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1 | Car seat Mfg. | Car Seat Model Name | Lowest Harness Height | Highest Harness Height | Shortest Buckle Position | Longest Buckle Position | Crotch Buckle Length | Internal Seating Depth | Internal Seating Height | Internal Bottom Width | Internal Shoulder Width | External Seat Width | Seat Weight | Harness Weight Range | Booster Weight Range | Harness Height Range | Booster Height Range | Harness Age Range | Booster Age Range | Lock-offs Provided | Seat Modes | Lowest Booster Belt Guide Height | Highest Booster Belt Guide Height | LATCH in Booster Mode | Expiration Limits | Instruction Manual | Other Information | |
2 | Baby Trend | Hybrid 3-in-1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Baby Trend | trendZ EuroSport (discontinued) | 11.5 in. with insert | 15 in. | 5.75 in. with insert | 6.25 w/o insert | 7 in. | 13.5 in. | 26-30.5 in. | 10.25 in. | 12.5 in. | 17 in. | 12.6 lbs with all parts, 11.4 lbs as high back, 3.6 lbs backless | 22-50 lbs | 30-100 lbs HBB, 40-100 lbs backless | 29-48 in | 42-50 in HBB, 42-57 in backless | at least 1 year old | highback: >= 3 years old; backless >= 4 years old | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back/ No Back Booster | 13.75 in. | 18.25 in. | Can Use LATCH for high back booster; no latch for no back booster | 6 years harness and high back, 10 years backless | manual | LATCHable as a high back booster, not LATCHable as a backless. Long belt path is required when tether is used. Short belt path is required when tether is not used. | |
4 | Baby Trend | trendZ FastBack (discontinued) | 12.5 in | 17.5 in. | 4.5 in. | 6 in. | 7 in. | 13 in. | 27 in. | 12 in. | 12 in. | 19 in. | 28.4 in. | 22-70 lbs | 30-100 lbs HBB, 40-120 lbs backless | 28.5-52 in. | 38-57 in HBB, 42-57 in backless | at least 1 year old | 3-10 high back / 4-10 no back | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back/ No Back Booster | 19 in. | 12 in. | Can Use LATCH | 6 years in harness and high back booster mode, 9 years in backless mode. | manual | * Use body insert for smaller child, but never in booster mode. * from manual: "We highlight recommend using the built in safety harness for as long as possible when the child is 70 lbs or less and the shoulders are below the harness slots in the highest position." * LATCH weight limit (unless the vehicle otherwise specifies): 50 pounds * 3 recline positions, all can be used in harness mode * "The car seat MUST NOT hang over the edge of the vehicle seat." * "Vehicle seat headrest MUST NOT create a gap between the vehicle seat and the booster seat." * Long belt path is required if there is a lap belt only with no tether and the child Is under 30 pounds. (a lot more on this later) * On one page it says "harness strap covers must always be used with the harness. " but then later it says "if they interfere with the correct placement of the chest clip at armpit level, remove them from the harness straps and do not use until the child grows and they no longer interfere." So I have no idea what the rule is. * LATCH and top tether can be used in booster mode. * LATCH installation is strongly preferred and recommended if available | |
5 | Britax | Frontier 85 (discontinued) | 12.5 in. | 19.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 9.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 14 in. | 24 in | 11.5-12.5 in. | 15 in. | 19 in. | 20 lbs. | 25-85 lbs. | 40-120 lbs. | 30-57 in. | 42-65 in. | at least 2 yrs old | None Stated | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back Booster | 23.5 in. | Can Use LATCH | 9 years from manufacturer date | manual | * Harness straps seem close together. Son complained about it being tight on his neck. Shoulder pads are sewn together, not velcro. * Move the positioning block to the front or back depending on booster vs. harness mode. * For the Frontier 85 (not SICT) the versa-tether must be used in harness mode if the child weighs 65-85 lbs. * In booster mode, vehicle buckle cannot overlap on red part. | ||
