The Chicco Nextfit Zip Car Seat is an excellent choice for those with larger vehicles and looking for the convenience of removing the car seat cover for washing easily. Compared to the basic version of the Chicco Nextfit, the Zip version has a more upgraded fabric that can be zipped out for washing.
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| Rear-Facing Weight Limits: | 5 to 40 pounds |
| Forward-Facing Weight Limits: | 22 to 65 pounds |
| Height Limitations: | Up to 49 inches |
The Chicco Nextfit Zip car seat is designed to be rear-facing for children between 5 and 40 pounds and forward-facing for children between 22 and 65 pounds, with a maximum height of 49 inches.
| Width | 19 inches |
| Height | 29.2 inches |
| Depth/Length | 21 inches |
The Chicco Nextfit Zip car seat has dimensions of 19 inches in width, 29.2 inches in height, and 21 inches in depth/length.
| Do I need to use a pool noodle/rolled towel? | No |
| Easy To Install Rear-Facing? | Yes |
| Easy To Install Forward-Facing? | Yes |
| Easy To Uninstall? | Yes |
The Chicco Nextfit Zip car seat is easy to install and uninstall, both rear-facing and forward-facing. No pool noodles or rolled towels are necessary.
How To Install The Chicco Nextfit Zip Rear-Facing With LATCH
The model used in the video is the Chicco Nextfit but the installation procedure is the same.
How To Install The Nextfit Zip Rear-Facing With Seat Belt
The model used in the video is the Chicco Nextfit but the installation procedure is the same.
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| Country Of Origin: | China |
| Steel Frame: | Yes |
| Five-Point Harness? | Yes |
| Side Impact Tested: | Yes |
| Approved For Airplane Use: | Yes |
| Easy To Buckle And Unbuckle? | Yes |
The Chicco Nextfit Zip provides superior head and torso protection with its DuoGuard system. It features a deep rigid shell, EPS energy-absorbing foam, and a steel-reinforced frame for added safety.
It is approved for airplane use. The car seat is also designed to be easy to buckle and unbuckle.
How To Tighten The Chicco Nextfit Zip Buckles
The model used in the video is the Chicco Nextfit, but the procedure is the same.
| Is The Material Breathable? | Yes |
| Seat Weight: | 26.2 pounds |
| Machine Washable Cover? | Yes |
| Roomy? | Yes |
| No-Rethread Harness? | Yes |
| Comes With An Infant Body Support? | Yes |
| Easy To Remove Cover? | Yes |
| Expiration | 8 years |
| Comes With A Cup Holder? | Yes, 1 |
| Shoulder Harness Has Pads? | Yes |
| Leg Straps Has Pads? | No |
How To Remove And Put Back The Car Seat Cover For Washing
This is the SELLING point of the Nextfit Zip. Because owners of the Nextfit are finding it difficult to remove the car seat cover of the Nextfit, Chicco has made the Zip version hassle-free to deal with washing the cover.
The Chicco Nextfit Zip is good for parents who like time-saving features. If you have a child who often spills their drinks or never fails to have motion sickness on long drives, you will come to appreciate how easy it is to take the cover out and put it back on the seat after washing.
Other than that, the ease of installation is as simple as the previous version of the Nextfit (without Zippers). The dimensions are the same, including how heavy they are, how high the sides are, and all the features of the old Nextfit.
I highly suggest you check out the feedback of the parents who got this seat to confirm your decision further.
What Do You Think?
Let me know your thoughts in the comments section below!
Cheers!
Pitin
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I’ve been wondering, is this car seat good for a newborn baby? I have read all you reviews on this site and it’s been helpful a lot. Thank you for your information.
Kristina
Hi Kristina,
You’re welcome. 🙂 And yes. It’s usable from 5 pounds to 40 pounds. It also comes with an infant body support.
Regards,
Pitin
I’ve read a few of your reviews, and I’m wondering – what is this pool noodle business about?
Thanks!
Joe
A pool noodle is necessary when a car seat doesn’t come with enough recline adjustments required to level the seat to the ground. Sometimes, instead of a pool noodle, rolled towels are used so that the car seat can recline flatter for younger babies when they sit too upright with the default recline the car seat comes with.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Pitin