New Chicco KeyFit Infant Car Seat and Base (Encore) product image (primary)
Infant car seat photographed in a studio on a white background with a carry handle, canopy, padded white insert, and plastic base with colored adjustment accents.

Chicco

New Chicco KeyFit Infant Car Seat and Base (Encore)

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$164.99$209.99-21%
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The Chicco KeyFit Infant Car Seat and Base (Encore) is a rear-facing infant car seat designed for babies weighing 4 to 22 pounds and up to 30 inches tall. Its primary use is safe vehicle transportation, with features such as SuperCinch LATCH for secure installation, bubble level indicators for correct angle, and a removable infant head and body support. The carrier clicks into the included base and compatible Chicco strollers, and the seat pad is machine washable.

Color
Encore
Material
100% Polyester
Gender
unisex
Style
sporty, modern, travel-friendly
Category
Baby & Toddler > Baby Transport > Baby & Toddler Car Seats
GTIN
049796610475
MPN
CHICCO-049796610475-NEWOVERSTOCK

Specifications

Top-rated infant car seat with easy installation, secure fit, and travel system compatibility.

SuperCinch Tightener, One-Pull Harness, Stay-in-Car Base, Clicks into Strollers, Easy Leveling, Level-Indicators, Removable newborn head and body support, Removable canopy, EPS energy-absorbing foam, 5-point harness with one-pull tightening, Smooth underside, 2-position carry-handle

Color
Encore · gray
Material
100% Polyester
Style
sporty, modern, travel-friendly
Occasion
travel, everyday
Gender
unisex
Age Group
infant
Condition
new
Dimensions
26.5 x 16.5 x 24 in
Category
Baby & Toddler > Baby Transport > Baby & Toddler Car Seats

Additional Attributes

  • Top-Rated
  • Easy installation
  • Secure fit
  • LATCH connectors
  • SuperCinch tightener
  • ReclineSure leveling foot
  • RideRight bubble level-indicators
  • Removable head and body support
  • Removable canopy
  • EPS energy-absorbing foam
  • 5-point harness
  • One-pull tightening
  • Compatible with Chicco strollers
  • Travel system
  • FAA certified
  • Baby Safety Alliance verified
  • No added brominated or chlorinated fire retardants
  • No PFAS
  • No BPA
  • No phthalates

Image Analysis

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New Chicco KeyFit Infant Car Seat and Base (Encore) product image (primary)
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Infant car seat photographed in a studio on a white background with a carry handle, canopy, padded white insert, and plastic base with colored adjustment accents.

OCR: chicco
black fabric canopypadded white infant insertblack fabric seat covergray plastic carry handlegray plastic basefront release buttonorange adjustment accentsred latch tabgreen indicator labelseat buckle strapstitched seams on canopycurved shell shapestudio white background
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Close-up of a child car seat being positioned on a vehicle seat by two hands; a red arrow graphic indicates a downward insertion or installation direction and yellow release/adjustment accents are visible on the car seat.

child car seat baseadjustable recline lever with yellow accentyellow release buttonred safety indicator arrow graphichuman hands positioning seatlight gray vehicle seat upholsterydark gray plastic shelllight gray plastic lower basevisible seat gap between base and vehicle seatstudio-like neutral background
New Chicco KeyFit Infant Car Seat and Base (Encore) product image 3
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Close-up detail of an integrated oval spirit level with a green liquid vial and bubble set into a gray plastic product body with a silver bezel.

matte dark gray plastic housingmatte light gray lower trimsilver oval bezelrecessed oval slotgreen liquid vialair bubble in vialblack pointer markings adjacent to vialsmooth molded surfaceclose-up product detail shotsoft studio lighting
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A hand pulling a silver grey adjustment strap on a child car seat or booster base installed against a grey fabric vehicle seat; visible light and dark grey plastic parts with orange accent buttons.

human hand pulling strapsilver/grey fabric straplight grey plastic child seat base componentdark grey plastic traygrey fabric car seat coverorange plastic accents/buttonsseat belt routing slotvisible red plastic component
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Infant car seat and base shown installed on a vehicle seat; carrier is positioned above the base with a red arrow graphic indicating placement. Image has a clean white background and shows canopy, handle, padded insert, and orange base accents.

