Ratings Summary
4.8
out of 5.0
409 Reviews
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Recommend
JaimeA
Undisclosed
Safe! Best infant car seat we could have bought!
August 27, 2014
We were recently in an accident on the interstate when a tow truck pulled out in front of us and we hit him going 60 miles per hour. My husband and I both blacked out and my ten year old sitting behind me got a little banged up. My nine month old, who was in this very car seat, didn't budge. He had not one mark or bump or scratch on him. Everybody was hurt, except for him. I am SO happy that we had gotten this car seat for him! The whole reason I bought it was because of it's safety rating, and it didn't lie! The insurance adjuster asked what kind of car seat we had and we told her it was a chicco and she said that we were lucky because they are one of the safest car seats you can get! So I would highly recommend this seat! It's also easy to instal. The straps are easy to adjust. It's comfy and it's SAFE!
This product review was collected by the manufacturer.
Holly0512
Undisclosed
Color not as pictured!
August 7, 2014
I love the safety and ease of use with our daughter so much we just bought the same travel system for our son, but the element color looks black and a reddish color, we ordered ours and it arrived and it is brown and the red color. Not what I was expecting from the pictures at all.
This product review was collected by the manufacturer.
Sherry
Charlotte, NC
Verified Buyer
Perfect
August 5, 2014
We bought this carseat specifically to use in my husband's car (smaller Audi) and to use in the Bob until our son was old enough to ride in the Bob w/o a carseat. We love this carseat. We use it everywhere and our son seems very comfortable in it. Easy to use, carry, install and clean. Highly recommend, especially if buying a Bob.
Pros
  • Easy to install.
Best Uses
  • Everyday and with Bob.
Cons
  • None.
Ali
Denver, CO
Verified Buyer
Great Carseat
July 29, 2014
Although the fabric looks more red than I anticipated the safety is what makes this a winner. It installs solidly, and appears to be very well made. I hope we never have to put it to the test, but I am glad to know it is one of the safest seats you can get.
Pros
  • great crash ratings
Best Uses
  • Carseat for infant
Cons
  • color is not quite what I expected
  • heavy
RS
Los Angeles, CA
Awesome car seat
July 12, 2014
Great infant car seat and so easy to use. We bought and extra base but didn't really use it much. You can just fasten the car seat into the car without a base. It's also a good car seat for preemies, since the weight limit is low.
Carol E.
Grants Pass, Oregon
Verified Buyer
great car seat
July 3, 2014
great car seat , shipped fast, my question about the color was answered fast.
m00my
CT
Verified Buyer
Surge is a bright green!
June 30, 2014
Chicco Keyfits are pretty much all the same, all top of the line and affordable. I will always buy Chicco Keyfits for my babies. The Surge color is a bit brighter green in person and would work well for a girl or a boy imo. If you love Chicco and bright green you can't go wrong with this one :) Easy choice!
Pros
  • easy to use
  • sturdy
  • safe
  • quality
Laura
Fountain, Co
Verified Buyer
Second Chicco Infant Car seat
June 7, 2014
Best purchase for an infant car seat. I purchased my first car seat in 2009 and used it for my two older girls. Four years later, I chose to go with Chicco again. It is easy to install and clean. Both of my daughters were tiny babies and this car seat worked awesome. The infant insert did not allow their heads to flop and kept their bodies in place. It was easy putting them in and pulling them out of the car. And when I lost a piece, Chicco was quick to replace it. So, I had brand new inserts for the second daughter. The fabric is easy to take off and clean. Well worth what I paid for. Ths time I bought the radius and I'm estatic. The color is bright and I love the extra visor - which my first car seat didn't have. Can't wait for my baby to come now so I can use it! Even my husband loved the car seat- probably because he loves bright colors and orange. :)
Pros
  • Additional Visor
  • Easy Cleanable /removable fabric/inserts
  • Easy install
  • Quick snap in and take out of vehicles
  • Lightweight even with a child
Best Uses
  • Tiny infants
  • Traveling
Brittany
Detroit, MI
Great for Preemies
June 5, 2014
I decided on the Chicco Keyfit 30 because I was having twins and the Chicco had the lowest weight requirement of any of the car seats that I looked at. Installation was a breeze and it's very easy to remove the bases and put them into another car.
