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Did you know that it’s safest to keep your child using a rear-facing car seat as long as possible? That means until they are two years old. The trouble is that many rear-facing car seats don’t allow toddlers to fit rear-facing for that long. Thankfully, the new Chicco Fit2 Infant & Toddler Car Seat lets your toddler fit safely and comfortably rear-facing so that you can #TurnAfter2.
It’s Kristen here, sharing more about my adventures as a #boymom! A proud mama of my two little men, we find ourselves trekking out of the house daily to get to school, soccer, the grocery store and everywhere in between.
Using our car seats is so ingrained in our daily life that I barely think about it anymore as I clip them in for our daily excursions– except when my toddler son insists that it’s his turn to drive. It’s just a normal part of our everyday life (as is his insistence that he’s “big enough” to navigate).
When we were expecting, my husband and I chose the Chicco brand for our car seat needs. The KeyFit 30 was an excellent choice and I still tear up when I see our quintessential “coming home from the hospital” photos of both my boys in their little navy car seat.
If you aren’t familiar with Chicco, they have been manufacturing baby gear for more than 50 years. Along with the #1-rated KeyFit 30 Infant Car Seat (our family favorite!), the top-rated NextFit Convertible Car Seat, a bevy of of playards, highchairs, car seats, strollers and much more, they recently launched the Fit2 Infant & Toddler Car Seat.
The Fit2 Infant & Toddler Car Seat
The Fit2 Infant & Toddler Car Seat offers two positions to comfortably accommodate both infants and toddlers, making it easier to follow the AAP recommendation for children to ride rear-facing – the safest position – until at least the age of 2.
Thanks to an intuitive 2-stage design, the Fit2 simply converts from infant to toddler position using the built-in stage-position lever, all without taking up additional space in your vehicle. My 9-month old son is especially big for his age (already wearing 18-24 month clothing!), so I was curious whether this car seat would comfortably fit his lanky legs in the rear-facing position.
Our voyages into the city for birthday parties, ice cream excursions and playdates proved to be a good indicator of how this car seat stacks up in comparison to our beloved KeyFit 30. While we love our good old navy car seat and all the memories it holds, the Fit2 Infant & Toddler Car Seat offers everything the KeyFit does and more.
The design was intelligently considerate, because my son is able not only able to fit comfortably, but he will be able to continue to grow comfortably in this seat while rear-facing for the recommended 2 year span of time. There is plenty of room for his legs to stretch out and grow! A few other favorite features include:
- The 2-Stage base converts from Infant Position to Toddler Position easily, keeping child rear-facing for the first 2 years.
- Provides more upright, spacious seating with adjustability and extended leg room for toddlers 9-24m – all without taking up extra space in the vehicle.
- Built in stage-position lever lifts easily to convert the base with one motion.
- The 7-position headrest and padded harness accommodate child’s growth throughout both stages.
- Super easy to install with ReclineSure® leveling foot, RideRight® bubble levels, and SuperCinch® LATCH tightener.
- Compatible with Chicco strollers for travel system use – a must!
- Super luxe, premium Italian fabrics provide comfort, sophistication, and are machine-washable. Praise hands!
- Easy one-hand adjustment for carry handle, harness tightener, and headrest.
TurnAfter2 Campaign to Encourage Baby Safety
Car seat use is normal if you’re out and about like we are. Chicco is working to encourage parents to create another “normal” when it comes to child car seat safety with the TurnAfter2 campaign. Earlier this year Chicco launched TurnAfter2™, a national movement designed to increase the number of children who ride rear-facing longer by educating parents about the benefits of riding rear-facing until they are at least 2 years of age.
In conjunction with September being Baby Safety Month, Chicco is encouraging parents with the TurnAfter2 campaign to keep their children rear-facing in their car seat. The Fit2™ Infant & Toddler Car Seat is the first-of-its-kind car seat that helps keep children riding rear-facing until at least two years old, while also retaining the travel convenience and mobility of an infant car seat.
Chicco wants parents to celebrate this milestone and share how they’re keeping their children riding rear-facing for two years or longer – whether they opt for a Fit2™, or infant and convertible car seat combination, by using the #TurnAfter2 hashtag on social media to share photos of their rear-facing-riding kids, in an effort to inspire other parents to keep their kids rear-facing for as long as possible.
