Chicco KidFit Zip Air Plus Booster Car Seat

$186.99

Price on Amazon.com as of 2026-11-01 20:36 UTC, and subject to change.

A 2-in-1 booster seat with 2 modes: high-back booster 40 to 100 lb, 44 to 57 in; backless booster 40 to 110 lb, 44 to 57 in.

At a glance

  • Fits children from 40 to 110 lb
  • Up to 57 in tall
  • 2 modes: high-back booster, backless booster
  • Seat weighs 11 lb
  • 17 in wide
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Who is the KidFit Zip Air Plus Booster Car Seat for?

The Chicco KidFit Zip Air Plus is a belt-positioning booster for children at least 4 years old and 44 to 57 in tall. It is a high-back booster from 40 to 100 lb and a backless booster from 40 to 110 lb. It adds 3D AirMesh and a zip-on leg rest, uses optional LATCH, and expiry is a dated label.

Reasons to consider it

  • 3D AirMesh channels in the backrest and seat, per Chicco
  • A zip-on cushioned leg rest and zip-off seat cushions
  • High-back from 40 to 100 lb and backless from 40 to 110 lb
  • Quick-release LATCH with a one-hand release

Things to weigh up

  • Listed depth of 20 in, more than the 17 in of the KidFit Zip Plus
  • The manual has no cover removal steps; it points to the Chicco website
  • Not certified for aircraft use
  • No expiry period in years is published; check the dated label

My take on the KidFit Zip Air Plus Booster Car Seat

The Zip Air Plus suits a family that wants the KidFit Zip design with mesh fabric and a cushioned leg rest. The trade-off is size: Chicco lists it at 11 lb and 20 in deep, while the KidFit Zip Plus is listed at 10 lb and 17 in deep. Child limits, the 10-position headrest and LATCH are the same, and both follow the same manual.

A research summary of Chicco’s published specifications and manual, read . Not a hands-on test or a crash-safety rating.

Who the KidFit Zip Air Plus Booster Car Seat fits

This seat covers 2 stages, and a child has to meet every limit of the stage they are in. Check the date label on the shell before using a hand-me-down; every seat has an expiry.

High-back booster40 to 100 lb · 44 to 57 in · from 4 years
The seat’s own back and belt guide route the vehicle belt across the shoulder, and the sides give the child something to lean on when they sleep.
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 KidFit Zip Air Plus Booster Car Seat weight, height and age limits?

Chicco KidFit Zip Air Plus Booster Car Seat limits by mode
ModeChild weightChild heightMinimum ageConditions
High-back booster40 to 100 lb44 to 57 in4 yearsProduct page and manual: at least 4 years old and able to sit still in the seat belt.
Backless booster40 to 110 lb44 to 57 in4 yearsProduct 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.

KidFit Zip Air Plus Booster Car Seat specifications

Seat weight
11 lb
Width
17 in
Depth
20 in
Height
26 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.
Recline positions
2
Harness positions
10
Interior shoulder width
12.5 in
Interior hip width
11.5 in
Interior seat depth
15 in
Max seated height
29 in
Belt positioning clip height
High Back - 19 in / Backless - 27 in
LATCH type
Quick Release LATCH
Assembled dimensions (L × W × H)
20" x 17" x 26"
Assembled weight
11 lbs

How the KidFit Zip Air Plus 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.
Recline
2 recline positions. The recline angle is what keeps a young baby’s airway open, so set it before tightening the install.

Every install is a fit between one seat and one vehicle. Read both manuals, and use a free inspection station if anything is unclear.

An empty car seat installed on a back seat, seen through an open car door

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 11 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 KidFit Zip Air Plus Booster Car Seat have?

  • 2 recline positions
  • 10-position headrest
  • Quick Release LATCH

Colors listed in the US

Q Collection.

What to know before you live with it

Installation and LATCH

This seat follows the KidFit Zip manual. The vehicle lap and shoulder belt restrains the child; LATCH only holds the booster and is optional. The connectors fit lower anchors at the standard 11 inch spacing, and the manual says ISOFIX anchors may also be used. The top tether is not used. Only forward-facing vehicle seats with a 3-point belt are allowed, never lap-only belts, motorized shoulder belts or belts attached to the door. Do not place it in front of a frontal air bag unless the air bag can be turned off.