OCR: chicco. KeyFit
infant carrier shellfabric canopyplastic carry handlepadded infant insertcar seat basevehicle seat cushionvehicle headrestorange release/anchor accentsred directional arrow graphicwhite studio backgroundsoft woven upholstery (vehicle seat)matt plastic finish (carrier shell)stitching on canopy
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Close-up of an adult hand operating a red and black latch on an infant car seat base positioned on a gray cloth vehicle seat; orange plastic release button and dark gray plastic base are visible.

adult handinfant car seat baseorange plastic release buttonred plastic latch/connectorblack plastic latch handlegray woven car seat upholsteryseat crevice between cushion and backrestgray hard plastic trim on car seat base

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Customer Reviews

21 total
4.5238

21 reviews · out of 5

Good quality car seat

Chanel

This car seat is very easy to adjust and put in an out of the car. It connects well with the stroller as well and is lightweight but sturdy easy to clean.

Excellent

Andre

Excellent car seat. This is the second car seat of the same kind. First one worked great until it has expired.

Poor Customer Service

Disappointed Customer

We purchased this car seat because we were planning to foster and adopt an infant. A few days before bringing her home from the NICU we found out that a fictive kin placement was going to be taking her home instead of us. We were happy for her, but our hearts were still shattered. After a few days of grieving, we had to start returning all of the things we had bought for her, including this car seat. Chicco requires that you pay return shipping. It was $70 to return the car seat. The car seat only cost $130. So we’re only getting back half of what we paid. This product was unused and still in original packaging. Very disappointed and will not risk ordering anything from them online again.

Great car seat

John

Love that this car seat is light weight, easy to use and safe. We especially love how easy it is to move the base using the quick release latch system.

Not My Favorite

Jules

Worst infant car seat I have ever owned. The harness bucket is cheap and half of the time does clip shut. Opening that same bucket is also difficult which is ironic because as I just stated it is difficult to close so you can’t win. The visor is flimsy and cheaply made. No structure or real shape. And finally I’m not sure if it is a new safety feature but in order to release the grab bar you have to engage the buttons on both sides. When I am holding my infant, about to place her inside, how am I suppose to push on both sides when I have only one free hand? I loved the Chicco KeyFit2 that I owed but unfortunately expired which led me to purchasing this one and I regret doing so. Unfortunately I can’t return this car seat. And to top it off the 2 based I already owned aren’t compatible with the car seat. Absolute waste.

Car seat for jogging stroller

Lewh

Great car seat. We purchased for use with one of the jogging strollers and our extra vehicle. Works great.

Love it!

Preemie Gma

Bought this for my preemie grandson. Very easy to install and secure baby. The accompanying stroller is a must-have when lugging baby to all those dr appointments!

Haven’t used it yet but

Debbie S.

Haven’t used it yet but very sturdy and the material is very good love the soft inside would recommend for new moms will upload a picture when my little one arrive

This car seat saved my baby’s life.

Deniz K.

This review is a long time overdue. When my child (who is almost 4 now!) was seven months old, I was crossing the street and we got hit by a car. The car hit the stroller and she, in the car seat went flying in the air and landed ten feet away. The stroller was crushed. Blood was pouring out of her mouth. She immediately went to UCSF children’s hospital to get a craniotomy because her brain had started hemorrhaging. In the end, the surgeons and doctors saved her life but it was touch and go for a while. My husband and I are convinced that the car seat saved her life. We are forever loyal and grateful to this brand for helping to protect our girl.

It’s alright

Mindabee

I really liked the car seat, my only complaint is the fabric isn’t breathable my baby sweats a lot in it. I’m trying to figure out what my beat option is.

Only car seat I’d ever purchase!

Mrs G23

I bought this for my daughter and it was the best choice! Extremely easy to install. Compact compared to other car seats so, they fit better in smaller cars. Great prints as well. I wouldn’t buy any other car seat. Absolutely recommend this product.

Loved this carseat

Bellas Daddy

This was my 1st purchase of my researched for the baby list. I looked at every one on the market and the reviews all had this as the top rated seat. They were very right! My daughter loves this seat and it remained a staple with her until she outgrew it. I’ve had to use other seats while renting vehicles & this by far is the best one on the market.

So Grateful for This Carseat

Enelesse

This is a review I never wanted to have experience to leave, but after enduring a devastating car accident that shattered windows on impact, deployed all air bags, and totalled my car with my 8 month old in it I can say this carseat does it's job. My daughter came out uninjured (thank God!), and has not even shown signs of soreness or being stiff. Added bonus to its incredible performance is ease of use and care, and attention to detail. We are Chicco customers for life now. Thank you!

Performed amazingly!

Adavis907

The unthinkable happened. I had my two babies in the car. My 2 1/2 year old was forward facing in his chicco nextfit and my 6 month old in her chicco keyfit. A car came out of nowhere in front of us and we crashed into them. Our airbags deployed and our truck was totaled. Our babies however, were unscathed. Before, I bought chicco because they were soft and incredibly comfortable. I liked the ease of use with them and their excellent reviews. Now, I am buying two new chicco car seats because I know they will keep my children safe.

