Chicco KeyFit Review

At first I loved the Chicco KeyFit.  My son was born early and was only 6 lbs.  He fit in the seat perfectly.  This seat is great for smaller babies.

The LATCH system is awesome.  The seat stays secure in my husband's car using LATCH.  If you have LATCH and a smaller baby, then I highly recommend the Chicco KeyFit.

This is where choosing the car seat that is right for you, rather than what is reportedly the safest comes in.  If you have a larger baby, then the seat becomes too snug.  My baby cries whenever we put him in the seat because it is very narrow and he is now a chunk.  Also, my car is the primary car that is used for baby and does not have the LATCH system.  I have found that using the seat belt only is not ideal for this car seat unless you want to be constantly reinstalling the base.  The seat belt "lock" on the seat base does not really work that great and over a few uses the seat base loosens causing the need for a reinstall.

In the summer, baby was always sweaty in this seat (and not anywhere else) and if he fell asleep in the car I wouldn't leave him to sleep in the seat because he felt too hot.

As for the stroller portion, we LOVE it so far.  And maybe I should have reviewed these items seperately because they are also available to purchase seperately.  The stoller is SMOOTH.  It turns very easily and quickly.  The handle is adjustable to fit me (5'3") and hubby (6'3") both very comfortably.  The tray for baby is very versatile in that it unlatches from either side easily or can be completely removed.  The bed of the stroller can be laid back completely and the leg opening can be raised so that a small infant can be put in a cradle type bed without falling out.  This really is a fabulous stroller!!  The only con is that it is bulky when folded up and it takes up a LOT of room in my trunk.  It won't even fit in my husband's trunk!  (but his car isn't exactly designed with children in mind).