6 | Britax | Frontier 85 SICT | 12.5 in. | 19.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 9.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 14 in. | 24 in | 11.5-12.5 in. | 15 in. | 19 in. | 22 lbs. | 25-85 lbs. | 40-120 lbs. | 30-57 in. | 42-65 in. | at least 2 yrs old | None Stated | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back Booster | 23.5 | Can Use LATCH | 9 years from manufacturer date | manual | * Move the positioning block to the front or back depending on booster vs. harness mode. * The versa-tether use is recommended at all times, but is not required for the SICT model. This is different from the Frontier 85 which requires the versa-tether use for children weighing 65-85lbs in harness mode. * In booster mode, vehicle buckle cannot overlap on red part. * Has added side impact cushions on the outside of the shell. | ||
7 | Britax | Frontier 80 (discontinued) | 12.5 in. | 18.5 in. | 5.75 in. | 8.75 in. | 5 in. | 12 in. | 28 in. | 12 in. | 12 in. | 20 in. | 23 lbs. | 25-80 lbs. | over 40 lbs. | 30-53 in. | 42-60 in. | at least 2 yrs old | None Stated | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back Booster | 24 in. | Can Use LATCH | 9 years from manufacturer date | manual | |||
8 | Britax | Frontier 90 | 12 in. | 20.5 in. | 6.5 in. | 9 in. | 6.5 in (including buckle) | 15 in. | 11 in. | 13 in. | 19 in. (located at point near cupholders) | 26 lbs. | 25-90 lbs. | 40-120 lbs. | 30-58 in. and top of ears below head restraint and shoulders at or below top harness position | 45-62 in. and top of ears below head restraint | at least 2 yrs old | None stated | Does have Lock-Offs | Harness/ High Back Booster | 23 in. | Can Use LATCh | 9 years from mfg date | manual | * It is NOT certified for use on an airplane * Do not use lower LATCH anchors to install carseat once child weighs more than 40 lbs utilizing the 5-point harness. * Top tether MUST be used in harness mode for children weighing more than 65 pounds. | |||
9 | Britax | Pinnacle 90 | 12 in. | 20.5 in. | 6.5 in. | 9 in. | 6.5 in (including buckle) | 15 in. | 11 in. | 13 in. | 23 in. | 26.2 lbs. | 25-90 lbs. | 40-120 lbs. | 30-58 in. and top of ears below head restraint and shoulders at or below top harness position | 45-62 in. and top of ears below head restraint | at least 2 yrs old | None stated | Does have Lock-Offs | Harness/ High Back Booster | 23 in. | Can Use LATCh | 9 years from mfg date | manual | * It is NOT certified for use on an airplane * Do not use lower LATCH anchors to install carseat once child weighs more than 40 lbs utilizing the 5-point harness. * Top tether MUST be used in harness mode for children weighing more than 65 pounds. | |||
10 | Britax | Pioneer 70 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Britax | Regent (discontinued) | 12.5 in | 19.75 in. | 8 in. | 10.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 12.5-13 in. | 28 in. | 14 in. | 15 in. | 20.5 in. | 25 lb. | 22-80 lbs. | N/A | less than 53 in. | N/A | at least 1 year old | N/A | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness Only | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6 years from manufacturer date | manual | ||
12 | Cosco (Dorel) | Apex (discontinued) | 10 in. | 17.5 in. | 4.5 in. | 7 in. | 30 in. | 15 in. | 17 in. | 20 in. | 22-65 lbs. | 40-100 lbs. | 34-52 in. | 43-57 in. | at least 1 year old | at least 1 year old | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back Booster | 16 in. | 21 in. | Cannot use LATCH | Dec. of the 6th year from manufacture date | manual | There must be vehicle support (tall seat back or head rest) up to at least the child's ears. | ||||
13 | Cosco / Eddie Bauer / Safety 1st (Dorel) | High Back / Deluxe High Back / Summit | 9 in. | 14 in. | 5 in. | 8.25 in. | 5 in. | 13 in. | 24.75 in (harness) / 26.6 in. (booster) | 12.5 in. | 12 in. | 18.5 in. | 22-40 lbs. | 40-100 lbs. | 34-43 in. | 43-52 in. | at least 1 year old | at least 1 year old | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back Booster | 15 in. | 19 in. | Cannot use LATCH | Dec. of the 6th year from manufacture date | manual | Top headrest position is for booster mode only. The recline may only be used in harness mode to make the seat fit flush with the vehicle seat. Belt fit is poor in booster mode. | ||
