Name: Chicco NextFit Max Zip Air Convertible Car Seat - Vero
Brand: Chicco
SKU: 05079671460070
Price: 349.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (18 reviews)

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Extended Rear-Facing Use with Maximized Comfort

The NextFit^® Max Zip Air Extended-Use Convertible Car Seat offers 25% more legroom* and a 50 lb. weight limit to comfortably maximize time in the rear-facing position. It offers upgraded features like a 3D AirMesh backrest for enhanced airflow and a zip-off, machine washable seat pad for easy care.

Offering a seamless transition, the NextFit^® Max Zip Air provides more calf support in forward-facing mode and a 65 lb. weight limit. A 9-position, Easy-Extend Headrest System raises with the harness to effortlessly accommodate growth throughout both modes and a removable newborn positioner, provides support for infants weighing 4-11 lbs.

Easiest To Install Correctly

The NextFit^® Max Zip Air is designed with smart functionality that makes it the easiest to install correctly, every time. Dual RideRight^® bubble levels and a nine-position ReclineSure^® leveling system help verify and achieve proper angle in the vehicle seat. Premium connectors, a SuperCinch^® force-multiplying tightener and the LockSure^® belt-tightening system make it easy to achieve a secure install via LATCH or the vehicle seat belt.

For premium protection, DuoGuard^® features a deep rigid shell and EPS energy-absorbing foam. that surround the head and torso. The seat shell is also reinforced with a steel frame for superior impact protection.

A space-saving, dishwasher safe CupFolder^™ provides convenient everyday use and cleanup.

Comfortably maximizes rear-facing use with 25% more legroom* and a 50 lb. weight limit
Offers more calf support in forward-facing mode for older children up to 65 lbs.
Easy-care zip & wash seat pad
3D AirMesh backrest for ventilation and comfort
9-position Easy-Extend Headrest System with one-hand adjustment
DuoGuard^® head and torso protection with a deep rigid shell and EPS energy-absorbing foam; steel-reinforced frame
Premium LATCH connectors and SuperCinch^® force-multiplying tightener
Best in class, 9-position ReclineSure^™ leveling system for improved vehicle fit and child comfort
Dual RideRight^™ bubble levels to verify seat angle
LockSure^® steel-reinforced seatbelt locking system

Usage

Designed for children between 4-65 lbs. and up to 49" tall.

Care and Maintenance

Refer to the instruction manual for complete care and maintenance instructions.

*Compared to other NextFit^® car seats

Product Reviews

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4.7

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18 Reviews

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Megan

Chicago

Verified Buyer

Carseat

June 8, 2024

Came on time and packaged wonderfully

Olivia

Wisconsin

Verified Buyer

Great convertible car seat

May 8, 2024

I love this car seat. It was easy to install, easy to adjust the fit and easy to clean with the zip off feature. I feel confident that my child is well protected in this seat. I also like the extended rear facing maximum.

Kristin

Ohio

Verified Buyer

Nextfit max

March 6, 2024

I have been a loyal chicco customer for a really long time. I have a 1 to 21 year old spread over 7 kids, so I really mean a lot time. They always are the best products and the nextfit is super easy to install, traditionally, I bought two of these seats to replace older nextfits that had expired, and I'm not super happy about these. They are 1. Harder to install, I do not know why because it's the same exact system 2. The crotch buckle slot even on farthest put is still under my small 4 year olds butt, which makes it harder to buckle and more uncomfortable looking to me, I contacted chicco and they said they did not change that aspect of the shell, except to add the extra legroom, so that must be the connection? Idk but it affects how he sits somehow to make the buckle not great positioning.
3. On the phone the customer service person tried to just tell me to put him in a forward facing only carseat made by chicco, but that doesn't work for our family, cost wise or planning wise as we pass carseats down. And is frustrating because they market the nextfit max as being extended rear facing AND more comfortable forward facing w the extra legroom. So now, I can't return to albee because we've used it, but honestly I would have just bought the regular nextfits (not the max, which cost more) because the Max's aren't doing what I thought they would be, they are not as easy to use or as functional, which defeats the purpose of upgrading. So now I am seemingly stuck w these for the next 8 years:( the regular, cheaper nextfit is amazing and if you read this review, buy that instead, they are so much more versatile, functional, and therefore serve families longer

