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3.86 out of 5stars
(21 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
10/02/2020
Great car seat
Its real good quality and came Recommended by another person and I love the colors and I hope it does last for the 10 years that itsrecommended by another person and I love the colors and I hope it does last for the 10 years that it supposed to the only thing is that it was made in December 2019 so therefore it expires in 10 years so in that note Ive already lost almost a year, but the baby seems to be real comfy, would buy again!
lisa

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
08/08/2020
I had to return my purchase.
I wanted to love this car sea, but unfortunately I didn't. The color looked so much nicer online to me. I brought this car seat for my son but I though the color could pass because it is a pretty color and true to the image but seeing it in person made it look more pink to me. The adjustable head rest wasn't sturdy enough and wobbled more than I think it should have. The outer casing seemed very cheaply made and looked like it would crack over time so to me this car seat wasn't deemed durable and safe so therefor I returned the car seat.
Chevell
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  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/23/2023
    Frustrating and expensive
    I have owned and loved three Chicco key fit infant car seats and two Chicco booster seats. I bought the Chicco 4 in 1 with the expectation that it would be just as great, but it has been a hassle. After using it for several months, I wish I would have returned it and gone with something else. Stage 1 I skipped stage one because my son was ready for stage two. Each stage is just an added layer of padding, so stage one has three layers of padding. Set aside an entire day to take apart, clean, and re-assemble all the layers if you have a drink spill or other liquid mess at stage one. Stage 2 In stage two, the openings in the padding don't line up very well with the straps or buckles. There is a ridiculously small opening for the press button that you have to use every time you loosen the harness. It doesn't line up with the button and you can barely get a finger in it. I was cursing every time I had to try to get that loosened to get my son out of the car seat - sometimes 7 or 8 times a days for the several months he used it at stage two. Stage 3 I moved my son to stage three as soon as possible because of the difficulty of using the car seat at stage 2. It is better, but not great. I don't like the two stage chest buckle, it feels cheap and is not easy to open or close. The padding makes no sense, the back flap is designed like it's supposed to tuck in, but there is no where to tuck it in. It looks messy and poorly designed, even when I followed the instructions and double checked the website photos. Pros Installation and leveling are pretty easy - if you watch the video. My son seems to be comfortable riding in the car seat. The stage 3 fabric wipes off easily. The car seat is compact, I guess, it still feels huge to me but I don't have anything to compare it to.
    Meagan
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/22/2022
    Love this car seat despite a design hiccup!
    I've been using this car seat for our 2 year old since he was about 7 months and outgrew the KeyFit system. I love this car seat. Unfortunately it is bulky for rear facing - it didn't fit comfortably (for a front seat passenger) in my husband's Mazda6 but it is just fine in my Honda Accord and our RAV4, so a large sedan or SUV is preferable, most likely. This seat is super easy to install securely and also easy to get our son in and out of and he seems super comfy in it. Unfortunately we just experienced the issue w the foam headrest randomly becoming unglued/detached. I was able to track down the receipt and Chicco had a brand new seat at my house 48 hours after I reached out to them! Because of this amazing customer service, we just ordered the MyFit Zip seat for my husband's car to replace a functional but cumbersome seat from a competing brand.
    MelissaR327
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/02/2022
    Love this
    I started out with the Lillia travel system (keyfit and bravo stroller). She got too big at about 8 months and I purchased this. I am now on my 2nd of this style due to a deer walking into my car and I would not trade the safety of this for the world.
    Brittany O.
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/29/2022
    Poor quality—cracked apart following light use
    We bought this convertible car seat in the summer of 2020. After minimal use over the past few years, the lining and headrest completely separated from the rest of the seat. Today the headrest (made of styrofoam) simply snapped into multiple pieces. I thought this expensive convertible seat would grow with my child, but we were only able to use it in a single configuration before it simply broke. I'm glad this happened while buckling her in rather than failing to protect her in an accident, but it is incredibly scary that it would simply fail in this way. I would not recommend this seat to anyone.