You can visit www.TurnAfter2.com to learn more about this campaign and how you can get involved in this child safety movement.
Giveaway
Would you like to win a Fit2 Infant & Toddler Car Seat worth $279.99? Please leave us a comment letting us know why you’d like to have this car seat and if you pledge to #TurnAfter2. Then complete your entry using the form below.
Prizing open to the US only.
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Written by 5 Minutes for Mom contributor Kristen Hale, who blogs about living a playful and intentional life at Oy!
Margaret Knoll says
I’d love to win this for my granddaughter…Presently one has to be a gymnast to get her into the car… Plus….this will make it much easier to #Turnafter2
sarah mayer says
I would love to win this car seat for my good friend who we just found out is pregnant!
I will definitely take the pledge.
Jaime says
I would love to win this because i have twin nephews.
Carl White says
Please leave us a comment letting us know why you’d like to have this car seat and if you pledge to #TurnAfter2.
I would like to have this car seat as I would like to give it to the single mother that lives in my building and is struggling financially.
I pledge to #TurnAfter2.
Kerry p says
I need this awesome car seat because I have a grand baby on the way!
I pledge to #TurnAfter2.
Erin M says
I would love to gift this to my goddaughter who is in need of a car seat.
shanah backman says
i would love this car seat for my new baby thats on the way i take the #TurnAfter2 pledge
angela smith says
I would feel really safe with my son riding in this and I promise to #TurnAfter2
Sherrie Cruson says
I would love to have this car seat for my infant granddaughter so she can have a good safe car seat. We also pledge to #TurnAfter2
Stephanie Liske says
I would like to have this carseat for my sister and my new niece. I pledge the #TurnAfter2. I did that with my kids.
LeAnn Harbert says
I want this for my granddaughter. I have never turned them before they were 2.
Leela says
I would love it for my baby.
Janine H says
I definitely waited till after 2 to turn! I would love this for my next baby
Lisa Romine says
I would love to have this because we just found out that my daughter is pregnant. We haven’t gotten a car seat yet for the new baby. And, of course, we pledge to #TurnAfter2 .
DanV says
I like the ReclineSure leveling foot and I will #TurnAfter2
Susan Chester says
I would like to win this for my granddaughter who is due in November. Her name will be Cheyenne. And yes I pledge turn after 2!
Shane A says
This would be a great car seat for my soon to be born niece. I have always tried to spread the word about the importance of rear facing car seats.
Danielle Weidknecht says
I would love this carseat for my little girl arriving in February! I pledge to turn after 2
Candace says
I would love to win this for my daughter 🙂 I pledge to #TurnAfter2 and did with my boys as well 🙂
Kathy Pease says
I pledge to #TurnAfter2 and I would like to win this for my granddaughter 🙂
Amy Lee says
We are trying to get pregnant and this would save us some money when the time comes!
Christina Y. says
I pledge to #TurnAfter2 and I would love to win this prize because my friends are expecting soon and would love for their new baby to be safe when they go on road trips!
Sarah C says
We still haven’t switched our little man and he turned two last week! #turnafter2
susan smoaks says
I would love to have this carseat because safety is so important to us. I pledge to #turnafter2.
Danielle Magee says
I do not pledge. I would love the car seat because of the style and safety it provides.
Stephanie O'Day says
I pledge to #TurnAfter2! I would love this for my niece! I love how convertible it is! Thank you!
Abigail Gibson says
I would love to win this car seat for my aunt as she just had a baby. No I have not made the pledge yet.
Adrianna Dupont says
We are due with our first in two weeks and this would be amazing!
Tara Bixler says
I would love this for my 2nd grandchild which will be arriving shortly in January.Safety is first and with Chicco,safety is a guarantee.I pledge to #TurnAfter2
Erica B. says
Love the quality. We wait to turn til after 2!
Heather A.E. says
I pledge to #TurnAfter2. I would love to win this car seat since it’s a reputable brand, and it’s compatible with Chicco strollers. Expecting my first daughter in February!
Elle says
I pledge to #turnafter2 and I’d love this car seat for myself.
Beth Rees says
I would love to win this for my new niece due in December. I will take the pledge
Megan Benedict says
I would love to win this for my first baby due May 2018. I will definitely pledge #turnafter2
Thank you
Ellie Wright says
I pledge to #TurnAfter2. I would love to have this for my car for my granddaughter.
