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Chicco · Infant carrier

Chicco KeyFit Max ClearTex

Based on 1 independent scored test: BabyGearLab (2026). The test scores average 65. With only 1 test, the ranking score is pulled down a little until more testers confirm it.

Tested for US & Canada
63
Shortlist score
Good
#180 of car seats for US & Canada
Single test

Where to buy

This seat is certified for US & Canada. Car seats may only be used in the market they're approved for, so we don't link to shops in Czechia.

Test results

Each score as the tester published it, converted to our 0–100 scale. Weight is how much the result counts towards the score.

BabyGearLab US · Editorial review
BabyGearLab best infant car seat review, 2026
65%
Our scale65
weight 0.60
Crash test
6.9
Ease of install latch
6.5
Ease of install belt
4.0
Ease of install w o base
5.5
Ease of use
7.4
Comfort quality
6.4
Weight size
6.1
Listed at $250 metric weights: Crash Test (40%); Ease of Install - LATCH (20%); Ease of Install - Belt (10%); Ease of Install - w/o Base (5%); Ease of Use (15%); Comfort/Quality (5%); Weight/Size (5%); overall listed on https://www.babygearlab.com/topics/vehicle-safety/best-infant-car-seat/ratings; review last modified 2026-01-30
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Wirecutter (The New York Times) US · Editorial review
Wirecutter: The Best Infant Car Seats (updated Feb 4, 2026)
Runner-up
Pick or pass/fail. Shown, not scored.
read on archived copy (web.archive.org, 20260722) of https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-infant-car-seat/ (live site blocks automated fetch)
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Wirecutter (The New York Times) US · Editorial review
Wirecutter: The Best Travel Car Seats (updated Jul 20, 2026)
A travel-ready infant seat
Pick or pass/fail. Shown, not scored.
read on archived copy (web.archive.org, 20260722) of https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-car-seats/ (live site blocks automated fetch)
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Babylist US · Editorial review
Babylist: Babylist's Best Infant Car Seats, 2026
Babylist Pick
Pick or pass/fail. Shown, not scored.
product name as listed: Chicco KeyFit Max ClearTex Infant Car Seat; guide updated 2026-07-08
View on babylist.com ↗

Also recommended: Wirecutter (The New York Times): Runner-up, Wirecutter (The New York Times): A travel-ready infant seat, Babylist: Babylist Pick.

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