Chicco KeyFit & KeyFit30 Infant Car Seat Base – Anthracite
Feb 6, 2010 Author: Babyler | Filed under: Baby Products
- Bubble level guides make proper installation easy
- Spring-assisted level foot and “Center-Pull” adjustment for quick, easy and accurate installation
- LATCH system, with easy “push-on” style LATCH connectors
- Convenient, built-in belt lock-offs for cars without the LATCH system
- Enclosed underside of base protects vehicle seat from damage
Product Description
Single-pull” LATCH adjustment for simple car seat installation. Two precision bubble levels instantly verify carseat level from either side of vehicle. Spring assist leveling foot for quick and easy adjustments. Integral auto belt lock-offs are simple and easy- No more locking clips! Smooth underside of base protects against damage to vehicle seats. Features: Single-pull LATCH adjustmentPrecision bubble levels on each sideSpring assist leveling foot for adjustmentsIntegral auto belt lock-offsSmooth underside… More >>
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5 Responses for "Chicco KeyFit & KeyFit30 Infant Car Seat Base – Anthracite"
I purchased this seat on the recommendation of Consumer Reports, expecting the safest seat on the market. In order to make certain it was installed perfectly, I visited a local California police department and had a trained and certified car seat inspector install it.
Where the LATCH system attaches (or along the belt path if not using LATCH) the seat is very secure. Won’t budge an inch. HOWEVER, the back of the seat and base remain completely untethered and will lift up at least seven inches off the seat. My installer said this is incredibly unsafe in the event of being rear ended at moderate to high speeds.
I spoke with Chicco’s car seat safety person who said it isn’t a concern because most accidents are head on collisions. She also mentioned that in the past month they have received at least eight other complaints from the California Highway Patrol about this issue.
I’ve been looking into this issue extensively and have learned that all infant seats with bases are designed this way and have the same problem. It’s so common it has a name: Rebound.
So, unless you are certain that you will not be rear-ended avoid this and all infant seats designed to pop out of a base at all costs. They are not safe. Yes, being able to easily remove your child from the car is a great feature, but it IS NOT worth risking the safety of your child. My local certified police installer deems this seat and others of the same style unsafe. And from the mouth of Chicco’s own representative, so does the California Highway Patrol.
Britax Roundabout, Britax Roundabout Advantage, Britax Galaxy and the Britax Marathon are all convertible seats that are VERY safe and have been tested using a tether in a rear facing position that removes this ‘rebound’ issue.
For the sake of your child, bypass convenience and go with safety.
Rating: 1 / 5
Awesome price for an extra base for Grandma’s car!!!! Definitely worth buying from Amazon and not having to go brave the lines and hassle of a retail store and saved over $10 in the process!!!
Rating: 5 / 5
You just pop the carseat into the base and go. No juggling, adjusting etc after initial install. Great- enough said.
Rating: 5 / 5
What more can I say other than … quick to install & very easy in/out with the carrier. After using it for three months I still love it and appreciate it’s sturdy design.
Rating: 5 / 5
This car seat base does what it’s supposed to do – hold the carseat in place. It’s got built-in leveling bubbles to assist with proper install. It can be installed via LATCH, lap belt, or shoulder/lap belt. I’ve tried all 3 and had no issues. What more can I say? If you have a Chicco KeyFit or KeyFit 30, this is a great additional base.
Rating: 5 / 5
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