Best infant car seat!

mikthemantle7

I did lots of research before buying a car seat for our child, and this one was the best option! Our child is comfortable in it as well. We’ve had it a year and it still looks brand new, even after several trips to the park, airport, grocery store and many other places. Easy to install with the base, and easy to use without a base (although the base is SO convenient). No issues whatsoever. Definitely recommend!

My favorite Car seat!

MeganKMitchell

We bought this car seat for my daughter in September 2017 when she was born and it is my favorite car seat to date! I purchased another (cheaper) Graco car seat for my husbands truck and we just ended up buying another base for this one because it was so much better than the other. It is a very comfy car seat and grows with the baby with the removable pads. It is very easy to wash and keep beautiful. The fabric is also very stain resistant. I would recommend this car seat to every one I meet! We are having another baby soon and I plan to keep using the car seat for him/her!

Love !!!

Tera

I owned my original keyfit for 4 years. I got it with my forst daughter and used it for my next 2. I only got rid of it because it expired, but this product is worth the cost and will last if taken care of. I washed and cleaned this careseat regularly. I bought the convertable chicco and love it just as much.

Best Carseat so far!

mjcw11

We have absolutely loved our Chicco! My in-laws purchased this seat for our son, and we were blown away at the ease of installation and transition from the car to the Keyfit Caddy stroller! I recommend it to all of my friends!

Flexible and good value

Anna12389

Fits with my stroller and easy to move from stroller to car. Good value. No complaints.

Quality product & easy to use

SatisfiedMom

Simple to install and remove for on the go parents. Love the quality material which is easy to clean. Comfort & fashionable styles are a big plus!

It's the best!

margie

We love this car seat! It's highly rated (#1 from what we found), it's easy to put into the car, it looks great (the black material has a subtle pattern that makes it look really rich) and it's a good price. All things considered, I would recommend this seat to anyone. You won't be disappointed.

Reddit Insights

4 threads · r/BabyBumpsCanada, r/Buyingforbaby, r/RidesandCars

Reddit users generally praise the Chicco KeyFit infant car seats for their ease of installation and safety, though some note the canopy could be better, and there are minor concerns about infant head positioning.

positive sentiment90% match

Overall positive sentiment with users recommending the seat for its ease of use and safety, despite a few minor criticisms.

Themes

Ease of Installationpositive
Safety and Crash Test Performancepositive
Infant Comfort and Positioningmixed
Canopy Designnegative
Price and Valuepositive

Use Cases

  • Travel system compatible with strollers
  • Daily car seat for infants, easy to transfer between cars

Watch Out For

mediumThe small canopy provides limited sun coverage.
highInfant's head may slump forward in a C-shape, causing potential airway concerns.
lowCarrier is heavy, weighing around 10.6 lbs, which may be cumbersome for some parents.

Community Q&A

Which is better, KeyFit 30 or 35?
KeyFit 35 offers extended rear-facing limits and anti-rebound bar, but KeyFit 30 is lighter and cheaper.
Is the KeyFit base easy to install?
Yes, users praise the simple LATCH installation with clear indicators.

Compared To

vs Nuna Pipa

Users compare KeyFit to Nuna Pipa, noting KeyFit is more affordable but Nuna has sleeker design and better canopy.

vs Uppababy Mesa

KeyFit is considered a good alternative to Uppababy Mesa, especially for those not needing the stroller compatibility.

Source Threads

  • Comparison of Chicco KeyFit 30 and 35

    The Keyfit35 (over the 30) is incredible! I tell everyone about this car seat! ... The only con for the Chicco is the small canopy.

    r/BabyBumpsCanadaView thread →

  • Consideration between Chicco KeyFit 35 and Uppababy

    Currently are primarily using the Chicco key fit 35 and we love Chicco. ... ease of getting baby in ... baby looks a lot comfier in it than the infant car seat ... it’ll work well for baby long term.

    r/BuyingforbabyView thread →

  • Chicco KeyFit vs Nuna Pipa discussion

    We have the Chicco keyfit, and liked it for our first. We’re going to use it again for our second. It isn’t as nice looking in my opinion as the nuna or maxi. It’s light enough and we like it though. The only downside is the canopy really doesn’t cover much.

    r/BuyingforbabyView thread →

  • Chicco KeyFit infant car seat review with neck concern

    I found it super easy to install and use. The base is a breeze to click in and out. ... I did notice that with a newborn, the fit was a bit awkward—my baby’s head seemed to slump forward a bit, creating a C-shape that made me nervous about breathing.

    r/RidesandCarsView thread →