Update: Kiddo in a Keyfit

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rlsadc

Senior Community Member

• Jan 27, 2008

• #1

A spinoff from the thread I had earlier about the Keyfit. Im definately feeling the love now lol.

Ok, so Im now officially getting the keyfit for this little one that is on the way. I loved the install, especially the lockoff. I always hurt my fingers with the SS1 lockoff, and this one was just SO much easier. Ok, now ready for pics? hehe I couldn't resist...


The Keyfit: Aleah did have less room in this seat, but I dont plan on using it for 19 months with this next baby either. It was easier to adjust the harness height, and also the pull adjust in the front. I really dont have any complaints with this seat at all. Her stats are 19 months, 22 lbs and aprrox. 30 inches.

Front view in the Keyfit.

Side view in the Keyfit.

Headroom left. She was moving quite a bit, so it looks like theres a little less than in reality.

Installed in my 2000 Dodge Caravan next to Aleahs MA. They fit beautifully in the second row bench seat. Its obviously a seatbelt install. (You'll have to excuse my messy car )

I also took the same pictures of Aleah in the SS1, if youre interested you can see them here:
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=18906901&uid=7893060

 

Auntie2Avi

New member

• Jan 27, 2008

• #2

Thanks for sharing the pics. Aleah is so cute!! I also the keyfit!!

 

azgirl71

CPST Instructor

• Jan 27, 2008

• #3

She is so cute

 

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LuvBug

New member

• Jan 27, 2008

• #4

adorable!

see! you just needed to try the keyfit to understand lol!

 

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rlsadc

Senior Community Member

• Jan 27, 2008

• #5

LuvBug03 said:

adorable!

see! you just needed to try the keyfit to understand lol!

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oh and how i understand! lol it really is much easier than the ss1. i was worried about the lockoff at first glance, but theres no broken fingers involved. yay!

also i much prefer the infant insert. aleahs head always flopped around with the crappy ss1 head support (i know that some of them have the full body ones now)

i think ill go write a review comparing them lol becuase there wasnt much i could find in a search.

 

scatterbunny

New member

• Jan 27, 2008

• #6

Great comparison pics of the two seats! And Aleah is adorable. I love her curly hair!

 

keri1292

Well-known member

• Jan 27, 2008

• #7

When/if we have a 4th, we'll definitely go with the Keyfit. I think the SS1 would be good for bigger babes, but my peanuts would get plenty of use out of the Keyfit.

And, Aleah is a doll. as always!

 

3acorns4Christy

New member

• Jan 27, 2008

• #8

We will be TTC later on this year and the Keyfit 30 is the seat I cannot wait to get. We will use it until it is outgrown.

 

steph

New member

• Jan 27, 2008

• #9

It so funny because people say the SS1 is so easy and they have a hard time believing something can be easier!!! Glad you like it.

By the way I added this to the other post but the Keyfit fits in the Peg Perego Pliko P3 and a few others, so there is hope for it fitting in non- Chicco strollers.

 

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cso1997

Active member

• Jan 27, 2008

• #10

Thanks for sharing the pics. It gives someone a really good comparison between the two seats. Aleah is such a cutie!!

 

Stresch

New member

• Jan 27, 2008

• #11

Do the Keyfits ever go one sale?

 

Kat_Momof3

New member

• Jan 28, 2008

• #12

great comparison shots.

For those of us who have giant kids and who have had a 30lb 1yr old who was always sick and then developed asthma all before that time, the SS1 still seems like the seat to have.

I swear, if I ever have another baby, I'm going to have it.

I love the SS1, I love the Nautilus... I just haven't decided what I would do for the in between period... so far, I'm thinking that I would pray the Nautilus isn't discontinued... lol... or try to score one of the usual big lots cheap AOs just for ERF/initial FF... when they're down at 70 bucks, it's not bad!

Yes, I have baby fever

I really drool for the chicco keyfit, but that lack of height after having Ruthie who is all torso just has me preferring the SS1, but if I could predict a small baby or at least one without a long torso, then I'd get the keyfit.

 

CaseyRN

New member

• Jan 28, 2008

• #13

Is the Keyfit one where the handle has to be down when it's in the car? I can't remember.

 

melniemi

New member

• Jan 28, 2008

• #14

Handle can be up in the car. I loved my keyfit too and am sad that it is gone. If I get pg again, I will definitely buy another. There is no second contender for me!

Pics are great, your dd is adorable

 

joolsplus3

Admin - CPS Technician

• Jan 28, 2008

• #15

Stresch said:

Do the Keyfits ever go one sale?

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I got mine for 107 shipped... it was that dull 'notting hill' cover, but I'm not picky

 

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rlsadc

Senior Community Member

• Jan 28, 2008

• #16

joolsplus3 said:

I got mine for 107 shipped... it was that dull 'notting hill' cover, but I'm not picky

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was that for the 22?

 

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cso1997

Active member

• Jan 28, 2008

• #17

Not Julie but yes it was the 22. I remember when she got it. Also, I know that the 30 doesn't come in Notting Hill.