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Everyone already knows from every review and Consumer reports that this is a safe and easy to use car seat. I would like to address a totally different aspect, the one that seems to be many peoples only problem. THE CANOPY. after doing extensive research, reading many reviews, trying them out in several stores and speaking to 2 Chicco customer service reps, I hereby present to you a breakdown of the different canopies that the Keyfit 30 has to offer: Before I begin I'd like to mention that each kefit 30 works the same, clicks the same and weighs virtually the same. But here are the 4 types of chicco keyfit 30 carseat canopys. 1) the "sporty" canopy- these are the ones that resemble baseball cap visors, and do not give a tremendous amount of sunshade. it is about this category that ppl have their issues with.( its important to mention, that albeit this minor flaw, people STILL swear by this car seat) 2) the "magic" canopy- these provide extra sunshade in that there is a zipper in the rear that when you open it extend the canopy by a mesh opening that provides an adequate amount of shade. 3) the "3-panel canopy"- this is the tricky one. These as well provide great sun protection. However, The only way to know if the one your looking at is a "3-panel canopy, youll have to check if this particular style (for example the keyfit 30 papyrus) comes in the matching BRAVO stroller system. If it does , then your car seat is a "3-panel canopy" which has much more shade than the "sporty" canopys. 4) the "ZIP" canopies. These provide ample sunshade as well, but the zip is just more of a fashion statement. Also Chiccho has some exclusive stlyes(colors) that are only offered by either babies r us , BuyBuyBaby or Target. To view these on the chicco website, just search gear and click on shop by retailer. youll then see all the items sold exclusively. So the issue most have is because all these 4 types are are headlined under the same product when essentially they are somewhat different and not just by color. I will now list some "sporty" example models" aster, radius, snapdragon, graphica, Sedona, midori, surge, romantic, pulse, minerale, glacial, veranda now I will list some magic examples: solare, coal, avena and now I will list the "3-panel canopy" models Silverspring, orchid, lilla, papyrus, Polaris, empire, now I will list the "ZIP" models: emerald, obsidian Thank you Carey from Chicco customer service for helping me confirm this data. I hope this helps many of you out there excited soon to be parents!