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Chicco KeyFit 35
FAA approvedFMVSS 213
Verdict
The KeyFit 35 keeps the KeyFit base system — SuperCinch LATCH tightener, ReclineSure leveling foot and RideRight bubble indicators — and extends use to 35 lb and 32 in, with an Easy-Extend headrest that moves with the no-rethread harness.
The carrier is about 10 lb before the baby, heavier than the Pipa RX and SnugRide Lite LX. Chicco list pricing and retailer pricing differed on the check date ($269.99 vs $229.99 seen), so check both.
What we liked
- 5-star NHTSA ease-of-use rating as cited
- SuperCinch and bubble-level base
- Use to 35 lb and 32 in
What we didn't like
- Carrier about 10 lb
- Price varies widely by retailer
- 6-year expiry, joint shortest span here
Specifications
| Carrier weight | 10 lb |
|---|---|
| Child limits | 4 to 35 lb, up to 32 in |
| Install | SuperCinch LATCH or belt, anti-rebound bar |
| Aircraft | FAA approved |
| Standard | FMVSS 213 |
| Expiry | 6 years from manufacture |
Dimensions
Safety & sources
Recall check
NHTSA Ease-of-Use 5/5 cited by secondary sources; no CPSC recalls found, checked 2026-11-11
Certifications
FAA approvedFMVSS 213
NHTSA
NHTSA Ease-of-Use: 5 of 5, as cited in published sources checked Nov 11, 2026.
Sources
- Price: www.chiccousa.com — Chicco retailer copy $269.99; Amazon $229.99 in Sep 2026 price check. The Chicco list figure is the price used here
- Specs: www.chiccousa.com — 4-35 lb, up to 32 in, Easy-Extend headrest; carrier 10 lb, base 8.5 lb per Chicco spec copy
- Safety record: www.nhtsa.gov — NHTSA Ease-of-Use 5/5 cited by secondary sources; no CPSC recalls found, checked 2026-11-11
- Parent evidence: www.babygearlab.com — Top-pick status in BabyGearLab infant guide; no aggregate count verified
Desk score
89Strong · 80–89
Scored from published specs, safety certifications, recall records and parent ratings. We do not buy or handle the products.
10 lb
Carrier weight
4 to 35 lb, up to 32 in
Child limits
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Prices checked Nov 11, 2026.
Notes · Nov 2026
We score from the published record: the manufacturer’s specs, FMVSS 213 certification and FAA approval status, and CPSC recall records, checked in November 2026. Carrier weights and child limits are the listed figures. We do not buy or handle the products.
Parent evidence: 8.6 — No aggregate count verified 2026-11-11; provisional on BabyGearLab/Babylist top-pick status
Last updated Nov 2026 · Prices last checked Nov 11, 2026.