Baby Trend Journey 4-in-1 vs Safety 1st TriMate
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Baby Trend Journey 4-in-1 | Safety 1st TriMate | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $149.99 | $149.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 40 in | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 50 in | 34.4–49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 44–57 in | 43.4–52 in |
| Seat weight | 16.24 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 18.25 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | 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. | Rear-facing: 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. Forward-facing: the top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat's headrest. Booster: the top of your child's ears should never be above the top of the booster seat's headrest. |
| Newborn insert | Pillow, Body insert (section 5.23); no weight limit captured | Body pillow (on select models), optional, rear-facing mode only (TriFit/TriMate manual). |
| Installation | LATCH rear-facing, seat belt rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + top tether, seat belt forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap-shoulder belt | visible belt paths |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 7 | 8 |
| Recline positions | 5 | 3 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 9 years | 10 years |
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
Safety 1st TriMate
Safety 1st all-in-one with rear-facing, forward-facing and belt-positioning booster modes, an 8-position headrest and harness and a 3-position base.
- 3-position base
- Maker lists under 19 in across without the cup holders
- No recline count stated beyond a 3-position base
Ask the meadow
Journey 4-in-1 or TriMate?
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?
Journey 4-in-1: certified for planes, 16.2 lb. TriMate: certified for planes.
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