Pros
  • Easy installation
  • Easy to clean
Best Uses
  • Preemies
Cons
  • None
Kim
Gaithersburg, MD
Verified Buyer
Comfy and cute!
June 4, 2014
I purchased these for my expectant twins to go along with the Joovy Big Caboose in Appletree green. It's a pretty close match. I saw this seat in Target and I loved how comfy it is (I really dislike hard, flimsy car seats). I read about its insulation for crash and comfort purposes and decided to give it a go. I think these will be great and can't wait to put them to use.
Best Uses
  • Love the one-hand release from the base. Makes for a quicker entry/exit from the base.
Daniel
Baltimore
Verified Buyer
No problems, fast service
May 3, 2014
Everything was easy and took only a few days to arrive.
Alex
Los Angeles, California
Verified Buyer
Fast Shipping, Great price and great quality so happy with my purchase
April 29, 2014
Just as described, will definitely buy from them again!
Pros
  • Material feels great!
B
Bentonville, AR
Verified Buyer
Great carseat!
April 23, 2014
After months of researching and shopping for car seats, my husband and I finally settled on this one over our other favorite, the Safety First Onboard Air 35+. Our baby hasn't arrived yet, so we haven't really used it yet, but we love it so far. Great quality fabrics, padding and easy installation. I love how easy it is to remove it from the base. The Graphica model is very modern and gender neutral. The only thing that I don't love is that the sunshade (the arch mechanism that holds it to the seat) seems a bit small for the size of the carseat. It can be kind of difficult to push it over the back of the seat.
Jami
Katy, TX
Verified Buyer
Awesome!
April 23, 2014
Super easy to install and very safe seat. The color is beautiful also.
Madelyn
North Carolina
Verified Buyer
Love the car seat, hate the color.
April 14, 2014
I can say I like the car seat, looks safe but if you're buying because of the color. Don't purchase it, it is not color "dark pink" or as all people know fuchsia it is actually RED. I didn't return it because my due date was right in the corner.
Pros
  • Looks really comfy and safe.
Cons
  • Color doesn't even gets near of what you will get.
Sarah
Delaware
Verified Buyer
great carseat, great customer service!
April 4, 2014
We bought this car seat for our baby due in May. We ordered it on a Tuesday and it arrived by Friday of the same week. Albee Baby was so helpful throughout the whole process and would definitely order from them again. No assembly required other than putting it in the car.
DJ
Rolla, MO
Verified Buyer
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!
April 1, 2014
We had originally purchased a Graco SnugRide 30 for this baby, but did a little further research and just could not pass the Chicco Keyfit 30 by! I have found absolutely nothing wrong with Graco, but did hear they are not meant for bigger babies regardless of the weight the seat will carry. My husband is 6'3'' and 270 lbs and our first son was large so we are expecting the same this go around. Baby is due in August but we are planning ahead. The carseat arrived yesterday and it is beautiful. The Midori pattern is perfect and the green not too bright but not dull. The infant insert is very cushioned as well as the head support which is a step above the Graco head support. I also like that the fabric is much softer. The base is also another big plus; much easier to install! Also, the overall weight of the carseat seems lighter than the SnugRide. The only con I could find was that the sunshade seems short and will probably let a little light in on baby. There is an extension that flips out but it still seems a little on the short side. We are so very pleased with this seat and our baby is not even hear yet. I cannot wait to use it!
Pros
  • lightweight
  • colors
  • easy installation
  • soft fabric
Cons
  • short sunshade
Mandi
Brookings, South Dakota
Verified Buyer
easiesy carseat to install!!!
March 17, 2014
Couldn't be happier with this carseat! I had a Baby Trend with my last 2 babies and this time we needed a new one. This carseat is so much bigger than the other carseat but still light weight!
whit
utah
Verified Buyer
great carseat
January 31, 2014
So far this carseat seems great . Very easy to use!
Sarah
San Antonio, Tx
Happy with purchase
January 15, 2014
Glad I went with this carseat but was disappointed the color pink on the carseat is actually a red. Definitely different then the picture. But besides that I am happy.
