Ratings Summary
4.7
out of 5.0
565 Reviews
Ratings Snapshot
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Recommend
Ashley
West Coast
Verified Buyer
Very comfortable and easy to use
December 11, 2013
Recently purchased this for our 9 month old daughter after our previous Graco Snugride seat was in a wreck and did not perform well (fortunately our daughter was not in the car). It is super comfortable and we love the ability to recline it to a position she likes. We ended up buying a second one for my husband's car, we liked it so much.
Pros
  • Quality materials, well padded, comfortable
Cons
  • Heavy, difficult to move
G-Ma
PA
Verified Buyer
Great Car Seat
November 24, 2013
I bought this to use in my car for my granddaughter. She loves it. Very easy to install. Looks nice in my car.
Pros
  • Easy to install.
Cons
  • In rear facing position hard to reach pivot button and a little more difficult to pull tightening strap.
grandmother
Houston, Texas
Verified Buyer
Best carseat available
November 23, 2013
This is the next step up from the infant seat and is the best available. The seat arrived on time with no problems.
Debbie
North Canton, OH
Verified Buyer
Perfect!
November 21, 2013
I had read several negative reviews regarding service and product delivery but am totally satisfied with the product I ordered. Tracking was easy and delivery was speedy. I would order from Albee BABY again!!!!
Asra
Chicago, il
Nice but some drawbacks.
November 20, 2013
I loved it at the first sight but when I started using it I found out there is one big drawback! Whenever I try to put my son in the sides are super large and I have a Volvo XC90 so it's a compact SUV so it makes it so difficult to put my son in the car seat. Other than that the car seat is very comfortable and pretty easy to use. The structure is the only problem.
Elizabeth
Illinois
Great seat
November 14, 2013
I got a great price after using a coupon code ($224) plus free shipping on this great seat. It consistently gets good reviews and we are very happy with it!!
Pros
  • Looks very safe and comfortable.
Cons
  • A little bulky. We have a compact car and its positioned on the center of the backseat, it's tight if someone wants to sit on either side.
Coleen
Denver, CO
Verified Buyer
Amazing Seat
November 13, 2013
Seat was easy to install. I love the colors. I purchased two and they arrived super fast. I love that it will grow with my children.
Candikane
Bronx, NY
Verified Buyer
Nice car seat
November 4, 2013
I have had this car seat for about 4-5 months now its been great so far now problems. My 1 yr old gets in it and most of the time goes right to sleep. Oh yeah i did purchased this at Albee baby. A bit pricey but worth it, and the coupon help.
Pros
  • It is an convertible car seat which can save you money. Very sturdy and comfortable, the cushioning is superb.
Cons
  • You can't take off the harness straps to clean them cleaning the car seat is problematic at times, my son throw-up in it and it was very hard to clean the car seat thoroughly.
ROXYFOX
TX
EXCELLENT CARSEAT!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
November 3, 2013
THIS CHICCO CARSEAT IS VERY VERY CUSHIONY AND THE RED FABRIC LOOKS EVEN BETTER QUALITY THAN THE PICTURE. MADE VERY DURABLE. THE BACK OF THE CARSEAT STRAP CUSHIONS HAVE GRIPPERS AND ARE AMAZING!! I PICKED THIS CARSEAT BC IT WAS A DIFFERENT COLOR THAN ANY I HAD SEEN IN STORES. THE COLOR IS A LITTLE MORE RED THAN IN THIS PICTURE. I WILL DEFINATELY CONTINUE TO PURCHASE CHICCO ITEMS FOR THE FACT THEY ARE ALL EASY TO USE AND BEST QUALITY STUFF!! ITS A LITTLE PRICEY BUT SOO WORTH IT IN THE LONG RUN SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO BUY SEVERAL CARSEATS. THIS ONE GOES UP TO LIKE 35 OR 40 LBS I BELIEVE SO WILL LAST A LONG TIME! THE HEAD REST MOVES UP WITH THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON AS THEY GROW. THE CARSEAT STRAPS EVEN ADJUST ON THEIR OWN. SO NO MOVING THE STRAPS AS YOUR CHILD GROWS. I COULD GO ON AND ON ABOUT HOW GREAT I LOVE THIS PRODUCT!! SIMPLY EASY AND THOUGHTFUL IN THE MANUFACTURE THAT MADE THIS! AWESOME!!!!!!
