Thinking about buying Chicco? Buyzello covers 2 Chicco products in car seats and strollers, each with an independent Buy, Consider or Skip verdict. Our highest-rated Chicco pick is the Chicco KeyFit 35 Infant Car Seat, which typically sells for $230–$280 in the US.
The Chicco KeyFit 35 Infant Car Seat is best for newborns and infants. Its key feature is easy, level installs with a rear-facing infant fit, and it usually costs $230–$280. Buy it if you want a well-reviewed infant seat that clicks into a base and many strollers, and is easy to install correctly. Skip it if you want one seat to last from birth to booster; a convertible seat costs less over time. Our verdict: Buy, with a research score of 8.9 out of 10.
The Chicco Bravo Trio Travel System is best for value travel system. Its key feature is stroller plus KeyFit 30 infant seat in one box, and it usually costs $350–$450. Buy it if you want a stroller and an infant car seat that click together, at a mid-range price. Skip it if you rarely drive or want the lightest possible stroller. Our verdict: Buy, with a research score of 8.2 out of 10.
How does Chicco compare with rivals? In car seats, the main alternatives include the Britax One4Life ClickTight All-in-One Car Seat (easiest seat-belt install, $330–$400), the Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1 Car Seat (one seat for the long haul, $280–$330) and the Graco TurboBooster Highback Booster Seat (big kids who have outgrown a harness, $50–$80). Our best car seats list ranks them side by side so you can see where Chicco wins and where it does not.
Buying Chicco online is simple if you check three things: the exact model number, who the seller is, and how long the return window lasts. Listings sold by Amazon or the official Chicco storefront are the safest route to full warranty support.
Fit your child, your car and your skills: the safest seat is the one you install correctly every time. Check the weight and height limits on the label, and keep kids rear-facing as long as their seat allows, as the AAP advises. Find the expiration date on the seat label; most seats last 6 to 10 years from the manufacture date.
Not necessarily. Every seat sold in the US must meet FMVSS 213. Pricier seats usually add easier installs, nicer fabrics or longer use, which can help you install them correctly. We say no. You cannot know whether a used seat has been in a crash, is missing parts or has been recalled. NHTSA recommends replacing seats after a moderate or severe crash.