Stacy F. says
Absolutely not before 2! And this looks great the base looks fool proof!
Klydra Pugh says
This would be for a new addition to our family. I pledge to #TurnAfter2.
Thanks for the chance.
Robbie says
For my cousins baby
Kari says
I would love to win this and gift it to a friend of the family. She is a young mom and I know this would be a big help to her.
Michele Pineda says
I pledge to #TurnAfter2 and will make sure my nephew does the same once his new baby arrives…I’d love to have this for him as he’s a first time dad and very excited about it!
kiki says
This would be perfect for my future baby!
Angela Ingles says
I’d love to keep my baby as safe as possible. My three year old son is still rear-facing and I’d love to keep my daughter rear facing as long as possible, too.
Laura Unger says
We could really use this for baby #3. Yes, I do pledge to #turnafter2.
Billie R says
I would absolutely love to win this for my sister and her husband. They are new parents, welcoming their son into the world this past June. This would be a fantastic gift to give them. I’m quite sure she would pledge to #Turnafter2.
veronica valdez says
I have been looking for a car seat for my son and this looks perfect! I pledge #TurnAfter2.
Christina Z says
I would love to have for my first grandchild due in February 🙂
I pledge #TurnAfter2.
Tom Bellamy says
My current car seat is old and unsafe. I really need a new one. I pledge to #TurnAfter2.
angie depue says
I would love this amazing car seat for my new granddaughter due early December. This car seat is amazing and I want my grandbaby to be in the safest car seat possible! I pledge #TurnAfter2.
Cindy Brooks says
I’d love to win this for a friend!
Karla R. says
I would love it for my sister’s baby. I pledge to #TurnAfter2.
Kelly mcgrew says
I would like this as a baby shower gift. !
Julie Lundstrom says
One of my friends just had a baby girl a week old now. It is their first baby and don’t have the money to get everything they need for the new baby. I would love this to help them.
Anna Mitchell says
I’d love to have the car seat because it’s for toddlers too and getting a new car seat for my baby will be expensive! I also pledge to #turnafter2.
Laurajj says
Oh I would love to win this for my sisters…husbands..sister. They were recently married and they found out her husband has a brain tumor. They had a small window to try to conceive before he started radiation…and it worked for them. She is due in January…but we are trying to help them get what they need for baby..so they can concentrate on his treatments and not worry. I know they would love this and take the #TurnAfter2 pledge!
Cami says
I’d love this for my sister’s baby and I pledge!
Vanessa Richard says
I love the features of this seat and think it would be perfect for my cousin’s new addition. And we all believe to turn after 2
Ashley I says
We’re expecting our first rainbow baby and this would be such a blessing to win! 💕💕
Echo Goodner says
I want this for my youngest. She is about to age out of her keyfit30 and I want to pledge to keep her rear facing until 2.
Michelle J. says
I’d love this, and I pledge!
Robin Abrams says
I would pledge to #TurnAfter2. This would be great for my daughter in law due in a couple months
Anneliese Autry says
I would love this car seat for my next child to stay rear facing until they are at least 2 years old!
Jen Smith says
This would be awesome for baby number 2 due in January!! 🙂
Angie Bailey says
I’d like to win this because my step-daughter is having her first baby in May and think she’d love this. Also, I would pledge to #TurnAfter2 when caring for the baby. 🙂
Allyson Tice says
I pledge to only #TurnAfter2 !! I would love to win this for my sister who is having her first baby in december!!
laura says
I would love to win this for my sister! She’s due soon! I pledge to #TurnAfter2.
Mita says
We would like to have it for our child and pledge to #turnafter2
Ashley C says
All 3 of my kids were in a car seat til after 2 and I plan to do the same thing with baby #4!
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Francesca Mingione says
I would like to win this for my niece and I pledge to #TurnAfter2!
Kristina Prewitt says
I pledge to #turnafter2!! I would love to win for our next baby as ours will expire before he/she arrives!!
Kenia says
I would like to win this for my niece and I pledge to #TurnAfter2!
Victoria rodriguez says
This carseat woyld be awesome to win, I’m currently pregnant and due the 24th of January! I pledge to #TurnAfter2
Theresa says
We’re expecting our first little one in May! I’m 100% on board with waiting until they’re 2 to turn him/her front facing. We would love to win this carseat, thank you for the opportunity!
