Specifications checked against Chicco’s US site and manual on . Not hands-on tested. How I research
Who is the GoFit Plus Backless Booster Car Seat for?
The Chicco GoFit Plus is a backless booster for children at least 4 years old, 40 to 110 lb and 44 to 57 in tall, whose ears are below the vehicle seat back or head restraint. Optional quick-release LATCH holds the seat while the vehicle belt holds the child. Chicco lists it at 6 lb, and expiry is a dated label.
Reasons to consider it
Quick-release LATCH that holds the empty booster in place
A carry handle and a listed weight of 6 lb
Lap belt guides and a shoulder positioning clip
Removable, machine-washable covers, including armrest pads
Things to weigh up
LATCH needs lower anchors at the standard 11 inch spacing
No back or headrest; the vehicle seat back must reach above the ears
LATCH connectors must be pulled out before the cover can come off
No published expiry period in years, and not certified for aircraft
My take on the GoFit Plus Backless Booster Car Seat
The GoFit Plus suits a family moving a backless booster between cars who wants LATCH to hold it in place between rides. The trade-off against the GoFit is weight: Chicco lists the GoFit at 5 lb in standard fabric and the GoFit Plus at 6 lb, with the same limits and 15 in x 17 in x 8.5 in size. It offers no back or headrest, so the child's ears must be below the vehicle seat back or head restraint.
A research summary of Chicco’s published specifications and manual, read . Not a hands-on test or a crash-safety rating.
Who the GoFit Plus Backless Booster Car Seat fits
This seat covers one stage. Check the date label on the shell before using a hand-me-down; every seat has an expiry.
Backless booster40 to 110 lb · 44 to 57 in · from 4 years
Only the base is left, so the vehicle seat has to support the child’s back and head, and the belt guide sits at the hip.
What are the GoFit Plus Backless Booster Car Seat weight, height and age limits?
Chicco GoFit Plus Backless Booster Car Seat limits by mode
Mode
Child weight
Child height
Minimum age
Conditions
Backless booster
40 to 110 lb
44 to 57 in
4 years
Product page and manual: at least 4 years old and able to sit still in the seat belt.
A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.
GoFit Plus Backless Booster Car Seat specifications
Seat weight
6 lb
Width
17 in
Depth
15 in
Height
8.5 in
Usable life
See the date label on the seat
Aircraft use
Not certified for aircraftManual: booster seat is NOT certified for use on aircraft.
Interior hip width
11.5 in
Interior seat depth
15 in
Belt positioning clip height
Backless - 27 in
LATCH type
Quick Release LATCH
Assembled dimensions (L × W × H)
15" x 17" x 8.5"
Assembled weight
6 lbs
How the GoFit Plus Backless Booster Car Seat installs
Lower anchors
Quick Release LATCH. Check your vehicle manual for which seating positions have anchors, and switch to the seat belt once the child passes the anchor weight limit in the manual.
Every install is a fit between one seat and one vehicle. Read both manuals, and use a free inspection station if anything is unclear.
Will it fit your car?
At 17 in at its widest, this seat is one of the narrower ones in its class and is a candidate for three across in many mid-size cars. It weighs 6 lb, which matters if you will move it between cars or carry it through an airport.
Check your vehicle manual for lower anchor positions and any head-restraint rules.
Rear-facing seats need front-seat room: try the install behind the driver before you commit.
Not certified for aircraft use: plan on gate-checking it or using a different seat to fly.
What features does the GoFit Plus Backless Booster Car Seat have?
GoFit Plus Backless Booster Car Seat colors and prices
5 colors are listed on Amazon right now. Every color is the same price today. The fabric is the only difference between them; the shell, harness and limits are identical. Prices were retrieved Nov 2, 9:50 PM UTC and can change.
Compare GoFit Plus Backless Booster Car Seat colors side by side
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What to know before you live with it
Installing with LATCH
LATCH is optional and only restrains the booster. To use it, pull the LATCH release handle, pull out both connectors, attach them to the vehicle lower anchors, then pull the tightening strap while pushing the seat back against the vehicle seat. The manual says it is designed for anchors at the standard 11 inch spacing, and ISOFIX anchors may also be used. The top tether is not used. If you skip LATCH, pull the strap snug so the connectors do not interfere with the seat belt. Remove it by pulling the release handle while pulling the seat away.
The child sits with their back against the vehicle seat back, with ears below the vehicle seat back or head restraint. The lap belt runs under the first armrest, and both the lap and shoulder belt run under the armrest nearest the buckle. The shoulder positioning clip, stored under the seat, sits at the child's shoulder and stays in use until the belt lies flat across the center of the shoulder by itself. The booster needs a forward-facing vehicle seat with a 3-point belt, never a lap-only belt.
Pull out both LATCH connectors and remove both cup holders first. Then flip the seat, unhook 8 elastic loops and take out the insert before washing. Armrest pads come off with a release button under the front edge. Fabrics can be hand washed or machine washed cold on a delicate cycle with mild detergent and hung to dry. The manual warns against soaps or lubricants on the LATCH connectors or straps, and against using the seat without its covers. The cup holders take plastic containers under 12 oz.
Is the GoFit Plus Backless Booster Car Seat recalled?
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.
At least 4 years old, 40 to 110 lb and 44 to 57 in tall, with the ears below the vehicle seat back or head restraint. The child must also be able to sit still with the belt correctly placed.
Do I need to buckle the GoFit Plus when it is empty?
Yes, it must be secured when unoccupied, because an unsecured booster could injure other passengers in a sudden stop or crash. The safe use checklist allows either LATCH or the vehicle belt, while the warnings page says to use the lap-shoulder belt. Buckling it covers both.
Answers refer to the model and manual version on this page. Check the instructions supplied with your seat.
Before you buy
Weigh and measure your child. The limits above are the manufacturer’s, and a child has to meet all of them for the mode they will use.
Confirm the exact version. Colors, retail exclusives and model numbers change limits more often than you would expect; Chicco lists 8 colors of this seat.
Read the manual before you buy, not after. It is linked above and holds the fit rules, the install methods and the expiry.
Check recalls by model number and date of manufacture, and register the seat with Chicco so you hear about the next one.