Name: Chicco NextFit
Brand: Chicco
SKU: d350776e-2f17-4de5-9f2e-c4fdff39242c

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Neither Chicco NextFit nor Graco Contender 65 were recommended by experts this month

On 9 Apr 2024 (11 days ago) we went through 84 Convertible Car Seat expert endorsements , however neither Chicco NextFit nor Graco Contender 65 were included in any of those recommendations. Since neither Convertible Car Seat received a single endorsement, as far as expert recommendations go, it's technically a tie. We do, however, recommend taking a look at Nuna RAVA or other critically acclaimed Convertible Car Seats of this month.

For reference, Nuna RAVA received 8 endorsements this month, from Best Products (10 Jan 2023), Good Housekeeping (26 May 2023) what to expect (15 Feb 2024) and 5 others.

Rank	Change	Price	Convertible Car Seat	Best Products	Good Housekeeping	what to expect	Verywell Family	BabyGearLab	Parenting Pod	babylist	Parents	Strolleria	Wirecutter
1	-	Check price	Nuna RAVA The Nuna RAVA convertible car seat is a highly recommended product for parents who prioritize safety, comfort, durability, ease of use, and style, with multiple safety features, adjustability, convenience, and a sleek design.	4	5	5	9	5	-	4	9	1	-
N/A	N/A	Check price	Chicco NextFit	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
N/A	N/A	Check price	Graco Contender 65 The Graco Contender 65 car seat is a highly regarded option for parents seeking a safe and comfortable car seat that is easy to install and clean.	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Chicco NextFit

Graco Contender 65

Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.

As can be seen below, in Apr 2024 neither Chicco NextFit nor Graco Contender 65 were recommended by key experts who publish Convertible Car Seats recommendations.

Rank	Change	Price	Convertible Car Seat	Best Products	Good Housekeeping	what to expect	Verywell Family	BabyGearLab	Parenting Pod	babylist	Parents	Strolleria	Wirecutter
1	-	Check price	Nuna RAVA The Nuna RAVA convertible car seat is a highly recommended product for parents who prioritize safety, comfort, durability, ease of use, and style, with multiple safety features, adjustability, convenience, and a sleek design.	4	5	5	9	5	-	4	9	1	-
2	-	$239	Graco 4Ever DLX The Graco 4Ever DLX Convertible Car Seat is a safe, durable, and adjustable car seat that can accommodate children from infancy to toddlerhood and beyond.	6	-	1	-	1	2	2	-	-	-
3	+1	Check price	Britax One4Life The Britax One4Life Convertible Car Seat is a highly recommended car seat for parents who prioritize safety, comfort, durability, ease of use, and style, with a 5-star rating in all categories and a range of adjustable features.	-	-	2	-	-	1	1	-	-	-
4	+1	Check price	Cosco Scenera Next The Cosco Scenera Next car seat is a budget-friendly, safe, and portable option that is suitable for short trips or occasional use, making it a great choice for families with young children who want a functional and stylish car seat.	-	2	3	-	-	4	7	-	-	3
5	-2	Check price	Britax Boulevard ClickTight The Britax Boulevard ClickTight car seat is a highly recommended convertible car seat that prioritizes safety, ease of use, and comfort for children, with features such as SafeCell Impact Protection, an adjustable harness, and a steel-reinforced frame.	1	-	-	4	-	-	-	4	2	-
6	+2	Check price	Safety 1st Grow and Go The Safety 1st Grow and Go car seat is a highly rated and versatile option that prioritizes safety and comfort for children, with adjustable features and easy installation.	-	-	4	3	-	-	3	3	-	-
7	+3	$300	Graco Turn2Me The Graco Turn2Me convertible car seat is highly regarded for its safety features, comfort, ease of use, and stylish design, making it a recommended choice for parents.	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	1	-	-
8	-1	$580	Clek Foonf The Clek Foonf Convertible Car Seat is a safe, durable, and stylish option for parents who prioritize safety and design, but it may be less portable due to its weight and adjusting the harness and headrest height can be time-consuming.	2	8	-	-	-	-	8	-	3	-
9	-3	$225	Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1 The Graco Extend2Fit 2-in-1 car seat is a highly praised and recommended choice for parents due to its advanced safety features, comfort, durability, ease of use, and stylish design.	-	-	-	5	2	-	5	5	-	-
10	-1	Check price	Graco Extend2Fit The Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat is a safe, comfortable, and adjustable option for parents looking for a car seat that can accommodate children from 4 to 65lbs.	-	-	6	6	-	5	-	6	-	-
11	-	Check price	Diono Radian 3RXT The Diono Radian 3RXT Convertible Car Seat is a highly recommended product for parents who prioritize safety, comfort, durability, and style, offering a comfortable and supportive padding system, a full steel alloy frame, and a slim-fit design that can fit three car seats across the back seat of most mid-sized vehicles.	-	-	-	2	-	6	-	2	-	-
12	-	$400	Cybex Sirona S SensorSafe The Cybex Sirona S SensorSafe convertible car seat is a safe, comfortable, and versatile option for parents who prioritize safety and convenience.	7	-	-	-	6	-	-	-	4	-
13	-	$300	Chicco NextFit Zip Max	3	7	-	-	-	-	12	-	-	-
14	-	$216	Maxi Cosi Pria All-in-1 The Maxi Cosi Pria All-in-1 Convertible Car Seat is a safe, comfortable, and stylish car seat with side impact protection technology, adjustable features, and easy installation.	-	6	-	7	-	-	-	7	-	-
15	+1	$160	Graco Contender Slim The Graco Contender Slim Convertible Car Seat is highly praised for its safety features, comfort, durability, and user-friendly design, making it a reliable and versatile option for parents.	-	-	-	8	-	-	11	8	-	-
16	-1	Check price	Evenflo Gold Revolve360 The Evenflo Gold Revolve360 Convertible Car Seat is a highly recommended option for parents prioritizing safety and comfort, with rigorous testing, adjustable features, durability, and easy cleaning.	-	-	-	11	-	-	6	11	-	-
19	-	$150	Graco SlimFit All-in-One The Graco SlimFit All-in-One car seat is a safe, durable, and versatile option for parents looking for a comfortable and adjustable car seat that can accommodate children from infancy to toddlerhood and beyond.	-	-	7	-	3	-	-	-	-	-
20	-	$252	Graco SlimFit3 LX The Graco SlimFit3 LX convertible car seat is a safe, comfortable, durable, and easy-to-use option for families looking for a versatile and practical car seat.	-	3	-	-	-	-	9	-	-	-
21	-	$300	Uppababy Knox The UPPAbaby Knox Convertible Car Seat is a high-end, safe, comfortable, and stylish car seat suitable for parents who prioritize these features in their baby gear choices.	-	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	5	-
22	-	Check price	Safety 1st Grow and Go Extend ‘n Ride LX	-	-	-	10	-	-	-	10	-	-
23	+1	$300	Chicco OneFit ClearTex The Chicco OneFit ClearTex Convertible Car Seat is a safe, comfortable, durable, versatile, and easy-to-use car seat that features a patented DuoGuard® two-layered protection system, steel-reinforced body, specialized EPS energy-absorbing foam, ClearTex fabrics, and GREENGUARD Gold Certification, making it a great investment for parents who want a car seat that can grow with their child.	-	-	-	12	-	-	-	12	-	-
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

