Chicco Kidfit
Chicco is a brand that has grown fairly popular among parents. It has many stores worldwide, which is further proof of how much parents demand the brand’s products for their children. It has been considered one of the top brands around the world for children’s products and families have been purchasing all sorts of things for children for many years that were manufactured by Chicco.
One area where Chicco doesn’t fall short is when it comes to car seats. Parents from all across the world trust this brand’s car seats for their children’s safety and comfort, as well as in order to provide their children with all the innovations necessary. The Chicco KidFit 2-in-1 is yet another product that many parents have trusted. It’s both a forward-facing and a booster seat for children who are older. It’s meant to be used for children who are older than four and younger than eight, so if your child falls within this age range, this is a product you may want to consider.
In this review, we will talk about some of the different features that the Chicco car seat provides, as well as why many parents decided to trust this brand yet again for their child’s needs.
The seat has DuoZone for impact protection
Has 10-position headrest
Includes 2 cupholders that can be removed
Can be used for a long time
Very easy to install in your car
Padding can be washed in the washing machine
The LATCH straps cannot be replaced
The seat is not approved for travel
Basic Features
The Chicco Kidfit is also available in several different colors, which is a great way for you to allow your child to choose something they like. There is Genesis, which is dark gray and black, Monaco, which is gray and teal, Wimbledon, which is light gray and navy, Atmosphere, which is black and gray with red accents, Jasper, which is two different shades of gray, and Aurora, which is two different shades of purple. Not many car seats offer so many color options, so this is something that could especially appeal to your child.
Something that many parents especially appreciated was the fact that they could remove the padding and throw it in the washing machine. Your child is bound to have a spill or an accident from time to time, and the ease of simply removing and throwing the fabric in the washing machine gives parents some peace of mind.
It also comes with two cupholders that are not only flexible but can also be removed easily if necessary. This is a good option for if you want to have more than one car seat in the back of your car. And that’s another thing- if you have more than one child who can use this booster, you have the option of fitting two or three in the backseat, depending on how large your car is.
The Chicco Kidfit can be used in either the high-back booster mode or the backless booster mode. The former is meant to be used for younger and smaller children, and the latter is meant for older and larger children. It’s typically recommended that your child stay in the high-back mode until they’re around seven years old and will no longer need to use the back according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Advanced Features
Going along with this, there is also DuoZone impact protection, which means that your child will be highly secure in the unfortunate case of an accident. There are ten different positions for this feature, and the only thing that you need to do in order to adjust the positions is to use the handle on the back.
It also is easy to install thanks to the LATCH attachment that Chicco recently implemented in many of their car seats. All that you have to do is connect the car's LATCH system to your car and pull on the tightener. This will help to ensure that the seat will stay in place, which also helps to increase the overall safety of the product.
And of course, this is able to accommodate children at least ten pounds more than other similar car seats are. For example, some of the competitors will only accommodate children who weigh up to 100 pounds, but this one accommodates children who weigh up to 110. This means that you will be using it for a longer period of time.
Size
With that being said, most people did not have any issues with this Chicco product. If you want to be able to purchase more than one, that will ultimately depend on the size of the car you own. In smaller cars, you might be able to have two of these in the back seat. Bigger cars could allow you to have three. It would be recommended that you remove the cup holders in this case so that there can be a little bit of additional room.
If you just want to use one, then the Chicco Kidfitisn’t too big and won’t cause any problems for the other passengers in your car. And since it doesn’t have rear-facing abilities, you won’t have to worry about either the driver or the passenger having compromised legroom.
The width of the base is 17 inches when you have removed the cupholders. The back is 19 inches wide, and the depth is 14 inches.
Ease of Use
Chicco recommends that you use the belt of your car as well as the LATCH system, which further increases the safety. You’ll want to make sure that it is in place correctly, of course, but most parents said that it was easy to figure out and became even easier over time. So, if you find that you have to switch out cars a lot, then switching the car seat won’t be an additional problem here.
Accessories
You may also choose to purchase a seat protector of your choice, which will work to prevent anything from happening to the back seat of your car. Everyone knows that children will have accidents from time to time, but having a protector will help prevent those accidents from potentially ruining your seats.
There are also some parents who opt to get an organizer of sorts, which helps to keep any additional products that your child might bring with them on a car trip, such as toys, an electronic device, and more, in a mannerly fashion.
Safety
It was tested by a crash dummy and ranked higher than most of the competing seats on the market. In addition, the Chicco Kidfit is fitted with the necessary impact protection padding, which will help to prevent your child from getting hurt in the case of an accident.
Comfort
Weight
While most parents look for lightweight car seats, some felt as though this one was too lightweight, which caused it to feel a little bit cheap. Some parents worried about how durable and how safe this car seat really is. These aren’t issues that one would have to worry about- the seat is made out of durable materials and is considered to be one of the safest seats on the market- but it might cause worry for some parents.
Price
The Chicco Kidfit itself retails for $130, but you will be able to find it for a little bit cheaper on retailers like Amazon. It might not necessarily be the cheapest option out there and some of its counterparts cost quite a bit less, but it also is not so expensive that families who might not be able to afford the pricier options can not also make use of this.
Key Features
It has DuoZone impact protection
It comes with two cupholders that are removable
Covers and padding can be washed in the washing machine
Has extra padding for comfort and support
Can be used with or without the back
The backrest can be used in two positions