Axkid One 3 vs Babyark Smart
The One 3 rear-faces up to 65 lb, versus 50 lb. The Smart is 0.3 in narrower. The One 3 lists for $91 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Axkid One 3 | Babyark Smart | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $899Lowest price | $990 |
| Rear-facing weight | 11–65 lbHighest rear-facing limit | 4–50 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 49 in | 17–49 in |
| Forward-facing weight | Not listed | 26.5–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Not listed | 30–49 in |
| Seat weight | 22 lbLightest | 27 lb |
| Base weight | Not listed | 18 lb |
| Width | 17.32 in | 17 inNarrowest |
| Newborn insert | Not listed | Infant Insert cushions: 'For infants up to 11 lbs. (5 kg) you must use the Infant Insert cushions to achieve the correct harness fit.' 'Discontinue use of Infant Insert cushions when child is more than 11 lbs. (5 kg).' |
| Installation | rigid LATCH, seat belt | Rigid LATCH, Seat belt, Top tether |
| Load leg | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Recline positions | Not listed | 9 |
| Aircraft label | Not listed | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Not listed | Yes |
Axkid One 3
A rear-facing-only seat built to keep children rear-facing from about 11 lb (5 lb with the separate infant insert) up to 65 lb and 49 in. It is a large, heavy toddler-and-up seat rather than a portable infant carrier.
- Very high rear-facing weight and height limits
- Rigid LATCH installation
- Heavy for a seat
- Not a carrier; does not click into strollers
Ask the meadow
One 3 or Smart?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is easier to travel with?
One 3: 22 lb. Smart: certified for planes, 27 lb.
What does the extra $91 for the Smart get you?
Per the makers, the Smart adds an anti-rebound bar, no added flame retardants. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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