Baby Trend Trooper 3-in-1 vs Cosco ShadeVenture Canopy 2-in-1
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Baby Trend Trooper 3-in-1 | Cosco ShadeVenture Canopy 2-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $119.99 | $119.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 40 in | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lbHighest harness limit | 30–50 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 50 in | 34.4–44 in |
| Width | 17.75 in | Not listed |
| 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: 'The top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat.' Forward-facing: 'The top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat.' |
| Newborn insert | Body Insert: 'ONLY use the insert with children who weigh between 4-18 lbs (1.81 - 8.16 kg).' Head pillow also included ('Head Pillow can be used in Forward facing'). | Not listed |
| Installation | LATCH (usable up to 55 lb) | LATCH |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 5 | 5 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 7 years | 10 years |
Baby Trend Trooper 3-in-1
A low-priced, light convertible that rides rear-facing from newborn size and then forward-facing.
- Low price
- Light for a convertible
- Narrow at about 17.75 inches
- Maker lists no separate height limits per mode
- Harness has only 5 shoulder heights
Cosco ShadeVenture Canopy 2-in-1
Cosco two-mode convertible with a canopy, LATCH, a 5-point harness with front adjustment, 5 harness heights and 3 buckle locations;
- Maker states it is certified for use on an aircraft
- LATCH equipped
- Marked New Arrival by the maker
Trooper 3-in-1 or ShadeVenture Canopy 2-in-1?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which one will my child use longer, the Trooper 3-in-1 or the ShadeVenture Canopy 2-in-1?
The Baby Trend Trooper 3-in-1: it goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 65 lb. The ShadeVenture Canopy 2-in-1 goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 50 lb. The Trooper 3-in-1 expires after 7 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
Trooper 3-in-1: certified for planes. ShadeVenture Canopy 2-in-1: certified for planes.
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