So today I'm excited to show you the brand new Chicco Nextfit IX Zip.
So they did make some improvements off the last model and we're going to show you what
those are.
But first a car seat is a safety device.
This is designed to keep your child safe in a car accident so first I'm going to go over
those safety features that they have in the Nextfit.
So they do get excellent ratings for convenience features but also for safety ratings which
is awesome.
So first they have steel reinforced frame and those are going to run down the frame
of the car seat and forcing it so that its substantial in the event of a car accident.
Now they also lined the inside of the frame with EPS foam.
EPS foam is designed to absorb the energy in the event of a car accident and kind of
break absorbing that energy.
So that is an awesome feature as well.
Lastly the last safety feature thats awesome is the fact that it's easy to install.
Now upwards of 90% of car seats are actually installed incorrectly and that makes those
safety features basically invalid.
Like you're not utilizing those features if your not installing it correctly.
So they've integrated a SuperCinch installation system in here that I'll show you a little
bit about how that works but because it's easy to install makes it that much safer.
So this car seat has a pretty good weight range.
You can start using it as little as 5 lbs.
So you can bring your baby home from the hospital in this seat.
Now rear facing you can go up to 40 lbs which is pretty average for rear facing weight capacity
and then forward facing you can start using at 22 lbs up to 65lbs.
Now 22 lbs is a minimum not recommended.
You want to keep your child rear facing as long as possible reaching those limits of
the seat.
Whether that be the weight limit or the height limit.
And the reason for that is in the event of a car accident if they were riding rear facing
then their neck and spine are completely supported by the back of the seat and that's going to
reduce the chance of a head or neck injury and obviously that's the most important.
Now the great thing about this car seat is it is packed full of conveniences for parents.
Now the first one is installation now like I mentioned before if your car seat is installed
correctly it makes it exceptionally safer.
So we like that they made it easy and they did that through their SuperCinch technology
and thats integrated in the latch system.
Now as you can see this latch had this cool little storage and I love that, so if you're
not using it, its tucked out of the way and it's not getting in the way of other installation
but then it's also integrated.
So you would do rear facing here and just move it up this track to move it into the
forward facing belt path.
And I love that cause there is no confusion its not going to twist the wrong direction
and this just makes sure it's going to be installed correctly.
Now the SuperCinch is cool.
You're going to click in both of your latches.
So its even labeled with which part to pull first so this one said pull first and you're
just going to pull that in the same direction as the webbing and then once you get over
to the second side its labeled with pull 2nd and you're just going to pull that straight
out which is not typical for latch or seat belt.
Typically you want to go in the same direction but this one is actually really easy to pull
and get a solid installation.
So I love those features just to make installation easy every time.
They also added a feature to make it easy to install using the seat belt.
Now one thing to know the latch system and all latch systems out there typically have
a weight capacity of about 65lbs.
So with this one you have to stop using it once your child reaches about 40 lbs or typically
when you go forward facing then you need to start installing using the seat belt.
Now you're going to do that by using this belt path here for forward facing and then
for rear facing you're going to use it right down here.
So you're going to feed your seat belt through there but you need to lock it into place.
Now you can use the re-tractor in your car which is typically what most people do unless
you have a lock off in the car seat.
So with this one it's the lock sure system and you're actually going to slide your seat
belt up through here locking it into place.
Super easy!
Now this was an improvement with the IX over the last model and I do love that cause it's
easier to engage.
They also integrated 9 recline positions and they're easily adjusted here on the front.
Now I prefer my adjuster on the front, cause typically when you're rear facing you don't
need to change the level and that is it would be exposed in the back for rear facing.
It when they're forward facing that I want to play with it.
I want them to seat upright when we're going around town and then when we go on a road
trip I'd like to be able to recline it so they can nap.
Now typically when you do that you will have to loosen your straps and reinstall but it's
easier cause you don't have to take it out all the way.
So I do like that it's in the front.
Just something to consider.
So they have these 9 recline positions here and then they also have an easy to read bubble
level indicator.
And it's clearly going to show for rear facing you just need to have it in this blue section
right here and then forward facing in this red section.
So it makes it super easy to see if the recline is appropriate for your child.
Now they added a lot of conveniences for harnessing which I love.
So first it has 9 headrest positions now this is new to the IX it's also easier to engage
which I love.
So you just squeeze on this orange and lift.
Often times when you're doing this integrated headrest it kinda gets stuck.
But this one is super smooth and easy to engage.
I love that!
But then also down here they have the exposed harness adjuster which is very easy.
This one they did something a little bit different I can't really tell the difference but it
is super easy to tighten.
When you're loosening it it's a little bit sticky, but tightening it is solid which is
so cool.
Now they also have a zip off cover.
Now this is only going to be in the zip version, so you can get a little bit cheaper version
without that zip feature but I honestly think it's worth it when you consider how long you're
going to be using this seat and every time you take off that cover to wash super easy
you're just going to zip it off and it's even machine washable.
You will have to line dry but that makes being a parent much less messy and we all know we
need that.
Now they also have these comfort flex cushions down here and that's designed to keep the
harness up after you uninstall your child so that next time you go to put them in you're
not loosing those straps underneath their bum and it just makes harnessing that much
easier.
Now the reason we do these videos is to help educate you so you can make the right buying
decisions for your new baby.
Now I am a CPS Certified Tech which stands for Child Passenger Safety Technician and
yes thats the same training that those fireman and police officers get.
So if you're local come on in and we can check out your installation in person we also have
a couple more CPS Techs here in the store but if you still have questions and you cant
come in then leave us a comment below or even send us an email at hello@babycubby.com we
love to answer those questions for you.
Now with this seat what's included.
Now you get this cool cup holder and this you can move from one side to the other depending
on where it's most convenient.
Usually compared to your door or which side you're installed on.
And it also comes with an infant insert and this you should use from 5 to 11 lbs.
Now once your child reaches 11 lbs you do need to take that insert out.
With the Chicco Nextfit it is a bit on the heavy side it's also a little bit bulky so
you're going to have trouble getting three car seats in a row if thats what you need,
so something to consider.
The things that we love about this car seat.
First of all costumer ratings are excellent, that means parents are happy with it after
they purchase which is a good indicator that it's a good car seat.
Also I love the recline I love how easy it is to use and how easy it is to read.
I love that you can just zip off this cover for easy cleaning and the machine wash-ability
and I love the latch system I do love that you have these storage compartments and that
it is integrated.
It just takes the guess work out of installation and that to me is always a plus.
So the Chicco Nextfit IX Zip retails for $349.99 or if you want that budget friendly version
without the zip feature that one is $299.
Now you can purchase those in store or online at babycubby.com where everything ships for
free and we even price match so it doesn't have to cost you more.
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