14 | Evenflo | Chase/ Express (pre-2012 model) (discontinued) | 11 in. | 16 in. | 5.75 in. | 7.5 in. | 6 in. | 12 in. | 24.5 in. | 11 in. | 14 in. at widest | 18 in. | 20-40 lbs. | 30-100 lbs. | 29-43 in. | less than 54 in. | at least 1 year old | at least 3 years old | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back Booster | 14 in. | 17 in. | Cannot use LATCH | 6 years from manufacturer date | manual | This seat positions the belt poorly on almost all children in booster mode. In addition, the belt guides are of a shape and placement that tended to perform poorly in Transport Canada's crash testing. | ||
15 | Evenflo | Chase Select/ Chase LX | 12 in. | 18 in. | 6 in. | 7.5 in. | 6 in. | 11.5 in. | 26 in. | 12 in. | 13 in. | 18.75 in. | 10 lb. | 22-40 lbs | 40-110 lbs | 28-50 in. and ears below top of restraint | 43.3-57 inches and ears below top of restraint | at least 1 year old | at least 4 years old | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back Booster | 19 in. | 19 in. | 6 years from DOM | manual | |||
16 | Evenflo | Maestro | 12 in. | 18 in. | 6 in. | 7.5 in. | 6 in. | 11.5 in. | 26 in. | 12 in. | 13 in. | 18.75 in. | 10 lb. | 20 - 50 lbs. | 40-100 lbs. | less than 50 in. | 44-57 in. | at least 1 year old | At least 4 years old | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back Booster | 19 in. | 19 in. | Can Use LATCH | 8 years from manufacturing date | manual | * Will be outgrown as a booster at around the same time as the harness is outgrown by height. * Evenflo states that some children are better off in booster mode if no tether is available for use when with the seat is in harness mode. * Very vertical seat - no recline. * Two cup holders - kids seem to like this. * Nicer fabric then what looks like in photos. * Very inexpensive when compared to other high weight/height harness seats. * The tether is very short and you may need an extender for vans or SUVs where the anchors are across the cargo area. | |
17 | Evenflo | Generations 65 (discontinued) | 11.5 in. | 16.25 in. | 5.5 in. | 7 in. | 6.25 in. | 13 in. | 26 in. | 10 in. | 13 in. | 18.5 in. | 10 lb. | 20 - 65 lbs. | 30-100 lbs. | 29-50 in. | 37-57 in. | at least 1 year old | at least 3 years old | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back Booster | 14 in. | 18 in. | Mfg Unclear on LATCH | Dec. of the 6th year from mfg. Date | manual | * Difficult to remove cover for cleaning. To clean, you have to pull head rest off and arm rests off to access cover, which is particularly difficult. I used screwdrivers to push the tabs since there is no way my thumbs could have taken that much pressure. It would be impossible to remove the armrests while seat is installed. * It has a nice slight recline for children 40lbs & under. * Tightens with the typical evenflo twist on the side, but releases with a push button in the front. Might not be good for a middle seat because it will be hard to access the twist to tighten feature (when used with three across). * Cover is a soft velour. Includes a seat pad and head pillow in addition to the cover. Cup holder is flimsy & open so it will only hold rigid items (no good for a baggie of snacks for example). * This seat is lightweight, easy to handle | |
18 | Evenflo | Generations / Bolero (discontinued) | 11.5 in. | 16.25 in. | 5.5 in. | 7 in. | 6.25 in. | 13 in. | 26 in. | 10 in. | 13 in. | 18.5 in. | 10 lb. | 20 - 40 lbs. | 30-100 lbs. | 29-43 in. | 37-57 in. | at least 1 year old | at least 3 years old | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back Booster | 14 in. | 18 in. | Mfg Unclear on LATCH | Dec. of the 6th year from mfg. Date | manual | * Difficult to remove cover for cleaning. To clean, you have to pull head rest off and arm rests off to access cover, which is particularly difficult. I used screwdrivers to push the tabs since there is no way my thumbs could have taken that much pressure. It would be impossible to remove the armrests while seat is installed. * It has a nice slight recline for children 40lbs & under. * Tightens with the typical evenflo twist on the side, but releases with a push button in the front. Might not be good for a middle seat because it will be hard to access the twist to tighten feature (when used with three across). * Cover is a soft velour. Includes a seat pad and head pillow in addition to the cover. Cup holder is flimsy & open so it will only hold rigid items (no good for a baggie of snacks for example). * This seat is lightweight, easy to handle | |