    Elisabeth
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/26/2022
    Unable to clean
    I bought this car seat about 9 months ago. Pros: It is very sturdy and easy to buckle in the car. It's well cushioned too. Cons: it's very heavy but I believe all car seats are. The material at the back of her head causes her hair to become matted up(which could be due to her hair type). Last but not least- it's impossible to clean throughly .. heaven forbid your child have an accident or throw up. You cannot clean underneath it and the straps are impossible to remove without messing it up and having to buy a whole new car seat! I've washed it several times without removing straps but I wasn't satisfied with that!
    Mamaof4
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/07/2021
    Fit 4 BAD HEADPIEDCE
    I have only used this seat for about 3 months, and usually only about 4 times a week total. Today the foam padding of the head piece completely separated from the seat. You can see where hot glue was used on a few portions to affix the foam to the plastic. Terrible design. Submitted a warranty replacement request; awaiting response.
    Heather
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/24/2021
    Car seat
    We do like the new seat we purchased for our grandson. The straps are a bit challenging. His infant seat straps were easier. It also was a Chicco key fit system. These straps don't seem to pull out as far so it is a challenge to strap him in. Hopefully when the snow flies and he has in a heavier jacket we won't have issues.
    Deborah C.
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/17/2021
    Headrest completely crumbled!
    This high priced car seat did not last 1 year for my 2 year old son! I spent a lot of money for something I though he could use for years to come and possibly grow out of time… NO! The headrest foam broke into pieces and I have no idea how? It's never been in an accident, just normal daily use. Now the entire headrest is useless and car seat is not usable for obvious safety reasons. So disappointed in this product. Waste of money.
    Rachel
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/09/2021
    Super comfy looking
    First I am super thrilled that my item arrived 3 days early. I haven't placed the car seat in my car yet, but so far I really like it. It has 3 added layers of comfort, the buckle between the legs have really nice padding also the shoulder pads are super long and look comfortable. To be honest I think 9 positions is alot and the car seat is kind of bulky because but overall its super nice.
    Shanell
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/12/2021
    Pricey
    The thing I dislike from this car seat is that the cup holders dont stay even if correctly latch. it made a mess in my vehicle with a drink. Cushion is only for babies, once the first step is taken off there isnt much cushion.
    Vilma
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/22/2020
    Easy to install and will last us into booster seat years.
    Shippo
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    10/02/2020
    Great car seat
    Its real good quality and came Recommended by another person and I love the colors and I hope it does last for the 10 years that itsrecommended by another person and I love the colors and I hope it does last for the 10 years that it supposed to the only thing is that it was made in December 2019 so therefore it expires in 10 years so in that note Ive already lost almost a year, but the baby seems to be real comfy, would buy again!
    lisa
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    08/08/2020
    I had to return my purchase.
    I wanted to love this car sea, but unfortunately I didn't. The color looked so much nicer online to me. I brought this car seat for my son but I though the color could pass because it is a pretty color and true to the image but seeing it in person made it look more pink to me. The adjustable head rest wasn't sturdy enough and wobbled more than I think it should have. The outer casing seemed very cheaply made and looked like it would crack over time so to me this car seat wasn't deemed durable and safe so therefor I returned the car seat.
    Chevell
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/24/2020
    Love this seat!!
    Love this seat. Easy to install, comfortable for my toddler and great safety features!
    Rebecca
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/13/2020
    Easy to use: the way it should be!