Lindsy
UT
LOVE THIS CAR SEAT
December 16, 2013
I wont be using it for a couple of weeks, but I love it so far. My favorite by far is the Latch system, its so much easier to connect and unconnect than the old way. The one thing I DONT like is the canopy. It doesn't cover much and it is almost impossible to move it. You can't push it back behind the car seat or bring it farther over to cover baby form the sun or anything else.
Pros
  • Latch system is awesome.
  • Love that it starts at 4 pounds, since my baby will be that small.
Cons
  • The canopy - not a good one. doesn't move easily...or at all really. & it doesn't cover much.
Kate
Champaign, Illinois
Verified Buyer
Better than previous!
December 15, 2013
I have used a Keyfit for my last 2 babies but it has expired.I love the new material and the extra sun shade piece. I'm sure it will be just as great for my 3rd coming soon as the previous model. The only thing I noticed it that the sunshade felt a bit more flimsy that before but still a great seat. I love that its compatible with my BOB and Baby Jogger City Select.
Teri W.
Colorado
Verified Buyer
Great carseat
November 24, 2013
I'm happy with my purchase of the keyfit 30 carseat! The buckles are better than most I've come across. The umbrella is a little small, however it does block the sun from babies eyes and has velcro to keep it in place. It doesn't fit on a shopping cart, the bottom of the carseat is completely smooth, making it easy to rock baby. I have a jj cole cover and it fits perfectly. Overall, a great purchase for my baby!
Pros
  • Belt buckles
  • Cute style
  • Light weight
  • Very easy to install
Cons
  • Doesn't fit on shopping cart
Meredith
South Carolina
Verified Buyer
Key fit 30
November 16, 2013
I haven't gotten to use the carseat yet since my baby wont be ere till the end of Dec. It feels pretty light before the baby is in it and it doesn't seem too bulky. I also got the adaptor to use with the bob jogging stroller. The only thing that I wasn't impressed with was the color looks fuchsia in the picture but when it came in the mail its basically red and we are having a girl so I really wanted a bright pink carseat. It ships extremely quickly and this website is amazing!
Jennifer
Omaha NE
chicco car seat
October 21, 2013
I love the chicco brand wouldn't use any other brands if they gave them to me for free and my twins will love them when they get here just like my 3 other boys did
SKB
Gearhart, Oregon
Verified Buyer
Easy to install and good quality, but very heavy
August 14, 2013
This is a very attractive, expensive looking car seat and the base is easy to install, but it is extremely heavy - especially with baby inside. Carrying it is rather awkward, but I suppose that's true of most car seats. It seems comfortable for baby because he goes right to sleep when we start driving and will often stay asleep when he is in the car seat. Also, you can use it as a rocker and the motion is smooth and soothing.
Pros
  • Attractive, easy to install, seems durable and safe
Cons
  • Very heavy; canopy is somewhat difficult to open and close (must be detached and reattached to be opened or closed, as is recommended during use in the car).
Ivana
Michigan
Verified Buyer
Chicco Car Seat
August 12, 2013
Its a confortable, safe and nice look car seat. We like it but I its expensive. We just bought it because it was one of the options that matches and could fit in my city mini GT stroller. Albee baby has a great price in the market with 15% off coupon and dis not charge shippment.
Pros
  • The look
  • Safety
  • Confortable
Best Uses
  • First stage car seat
Cons
  • Has no plastic cover with zipper (cheapers like Cosco offers it)
  • Expensive acessories
  • Should fit 35Lb
Natalie
utah
Verified Buyer
way better than graco
July 15, 2013
i used a graco infant seat for my first 3 kids. for #4, we needed to get a new one and went with the chicco keyfit 30. i wish i had made the switch years ago! SOOO much easier to install and the fit my newborn so much better. i gave it 4 stars only because the canopy is strange. it velcros on the back and provides very little coverage. not very helpful in shading the baby :(
Jessica
Memphis, Tennessee
Verified Buyer
Great purchase
July 10, 2013
Love the color & the boot that goes over the end. Really easy to install & easy to get the carrier in/out of the base. High safety ratings & even rocks a little when set on the floor to soothe baby.
