airport.

Pico or Fit360 Zip ClearTex: what's different?

By the makers' specs, the Fit360 Zip ClearTex has a rotating seat; the Fit360 Zip ClearTex has no added flame retardants (maker's claim); the Fit360 Zip ClearTex lists for $9.01 less. See every spec side by side.

Is it OK to buy a used Pico?

NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. WAYB lists a lifespan of 7 years from manufacture for this model. 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.