The NextFit Zip® is engineered to surround your little one in comfort and safety, starting from day one all the way to preschool and beyond. Reassuringly easy installation and user-friendly touchpoints simplify travel and everyday life, making it easier for families to go and grow together.
The NextFit Zip® accommodates infants and growing toddlers in rear-facing position then transitions smoothly to forward-facing position for older children. A removable newborn positioner provides a proper fit from 5-11 pounds, and a nine-position headrest and padded, no-rethread harness comfortably accommodate growth from 5-65 pounds.
The NextFit Zip® is designed to deliver the confidence of a secure install with remarkably simple leveling and tightening. A SuperCinch® force-multiplying tightener and LockSure® belt-locking system make it easy to achieve a tight fit with LATCH or with the vehicle seat belt.
The NextFit Zip® also transitions smoothly from vehicle to vehicle and between modes thanks to premium LATCH connectors with click-on attachment and push-button release, plus a built-in slide path to re-position the LATCH strap for forward-facing mode.
DuoGuard® provides two layers of head and torso protection with a deep rigid shell and EPS energy-absorbing foam . The seat shell is also reinforced with a steel frame.
For convenient machine washing, the NextFit Zip® features a zip-off seat pad.
The NextFit® Zip is designed for children between 5-40 pounds and up to 43 inches tall in rear-facing mode and 22-65 pounds and up to 49 inches tall in forward-facing mode.
Fabrics may be spot cleaned. Hand wash using mild soap and water, or machine wash in cold water on delicate cycle using mild detergent. Do not use bleach, hang to dry. For plastics, sponge clean using warm water and mild soap: towel dry. Cup holder is dishwasher-safe on top rack only. To clean harness, sponge clean using warm water and mild soap; air dry. Do not machine wash harness.
While both seats have an easy-to-adjust headrest, the iX has 9 adjustable positions (the Zip has 6). This is something to consider when you think about the longevity of your car seat, and keeping your child in the seat for as long as possible.
The iX also has the LockSure belt-tightening feature that keeps the seat belt locked into place when you're not using the latch system (or when the weight of your child and the seat combined have reached 65 lbs). This keeps you from having to worry about threading the belt all the way through and pulling it to lock. Just an added safety feature that makes your life a little easier!
Lastly, the iX has added an easy-pull harness tightener that makes tightening the harness straps super smooth, and makes sure your little one is strapped in nice and tight.