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Evenflo LiteMax DLX
Looking for a trustworthy car seat for your child? Read our thorough review of the Evenflo Lite Max Dlx Car Seat, featuring its safety features, lightweight design, and affordable price point.
Our Review of the
Evenflo LiteMax DLX
Looking for a trustworthy car seat for your child? Read our thorough review of the Evenflo Lite Max Dlx Car Seat, featuring its safety features, lightweight design, and affordable price point.
Our recommendation: From birth until it’s outgrown, around 12 months
An infant car seat
From birth, the fit is great for babies as small as 3 pounds/15.75″ *with approval from Evenflo
Stand Out Features of this Car Seat
Seat belt lock-off on the base
This makes it easy to install and you can also use it in vehicles without locking seat belts (prior to 1996 for US/Canada or in most international vehicles).
European seat belt routing for baseless mode
The Evenflo Litemax DLX can be installed baseless with European or American/Standard belt routing. You can find a video showing both of those methods here. The European routing method is preferred! European belt routing means the shoulder belt portion of the seat belt is routed behind the shell of the rear-facing seat, limiting its ability to rotate down in a frontal crash. This routing functions similarly to a load leg. Pretty cool, huh?!
Load leg
A load leg is a metal pole that comes down from a rear-facing car seat and rests on the vehicle’s floor. Load legs reduce crash forces which offer additional protection, especially for your child’s head, neck, and spine.
Seat is good for you if
You are expecting a small or premature baby.
This car seat is an excellent option if you’re expecting a small newborn or bringing home a preemie. A newborn in the Evenflo Litemax DLX car seat will fit no matter how big or small! The lowest harness height is about 4″, so the shoulder straps are sure to fit in the proper position on the tiniest of babies.
You want a seat that is easy to install.
The lock-off on the base makes for an easy and quick installation with either the seat belt or the lower anchors. If you will be taking the base in and out of the vehicle on a regular basis, you will find the seat belt much easier to use. This seat comes with basic lower anchors that can be more difficult to detach from the vehicle than premium anchors are.
Use caution if
You need a seat that is compact front to back.
This won’t be the best choice for small backseats or for tall front-seat passengers. When installed on an outboard seat, there must be at least 1.5″ between the infant seat and the vehicle seat in front of it.
Quirks to be aware of
1.5″ rule
When installed on an outboard seat, the Evenflo Litemax requires at least 1.5″ between the infant seat and the seat in front of it. If this is a problem in your vehicle, try installing it in the center seating position.
Harnessing Information
Installation Information
Airplane Use
The Evenflo Litemax DLX is an FAA-approved car seat. This is a good option for travel. If traveling internationally without the base, you will need a locking clip. Contact the car seat manufacturer for a free locking clip. We have a video here of how to use a locking clip. If you travel with the base, it does have a seat belt lock-off. For help with all things airplane travel and car seats, check out our Wheels Up Course and private Facebook group.
Videos
SITS Bottom Line
The Litemax DLX is an excellent option for newborns of any size, including preemies! It’s a budget-friendly seat that has some of the same features you would expect to find on higher-end seats, like a lock-off, no-rethread harness, and a load leg.
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Specifications
Evenflo
Product Information
Weight: 8.5 lbs
Width: 17.5"
Rear Facing Limits
Height: 17-32"
Weight: 4-35lbs
Head Height Rules: at least 1″ below the top of the headrest
Forward-Facing Limits
No Back Booster Limits
Highest Belt Guide Settings
High Back Booster Limits
Other Important Details
Preemie Fit
good bet
Expiration Limit
6 years
Crash Replacement Policy
replace after any crash
Harness
no-rethread
Lock-off
yes
Handle Positions for the Vehicle
1 or 3
Vehicle Seat Protector
This brand allows the Evenflo mat or a thin towel.