LRidgleyTX
Houston, Texas
Verified Buyer
Great carseat!
June 11, 2013
We have not actually starting using this car seat yet we are buying ahead for our daughter due in early August. However I do have several friends that have had Chicco car seats that say they are great. My son will be 4 later this year and for him we had a Graco infant carrier which was not all that great. This definitely appears to be made much, much better. I love the color! I also purchased the stroller that the car seat clips into which we have tried and it works great. I look forward to having a quality seat and stroller for our baby girl. The added bonus is that it looks great too. Hopefully the installation into the car will be just as easy. Thanks for another great product. Love the value I ALWAYS get with this website! Can't be beat!
Hollis
Salisbury, MD
Verified Buyer
Perfect
April 18, 2013
I had a really positive shopping experience with Albee Baby. I was hesitant at first because I had never heard of them. And I read like 2 somewhat negative reviews on the internet. But everything was seamless. I even order an additional item which was incorrect, and they were able to cancel it with no issues. (Some said they got old items, but the date on the bottom of my seat was November 2012, so thats perfect). As for the carseat, it seems great. LOVE THE COLOR. Not quite as neon as pictured. The weight is nice. Super easy install. Straps are easy to rethread. The item shipped super quick. The box was in great condition when it arrived. I would buy from Albee Baby again anytime.
Pros
  • Weight
  • Color
  • Style
  • Base Install
  • Strap Rethread
Brooke W.
Birmingham, AL
Great Car Seat
April 15, 2013
Love this car seat. Easy to install, lightweight and my daughter loves it. Best of all it has very high safety ratings!!
Summer
Okc, OK
Great carseat!
April 8, 2013
I've had nothing but great quality and experiences with chicco products especially car seats. Safe and great for small babies.
Pros
  • Love colors and quality of fabric. Most importantly safety of seat.
Cons
  • Wish they had built in fans not just chicco all car seats. Babies get so warm in them in the summer time.
Angela
Indianapolis, Indiana
Verified Buyer
Fast Shipping
March 11, 2013
We are expecting baby number 2 in May and so we have not used this yet. I just wanted to comment on how fast the shipping was and how excited we are to try this new seat out. It isn't very heavy and seems very easy to get in and out of the car. Will review again when in use! :-)
Bipin
Sunnyvale, CA
Verified Buyer
Very nice car seat
February 15, 2013
Very nice car seat, my baby finds it very comfortable. Build quality and ease of use is also excellent. The extra padding is good, in case the baby is too small.
Pros
  • very comfortable.
  • Build quality
  • ease of use
  • extra padding is baby is small
Cons
  • none
Christina
Atlanta, GA
Verified Buyer
Have not actually used the item yet but love the design and ability to use it with our Uppa Baby stroller.
October 9, 2012
GREAT! I would purchase from Albee Baby anytime. Prompt delivery and great customer service.
Sil
Seattle, WA
Verified Buyer
Great carseat
July 8, 2012
Easy to install, and easy in and out of the base. Love the color, and the material held up well through multiple washings. It doesn't take up to much room, and fits well in my small SUV. My son also came home weighing less then 6 pounds, and it adjusted perfectly to safely hold him. Works great with our Uppababy Vista, but the stroller adopter does recline it back more then it does in the car seat base. Only con was that I had to use the infant head rest until my son was big enough to place the straps in the highest slots. My son screamed during the first trip when I took the head rest out before I noticed the higher slots for the straps have raised edges and they were digging and left impressions in the back of his head.
Pros
  • Everything!
Cons
  • Raised ridges on the shoulder strap slots.
Kayla
Kentucky
Great seat
June 22, 2012
We love this seat. I love the infant insert. It seemed to really hold my son in his seat correctly. He is currently 16 months old and he is still in the seat. He is small for his age but I love that we have gotten a lot of use out of this seat.
Pros
  • Base latches in easy.
  • Level bubble on the base makes it easy to see that the base is in correctly.
  • Infant insert is great for the infant stage.