Shanna
Pennsylvania
Verified Buyer
Awesome!!!!
November 3, 2013
Love love love!!!
erin
Stephenville, tx
Verified Buyer
love this seat!
November 2, 2013
bought this seat for my soon to be newborn, I installed and am trying it out with my still rear facing 2-yr-oldI love how easy it was to install, and it's super easy to adjust the harness and to tighten/ loosen my son had been using a myride65-I absolutely hate that seat, especially compared to the nextfit
Pros
  • easy to get child in and out, easy adjust recline, easy adjust harness straps, easy to tighten/ loosen straps
Best Uses
  • newborns,infants, toddlers, rearface to at least age 4,
Monica
Southern IL/IN
Verified Buyer
LOVE my Chicco Carseats
November 1, 2013
I had a Keyfit 30 infant seat and was sad that Chicco didn't have a convertible seat, as my DD approached the limit not long ago. Finally my hopes were fulfilled, and they came out with this seat. I bought one immediately from another retailer for my 2011 Honda Pilot. It is just as easy to install as the Keyfit base was. It has the same built-in level and has multiple recline positions. The straps have been hard to move at first, when compared to the Keyfit infant seat. However, when it came time for my mother to get a convertible seat for her car, we tried another, less expensive seat/brand, and were seriously disappointed. We ended up returning that seat immediately and buying this one for her 2010 Honda Accord and a third one for my husband's 2003 Pilot. The quality is beyond compare. My DD is secure and comfortable, but the thing that sold me immediately and has made me a die-hard Chicco fan is the fact that they are SO easy to install. If it's not isntalled properly, the child cannot be safe.
Pros
  • Easy, easy, easy to install. Fits VERY well in a sedan (Honda Accord). We don't even have to move the passenger seat up to accomodate it. We did have to move the seat up in the Pilots, but an adult (5'8") passenger can still fit comfortably in the front seat.
Cons
  • It is heavy. This is not a seat that you're going to easily move from one car to another. However, what we found was that it was worth the investment in additional seats for other vehicles just because it's such a sturdy and well-made seat.
Kelly
Atlanta
Verified Buyer
Love it! Fits the car, fits the baby, easy install
October 30, 2013
In the great debate over safety versus ease of use, this car seat has done the best so far and achieves both. I originally got a Recaro convertible but that did not fit in my car well (Audi A4) and it now resides in my husband's car (4Runner). I really like our Chicco Keyfit for the infant seat but this one feels so much more secure and safe. The versatility with the recline has made if the easiest install of a seat in my car yet. I haven't tried forward facing, but know that there are enough options that it will work. The second pull on the latch strap is a great development. If I had to move this from car to car every day or on occasion, it's much easier than other's I have tried.
Best Uses
  • everyday use, travel, multiple vehicles, small cars
Angel B.
Irvine, California
I'mpressive Design / Relatively Compact
October 29, 2013
Easy to setup. The 9 recline positions for rear and forward facing are a nice touch. Very impressed.
Jessica
California
Verified Buyer
Amazing car seat!
October 27, 2013
Love this car seat! So comfortable and my son loves the cup holder! Shipping took a little longer than I expected but its fine for the great price.
Scott
Cedar Hills, UT
Verified Buyer
YAY for a toddler seat my son can sleep in!
October 27, 2013
We originally bought a Gracco Nautilus and after two long car trips with almost no naps, we found ourselves frustrated and hating that he had outgrown his Chicco Keyfit (the baby seat) which he traveled GREAT in. I vented my frustration on facebook, and one of my friends told me Chicco had just come out with a convertible car seat. We ditched the Gracco at a loss and have never looked back. He is SO comfortable in this seat, the materials are quality, and it reclines a little, just enough for sleeping. YAY Chicco- as always, a little pricey but it delivers. Worth every penny.
