Baby Trend EZ-Lift PRO vs Safety 1st OnBoard FLX
The EZ-Lift PRO lists for $25 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Baby Trend EZ-Lift PRO | Safety 1st OnBoard FLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $109.99Lowest price | $134.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 29.5 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 7.75 lb | Not listed |
| Head rule | Not listed | The top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat's headrest. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Head and bottom inserts (page); manual: ONLY use inserts with children who weigh between 4-18 lbs | Head pillow and body pillow (on select models); must be used together; manual gives no weight limit |
| Installation | LATCH | LATCH (base) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 4 | 4 |
| Works with strollers | 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 | All Safety 1st strollers with QuickClick |
| Handle in the car | ONLY use Rebound or Carry Handle positions in vehicle. Use Carry position for children greater than 22 lb or if feet can touch the handle. | Carry handle MUST be upright and locked when carrying and when installed in the vehicle. |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 7 years | 8 years |
Baby Trend EZ-Lift PRO
A budget Baby Trend infant carrier with a 4-30 lb range, flip-foot recline and bubble level on the base.
- Low price
- Light carrier
- Level indicator on base
- 30 lb limit
- Not listed by the maker: details like width and harness count
Safety 1st OnBoard FLX
A budget infant carrier from Safety 1st with a LATCH base and four harness heights.
- Low price
- Four harness heights
- Fits Safety 1st QuickClick strollers
- Carrier weighs just under 8 lb
- 30 lb maximum
Ask the meadow
EZ-Lift PRO or OnBoard FLX?
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?
EZ-Lift PRO: certified for planes, 7.8 lb. OnBoard FLX: certified for planes.
What does the extra $25.00 for the OnBoard FLX 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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