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A rotating convertible car seat with 2 modes: rear-facing harness 4 to 40 lb, up to 43 in; forward-facing harness 26.5 to 65 lb, up to 49 in.
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The Chicco Fit360 Zip ClearTex is a rotating convertible car seat used rear-facing from 4 to 40 lb and up to 43 inches, with a newborn head and body positioner for 4 to 11 lb, then forward-facing from 26.5 to 65 lb and up to 49 inches from age one. It installs on a base and expires after 8 years.
The Fit360 Zip suits a family that wants one rotating seat from birth, plus a seat pad that zips off in one piece for washing. The trade-off is size: Chicco lists 18.25 in wide and 32.25 in front to back rear-facing, with a 31.25 lb product weight. The Fit360 SE, compared in the questions below, starts at a higher weight and has no newborn positioner.
A research summary of Chicco’s published specifications and manual, read . Not a hands-on test or a crash-safety rating.
This seat covers 2 stages, and a child has to meet every limit of the stage they are in. Chicco gives it a 8-year life from the date of manufacture, so check the date label before using a hand-me-down.
| Mode | Child weight | Child height | Minimum age | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 4 to 40 lb | Up to 43 in | Not published | Manual: newborn positioner for 4-11 lb. |
| Forward-facing harness | 26.5 to 65 lb | Up to 49 in | 12 months | Manual: never use forward-facing with an infant less than one year of age. |
A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.
Every install is a fit between one seat and one vehicle. Read both manuals, and use a free inspection station if anything is unclear.
At 18.25 in at its widest, measure your back seat before counting on three across. It weighs 31.25 lb, which matters if you will move it between cars or carry it through an airport.
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The newborn head and body positioner is only for babies from 4 to 11 lb, only rear-facing, and the head and body parts must be used together. The head positioner's plastic inserts slide into openings in the headrest fabric. The body positioner goes in with the buckle through its bottom slot and the straps over its side panels, pushed firmly into the seat. No other insert or pillow may be added. Premature babies need their doctor's approval. Rear-facing ends at 40 lb or 43 inches.
The seat must come off the base to install it or change the recline, using the seat removal tool on the end of the harness adjuster strap. The manual names lap-shoulder belt, LATCH and lap belt installation and says to use the tether for all 3. For the recommended lap-shoulder method, open the LeverLock door, route the belt between the frame and door, guide the shoulder belt into the path opposite the buckle, and click the door shut. No more than 3 inches of base may overhang the seat.
Remove the shoulder pads, waist belt pads, crotch pad, positioners and cup holders, and undo the buckle and chest clip. Raise the headrest and unsnap its fabric. Then lower the headrest, find the zipper tab at the side, unzip all the way around and lift the pad off around the headrest and harness release button. The positioner cover also unzips from its foam. Soft goods are hand washed or machine washed cold on delicate and hung to dry. The harness is sponge-cleaned only, and cup holders go on the dishwasher's top rack.
Chicco includes a Fit360 Mirror that attaches to the base and gives a view of a rear-facing child. It describes the mirror as convex, shatter-resistant and crash test approved for the Fit360. The magnetic harness holders keep the straps and buckles contained until the child is ready to be secured, and the chest clip is magnetic. Red and green ready-to-ride indicators on both sides of the base show whether the seat is locked in a riding position. An extra base can be bought for a second vehicle.
Source: Chicco Fit360 Zip ClearTex Rotating Convertible Car Seat product page
No campaign in the current NHTSA child-restraint data names this model family, and I have not run a separate review for it. Check your seat’s model number and date of manufacture before use.
Rear-facing is for 4 to 40 lb and no taller than 43 inches. Forward-facing is for children at least one year old, 26.5 to 65 lb, and 49 inches or less.
Chicco Fit360 Zip Car Seat product manual 2.0 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
The manual says not to use the lower anchors for a child over 30 lb rear-facing or over 35 lb forward-facing. Above those weights, install the base with the vehicle belt, always with the tether.
Chicco Fit360 Zip Car Seat product manual 2.0 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
Yes, on forward-facing aircraft seats only. The manual says to lift the armrest, rotate the seat 90 degrees, lay the lap belt over the LeverLock door and belt guides, tighten it, then rotate the seat to a riding position.
Chicco Fit360 Zip Car Seat product manual 2.0 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
The manual says not to use it if it is more than 8 years old. Check the Do Not Use After date on the label on the base.
Chicco Fit360 Zip Car Seat product manual 2.0 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
Chicco lists it at 18.25 in wide and 25.75 in tall, with a footprint of 32.25 in rear-facing and 25 in forward-facing. The product weight is 31.25 lbs.
Chicco Fit360 Zip ClearTex Rotating Convertible Car Seat product page (opens in a new tab)
Chicco rates the Fit360 SE rear-facing from 12-40 lbs, so it does not cover the smallest babies. It has the same 26.5-65 lbs forward-facing range, the same 18.25 in width and a 15-position headrest.
Chicco Fit360 SE ClearTex Rotating Convertible Car Seat product page (opens in a new tab)
Answers refer to the model and manual version on this page. Check the instructions supplied with your seat.
| Model | Top child weight | Seat weight | Width | Usable life |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit360 Zip ClearTex Rotating Convertible Car Seat (this seat) | 65 lb | 31.25 lb | 18.25 in | 8 years |
| Fit360 ClearTex Rotating Convertible Car Seat | 65 lb | 33.8 lb | 18.25 in | 8 years |
| Fit360 SE ClearTex Rotating Convertible Car Seat | 65 lb | 33.8 lb | 18.25 in | 8 years |
Other convertible seats whose published weight and height limits overlap the Fit360 Zip ClearTex Rotating Convertible Car Seat.
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 4–40 lb | Up to 43 in |
| Forward-facing harnessfrom 12 months | 26.5–65 lb | Up to 49 in |
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| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 12–40 lb | Up to 43 in |
| Forward-facing harnessfrom 12 months | 26.5–65 lb | Up to 49 in |
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| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 4–50 lb | Not published |
| Forward-facing harness | 26.5–65 lb | Up to 49 in |
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| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 5–50 lb | 18–49 in |
| Forward-facing harness | 30–65 lb | 35–49 in |
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