Emily
Roswell, NM
Verified Buyer
Great product, great price
October 24, 2013
Found this car seat on here and with coupons I found it was close to $60 off the normal price! Shipping was very fast as well!
Samantha
Pennsylvania
Verified Buyer
Really nice seat
October 24, 2013
I was having trouble fitting a convertible seat rear facing in my small SUV so I tried this one at babiesrus and was so happy it fit without having to move the front seat up to the dash board! I also love the fabric and cushion of the seat. My 9 month old must be pretty comfortable in it bc she always falls asleep when in the car. My husband installed it and said its so easy that he wished the infant chicco keyfit base was that easy. The only reason I gave the seat 4 stars instead of 5 is bc if the shoulder strap cushions. They are huge and make it difficult to tighten the harness sometimes. I have read in other reviews that it gets easier the more you use the seat so I'm hoping that's true. I have also seen reviews where people say they cut them off but the manual says to not use the seat with the should cushions so I'm not sure that's a great idea. Overall I really like it. My husband wasn't crazy about spending this much on a car seat but once we got it he said he was really happy with it. We also got a great deal on Albee and saved almost $60!
Pros
  • Fabric
  • Size
  • Ease of use
  • 9 recline options
Cons
  • Shoulder strap cushions are big and can be hard to work with at times
Kathi
Nashville, TN
Verified Buyer
High safety, low functionality
October 23, 2013
My husband and I went to Babies R Us to check out convertible car seats as our 19 lb. 6 month old has almost out grown her Chicco Keyfit 22. Since we loved the ease and comfort of that one the next logical progression was the NextFit. We were excited to see a more reasonable price at Albee Baby and quickly purchased two. This was my first Albee Baby experience and it was great. The seat itself was hard to install - or so my husband said. He is very mechanically inclined so I can only imagine if I'd try to do it myself. The first few times we used it, the pull strap to make the shoulder straps tighter was too tight and couldn't be loosened and I could hardly get my arm in the awkward angle needed to pull it (rear facing). This strap has finally seemed to loosen up a little with use and is easier to pull. Perhaps you should tighten/loosen a few times before installing it. My daughter cries every time I put her in this seat, although lately it is only for a minute or two. Maybe she is getting used to it? In short, I was very excited about this seat, but it is not as easy to use as the Keyfit.
Pros
  • safety, padding, large weight range
Cons
  • straps are too hard to pull tight around baby, especially rear facing.
marco
CA
Verified Buyer
Chicco Keyfit to NextFit, still a happy customer
October 21, 2013
Chicco Next Fit is very comfy, very robust and safe, easy to install, and it is heavy, but we don't take it out everyday. We have two cars, so we bought two NextFit, and we are very pleased. One minor design flaw is the shape of the buckle(where it comes into contact with my kid's thigh) that can be an ergonomics issue, But it is not a big deal. I'd have given this 5 stars if it's not the buckle thing.
Zoya
Chicago, Illinois
Verified Buyer
Love it
October 21, 2013
I didn't find the store but I found from albeebaby.com. I purchased with good price. My son loves it. It is comfortable. My son loves it.
Tina
Washington DC
Love this carseat
October 14, 2013
I love the car seat, I feel my little guy will be very safe. I love the pattern of the fabric as well.
Pros
  • The seat fits well in my 2010 Kia Soul (rear facing) and I can now have a passenger in the front (I wasn't able to with a previous car seat due to the size)
Cons
  • The harness tightening strap is difficult to use in rear facing position.
AJ
Lafayette
Verified Buyer
Great product
October 13, 2013
Love it. Second one we have bought...one for each cr
Mom f.