Pros

Look nice. Padding is easy to deal with on and off.
Good for smaller babies/toddlers who are rear facing.
Easy to install rear facing

Best Uses

Rear facing only

Cons

Forward facing crotch buckle underneath 38 lb. Smaller 4 year olds butt even on farthest out setting.
Harder to install then regular nextfit forward facing

Grandma

Bourg, La

Verified Buyer

Easy to Install

February 23, 2024

I love how easy it is to install and get a secure fit in the car. Must be comfortable too because my 14 month old grandson actually likes car rides now!!

Pros

easy to get a tight fit in the car
recline feature nice for longer trips and is easy to adjust

08873

Verified Buyer

One of the easiest recline.

December 18, 2023

Clean look. Comfortable. Easy recline feature can be done with single hand while driving. Good quality at fair price. Not too bulky

Anna

Syracuse, NY

Verified Buyer

A solid choice!

October 26, 2023

Very well built & comfortable. Easy to install. The buckle fits well for babies with chunky thighs…

Kim

Miami, Florida

Verified Buyer

Best Convertible Car Seat

October 25, 2023

We just moved our youngest child from an infant seat into a convertible car seat and it was a no-brained to buy this seat for her. My two older kids both used these seats and they never complained of being uncomfortable, sat rear-facing longer in this seat than the one we picked out for our other car and it has fantastic safety ratings. The cover is easy to take off and wash and since we live in a hot climate the cooling fabric is a huge plus. I have zero complaints, we love this seat!

Pros

Easy to wash cover, very comfortable, lots of recline positions, safe and secure install.

Kaitlin

Oklahoma City, OK

Verified Buyer

Favorite Carseat

October 23, 2023

Love how easy this seat is to install. So simple to clean. And it has great rear-facing limits. We have 3 of them now, after going through our fair share of expensive nuna, britax, and graco seats, and I can't recommend the Chicco enough!

Laura

Florida

Verified Buyer

Our 3rd Chico Nextfit Zip Chair and no complaints

August 21, 2023

I have 2 other Chicco NextFit Zip Chairs. One is Nextfit Max Zip and One is Nexfit Zip so getting Nextfit Max Air Zip was exciting to try. So far no complaints or issues with the chair! My husband installed easily and we are using it with my rear facing almost 3 year old. With our other zip chairs, the zip right off to wash is amazing so glad to have the feature again.

Pros

-Zip cover
-Easy Install
-Look
-Feel sturdy and safe

Best Uses

I live in a really warm area so it's nice having the air option.

Cons

-No where to put the straps while putting in (no little hole/spot)

Lindsay

Dallas, TX

Verified Buyer

Good seat for the price

July 5, 2023

It's a nice sturdy car seat. It was very easy to install. We're in the hot Texas heat and we have our son rear-facing. I'm not sure anything could make it not hot here, but we don't notice any excess sweating in the car seat. It has sides that stick out further than some of our car seats so if your child isn't a great climber and you have to put them in it, it could be a little more cumbersome. Our son is four so it's easy for him to climb in and out of himself. He still fits very comfortably in it so I anticipate a couple more years use out of it. (We will rear face until we max out the specifications, and then do the same forward facing.) Compared to our prior seat, I find us digging for the buckles after he's in it every time so I can latch the bottom clip, which is annoying. But it's much easier to tighten once he's in it than some of our prior car seats. Overall, I recommend and am happy with the purchase.

