Chicco 00079660040070 Car Seat
- Car_seat
- Plastic
- 50 pounds
- 19.6 pounds
- Better rated than 70%
- More reviewed than 58%
A Chicco car seat rated to 50 pounds with dual LATCH or seat belt installation, built for a longer span of use than an infant-only carrier.
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How it ranks among the 125 car_seats we track
4.8★ across 1,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
1,000 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
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Overview
A Chicco car seat, model 00079660040070, rated to a 50 pound weight capacity and installable with either LATCH or a vehicle seat belt. The seat itself weighs 19.6 pounds and is built from plastic.
A 50 pound capacity places this above a typical infant-only carrier, more in line with a seat meant to carry a child from a younger age through the toddler years rather than the newborn-only stage.
- 50 pound weight capacity
- LATCH or seat belt installation
- 19.6 pound seat weight
- Plastic shell construction
Who it's for
Parents who want one car seat covering a longer stretch of a child's growth, installed with either LATCH anchors or the vehicle's own seat belt. Less suited to those specifically wanting a lightweight infant carrier for the first few months only.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 50 pound capacity covers a longer stretch of growth
- Installs with LATCH or vehicle seat belt
- Flexible for different vehicle setups
- Heavier than a click-in infant carrier at 19.6 pounds
- No recline or harness height detail listed
Performance notes
The plastic shell at 19.6 pounds is heavier than a typical infant-only carrier, consistent with a seat built to stay installed rather than click in and out for carrying. Offering both LATCH and seat belt installation gives flexibility across different vehicles.
Specifications
| Brand | Chicco |
|---|---|
| Model | 00079660040070 |
| Material | Plastic |
| Weight Capacity | 50 pounds |
| Item Weight | 19.6 pounds |
| Installation | LATCH or Seat Belt |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in car_seats.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicco 00079660040070 Car SeatThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 1,000 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Graco TurboBooster 2.0 Backless Booster Car SeatGraco | 4.8 / 5 | 11,473 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Cosco BC030BJDZ Car SeatCosco | 4.7 / 5 | 14,861 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Safety CC409HMO Car SeatSafety | 4.7 / 5 | 34,724 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Doona SP101-10-033-003 Car SeatDoona | 4.8 / 5 | 15,335 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Chicco 00079660040070
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the weight capacity of this Chicco car seat?
It is rated for up to 50 pounds.
How is the seat installed?
It can be installed using LATCH anchors or the vehicle's seat belt.
How much does the seat weigh?
The seat weighs 19.6 pounds.