Jacksonville, North Carolina
Verified Buyer
It's not all I hoped it would be
October 7, 2013
I was so excited the first time I saw this seat in person, I was so excited, it was time to move her out of her Chicco Keyfit, and this was the seat we were going to buy! It is very soft, very deep(for my long legged girl), and had a nice neutral look.Unfortunately it kind of falls short. I bought the Mystique model despite the red piping trim(it's not a bright, offensive color in person)We bought it in Sept, so not an exceptionally warm month, but she sweats a lot in it if I don't keep the van frigid. She is not in direct sunlight, center seat, center row of the vehicle, so the sun is not contributing to the warmth. The sides are very deep, which makes it difficult to lift her over and into the seat, without bumping her head on the ceiling of the vehicle. Her straps are very difficult to get snug, there is something weird about the shoulder pads and her neck gets pinched under them unless we are really cautious, and that is after we have to dig the quite thin straps out from under her in order to strap her in. Now, for the latch straps that secure the seat in the vehicle, in the Toyota Sienna, I have to pull strap 1 as tight as I can get it, hook it in, then hook up strap 2, and pull. It's not terribly difficult, just took a couple minutes to figure out the first time. It fits very secure, rear facing, in our vehicles. I like the way this seat fits my daughter.I just wish it didn't make her sweat so much & wasn't such a pain to get her in and out of. If Britax makes a deeper seat(longer leg room), this will become our backup seat! I miss my older child's Britax Boulevard!
Pros
  • Great fit for long legged kids!
  • Fits child well.
  • Very comfortable, squishy!
  • Looks nice(if this matters to you)
Cons
  • The sides are very deep, which makes it difficult to lift her over and into the seat, without bumping her head on the ceiling of the vehicle.
  • Her straps are very difficult to get snug, there is something weird about the shoulder pads and her neck gets pinched under them unless we are really cautious, and that is after we have to dig the quite thin straps out from under her in order to strap her in. Child sweats a lot in it if I don't keep the vehicle very cold.
Elizabeth
Tampa Fl
Verified Buyer
Great Seat
October 6, 2013
Easy to install moved from car to car. Super soft with lots of padding. Only thing is its heavy. And wish the pads on seat belt were little smaller otherwise Great!
Pros
  • Easy to install. Super soft. Did a lot of research to find great comfortable seat for my son.
Cons
  • Heavy
Elena C.
Kennebunk, ME
Couldn't be happier
October 3, 2013
This car seat is fantastic. It is very easy to install. It is stylish, padded and my son seems very comfortable in it. I love the fact that if you install it correctly, it doesn't badge from its spot. I feel very comfortable that he is safe while in it. It's heavier than your typical convertible seat. That's the only con I can think of. Not enough for me to give it less than 5 stars though. I highly recommend it.
James T.
AZ
Verified Buyer
Great Seat!
October 2, 2013
This seat is just starting to gain popularity and the reviews are all very positive as far as I cna tell. This is a great seat, well constructed, easy to install. I was able to get this with the 20% off and it was a great deal. I feel like my son will be very safe in this seat for years!
Josie R.
Oakland, ca
Verified Buyer
Great, comfy carseat
September 30, 2013
Our twins seem to love these seats-- the recline so that on long car rides they can snooze comfortably. The are well padded and easy to get in/out of.
Pros
  • Well padded, comfy, leaves decent room in front seat.
Cons
  • Heavy, kind of hard to get kids in/ out of the rear-facing mode
Debby
Chalmette LA
Verified Buyer
Roomy and safe
September 30, 2013
Ordered this for my grandson. They love it and so does baby!
Yvonne
Minneola, FL
Verified Buyer
Awesome Convertible Carseat!
September 16, 2013
Sturdy, classy, easy to adjust even with baby in it!
Pros
  • Easy to recline even with baby in it!
Cons
  • Shoulder guards are a little stiff and hard to adjust, but maybe they'll soften up in time!
momof4
sunny,FL
Verified Buyer
Best carseat on the market
September 16, 2013
Feels comfortable,easy to use and adjust,the straps do have a hard rubber piece that sit on the back that sit on the baby and the straps aren't removable but you can easily cut them off and use other strap covers,the print looks better in person than in the picture and the gray fabric is slightly different than the black .overall I would say its worth the money.if your not sure and have not seen this car seat in person I would recommend that you do before ordering to make sure its what your looking for
Trish
Georgia
Verified Buyer
I recommend this item!