Liz B says
This is perfect for my niece. I pledge to #turnafter2 with my own future kids!
Jen D. says
My sister is the head of an organization that helps low income mothers get a good start. One of the things that the organization does is work to own donated car seats and baby equipment. Because I love what they’re doing, I plan to donate it to them if I win it. I would pass along the information about #TurnAfter2. Thank you for the chance to win!
Kristie says
I’d love this for my niece/nephew that’s on the way. I’ll take the pledge! 🙂
Casandra LaMonaca says
I definitely plan to #TurnAfter2 I love my Fit2 and if I won I would give it to my cousin who would love a car seat that allows her to #TurnAfter2
Edye says
I’d love this for my little cousin! I pledge to #turnafter2
Carly Daring says
I would love to save this for my second baby. I will keep rear facing as long as I can with my first son because i Know it is safer. Thank yoU!
joanne major says
Having my 1st grandchild this spring. This would be great for the baby. I pledge #turnafter2
Laurie Nykaza says
My niece is having her little girl in just a few months so i would love it for her. I will pledge to #TurnAfter2
Lisa Peterson says
Such an awesome featured seat for my upcoming baby!
Kayla Klontz says
I would love this for my daughter!
stella methvin says
My daughter is expecting her first child first of the year and could really use this. Want my grandbaby to have the best safest seat there is. And we will def pledge to Turn after 2
Seyma Shabbir says
I would love this for my niece! This would be a great seat to keep her safe! I pledge to #TurnAfter2
Kat says
We got baby #2 due soon so a new seat would be nice. I don’t turn till after 2 because I know it’s safer to keep them rear facing as long as possible.
Irene C. says
I’d love to have this car seat because I have my first child on the way – due in November! I also pledge to #TurnAfter2.
Jami Arias says
Please leave us a comment letting us know why you’d like to have this car seat and if you pledge to #TurnAfter2.
I’d love to have this car seat for my next child, as my son will be using his convertible until he is at least 4, hopefully 5 if his height and weight allow!
We definitely pledge to #TurnAfter2. We actually prefer to #TurnAfter4 😉
Angela Saver says
I would love to get this for my daughter’s best friend who is having her first baby! I do pledge #TurnAfter2!
Ashley says
I would love to win this carseat for a family friend. His wife just had a baby and they could use a second car seat for their other vehicle. If doable, I’m sure they’ll pledge turnafter2
Jamie V says
This would be prefect for my 2 month old. I pledge to #TurnAfter2
laurie steiner says
I have a new grandbaby coming in december and I want to be sure she has a safe ride.
Jessica says
I would love to win this for my sister’s new baby. I absolutely pledge to #TurnAfter2. My first two daughters didn’t turn till after 2 and neither will my 3rd 🙂
Rachel Travis says
I would love this for my little one and yes, I pledge to turn after 2!
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Martha says
We really need a second car seat for our second car! This seat would be perfect for keeping our family safe by staying rear facing longer.
Amy Toman says
I would love to win this for my new baby due soon. I pledge to rear face until 2! I have with my other kids and will again.
Danielle B says
I love many features about the fit2 and I think it would be an excellent rfo seat for my sister.
I’m a CPST and definitely an advocate for rf until 2 if not longer.
Cinella says
#Turnafter2 pledge for sure! thanks for the giveaway
Amy Hall says
So long as my kids fit they’ll not be turned before 2. I have a 3 1/2 year old rear facing, an almost 2 year old rear facing, and another on the one that could use this.
Angela Thorpe says
I love the 7 position headrest feature. We definitely will take the #TurnAfter2 pledge!
aimee p says
I would like this car seat for my new baby due in the next two weeks
Sarah Hayes says
Id love to have this seat for my bestie that just had a baby! I know she wants to wait until hes well over 2 before she turns
Beth Clark says
We are expecting our first baby in Nov so a carseat is an essential for us!
Susan Smith says
I would love to win this for my niece who is having a little baby girl soon! I do pledge to #TurnAfter2!
Jet says
I’d love this car seat because we’re expecting our first baby and are looking for a safe car seat and this one sounds perfect! I pledge to #turnafter2
Lori Smith says
I definitely pledge to #turnafter2. I am expecting our 4th child next month and I need a new car seat. I would love to get the chance to try out this one! So many unique and great features.
