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Baby Trend EZ-Lift PRO

The Baby Trend EZ-Lift PRO rear-faces up to 30 lb, weighs 7.8 lb, and has an expiration of 7 years, per Baby Trend. A budget Baby Trend infant carrier with a 4-30 lb range, flip-foot recline and bubble level on the base.

  • $109.99List price
  • 30 lbRear-facing to
  • 7.75 lbSeat weight
See it on Baby Trend's site

When does it expire?

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EZ-Lift PRO: key facts

  • The Baby Trend EZ-Lift PRO rear-faces from 4 to 30 lb and up to 29.5 in tall, per Baby Trend.
  • It installs with LATCH.
  • Baby Trend says it expires 7 years after the date of manufacture.
  • Baby Trend lists it as certified for aircraft ("This Safety Seat is certified for use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft and conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.").

From Baby Trend's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.

How the EZ-Lift PRO stacks up

Against the 74 infant car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.

Expiration7 years

Within the typical range for infant car seats (6 years to 8 years).

This one
6 yearsmiddle 7 years10 years
Rear-facing limit30 lb6th highest rear-facing limit of 73

The same as most infant car seats (30 lb).

This one
22 lbmiddle 30 lb35 lb
Weight7.8 lb10th lightest of 58

Below the typical range for infant car seats (8.2 lb to 9.8 lb).

This one
6 lbmiddle 9 lb29 lb
Price$109.993rd lowest price of 58

Below the typical range for infant car seats ($219.99 to $449.99).

This one
$74.99middle $329.99$850

EZ-Lift PRO: generations

From each maker's published specs.

What sets the EZ-Lift PRO apart

Measured against the 74 infant car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.

  • 10th lightestof the 58 infant car seats with it published: 7.8 lb

Next to its closest matches

  • Baby Trend EZ-Lift PlusNext to it, the EZ-Lift PRO is 0.3 lb heavier; $10 more.
  • Safety 1st OnBoard Insta-LATCHNext to it, the EZ-Lift PRO is 1 years shorter before it expires; $14 less; has anti-rebound bar (the OnBoard Insta-LATCH doesn't).
  • Safety 1st OnBoard FLXNext to it, the EZ-Lift PRO is 1 years shorter before it expires; $25 less; has anti-rebound bar (the OnBoard FLX doesn't).

Strollers named with the EZ-Lift PRO

9 strollers on Cribpicks are named with the EZ-Lift PRO in a maker's fit list. Listed stroller fit: Select Baby Trend strollers (Expedition, Passport, Sit N' Stand Double 2.0, Snap-N-Go, Tango 3, XCEL-R8 PLUS, Morph and others per maker lis.

StrollerHow it is listed
Baby Trend Expedition JoggerNamed by Baby Trend
Baby Trend Expedition Zero Flat JoggerNamed by Baby Trend
Baby Trend Journey JoggerNamed by Baby Trend
Baby Trend Morph Single to Double Modular StrollerNamed by Baby Trend
Baby Trend Navigator 2-in-1 Stroller WagonWith the Stroller Wagon Infant Car Seat Adapter
Baby Trend Passport CargoNamed by Baby Trend
Baby Trend Sit N' Stand Double 2.0Named by Baby Trend
Baby Trend Tour 2-in-1With the Stroller Wagon Infant Car Seat Adapter
Baby Trend York Compact Side-by-Side DoubleNamed by Baby Trend

Matched by brand and model name. Fit can depend on the model year, so check yours with both makers.

Flying with the EZ-Lift PRO

Baby Trend's label: “This Safety Seat is certified for use in Motor Vehicles and Aircraft and conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.”

What airlines say about car seats:

  • American: “Each ticketed customer is allowed 1 stroller and 1 car seat to be checked free of charge” “If an unoccupied, adjoining seat is not available, the gate agent will check the safety seat to your final destination.” Source
  • Alaska: “We will transport your child's car seat and stroller free of charge as checked baggage.” Source
  • JetBlue: “Checking a child safety seat will not count towards your checked baggage allowance and there is no fee assessed” Source
  • Spirit: “One (1) car seat will be accepted per child as checked baggage at no charge.” Source
  • Frontier: “strollers and car seats can be checked for free.” Source
  • Allegiant: “There is no charge for checking or gate checking one car seat per fare-paying passenger.” Source
  • Breeze: “Child seats may be carried on board the aircraft if a seat has been purchased for the Infant or Child” Source

Quoted from each airline's page as of 2026-11-02.

Listed features

  • Low price
  • Light carrier
  • Level indicator on base

Worth checking

  • 30 lb limit
  • Not listed by the maker: details like width and harness count

Where to buy the EZ-Lift PRO

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good to know
  • Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: NHTSA recall search.
  • Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Full specs

Baby Trend EZ-Lift PRO
TypeInfant car seat
List price$109.99
Rear-facing weight4–30 lb
Rear-facing heightUp to 29.5 in
Seat weight7.75 lb
Base includedYes
Newborn insertHead and bottom inserts (page); manual: ONLY use inserts with children who weigh between 4-18 lbs
InstallationLATCH
Load legNo
Anti-rebound barYes
RotatesNo
Harness heights4
Works with strollersSelect Baby Trend strollers (Expedition, Passport, Sit N' Stand Double 2.0, Snap-N-Go, Tango 3, XCEL-R8 PLUS, Morph and others per maker lis
Handle in the carONLY use Rebound or Carry Handle positions in vehicle. Use Carry position for children greater than 22 lb or if feet can touch the handle.
Aircraft labelCertified for aircraft, per the maker
Expires after7 years

Compare the EZ-Lift PRO with

How each closest rival differs from the EZ-Lift PRO, from the makers' specs.

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EZ-Lift PRO: questions answered

From Baby Trend's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.

Does the Baby Trend EZ-Lift PRO rear-face longer than other infant seats?

24 of the 97 infant seats we track rear-face to a higher weight than its 30 lb. The highest is the Baby Jogger City GO 2 at 35 lb. NHTSA: stay rear-facing "until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's manufacturer." (NHTSA)

Is the Baby Trend EZ-Lift PRO heavy to carry?

With a 7.5 lb newborn inside you'd lift about 15.3 lb, and that grows as your baby does. The carrier is lighter than 86% of the infant seats we track. See the lightest infant seats.

Can you use the Baby Trend EZ-Lift PRO in a taxi or Uber without the base?

Baby Trend doesn't list a baseless install, so plan on bringing the base. See infant seats that install without a base.

Can you bring the Baby Trend EZ-Lift PRO on a plane?

Yes, Baby Trend lists it as certified for aircraft; look for the red-lettered label that says so. The FAA asks that a car seat go in a window seat so it doesn't block the aisle, and the crew will look for that label. It weighs 7.8 lb to carry through the airport.

EZ-Lift PRO or EZ-Lift Plus: what's different?

By the makers' specs, the EZ-Lift Plus lists for $10 less. See every spec side by side.

Is it OK to buy a used EZ-Lift PRO?

NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. Baby Trend lists a lifespan of 7 years from manufacture for this model. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

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Where these specs come from

Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.