September 14, 2013
Great product! Great price!
To
Coldwater, Michigan
Verified Buyer
Easy adjustable
September 14, 2013
We bought the seat for our 6 month old grandson, as we are daycare. I like the adjustable height on the headrest and shoulder straps. With others, you would have to re-thread the straps as the child grows taller.
Megan
Ma
Verified Buyer
excellent car seat
September 12, 2013
Excellent car seat!
Pros
  • Easy to install.Compact well padded and supportive car seat!! Very happy with our purchase!
Emily
Minneapolis, MN
Verified Buyer
Love this seat!
September 11, 2013
We love our new Nextfit Convertible Seat. Fits great in our Chev Traverse (have rear facing right now for our one year old daughter). I love the intrigue color- black with tiny chevron gray print. Very easy to install with the Latch system. Very easy to adjust head rest, seat belt, and reclining positions. Not much we don't like about it. My only complaint is that it is on the heavy side if needing to switch between vehicles. Pro to that is that we know it is safe! So happy we bought it.
K
Washington, DC
Great, comfortable covertable car seat
August 14, 2013
Fast shipment and delivery. Received item in 2 days. Car seat is very plush. Easy to install and fits comfortably rear-facing behind drivers seat in 2012 VW Jetta (with 6'3" driver). Harness is difficult to tighten adequately in certain headrest positions. The shoulder pads are bulky, but do not really get in the way so much that it makes me hate the car seat. My child finds it comfortable and does not sweat in it like she did in the chicco keyfit30. The material is like neoprene and is very cool, even in 90+ degree weather.
Dad
North Dakota
Great car seat
August 14, 2013
Bought this to replace a less expensive Eddie Bauer seat. My son could not get comfortable in the old one. Saw this one and it has been really good for us. My son sleeps in the car no problem and stays asleep. The seat adjustment is easy enough to adjust on the fly.
Pros
  • Comfort, style, safety
Cons
  • Price is a little high
The H.
United States
Verified Buyer
Dream Car Seat!
August 13, 2013
We already have the Graco Nautilus carseat but frequently take long roadtrips and kept finding bruises and red spots on our 2-year-old's back from the seat. He was becoming increasingly uncomfortable in his seat, complained that his back hurt, and wouldn't nap which is a problem on a 7-hour drive. We ventured out to find a seat with more padding on the back, but couldn't have imagined anything better than a little extra cushion.I love, love, love this car seat! It has surprised me at every turn with ease of use. The LATCH restraints are by far the best I've ever seen. No more squeezing myself into the carseat and yanking and wiggling with all my might to make sure seat is secure. Also beautiful is the fact that you don't have to nearly disassemble the entire seat to adjust shoulder straps and crotch straps. The shoulder straps automatically adjust to fit the headrest height. The crotch strap changes position with the flip of a button! It's amazing!There is plenty of padding in the seat so now our little's back is comfy on drives. He is much more comfortable. With the multi-position recline settings we were able to find the perfect angle for our seats, and now his head doesn't bob and roll if he does fall asleep. The first test was a quick 3-hour trip, and he napped for 1.5 hours, woke up happy and didn't tell us his back hurts!
Pros
  • Attractive, easy to use, comfortable.
Best Uses
  • In town, long road trips, naps.
Cons
  • A little pricey, but really worth every penny.
Melissa
Watsonville, ca
Verified Buyer
Comfortable Car Seat
August 9, 2013
Seems like my 18 month old son really likes his new seat. I love all the different recline options, his head doesn't droop when he falls asleep. Great padding, seems comfortable.
Jennifer
PA
Verified Buyer
Very happy with the purchase.
August 7, 2013
Carseat is great. Shipping time was fantastic.
