| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 3–30 lb | 15.7–32 in |
- Seat weight
- 8.17 lb
- Width
- 19 in
- Usable life
- See label
- Aircraft
- Certified
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Evenflo LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat
An infant car seat with one mode: rear-facing harness 3 to 30 lb, 15.7 to 32 in.
At a glance
- Fits children from 3 to 30 lb
- Up to 32 in tall
- Rear-facing harness only
- Seat weighs 8.6 lb
Shopping links paused for a recall check
NHTSA lists 2 campaigns naming this model family (26C002000, 25C003000). I pause shopping links until I have read the campaign and checked which build dates it covers.
Who is the LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat for?
The standard LiteMax NXT is the rear-facing infant car seat sold inside Evenflo travel systems such as the Pivot NXT, not on its own. Evenflo lists it for babies from 3 to 30 lb and 15.7 to 32 in, with the head at least 1 in below the seat back, and the seat at 8.6 lb.
Reasons to consider it
- Parents buying the Pivot NXT travel system, which includes the car seat and a base
- A car seat that attaches to the Pivot NXT stroller with no adapters, per Evenflo
- A 3 to 30 lb rear-facing range
Things to weigh up
- Not sold separately on evenflo.com
- The travel-system page links a stroller manual, not a car seat manual
- Evenflo does not publish this version's car seat dimensions or expiry on that page
- Whether this version has SensorSafe is not stated
My take on the LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat
This entry only makes sense if you are buying a travel system that includes it, such as the Pivot NXT, where the car seat connects to the stroller without adapters. Evenflo publishes far less about it than about the standalone LiteMax NXT versions: no seat dimensions, no car seat manual on the travel-system page, and no confirmation of SensorSafe. If you want those details on paper, the standalone SensorSafe version has its own page and manual.
A research summary of Evenflo’s published specifications and manual, read . Not a hands-on test or a crash-safety rating.
Who the LiteMax NXT Infant 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.
- Rear-facing harness3 to 30 lb · 15.7 to 32 in
- The child faces the back of the car, which keeps the head, neck and spine supported in a frontal crash. Keep this mode as long as the child fits it.
What are the LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat weight, height and age limits?
| Mode | Child weight | Child height | Minimum age | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 3 to 30 lb | 15.7 to 32 in | Not published | Top of child's head at least 1 in below the top of the seat back. |
A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.
LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat specifications
- Seat weight
- 8.6 lb
- Width
- Not published
- Usable life
- See the date label on the seat
- Aircraft use
- Not published
Will it fit your car?
Evenflo does not publish a width for this seat, so measure your back seat and compare it with the seat in a store before buying. It weighs 8.6 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.
- Aircraft certification is printed on the seat’s own label; check before you fly.
What to know before you live with it
What the travel system includes
Evenflo lists the Pivot NXT box contents as one stroller, one toddler seat, one infant car seat, one infant car seat base, a parent cupholder and a child snack tray. The page describes the car seat as weighing 8.6 lb, suiting infants 3 to 30 lb, and moving to the stroller with no adapters needed. The page's 21.9 lb product weight, 50 lb limit and six modes of use describe the travel system and stroller, not the car seat. The car seat limits are listed under rear-facing mode: 3 to 30 lb and 15.7 to 32 in.
Source: Evenflo Pivot NXT Travel System with LiteMax NXT product page
What is not published for this version
The Pivot NXT page gives the car seat's weight range, height range, head clearance rule and seat weight. It does not give car seat dimensions, an expiry period, aircraft use or installation steps, and its manual link is for the stroller. I would not assume this seat matches every feature of the standalone LiteMax NXT listings. Before relying on a feature, I would check the labels on the carrier and base and the car seat manual that comes in the box, or ask Evenflo with the model number from those labels.
