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Chicco KeyFit 35 Infant vs Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1

Head-to-head in best car seats, scored on our six-axis safety-first system.

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Our pick

Chicco KeyFit 35 Infant

9.3/10$199–$250

Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1

9.1/10$279–$320

Who wins each category

9.6Safety9.3
9.6Ease of use8.8
9.0Value9.5
8.8Durability9.0
8.6Comfort8.4
7.8Features8.6
Our pick

Chicco KeyFit 35 Infant

$199–$250

Graco 4Ever DLX 4-in-1

$279–$320

Safety
9.6
9.3
Ease of use
9.6
8.8
Value
9.0
9.5
Durability
8.8
9.0
Comfort
8.6
8.4
Features
7.8
8.6
Key specs
Rear-facing weight range
4–35 lbs
4–40 lbs
Height limit
32 in
Carrier weight
10 lbs
Forward-facing weight range
26.5–65 lbs
Forward-facing height limit
49 in
Seat weight
21.8 lbs

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