    Frequently, I find that many convertible car seats require either wrestling the straps into proper placement, or a battle of wits to coerce the seat into the correct position or adjustment for my child. Not so with this one! First, the 4 layers are easily labeled and descriptive which takes the guesswork out of knowing which is the appropriate configuration for my child's size and weight. Posted directly on the seat, not just in the user guide, so it's very convenient! I haven't needed to adjust the recline setting, but once again it's clearly labeled which lever to operate and where the seat should be positioned. My favorite part is how easy the 5 point harness is to adjust. The belts don't seem to bind or twist easily and getting a snug fit doesn't require excessive strength. Figuring out how to push the release didn't seem natural at first, but I'm getting used to it. I have also learned to locate the crotch strap before my toddler sits down because it does seem to disappear somehow after they sit down. We also chose to remove the padding around the strap and buckle because it seemed to slide over the buckle and interfere. With it removed, it makes that process simple and I haven't heard any complaints from my son about the strap being uncomfortable without it. Overall, just a very practical seat that makes the complicated stuff more simple and easy to work with. I did receive this product from Chicco for evaluation and I've given my honest opinion regarding its qualities and features.
    FlyGuy13
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/06/2020
    Saved the holidays!
    My husband and I got our new Fit4 installed and ready to go just in time for the holidays! We had a lot of driving planned between our two families and there was no way our 8 month old would be a happy camper stuck in his infant car seat. The Fit4 exceeded our expectations in every way. It was easy to install and customize to his current size. Our little guy was the happiest he has ever been during a car ride. He is not the typical nap in the car baby, but took a two hour nap in his Fit4. The Fit4 will take us through these next few years with comfort and ease! Chicco provided this product to me in exchange for my honest opinion
    slloyd15
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/02/2020
    Wish this had existed 2 years ago!
    I've long said, "man I wish they made a car seat that went from infant to booster" -- And Chicco did! Our large-sized 2 year-old, however, is stoked for his new seat and cupholders, and we're relieved we don't have to buy another car seat! It was unbelievably easy to install -- thanks to the QR codes on the side you don't even have to worry about misplacing the manual (though there's a place for that too), or fumbling around on the internet to get what you need. Adjustments are easy, and the seat feels incredibly secure (no movement at all!). Cupholders are another plus! Chicco provided this product to me in exchange for my honest opinion.
    ssurra
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/02/2020
    Very well designed
    We received the Chicco Fit4 just before Christmas. Timing was great as we had a winter vacation trip planned to Vermont. First impressions was that the seat was very well designed for each stage of your child's growth. We're still finding neat little design elements with it. I highly recommend watching their product videos to quickly see all the features as I just learned of one more writing this review. This was by far the easiest car seat to install or remove. Now I don't complain if I have to remove it because it's so easy to do. Other brands we've had in the past I never wanted to touch the car seat once it was buckled down. As far as comfort, my 2 y/o has been enjoying it and sleeping well in it. The dual cupholders makes it convenient for her to grab her water bottle or store her toys. We were provided this chair in exchange for my honest opinion
    Austin S
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/30/2019
    Versatile
    First receiving the Fit4 4 in 1 convertible car seat I was surprised at how heavy it was. The instructions were easy to follow and installing it into our midsize car was easy using the latches. Our 7 month old who weighs 17 pounds fits perfectly in the stage 2 appearing secure and safe. I am anxious to see how this car seat grows with her. Chicco provided this product to me in exchange for my honest opinion.
    JJCham12
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/29/2019
    A Great Seat
    This was my first carseat from Chicco. I must say that Chicco thinks of everything. There is a place to store the latch hooks when they are not in use. There is a place to store the user guide under the seat. There is a place to store the tether in the back. There is a lap shoulder belt lock off when using the lap shoulder belt. The padding is able to be easily removed when routing the seat belt through the seat belt path.The head rest adjusts easily and having the 9 recline positions is another great feature. I am definitely impressed with all that the car seat has to offer. I am using the Chicco Fit 4 4 -in-1 for my son. He just turned 4 years old and weighs 40lbs so I am using the seat in stage 3. I was able to quickly remove each of the pads for stage 1 and 2. I moved the crotch buckle to the forward position and installed the car seat using the lap shoulder belt. I was able to get a tight fit immediately. My son loves his new seat and is very comfortable. Chicco provided this product to me in exchange for my honest opinion.
    kebersole