Source: Chicco KidFit Zip booster manual (PDF)

Setting the headrest and switching to backless

The backrest has 10 height positions, adjusted with a lever at the back of the headrest. Set it so the orange shoulder belt guide is at or just above the shoulders and the ears are below the headrest. When the ears are above the headrest, the manual moves the child to backless mode. To remove the backrest, turn the seat over, press the release under the seat bar and rotate the backrest off. In backless mode, the ears must be below the vehicle seat back or head restraint, and the shoulder positioning clip is used until the belt lies flat on its own.

Source: Chicco KidFit Zip booster manual (PDF)

Fabrics, mesh and the leg rest

Chicco describes 3D AirMesh channels in the backrest and seat, an ErgoBoost Plus seat with three layers of foam, and a zip-on cushioned leg rest. The extra padding zips off for cleaning while the standard fabrics stay on. All fabrics, including armrest covers, are listed as removable and machine washable: cold water, delicate cycle, mild detergent, no bleach, hang dry. The page lists the assembled size as 20 in x 17 in x 26 in and the weight as 11 lb. A kid console fits into either of the two cup holders.

Source: Chicco KidFit Zip Air Plus product page

Is the KidFit Zip Air Plus 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.

NHTSA recall search · Recent car seat recalls

KidFit Zip Air Plus Booster Car Seat: common questions

What is the difference between the KidFit Zip Air Plus and the KidFit Zip Plus?

Chicco lists the KidFit Zip Plus at 17 in x 17 in x 26 in and 10 lb, with the same 40 to 100 lb high-back and 40 to 110 lb backless limits. Its feature list has zip-off cushions but no 3D AirMesh and no leg rest, the two additions on the Zip Air Plus.

Chicco KidFit Zip Plus product page (opens in a new tab)

How much room does the KidFit Zip Air Plus need?

Chicco lists 20 in deep, 17 in wide and 26 in tall, at 11 lb. It also lists an interior seat depth of 15 in and a maximum seated height of 29 in.

Chicco KidFit Zip Air Plus product page (opens in a new tab)

What age and size does the KidFit Zip Air Plus fit?

At least 4 years old, 44 to 57 in tall, 40 to 100 lb in high-back mode and 40 to 110 lb in backless mode. The child must also be able to sit still with the belt correctly placed every ride.

Chicco KidFit Zip booster manual (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

Can I take the KidFit Zip Air Plus on a plane?

Not for use on the plane. The manual says it is not certified for aircraft use because aircraft do not have lap-shoulder belts.

Chicco KidFit Zip booster manual (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

What can go in the cup holders?

The manual allows plastic containers only, under 12 oz (355 ml), and no hot liquids or sharp objects. The cup holders can be removed or folded in to make room for a passenger.

Chicco KidFit Zip booster manual (PDF) (opens in a new tab)

Answers refer to the model and manual version on this page. Check the instructions supplied with your seat.

Before you buy

  1. 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.
  2. Confirm the exact version. Colors, retail exclusives and model numbers change limits more often than you would expect.
  3. Read the manual before you buy, not after. It is linked above and holds the fit rules, the install methods and the expiry.
  4. Check recalls by model number and date of manufacture, and register the seat with Chicco so you hear about the next one.

Sources

Other Chicco booster seats

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MyFit ClearTex Harness + Booster Car Seat100 lb25 lb17.5 in8 years
MyFit Air ClearTex Harness + Booster Car Seat100 lb25 lb17.5 in8 years
KidFit ClearTex Plus 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster Car Seat110 lb10 lb17 in—
KidFit Adapt Plus 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster Car Seat110 lb10 lb17 in—
KidFit Zip Plus 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster Car Seat110 lb10 lb17 in—
GoFit Backless Booster Car Seat110 lb5 lb17 in—
GoFit Plus Backless Booster Car Seat110 lb6 lb17 in—