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Chicco KeyFit

Approximate retail price:

$170

Summary: One of two infant seat models offered by Chicco (along with KeyFit 30).

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Type: 22 lb. capacity infant seats

Specifications
Weight range (lbs.) The manufacturers' specifications for the seats - they can accommodate a child weighing from X to Y lbs. Weight range (lbs.)	4-22
Height range (in.) The manufacturers' specifications for the seats - they can accommodate a child from A to B inches in height. Height range (in.)	30" or less
Carrier weight (lbs.) The weight of the carrier portion of the seat (to the nearest 1/2 lb.). Carrier weight (lbs.)	9
Seat/base weight (lbs.) Weights listed are to the nearest pound. Seat/base weight (lbs.)	17
Base width (in.) Total width of seat base at its widest point in inches. Base width (in.)	15
Carrier width (in.) Total width of carrier at its widest point in inches. Carrier width (in.)	17
Overall length (in.) Overall length of seat installed on base in inches. Overall length (in.)	27

Features
LATCH connections Type of LATCH connection. LATCH connections	Push-on
Harness height adjustment Method of adjusting harness height / position for different height children. Harness height adjustment	Rethread
Harness tension adjustment Method of adjusting harness tension. Harness tension adjustment	Single Pull Front
Base recline level indicator type Type of level indicator on base that shows correct level of recline in rear facing orientation. Base recline level indicator type	Bubble Level
Base recline level indicator position Location of level indicator on carrier. Base recline level indicator position	Both sides
Carrier recline level indicator type Type of level indicator on carrier that shows correct level of recline in rear facing orientation. Carrier recline level indicator type	Line
Carrier recline level indicator position Location of level indicator on carrier. Carrier recline level indicator position	Both sides
Adjustable base Does base include some means of adjusting height to attain various recline positions on different vehicle seats. Adjustable base	Yes
Belt lockoff Does the seat include a means of "locking" the vehicle belt to prevent slippage during installation? Belt lockoff	Yes
Adjustable crotch strap Does the crotch/buckle strap adjust for fitting different sized babies? Adjustable crotch strap	No
Handle restriction Is handle limited to certain position(s) during travel? Handle restriction	No
Carrier use without base Can the carrier be installed for vehicle use without the base? Carrier use without base	Yes
Spanish language instructions Indicates the availability of spanish language instructions. None, Included or available. Spanish language instructions	Included

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