Baby Trend Cover Me 4-in-1 vs Graco TriRide 3-in-1
The Cover Me 4-in-1 is 0.5 in narrower. The Cover Me 4-in-1 lists for $30 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Baby Trend Cover Me 4-in-1 | Graco TriRide 3-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $169.99Lowest price | $199.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 40 in | Up to 49 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb | 26.5–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 50 in | Up to 49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 44–57 in | 43–57 in |
| Seat weight | 19.84 lb | 18.45 lbLightest |
| Width | 18.5 inNarrowest | 19 in |
| 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: whose head is at least 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest adjustment handle. Forward-facing: top of child’s ears must be below top of headrest. |
| Newborn insert | Head Pillow and Body Insert (section 5.27); no weight limit captured | Infant head support and body support (on select models), use only in the rear-facing mode; body support must be used if shoulders are below the lowest harness setting. No weight limit found in manual text. |
| 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 |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 7 | 10 |
| Recline positions | 5 | 6 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 9 years | 10 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
Graco TriRide 3-in-1
An entry-level three-mode all-in-one at a low price.
- Low price
- Light at 18.45 lb
- Three modes through highback booster
- Rear-facing limit is 40 lb
- No backless booster mode
Cover Me 4-in-1 or TriRide 3-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. TriRide 3-in-1: certified for planes, 18.5 lb.
What does the extra $30 for the TriRide 3-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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