19 | Evenflo | SecureKid 300 | 12 in. | 18 in. | 5.5 in. | 7.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 11 in. | 24 in. with headrest in lowest position / 28 in. with headrest in tallest position | 11.5 in. | 12 in. at 2nd slot / 10.75 in. at 4th slot | 19 in. across from cup holder to cup holder 17 in. across at front | 12.4 lbs. | 20-65 lbs | 40-100 lbs. | 29-50 in | 43.3 – 57 in. | at least 1 year old | at least 3 years old | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back Booster | 16 in. | 19.5 in. | Can Use LATCH | 8 years from manufacturing date | manual | 300 model - IMMI push-on lower LATCH connectors (Evenflo calls them “Quick Connectors”) and EPP energy-absorbing foam lining the headwings. | |
20 | Evenflo | SecureKid 400 | 12 in. | 18 in. | 5.5 in. | 7.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 11 in. | 24 in. with headrest in lowest position / 28 in. with headrest in tallest position | 11.5 in. | 12 in. at 2nd slot / 10.75 in. at 4th slot | 19 in. across from cup holder to cup holder 17 in. across at front | 12.4 lbs. | 20-65 lbs | 40-100 lbs. | 29-50 in | 43.3 – 57 in. | at least 1 year old | at least 3 years old | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back Booster | 16 in. | 19.5 in. | Can Use LATCH | 8 years from manufacturing date | manual | 400 model - self-ratcheting SureLATCH lower LATCH connectors and their “e3″ side impact protection technology | |
21 | Graco | Argos | 11 in. with insert | 18 in. | 5.5 in. | 6.5 in. | 13 in. | 29 in. | 12.5 in. | 10 in. | 19.5 in. @ widest spot / 15 in @ front of base / 12.25 @ back of base | 20-70 lbs. | 30-100 lbs. (high back) / 40-120 lbs (no back) | 27-52 in. | 38-57 in. (high back) / 40-57 in. (no back) | At least 1 year old & able to sit up unassisted | 3-10 years (high back) / 4-10 years (no back) | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back/ No Back Booster | 11.75 in. | 19.5 in. | Mfg Unclear on LATCH | 10 years from DOM | manual | * Graco encourages using harness until it is outgrown before switching to booster mode. * There are 5 headrest height positions. When using with built-in harness always use one of the bottom four height positions. * 100% of the base must be on vehicle seat in booster mode * Maximum weight for "infant" padding is 35 pounds * Lock-offs available on elite model * There are 5 headrest height positions. When using with built-in harness always use one of the bottom four height positions. | |||
22 | Graco | CozyCline/ Toddler SafeSeat 2 (discontinued) | 10 in. | 16 in. | 6 in. | 6 in. | 6 in. | 11-12 in. (rounded edge) | 22.5 in. | 11 in. | 11 in. at shoulder; 10.5 in. at top slot | 19.75 in. at shoulder; 19 in. at lap area | 20 to 40 lbs | N/A | 43 in or less | N/A | At least 1 year old & able to sit up unassisted | N/A | Has Lock-offs | Harness Only | N/A | N/A | N/A | Dec. of the 6th year from mfg. Date | manual | * Very easy install because of lockoffs and reclining while installing makes easier to get to belt path. * Can recline seat to several positions without un-installing seat. * Has removable cupholder that attaches to either side of seat. * Has nice easy open crotch buckle for parents with squeeze down to open instead of push button to open. | ||
23 | Graco | Nautilus | 12 in. w/ padding | 18-18.5 in. w/o padding (varies by model) | 5.5 in. | 7 in. | 5.5 in. | 13 in. | 28 in. | 12 in. | 12 in. | 19.25 in. | 20.5 lbs. | 20-65 lbs. | 30-100 lbs. | 27-52 in. | 38-57 in. | At least 1 year old & able to sit up unassisted | 3-10 years | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back/ No Back Booster | 12-13 in. | 20-21 in. | Mfg Unclear on LATCH | Newer models - 10 years from mfg date; older models - December of the 6th year of manufacture, except for base (backless booster,) which is 9 years. | manual | Graco encourages using harness until it is outgrown before switching to booster mode. "Infant" padding is only for use with harness on lowest slot. | |
