Baby Trend Trooper 3-in-1 vs Disney Baby Jive 2-in-1
The Trooper 3-in-1 lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Baby Trend Trooper 3-in-1 | Disney Baby Jive 2-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $119.99Lowest price | $129.99 |
| 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 | 22–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 50 in | 29–49 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.' |
| 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'). | Head Pillow and Body Pillow (on select models); manual gives no separate weight limit for them |
| 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
Disney Baby Jive 2-in-1
A Disney-themed Safety 1st convertible car seat.
- Fits 3-across in most cars per maker
- Certified for aircraft
- Removable infant pillows
- Not listed by the maker: seat weight, width and expiration
- 40 lb rear-facing limit
Ask the meadow
Trooper 3-in-1 or Jive 2-in-1?
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?
Trooper 3-in-1: certified for planes. Jive 2-in-1: certified for planes.
What does the extra $10.00 for the Jive 2-in-1 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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