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Chicco KeyFit 35 Infant vs Nuna RAVA Convertible

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

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Chicco KeyFit 35 Infant

9.3/10$199–$250
Our pick

Nuna RAVA Convertible

9.3/10$499–$550

Who wins each category

9.6Safety9.7
9.6Ease of use9.4
9.0Value7.6
8.8Durability9.2
8.6Comfort9.3
7.8Features8.8

Chicco KeyFit 35 Infant

$199–$250

Our pick

Nuna RAVA Convertible

$499–$550

Safety
9.6
9.7
Ease of use
9.6
9.4
Value
9.0
7.6
Durability
8.8
9.2
Comfort
8.6
9.3
Features
7.8
8.8
Key specs
Rear-facing weight range
4–35 lbs
5–50 lbs
Height limit
32 in
49 in
Carrier weight
10 lbs
Seat weight
27.9 lbs
Forward-facing weight range
30–65 lbs

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