24 | Graco | Nautilus Elite / Nautilus Plus | 12 in. w/ padding | 18-18.5 in. w/o padding (varies by model) | 5.5 in. | 6.5 in. | 6 in. | 13 in. | 29.5 in. | 12 in. | 10 in. | 19 in. | 20-65 lbs. | 30-100 lbs. | 27-52 in. | 38-57 in. | At least 1 year old & able to sit up unassisted | 3-10 years | Has Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back/ No Back Booster | 12-14 in. | 19.5-21.5 in. | Mfg Unclear on LATCH | Newer models - 10 years from mfg date; older models - December of the 6th year of manufacture, except for base (backless booster,) which is 9 years. | manual | * Adjustable width headwings. They are 9.5 in. wide on the most inward setting and 13 in. wide at the most outward setting. * Seat is typically very easy to install and use. * Plusher, slightly more padded cover than original Nautilus * Seat base must be 100% on vehicle seat (in both harness and booster mode) * "Infant" padding only for use while using lowest harness slot | ||
25 | Graco | CarGo (US Version) (discontinued) | 11.75 in. | 17 in. | 4.5 in. | 6 in. | 6 in. | 11.5-12.5 in. (tapers down) | 26 in. | 11.5 in. | 11 in. | 17.5 in. | 8.5 lb. | 20-40 lbs. | 30-100 lbs. | 27-43 in. | 35-54 in. | at least 1 year old | None Stated | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back Booster | 16.5 in. | 21 in. | Mfg Unclear on LATCH | Dec of the 6th year from when it was manufactured | manual | Booster uses closed belt guide design on cover which can cause slack in the seatbelt when in use. Also seat doesn't do a great job at positioning the lap and shoulder belt on the child. Great harnessed seat, but poor booster seat. | |
26 | Harmony | Defender 360 | 11 in. | 18.in. | 6 in. | 8 in. | 12-13 in. | 29-30 in. | 17 in. at armrest | 18.25 lbs. | 22-65 lbs. | 30-110 lbs. | 27-57 in. | 34-57 in. | at least 1 year old | None Stated | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back/ No Back Booster | Cannot use LATCH | 10 years from mfg date | manual | |||||||
27 | Kiddy USA | Kiddy World Plus | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 15 lbs. w/ shield | 22-40 lbs. for Shield Use | 40-110 lbs. | up to 43 in. for shield use | 40-57 in. | at last 1 year old and sitting unassisted | none stated | Does not have Lock-offs | Shield / High Back Booster | Cannot use LATCH | 10 years from mfg date | manual | * Utilizes a shield system instead of a 5-point harness for children 22-40 lbs. * Seat cushion must be used for children 22-30 lbs. and must be removed for children over 30 lbs. | ||||||||
28 | KidsEmbrace | Toddler/Booster Seat | 12.5 in. | 15.5 in. | 6 in. | 7.5 in. | 5 in. | 12 in. | 10 in. | 12 in. | 19 in. | 22-65 lbs. | 30-100 lbs. | 29-52 in. and shoulders below top harness slot | 38-57 in. and top of ears below top of headrest | at least 1 year old and able to sit up unassisted | at least 3 years old | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back Booster | 16.5 in. | 19.5 in. | Can Use LATCH | manual | |||||
29 | Recaro | ProSport (discontinued) | 12.5 in. | 18.5 in. | 5 in. | 8 in. | 6.5 in. | 11.5-13 in. | 29 in. (Position #4) | 14 in. | 14. in. | 19 in. | 24 lbs. | 20-90 lbs. | 30-120 lbs. | 27-50 in. | 37-59 in. | at least 1 year old | None Stated | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back Booster | 15 in. | 19 in. | Cannot use LATCH | 6 years from mfg. date | manual | * Pg. 36 - NEVER use the LATCH strap in Booster Mode. * If your vehicle is equipped with top tether anchors ALWAYS use the tether properly. * Has an open belt path for seatbelt guides. | |
30 | Recaro | Young Sport (discontinued) | 13 in. | 17 in. | 7.5 in. | 7.5 in. | 5.5 in. | 14.5 in. | 22-26 in (harnessed) / 30 in. booster | 12 in. | 14 in. at widest | 18.5 in. | 20-40 lbs. | 30-80 lbs. | 27-40 in. | 37-59 in. | at least 1 year old | None Stated | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back Booster | 20 in. | Cannot use LATCH | 6 years from mfg. date | manual | Must be tethered in booster mode if tethers are available. When utilizing the harness, only utilize headrest restraint positions 1, 2, or 3. When using the seat as a booster, any headrest restraint position (1-5) may be used. | |||