Sarah
Evansville, IN
Verified Buyer
Chicco Nextfit carseat
August 7, 2013
I researched seats for several months and fell in love with the Nextfit seats. The seat seems very comfortable. My daughter loves being able to see out the window now. I like that the height is adjustable and she will fit in it for a long time. The seat is very easy to install took no time. It's a little heavy but hopefully we won't be moving it in and out of cars much. It does not take away leg room from the front seat passenger in our Ford Escape. My biggest issues which are minor are that the tightening strap when in rear facing position is right up against the back of the seat cushion and makes it a bit difficult to tighten but if you find a good place and don't adjust it often its not an issue after initial installation and will not be an issue at all when forward facing. The other issue is that the harness buckles are always underneath my child when I'm trying to clip her in I have to dig around for them. It would be nice if they had a stop on them so they couldn't slide so much. But really it's a great seat, I don't think we will regret buying it.
Pros
  • Safety, comfort, neutral color, long use, good for tall children
Cons
  • Tightening strap difficult to use in rear facing position, harness buckles slide underneath child constantly
Brittany
Danielsville, Ga
Verified Buyer
Amazing!
August 5, 2013
Seriously the most amazing car seat i have ever owned!
Rainhappy
Seattle, WA
Verified Buyer
We'll Buy Another
August 5, 2013
This is the first convertible carseat with which we've had experience, as our son just moved into this from his KeyFit about a month ago, at nine months and about twenty pounds. That said, the material feels like it's high quality; the seat fits behind the driver's side of my car (an Audi A4) without my having to sit too close to the steering wheel (I'm only 5'6", but my 5'10" husband just has to squeeze a little more than usual); our son has room to kick his feet and can look out the window comfortably; and the seat was easy to install confidently. The only downside (and I don't know whether this might be true of all seats or if it's only this one) is our son seems really hot and sweaty when we take him out of the seat on particularly warm days, even after the AC has been running in the car. All in all, we like the seat and will but a second one for our other car -- thanks to Albee's good shipping and generous coupons.
Rebecca
San Francisco
Verified Buyer
Love this...
August 5, 2013
Great Convertible...we had the Chicco Keyfit 30 before and really love the Chicco brand, so once the little one grew out of that, we went with the Nextfit Convertible. We had no issues installing it in the car and really have not had any issues since. The strap to tighten is a bit tricky when you first try to tighten, but I felt like it's gotten better over the weeks that we've had. Really love the look of this one and I feel like it's super sturdy. Very happy with our decision.
Sylvia S.
Des Moines, Iowa
Verified Buyer
Only the best for my grandson!
August 4, 2013
I ordered this carseat for my grandson that me daughter referred me to because of the safety features and durability. She really likes the reclining features the most. She said it was so heavy but that is to be expected when you get a product that is well made. Very pleased with my purchase and more so that my daughter is happy. I only want what is best for my grandson!
Nicole
Massachusetts
Verified Buyer
Good choice
August 2, 2013
It was easy to install in the car. No better or worse to put the baby in than any other car seat. I am short (5') and we have a small SUV. The height of the sides of the car seat and the height of the car, coupled with my lack of height and the rear-facing installation make it a bit of a challenge to put the baby in and buckle him in. I wouldn't not get the seat because of that but we're considering swapping the convertible car seat from my husband's car with this one as it may be easier for me on a daily basis.
Jen
New Jersey
Verified Buyer
Easy to use
August 1, 2013
Greast price on ALbee! It was out of stock at BBRU but Albee had it and shipped for free. This carseat is very easy to install and easy to use with my daughter who is 20 months old. I like everything about it
Susan
Salem, VA
Verified Buyer
CHICCO NEXTFIT CAR SEAT
July 31, 2013
Very good experience. Easy ordering and very timely delivery ... very smooth transaction ... no problems at all.
Michelle
Oregon
Verified Buyer
Love this seat!
July 31, 2013
Super easy install, will last a long time rear and forward facing. My son loves it!
Chiccouser
Arkansas
Verified Buyer
Worth every penny
July 27, 2013
Got it for best price on Albee! It so far has been a great car seat. I've also had The chicco keyfit 30 an loved them both my son just grew out of it
Pros
  • Easy to install, sturdy, comfortable for my son
Cons
  • Gets dirty easily

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