Christina A. says
I would actually love this car seat for a baby of a very sweet friend of mine! I definitely believe in #TurnAfter2…that is super important and we always do that with babies in our car!
Hannah says
We are having our first baby in February and pledge to #turnafter2! We registered for the Chicco keyfit because it’s the brand that I trust for my little girl! I would love to have this Fit2 Infant and Toddler seat!
granny2ava says
As a soon to be granny for the first time, I had no clue about this – I pledge to #TurnAfter2 and make sure those around me and the new baby know all about the importance of waiting until 2!
Vera says
I pledge to #TurnAfter2. I would love to win this to keep my daughter safe in the vehicle. I love that it lasts for 2 years!
Samantha Plotkin says
Would love this for my LO and promise to #TurnAfter2
Kim Avery says
I would love to win this for my son and daughter in law who are expecting my fourth grandson and they are in need of the more pricey items! I do pledge to #TurnAfter2
Nicole Zerbini says
I love the 7-position headrest that grows with my baby. Yes I pledge to #TurnAfter2
Em Mahr says
I’d love to have this car seat because we have a new baby on the way and I love the extended leg room for toddlers! I absolutely pledge to #TurnAfter2
Jennifer ODay says
My best friend just had a baby and this would be PERFECT!
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Dan Dykstra says
My daughter is having a child soon so gamma and gram pa need a car seat.
Tiffany Banks says
This would be great for my son when he is born! I am due 1/9/18 <3 I do pledge to #TurnAfter2.
fran says
Yes, I pledge. I would love to win this for my niece.
Azeem Isaahaque says
I would like to have it for my child and pledge to #turnafter2
Chrissy says
I really love the multiple positions that allow for the car seat to stay comfortable for my child! Also, my daughter is over two and I still haven’t turned her yet and I have no intention to until she seems uncomfortable. right now she loves looking in the mirror we have up. 🙂
Steve Weber says
#turnafter2 to have a car seat for my little ones when they come to visit.
Will G says
I would like it because we need one still. I pledge to #TurnAfter2.
carol clark says
id like to give to my neice and i looked on the site and i dont have any pictures of my kids in car seat so no mam but i do plan on telling people the importance of there child’s muscular and skeletal structure are still developing so i will let others be aware
angela cunningham says
I would love to have this I have my first grandbaby coming
Rust says
My best friend has a little one that could really use this, and I would love to win it for her. I really like the safety aspect. #turnafter2
Rachel says
I would love to win this car seat because it grows with your child and Chicco is a wonderful brand. I pledge to #TurnAfter2.
nickie says
#turnafter2 to keep my son safe
Karley Moore says
I would love to have this for my brand new grandaughter. I pledge to #TurnAfter2. Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Angelica says
I would love to have this car seat because we’re due with our first in the beginning of January and I want my baby to be completely safe and protected! We definitely take the #TurnAfter2 pledge! 🙂
Adrienne Gordon says
Be great for a young one.
Wendy Thao says
I would love to win this because it is such a great car seat that grows with your child . I do pledge to turn after 2
Janice L. says
Yes I will turn after two. I want to win this for my grandkids.
Daniela Tapia says
I want to pledge to #TurnAfter2 because I want to keep my baby safe !!
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Dandi D says
I would love to win this for our little one arriving next month. Our daughter just turned 2 and we just now turned her around to be forward facing.
Latanya says
#turnafter2 to keep my daughter safe
vickie couturier says
I have young grandkids that i keep ofter so i do pledge #TurnAfter2.
Smellyann says
I would love to win this for my good friend who is having a little baby boy soon! I do pledge to #TurnAfter2!
Stephanie Phelps says
Oh my gosh I would love to have this for my granddaughter because hers did not allow her to stay in it this long and I would feel so much better if she were. We also have another on the way so it would be nice to use with him as well! I will pledge to #TurnAfter2.
Candice says
We are expecting our first in March and would love this. I absolutely ledge to #TurnAfter2.
Annette says
I’d like to have this car seat for when my friend’s grandchild comes to visit (or another other child, for that matter). I do pledge to #TurnAfter2.
Lucy says
This would be a great item for my niece!