Baby Trend Secure-Lift vs Evenflo LiteMax 30
The Secure-Lift lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Baby Trend Secure-Lift | Evenflo LiteMax 30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $139.99Lowest price | $149.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 3–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 29.5 in | 15.7–32 in |
| Seat weight | 9.8 lb | 8.17 lbLightest |
| Width | Not listed | 19 in |
| Head rule | Not listed | The top of the child's head must be at least 1 in. (25 mm.) below the top of the child restraint seat back. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Inserts (body insert not included in all models): only for children who weigh between 4-18 lbs | Optional head pillow and/or body pillow (not on all models); manual gives no separate weight limit. Buckle strap 'Newborn Position': NEVER use this position for children weighing more than 3.6 kg (8 lbs). |
| Installation | LATCH | LATCH (with base), vehicle belt (with base), lap-shoulder belt (without base; manual: put the lap belt through the belt guides, then wrap the shoulder belt around the back - European-style) |
| Load leg | No | Not listed |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Not listed |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 6 | 4 |
| Recline positions | 4 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | Select Baby Trend strollers; some need adapters (Morph, wagons) | Evenflo Q&A on product page names Omni Plus, Pivot Vizor (LiteMax 30) and Folio3, Omni Signature (LiteMax Sport) |
| Handle in the car | ONLY use Rebound Handle position in vehicle. | ALWAYS place the handle in Position 1 or 3 (U.S. models) or Position 1 (Canadian models) when using this child restraint in a vehicle. NEVER use Positions 2 or 4 when traveling in a vehicle. |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 7 years | Not listed |
Baby Trend Secure-Lift
A step-up Baby Trend infant carrier with a height-adjustable base, four recline positions and a six-position headrest and harness.
- Four-position recline base
- Height-adjustable base
- Six harness/headrest positions
- 30 lb limit
- Heavier than other Baby Trend carriers
Ask the meadow
Secure-Lift or LiteMax 30?
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?
Secure-Lift: certified for planes, 9.8 lb. LiteMax 30: certified for planes, installs without a base, 8.2 lb.
What does the extra $10 for the LiteMax 30 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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