Axkid Up vs Diono Solana

The Solana is 0.2 in narrower.

Axkid UpList price not published
Diono SolanaList price not published

Only the differences are shown.

Axkid UpDiono Solana
TypeBoosterBooster
Booster weight40–120 lb40–120 lb
Booster height43.3–60 inUp to 63 in
Seat weight20.94 lb9.2 lbLightest
Width17.12 in16.9 inNarrowest
InstallationRigid-LATCH or vehicle beltvehicle seat belt
Load legYesNo
Anti-rebound barNoNo
RotatesNoNo
Aircraft labelNot listedNot certified for aircraft
Expires afterNot listed8 years

Axkid Up

High back booster listed on the maker's US site with a raisable seat, installing with rigid LATCH or the vehicle belt.

  • Maker lists 40-120 lbs and 43.3-60 in.
  • Maker lists rigid LATCH or vehicle belt attachment
  • Maker lists dimensions in inches and pounds

Diono Solana

Backless belt-positioning booster from Diono, installed with the vehicle seat belt and sold in the US store as a pack of 3.

  • Lists a 40-120 lb range
  • Maker describes it as easy to remove and store in the trunk
  • Backless design
  • Maker states it is not meant to be used on an airplane
Ask the meadow

Up or Solana?

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?

Up: 20.9 lb. Solana: 9.2 lb. Neither lists aircraft certification.

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