Best Uses

Every day car seat

Katie

Dallas, Texas

Verified Buyer

Great seat

May 2, 2023

We own two of these now - bought the first one almost two years ago and will be buying a third soon for the next kid. This seat has been great, easy to install and the fact that the whole seat cover zips off to go in the wash is so nice. My toddler recently threw up in his seat after having too much fun at a school pizza party and my car would probably still smell like pizza vomit if I hadn't been able to wash the seat.

Erin

Marlin, Texas

Verified Buyer

great seat

April 11, 2023

love this seat! Easy install, comfortable

Cons

button to loosen straps is a little hard to access

Sam

Oceanside, CA

Verified Buyer

Easy install, comfortable but heavy

April 4, 2023

This is a great seat. Install was pretty simple, it fits well in our Ford Transit, and seems to truly work well for a variety of sizes. The only reason for 4 stars is that the wrong seat was sent initially. It was frustrating to have to ship the seat back and wait for the correct one to arrive, but it was a fairly smooth process.

Pros

Sturdy, comfortable

Cons

Very heavy

Abby

Estill Springs, Tennessee

Will use for 2 kids

December 13, 2022

I love this car seat super easy to latch in and to take the cover off to wash. I don’t even have to take to car seat out of the car or unhook it to wash the cover. Planning on buying 5point harness booster zip version to upgrade my son with now.

Van

Shawnee, KS

Verified Buyer

2nd one we own!

July 18, 2022

We already have this seat for my 4 year old and love it so much we bought it for my 19 month old. Love how easy it is to zip off and clean! Chicco is our favorite!

Pros

Zip off cover
Easy to wash

Cons

Heavy

Beth

Pittsburgh

Verified Buyer

Comfy cozy!

December 16, 2021

My 7 month old hated her old car seat so we got this one and she seems so much more comfortable now! She always got hot in her older car seat, so this is great with its ventilation!

Lauren

Indianapolis, Indiana

Verified Buyer

Love this seat

September 12, 2021

We bought this seat after retuning the britax one4life and love it. The seat is super easy to install and our child rides very comfortable in it. My only complaint is the button to release the harness is slightly hard to push. I was very hesitant on getting this seat after reading the sides are tall and it’s hard to get your child in but I don’t feel like it’s hard to get her in the seat at all

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Pros

Easy to install
Easy to tighten the straps

Cons

Button to release is hard to push

Lauren

Utah

Verified Buyer

Easy Peasy ... except for infants

September 7, 2021

Easy is the best way to describe this carseat.
Easy install. Easy to get your kids buckled properly and passing the pinch test. Mega bonus that its easy to clean as well. I washed and dried this and then had everything put back together within a few hours of throwing it in the wash. My Graco extend-to-fits took me a couple days to clean. Between pulling 3 carseats apart, washing, drip drying and figuring out how to put it all back... just so much time and planning involve, I couldn't stand it!
That is not the case with these seats.
I purchased 3 of these at once. I have a 4 and 3 year old as well as a 4 month old.
I do not like the infant insert which is why I rated this 4 stars. I put my baby back in the old Graco SnugLock carseat, until this seat is useable.
When my baby was in this seat with the insert, it looked as though the spine and belly were arching and extended too far. It looked so uncomfortable.. and the baby cries/screams confirmed that something just wasnt working out. This very well could he user error. However, I read the manual and have more than just your average understanding of carseat safety and proper installing. I installed on a flat surface. The bubble in the level was where it should be. The seat didnt move more than an inch after install and the shoulder straps were positioned slightly lower than the shoulders for rear facing. I couldnt figure how to fix if and my baby wasnt big enough go just remove the insert all together.
Other than that, this seat is perfect. I am immensely enjoying the extra time not wasted on carseat care and buckling. It adds up as a busy mom.

Pros

So ready to install and clean. Nice sleek design.

Cons

Infant insert made my baby arch and extend the belly too far. Baby was definitely uncomfortable and let me know it.

Chicco NextFit Max Zip Air Convertible Car Seat - Vero

Extended Rear-Facing Use with Maximized Comfort

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