  • Goes up to 30lbs which lets you use the seat longer than most.
Casey
Savannah, GA
Verified Buyer
Great seat, but do not recommend for stroller use
June 14, 2012
I love this seat overall, by far the easiest to install and the bubble level let's you know it's at the proper angle. Appearance wise it is also pretty colors and nice fabric, not cheap looking/feeling like many infant seats; it is well padded and for a newborn the inserts are wonderful. However, living in south Georgia, it is not breathable at all. My son is sweating many times when I take him out, also the sun canopy is too short to really provide adequate protection for his face and eyes. I would still recommend this seat for safety and ease of use, I just do not recommend using it outdoors in warm weather.
Pros
  • safety, ease of installation, great construction
Cons
  • too hot, sun canopy useless
John
Seattle, WA
Verified Buyer
Safety and easy to use
March 6, 2012
These seats were very easy to install and it was reassuring to have the person at the hospital who inspects the car seats tell us we bought one of the best you can get, the price was also the best I could find. With twins price was important.
Pros
  • Ease of install
  • Seats snap in easily
  • Price
Oli
Albuquerque
Verified Buyer
Great so far!
March 1, 2012
My baby hasn't arrived yet, so I can't attest to the car seat's functionality, but it arrived in good time and in perfect condition. It fits just perfectly in my Bob stroller, and seems super easy to use. What a great price for what's supposed to be a fantastic product!
christa
Santa Monica, CA
Verified Buyer
Great car seat for small babies
February 14, 2012
Absolutely love this car seat! It was easy to install and fits in our small car. Also, our son came home at just under 6lbs and fit in this seat without any problems. It fits on our babytrend snap and go and works well with our new uppa baby vista. We have yet to find any problems and our little guy seems to love sitting in it.
Pros
  • -extremely lightweight
  • -easy to clean fabric
  • -easy to install
  • -easy to remove from the base
  • -fits in the backseat of a small sedan
  • -foot warner is great for super small infants that need extra heat
Eric
Macon,Ga
Verified Buyer
Car Seat and Base
February 12, 2012
Great Item for someone that has or is getting the entire package. The carrier base and stroller all work together to create an all around awesome system for transporting an infant.
Pros
  • Great item
Cons
  • They are discontinuing this particular system and coming out with newer version. Harder to acquire this specific unit.
Paige
Hartland, VT
Verified Buyer
LOVE this seat, LOVE this site!
February 3, 2012
I really wanted the Midori pattern and this was the best price anywhere! I had searched ebay for weeks and every store on the web and all stores wanted 185.00-300.00 for just the car seat. I bought this item on the 31st of January and received it the next day, Feb. 1st. I was worried at first seeing the other posts about expiration dates so this was the first thing I checked when it arrived. The manufacturing date was September 2011 and the seat doesn't expire until 2017. I could not be more pleased with this purchase! Thank you Albee baby!
Marcie
Boston, MA
Verified Buyer
Awesome car seat
February 2, 2012
I bought this seat after having trouble with an older different brand one. I am so in love with this seat I wish I had done chicco with our first daughter as well. The seat is lighter compared to most but still very sturdy. Very comfy looking and personally I love the color.
Pros
  • Easy to install
  • Light weight
  • Sturdy
mom 2.
west side
Verified Buyer
chicco keyfit 30 infant car seat-limonata
January 26, 2012
I had a chicco key fit 30 car seat before and my main complaint was the material - which made my daughter sweat while in it during the winter or summer... i would take her out and she would be all soaked. Well, with this car seat material (limonata) its not the case, it is soft and breathable as well as very cushioned. But the only problem with the softness is it will snag when something rough (like Velcro) comes in contact with it. So i am not able to use a snugglebag/bundleme with it, which I'm not too bummed about because the material feels so nice. Also the canopy doesn't come out far enough to shade my child and wears off over time where it doesn't stay put and slides back. Other wise perfect car seat... I am happy overall with it because it is the best car seat i have seen and i went through a few. The infant insert is great, my baby's head doesn't shake a bit while we are driving and it accommodates preemies. This car seat is light compared to all other car seats including graco. It is roomy without the infant insert and my child comfortably sleeps in it. The base is easy to install in the car, the car seat easily clicks into the base (unlike the graco which would wake up my baby when I would put it in the base from clicking in roughly and shaking the car seat.) Chicco car seats don't "fit" in the top of the shopping carts...and that was never an issue for me because it is very unsafe to put car seats in the top of the shopping carts whether they "fit" or not so i have always put my car seat with child in the big part of the shopping cart.
