Baby Trend Cover Me 4-in-1 vs Baby Trend Journey 4-in-1
The Journey 4-in-1 is 0.3 in narrower. The Journey 4-in-1 lists for $20 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Baby Trend Cover Me 4-in-1 | Baby Trend Journey 4-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $169.99 | $149.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–40 lb | 4–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 40 in | Up to 40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 50 in | Up to 50 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 44–57 in | 44–57 in |
| Seat weight | 19.84 lb | 16.24 lbLightest |
| Width | 18.5 in | 18.25 inNarrowest |
| Head rule | Rear-facing: Top of head has NOT reached 1" from top of seatback. Forward-facing: The top of the child's ears must be at or below the top of the Car Seat. | Rear-facing: Top of head has NOT reached 1" from top of seat back. Forward-facing: The top of the child's ears must be at or below the top of the car seat. |
| Newborn insert | Head Pillow and Body Insert (section 5.27); no weight limit captured | Pillow, Body insert (section 5.23); no weight limit captured |
| Installation | LATCH rear-facing, seat belt rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + top tether, seat belt forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap-shoulder belt | LATCH rear-facing, seat belt rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + top tether, seat belt forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap-shoulder belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 7 | 7 |
| Recline positions | 5 | 5 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 9 years | 9 years |
Baby Trend Cover Me 4-in-1
Baby Trend 4-in-1 seat with rear-facing infant and toddler modes, forward-facing harness and belt-positioning booster, with a side sun canopy.
- Four modes listed by Baby Trend
- Canopy track with 5 positions
- Page expiration text is a general 6-year statement, not model specific
Baby Trend Journey 4-in-1
Four-mode convertible listed by the maker as 'Rear-Facing to Booster' with a Zero Radius Recline base and 18.25 in widest point.
- Maker lists a 4 to 100 lb range across rear-facing, harness and booster modes
- Zero Radius Recline base plus recline flip foot
Cover Me 4-in-1 or Journey 4-in-1?
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?
Cover Me 4-in-1: certified for planes, 19.8 lb. Journey 4-in-1: certified for planes, 16.2 lb.
What does the extra $20 for the Cover Me 4-in-1 get you?
No extra listed feature from the ones we track (load leg, anti-rebound bar, rotation, flame retardants). Compare fabrics, ease of install, and fit in your car. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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