31 | Safe Traffic System | Ride Safer Travel Vest, size Large | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 lb. | 50-80 lbs. | N/A | 45-57 in. | N/A | no minimum age listed, but recommends 5-8 years | N/A | Has Lock-offs | Harness Only | N/A | N/A | N/A | No expiration. Use should be discontinued after a crash in which it was in use. | manual | * Not a traditional harness but a vest, the Ride Safer Travel Vest is a wearable child restraint. It performs as well as a harness (or better) in crash testing. * A lap/shoulder belt OR lap belt plus tether is required to use this vest. (Lap/shoulder belt may be used with the tether, but tether is not required for use if there is a shoulder belt.) * Crotch strap and removable comfort headrest are optional. * This restraint takes up no more space than the space of the child wearing it, so if you have room to buckle them into a seatbelt, you have room to use the vest. | |
32 | Safe Traffic System | Ride Safer Travel Vest, size Small | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 lb. | 30-60 lbs (new version) / 35-60 lbs. (old version) | N/A | 34-52 in. (new version) / 38-52 in. (old version) | N/A | at least 3 years old | N/A | Has Lock-offs | Harness Only | N/A | N/A | N/A | No expiration. Use should be discontinued after a crash in which it was in use. | manual | * Not a traditional harness but a vest, the Ride Safer Travel Vest is a wearable child restraint. It performs as well as a harness (or better) in crash testing. * A lap/shoulder belt OR lap belt plus tether is required to use this vest. (Lap/shoulder belt may be used with the tether, but tether is not required for use if there is a shoulder belt.) * This version of the RSTV has no lower age limit, but it is not suitable for use with children under 2 years old in general. It may not be used if the vest does not tighten securely around the chest. * Crotch strap and removable comfort headrest are optional. * Measures 16.5 inches top to bottom of vest; must bend to touch the thighs. Taller-torsoed children may need a size Large before size Small is outgrown by weight. 24.5 inch circumference when fully tightened; must tighten snugly around chest (so unlikely to be suitable for children with less than a 22 inch-ish chest circumference.) 10.5 inches at shoulders. * This restraint takes up no more space than the space of the child wearing it, so if you have room to buckle them into a seatbelt, you have room to use the vest. | |
33 | Safeguard | Child Seat (discontinued) | 12 in. | 19 in. | 6 in. | 6 in. | 11 in. | 30 in. | 9-11 in. | 12.5 in. | 20 in. | 22.lb | 22-65 lbs. | N/A | 57 in. and less | N/A | at least 1 year old | N/A | Has Lock-offs | Harness Only | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7 Years from mfg. Date | manual | * The crotch buckle is non-adjustable in distance, but automatically adjusts in length to give more room as the harness is raised. * This seat is more suited for narrower-built children; wider children would probably not be very comfortable in it. * Unique self-ratcheting push-on LATCH connectors make installation with LATCH very simple in most cars. Built-in shoulder belt lockoffs also make lap/shoulder belt installation very simple. Lap belt installation may be more difficult in many cars, although high belt path is helpful for seating positions with extremely long buckle stalks. * Ratcheting harness removes most of the slack with one push of a handle in front. Further tightening as needed is done with knobs on the side of the seat. * No-rethread harness adjustment; just push the handle in and pull the headrest up or down to select the appropriate position. * Instructions include DVD with summaries of major points of installation and use. * This seat specifies that it must be 100% on the vehicle seat; it does not allow use with 20% off the seat as many restraints do. * LATCH limit on this seat is 48 lbs. (unless a lower limit is specified by the vehicle manufacturer.) | ||
