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Chicco NextFit Max: expiration, limits, FAA and recalls
Useful life8 yearsmanual p.14
Rear-facing4-50 lbup to 43 inmanual p.25
Forward-facing22-65 lbup to 49 inmanual p.27
On airplanesFAA approvedmanual p.92
From the Chicco NextFit Max manual IS0200E_01, revision 07/20. Always check the label on your seat; it overrides this page.
Recall check
Enter the model number and manufacture date of your seat. Where the manufacture date is printed
Where the manufacture date is printed
Not stated in the manual.
Limits by mode
| Mode | Weight | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing | 4-50 lb | up to 43 in | p.25 |
| Forward-facing (harness) | 22-65 lb | up to 49 in | p.27 |
What the manual says
Useful life: 8 years
"DO NOT use this Child Restraint if it is more than 8 years old." manual p.14
Rear-facing weight: 4-50 lb
"Who weigh between 4 and 50 lbs (1.8-22.7 kg)." manual p.25
Rear-facing maximum height: 43 in
"Who are no taller than 43" (109 cm)." manual p.25
Forward-facing weight: 22-65 lb
"Who weigh between 22 and 65 lbs (10-29.5 kg)." manual p.27
Forward-facing maximum height: 49 in
"Who are no taller than 49" (125 cm) OR when the top of the ears are below the top of the Head Rest." manual p.27
Use on aircraft: FAA approved
"This Child Restraint is certified for use on aircraft." manual p.92
Installation by mode
Rear-facing
Top tether: Do not use
"NEVER use the top tether strap on this child restraint when installed REAR-FACING." manual p.13
Forward-facing (harness)
Top tether: Use when a tether anchor is available
"ALWAYS use the top tether strap on this Child Restraint when installed FORWARD-FACING, if a tether anchor is available." manual p.13
Installing on an aircraft
Same as the vehicle installation using a lap belt
"Install Child Restraint on an aircraft the same way it is installed in a vehicle when using a vehicle lap belt." manual p.92
Sources
- Chicco NextFit Max instruction manual IS0200E_01 (07/20), manufacturer PDF, www.chiccousa.com. Fetched 2026-10-20.
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