Pros
  • comfortable
  • light
  • soft fabric
  • infant insert
  • easy fastening seat belts
  • easy to install base
  • color
  • big enough to fit a bigger kid
Cons
  • canopy a bit small
  • fabric snags easily when in contact with something rough like Velcro (am not able to use snuggle bags or bundle me because of the Velcro in the back)
Suzanne
Georgia
Verified Buyer
Great Car Seat
January 18, 2012
The car seat has worked great so far. It is one of the lightest seats that you can buy. The installation process is a breeze. I would recommend this seat to anyone who wants a quality car seat for their little one.
Ashley
Effingham, IL
Verified Buyer
Chicco Keyfit 30 Infant Car Seat
January 17, 2012
Purchased this carseat even after reading reviews from other sites on Albee Baby that should have directed me otherwise had I listened to them. I will say that I was very impressed with the no sales tax, free shipping and the customer service. I received the carseat in 5 days and the manufacturing date is September 2011. Others had stated that they were worried about an outdated manufacture date but this was not the case. Overall, I was VERY VERY impressed!!!
Brent
La Grande OR
Verified Buyer
safe and easy to use
January 11, 2012
This car seat has great reviews . We like to buy quality items and when it comes to your child safety and quality should be first. Our first grandchild was born in Dec.2011 we have cold temps and snow and ice for about 4 months a year so we needed a safe quick easy car seat . When we took it to the fire department to have them make sure it was properly installed , they were impressed! Not only dose it come in and out of the base with one click and a easy well placed button for removal. The harness with the one button push and pull to fit button makes fast ,easy and safe, size control. The noslip handle and light wieght construction makes moving in and out of the car in cold slippery weather a smile task.
Pros
  • everything
Cons
  • nothing so far only used in rear postion but so far so good
Kara
Ohio
Verified Buyer
Review for Chicco KeyFit 30
December 18, 2011
This car seat is amazing. It is SO much easier to use than the infant seat I had with my first. With the last one it was so very hard to get the straps adjusted correctly, and to loosen them to put her in. With this one, we put her in, then just pull the bottom strap. We had some problems getting it installed in our car however. We had an older (97 I think?) Chevy Lumina w/o LATCH and the seat belts aren't down into the seats, they come up some, and it came up too high so we couldn't get it tight or get the seat to latch into the base all the way. But, even if we had been able to get it in, we couldn't get our 2 year old's seat secure anyway. So we did have to get a new (to us) car.With our newer car, it did have LATCH. The seat was SO easy to install with the LATCH. Because of my older daughter's seat we did have to put it on the side instead of the middle, as her seat is too wide for them both to fit with one in the middle. But it installed so easily. The seat clicks in and out very easily.We haven't had any problems with her getting too hot, but it is winter here, so I guess we'll see how she does come summer.The seat is heavy, but I think it's compareable to other infant seats.The only issue I have with it is the canopy. It's pretty useless. Pulled out all the way and with the little visor flipped, it doesn't cover anything. Plus you can't really pull it forward to where the sun is hitting. I had a mesh canopy I used with my last infant seat, that had a sun shade too. Unfortunately that doesn't fit this one. I've just been throwing a receiving blanket over it to block the sun/wind/rain etc. Would prefer a positionable, larger sun shade, but oh well.Other reviews complained of a smell, but I didn't have any problems with that.Even with the sun shade, this car seat is amazing. The ease of use/installation easily outweighs any negatives. REMEMBER: Proper use of a car seat means that the straps are SNUG-no pinchable slack at the shoulders, and the chest clip should be at the CHEST-at the nipple line. Please use your seat correctly. I've seen so many car seats used improperly, and it won't keep your precious child safe that way.
Pros
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Canopy too small

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