Baby Trend Secure-Lift vs Joie Rue
The Secure-Lift lists for $30 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Baby Trend Secure-Lift | Joie Rue | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $139.99Lowest price | $169.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 29.5 in | Up to 30 in |
| Seat weight | 9.8 lb | 7.8 lbLightest |
| Base weight | Not listed | 8.7 lb |
| Head rule | Not listed | The top of child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the child restraint. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Inserts (body insert not included in all models): only for children who weigh between 4-18 lbs | Infant insert can be used, as needed, to provide a snug fit for small babies; low birth weight pillow inside the insert for even smaller babies (rue manual gives no weight limit). |
| Installation | LATCH | LATCH (lower anchor attachment), lap/shoulder belt, lap belt only, with or without base |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 6 | Not listed |
| Recline positions | 4 | 4 |
| Works with strollers | Select Baby Trend strollers; some need adapters (Morph, wagons) | Joie strollers or appropriate Joie adapters designed for use |
| Handle in the car | ONLY use Rebound Handle position in vehicle. | Joie recommends to have the handle in the carry position when in the vehicle. (Handle has locked positions plus one convenience position that does not lock.) |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 7 years | 7 years |
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
Joie Rue
Rear-facing infant seat with base from Joie; maker manual is titled rue with Base.
- Maker manual lists LATCH, lap/shoulder belt and lap belt installs, with or without base
- Base has 4 recline positions per manual
- Maker states certified for airplane use
- Manual states a 7-year limit counted from original purchase
- Manual does not list carrier weight or dimensions
Secure-Lift or Rue?
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. Rue: certified for planes, installs without a base, 7.8 lb.
What does the extra $30 for the Rue 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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