Source: Evenflo Pivot NXT Travel System with LiteMax NXT product page
The standalone versions for comparison
Evenflo sells the LiteMax NXT with SensorSafe on its own, with a published 3 to 30 lb range, an 8.6 lb product weight and an assembled size of 17.83 in wide, 27.32 in deep and 26.77 in high. That page names a one-hand headrest, a no-rethread harness, LockStrong belt tensioning and compatibility with the SafeZone load leg sold separately. It also links an owner's manual. If those details matter to you and you do not need the stroller, the standalone listing is the better documented choice.
Source: Evenflo LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat with SensorSafe product page
Is the LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat recalled?
NHTSA currently lists 2 campaigns naming this Evenflo family: 26C002000, 25C003000. A campaign names a family, not always every build, so check your seat’s model number and date of manufacture against the campaign itself.
I have not reviewed every campaign above for this model yet, so shopping links stay paused here.
LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat: common questions
Can I buy the LiteMax NXT car seat on its own?
Evenflo.com does not list this standard version on its own; it appears in travel systems such as the Pivot NXT. The page lists the car seat for 3 to 30 lb and 15.7 to 32 in.
Evenflo Pivot NXT Travel System with LiteMax NXT product page (opens in a new tab)
Does the LiteMax NXT need a stroller adapter for the Pivot NXT?
Evenflo says the LiteMax NXT moves to the Pivot NXT stroller with no adapters needed. I have not checked other strollers for this entry.
Evenflo Pivot NXT Travel System with LiteMax NXT product page (opens in a new tab)
How much does the LiteMax NXT weigh?
Evenflo describes the included LiteMax NXT as 8.6 lb. The 21.9 lb product weight on the same page is for the whole travel system.
Evenflo Pivot NXT Travel System with LiteMax NXT product page (opens in a new tab)
When is a baby too big for the LiteMax NXT?
Evenflo lists 30 lb and 32 in as the maximums, and the top of the head must stay at least 1 in below the top of the seat back. Whichever limit comes first ends use.
Evenflo Pivot NXT Travel System with LiteMax NXT 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.
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.
- 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 Evenflo so you hear about the next one.
Sources
- Evenflo US product page
- evenflo.com/products/pivot-xpand-nxt-travel-system
- evenflo.com/products/transformer-stroller-to-wagon-travel-system
- evenflo.com/products/pivot-xpand-modular-stroller-and-litemax-nxt-car-seat-bundle
- Evenflo LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat with SensorSafe product page
- NHTSA car seat guidance
Other Evenflo infant car seats
| Model | Top child weight | Seat weight | Width | Usable life |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat (this seat) | 30 lb | 8.6 lb | — | — |
| LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat with SensorySoothe | 30 lb | 8.6 lb | 17.83 in | — |
| LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat with SensorSafe | 30 lb | 8.6 lb | 17.83 in | — |
| LiteMax 30 Infant Car Seat | 30 lb | 8.17 lb | 19 in | — |
| LiteMax Sport Infant Car Seat | 30 lb | 8.17 lb | 19 in | — |
| NurtureMax Infant Car Seat | 22 lb | 9 lb | 14.76 in | — |
| Shyft DualRide Infant Car Seat and Stroller Combo | 30 lb | 29 lb | — | — |
Seats to compare with the LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat
Other infant seats whose published weight and height limits overlap the LiteMax NXT Infant Car Seat.
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 3–30 lb | 15.7–32 in |
- Seat weight
- 8.6 lb
- Width
- 17.83 in
- Usable life
- See label
- Aircraft
- Certified
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| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 3–30 lb | 15.7–32 in |
- Seat weight
- 8.6 lb
- Width
- 17.83 in
- Usable life
- See label
- Aircraft
- Certified
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| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 3–30 lb | 15.7–32 in |
- Seat weight
- 8.17 lb
- Width
- 19 in
- Usable life
- See label
- Aircraft
- Certified
$179.99Price on evenflo.com as of 2026-10-07 05:46 UTC, subject to change