34 | Safeguard | Go Hybrid (discontinued) | 11.5 in. | 17 in. (can vary among vehicles) | 7.5 in. | 10.5 in. | 15 in. | 24.5 in. | 9 in. at back | N/A | 17 in. | 8 lb. | 30-60 lbs. | 40-100 lbs. | 34-52 in. | 43-57 in. | at least 1 year old | at least 3 years old | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ No Back Booster | N/A | N/A | Can Use LATCH | 7 Years from mfg. Date | manual | * Though the seat measures 17 inches harness height (installed) in my vehicle, this may vary due to installation differences in other vehicles. The unique design of the Go includes a soft back that is held up by a tether, leading to differing heights in different cars in which it installs differently. * A top tether anchor is REQUIRED to use this restraint in harness mode. * Instructions include a DVD which summarizes major points of use and installation. * This restraint is an excellent choice for travel due to its light weight and ability to fold, and comes with a carry bag. * This restraint is really designed for installation using LATCH. It is highly recommended that it be used in a position with LATCH instead of seatbelt whenever possible, for ease of installation. Installation with lap/shoulder belt with a locking retractor tends to be extremely difficult, and use of a locking clip is recommended to help reduce the difficulties caused by locking retractors with this restraint if such a belt MUST be used. * Because this restraint weighs only 8 lbs., and the LATCH standard is designed based upon a 68 lb. child-plus-restraint weight, the manufacturer advises that it can be used to the full harness weight of 60 lbs. with LATCH regardless of lower anchor limits established by the vehicle manufacturer. * Some parents are not comfortable with this seat for everyday use or use in older vehicles because its lack of shell leads to less containment of the body in a crash, especially a side-impact crash. (Headwings do ensure the head will be adequately contained.) * This restraint requires vehicle seatback or headrest support behind it to the level of the top of the child's ears. * This restraint's harness tightens from the bottom on each side individually rather than the front. Unique clip adjusters provide infinite harness height adjustability. Headrest is adjusted simply by pulling into position. * This seat includes a belt positioner clip for use to adjust the shoulder belt when used in booster mode. * Conversion to a backless booster is complicated and requires use of a screwdriver. * This restraint has been discontinued; however the design has been sold to Dorel and is now marketed as the Safety 1st Go Hybrid Booster with minimal changes. | ||
35 | Safety 1st (Dorel) | Go Hybrid | 11.5 in. | 17 in. (can vary among vehicles) | 7.5 in. | 10.5 in. | 15 in. | 24.5 in. | 9 in. at back | N/A | 17 in. | 8 lb. | 22-65 lbs. | 40-100 lbs. | 31-52 in. | 43-57 in. | at least 1 year old | at least 3 years old | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ No Back Booster | N/A | N/A | Can Use LATCH | 6 years from mfg date | none online | * see Safeguard Go Hybrid comments | ||
36 | Safety 1st (Dorel) | Vantage Point / Surveyor | 22-40 lbs. | 40-100 lbs. | 34-43 in. | 43-52 in. | at least 1 year old | at least 1 year old | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back Booster | Dec. of the 6th year from manufacture date | manual | ||||||||||||||||
37 | Safety 1st (Dorel) | Essential Air / Rumi Air (discontinued) | 12 in. | 16.5 in. | 22-65 lbs. | 40-100 lbs. | Harness/ High Back Booster | none online | * no-rethread harness height adjustments * Crotch strap is very stort * Instructions require the seat to be installed very reclined which may cause installation issues as well as make the seat uncomfortable for some children. | |||||||||||||||||||
38 | Safety 1st / Eddie Bauer (Dorel) | Prospect / Adjustable High Back (discontinued) | 22-40 lbs. | 40-100 lbs. | 34-43 in. | high back: 43-48 in. / no back: 48-57 in. | at least 1 year old | at least 1 year old | Does not have Lock-offs | Harness/ High Back Booster/ No Back Booster | Unsure | Unsure | manual |