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Total expert reviews: 2

with a score: 2
without a score: 0

Highest score by autobytel.com	100
Average score based on 2 reviews	100
Lowest score by babyjourney.net	100

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Expert reviews [18]

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Total expert reviews: 18

with a score: 0
without a score: 18

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Official Urls:

[EN] https://www.chiccousa.com/nextfit/ Report

No manufacturer information linked for Graco Contender 65.

General Info

Description

This car seat is very adjustable and has 9 recline positions. It features a removable infant insert, which is suitable for smaller kids from 5 pounds and provides some extra padding. The headrest offers 6 adjustable positions to accommodate different children’s heights.

The Contender 65 can be used as a rear-facing seat for kids from 5 to 40 pounds and in a forward-facing position for children from 20 to 65 pounds. The headrest is 8-position adjustable, and the harness offers a 5-point front-adjust system. Users say that this model is easy to install and doesn’t take up much space in the car.

Adjustable Features

Harness Type What type of harness is used to secure the child

5-point

Adjustable Recline Can the seat’s recline angle be adjusted?

Yes

Padding or insert included Extra padding is required to have a newborn or small baby fit properly in a convertible car seat

Yes

Adjustment Features How the straps and buckles adjust to ensure that the child is secured

Harness strap position widens automatically with headrest adjustment to accommodate growing children.

Integrated belt lock-off for easy vehicle seat belt installation.

Child Restrictions

Age Range

2 - 8 Years

Newborn and Up

Weight Range Minimum weight to maximum weight

5lb - 40lb

20lb - 65lb

Height Range Minimum height to maximum height

50 inches

52 inches

Rear facing weight limit How long can the child sit rear facing in this seat? (weight)

40 lbs

Rear facing height limit How long can the child sit rear facing? (height)

4.1 ft

1 inches

Booster seat Can the convertible car seat be used as a booster seat?

Yes

No

Installation

How the seat is installed If the seat is clicked into a base, the seat can can be taken out of the car easily with the child still in it.

Installed directly into the car (the seat is not movable)

LATCH Connectors What LATCH system connectors does the seat use to be secured in the vehicle?

Easy release latch connectors.

SuperCinch LATCH connector

Car Size What size vehicles does this seat work with?

Small (e.g. Toyota Prius)
Medium (e.g. Kia Optima)
Large (e.g. Dodge Charger)
SUV / Minivans

Small (e.g. Toyota Prius)
Medium (e.g. Kia Optima)
Large (e.g. Dodge Charger)
SUV / Minivans

Premium Features

Detachable cover Does the car seat cover come off and on easily?

No

Yes

Machine washable cover Can the carseat cover be put in the washing machine?

Yes

Stroller system compatible Can this car seat be used with a compatible stroller system?

Yes

NHTSA Rating

NHTSA Evaluation of Securing the Child National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States ranking from 1-5, 1 being the worst and 5 being the best

5

4

NHTSA Evaluation of Ease of Use National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States ranking from 1-5, 1 being the worst and 5 being the best

3

NHTSA Evaluation of Installation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States ranking from 1-5, 1 being the worst and 5 being the best

2

3

NHTSA Evaluation of Labels National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States ranking from 1-5, 1 being the worst and 5 being the best

2

3

NHTSA Evaluation of Instructions National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of the United States ranking from 1-5, 1 being the worst and 5 being the best

5

3

Physical Features

Weight of the seat

31 lbs

5.2 lbs

Dimensions

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Other info

Return Policy How long the trial period is and what the return policy is like

All merchandise must be in new condition in the original packaging and cannot be used or worn. All parts and materials must be returned including the instruction manual and registration card to receive a full refund. Once received in our warehouse, the item will be inspected for contents. We reserve the right to refuse return and deny credit. To start the process:

If such a defect is discovered during the limited warranty period, we will, at our sole option, repair or replace your product at no cost to you.

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