The Chicco Nextfit Or The Safety 1st Go And Grow Car Seat?

Between The Chicco Nextfit or Safety 1st Go And Grow, the Nextift has major safety features that the latter don’t have – all of which comes with a high cost.

Can you get the same safety and convenience with the Go and Grow car seat, for a cheaper price?

Let’s see.

Chicco NextFit Convertible Car Seat, Matrix *

(* = affiliate link / image source: Amazon partner program)

Chicco Nextfit

Vs

Safety 1st Go And Grow

Safety 1st Grow and Go 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat, Harvest Moon *

(* = affiliate link / image source: Amazon partner program)

Ideal Use

Although both seats have the same rear-facing weight limit, you can have your child seated rear-facing longer with the Chicco Nextfit because of its higher rear-facing height limit.

However, the Safety 1st Go and Grow car seat can be used until the booster mode. That’s something you cannot do with the Chicco Nextfit.

Good Two-Way Car Seats

	Product name	Price
	Britax USA Boulevard ClickTight Convertible Car Seat, Circa *	View now *
	Clek Fllo Convertible Baby and Toddler Car Seat Rear and Forward Facing with Anti Rebound Bar, Noire *	View now *
	Clek Foonf Rigid Latch Convertible Baby and Toddler Car Seat, Rear and Forward Facing with Anti Rebound Bar, Thunder 2018 *	View now *
	Cosco Scenera NEXT Car Seat OTTO *	View now *
	Essentials by Britax Emblem Convertible Car Seat, Fusion *	View now *
	Evenflo Tribute LX Convertible Car Seat, Saturn *	View now *
	Graco Extend2Fit Convertible Car Seat, Davis *	View now *
	Maxi-Cosi Pria 85 Max Convertible Car Seat, Nomad Blue *	View now *

(* = affiliate link / image source: Amazon partner program)

Will It Fit In My Car?

Both seats are as wide as each other. Although the Nextfit is shorter in length, its tall back can still occupy vehicle space, especially when fully reclined in the rear-facing mode.
 

Good All-In-One Car Seats

	Product name	Price
	Diono Radian 3R All-in-One Convertible Car Seat, for Children from Birth to 100 Pounds, Black *	View now *
	Diono Radian 3RX All-in-One Convertible Car Seat – Extended Rear-Facing 5-45 Pounds, Forward-Facing to 65 Pounds, Booster to 120 Pounds - The Original 3 Across, Light Grey *	View now *
	Diono Radian 3RXT All-in-One Convertible Car Seat, for Children from Birth to 120 Pounds, Black *	View now *
	Diono Radian RXT All-In-One Convertible Car Seat, Black Mist *	View now *
	Evenflo EveryStage DLX All-in-One Car Seat, Reclining Car Seat,Infant Convertible & Booster Seat,Grows with Child Up to 120 pounds, Angled for Comfort & Safety, 3-Times-Tighter Installation, Reef Blue *	View now *
	Evenflo Symphony Elite All-In-One Convertible Car Seat, Paramount *	View now *
	Graco 4Ever 4-in-1 Convertible Car Seat, Studio *	View now *
	Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat, Kendrick *	View now *
	Graco 4Ever DLX Platinum 4-in-1 Car Seat, Hurley *	View now *
	Graco 4Ever Extend2Fit All in One Convertible Car Seat, Clove *	View now *
	Graco SlimFit All-in-One Convertible Car Seat, Darcie *	View now *
	Maxi-Cosi Magellan Max All-in-One Convertible Car Seat with 5 Modes and Magnetic Chest Clip, Nomad Blue *	View now *

(* = affiliate link / image source: Amazon partner program)

Installation

The Chicco Nextfit’s LATCH straps have labels saying “pull first” and “pull next.” It’s as a dummy-proof as one can only wish for. Tightening the straps is a breeze, too.
 

Chicco NextFit Convertible Car Seat, Matrix *

By

Price: --

(As of: 2019/11/15 1:49 pm - Details

×

Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on https://www.amazon.com/ at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

)

View now *

(* = affiliate link / image source: Amazon partner program)

Safety

Despite being made in China, the Chicco Nextfit has a steel-reinforced frame, something that the Safety 1st Go and Grow car seat don’t have.

Safety 1st Grow and Go 3-in-1 Convertible Car Seat, Harvest Moon *

By

Price: $134.99

(As of: 2019/11/15 1:49 pm - Details

×

Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on https://www.amazon.com/ at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

)

You save: $45.00 (25%) (25 %)

View now *

(* = affiliate link / image source: Amazon partner program)

The Seat

Check Out The Chicco Nextfit Colors

Check Out The Safety 1st Go And Grow Colors

Compare The Price Difference

Conclusion

The Chicco Nextfit and the Safety 1st Go and Grow are USD 130 apart. The Nextfit is more expensive. Let’s enumerate what the added cost is for.

1. It has a higher rear-facing height limit.
2. It’s dummy-proof to install in all modes.
3. It has a steel-reinforced frame.

Are these three points good enough to justify the price difference? I think yes since the first three points are all connected to your child’s safety. How much are you willing to pay to keep your child safe anyway?

First, the higher rear-facing height limit means you can keep your child seated in the rear-facing mode longer. The longer they stay seated rear-facing, the safer they are.

Second, easy installation means a safe install. They regard Nextfit to be one of the easiest car seats to install.

And last, the steel-reinforced frame of the Nextfit means sturdier seat.

With the Safety 1st Go and Grow, you can have a seat that:

1. can be used until the booster mode.
2. is a little more compact.
3. is made in the USA.
4. is lighter.
5. has an easy to remove cover.
6. has longer expiration date.

When getting the Nextfit, consider the vehicle you have. Its high sides, although they provide the utmost side impact protection, can hinder you to conveniently put your child in the seat, if you cannot position yourself directly, or almost across the car seat. Your vehicle should be large enough to give you a space in front of it to buckle your child up.

If you have a large vehicle to conveniently deal with the Nextfit’s high sides, then you are better off with the Chicco Nextfit.

Do You Need More Help To Decide Between

The Chicco Nextfit or Safety 1st Go And Grow?

Read My Chicco Nextfit Review

See My Review Of The Safety 1st Go And Grow Car Seat

What Do You Think?

I’d love to know your thoughts in the comments section below!

Cheers!

Last Updated on July 12, 2019