Baby Trend Trooper SLIM 3-in-1 vs Evenflo Tribute

The Tribute is 0.8 in narrower. The Tribute lists for $10 less.

Only the differences are shown.

Baby Trend Trooper SLIM 3-in-1Evenflo Tribute
TypeConvertibleConvertible
List price$109.99$99.99Lowest price
Rear-facing weight4–40 lb5–40 lb
Rear-facing heightUp to 40 in19–40 in
Forward-facing weight30–65 lbHighest harness limit30–40 lb
Forward-facing heightUp to 50 in35–40 in
Seat weight10.3 lb9.29 lbLightest
Width17.75 in17 inNarrowest
Head ruleRear-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.'Top of child's head is at least 25 mm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back
Newborn insertBody 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
InstallationLATCH rear-facing, seat belt rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + top tether, seat belt forward-facing + top tetherLATCH rear-facing, seat belt rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + tether, seat belt forward-facing + tether
Load legNoNo
Anti-rebound barNoNo
RotatesNoNo
Harness heights54
Aircraft labelCertified for aircraft, per the makerCertified for aircraft, per the maker
Expires after7 yearsNot listed

Baby Trend Trooper SLIM 3-in-1

    Evenflo Tribute

    A convertible car seat with limits topping out at 40 lb in both directions.

    • Very light at about 9.3 lb
    • Narrow at 17 inches
    • Low price
    • Low 40 lb forward-facing and 37 in rear-facing limits
    • Only 4 harness heights
    Ask the meadow

    Trooper SLIM 3-in-1 or Tribute?

    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 SLIM 3-in-1 or the Tribute?

    The Baby Trend Trooper SLIM 3-in-1: it goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 65 lb. The Tribute goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 40 lb. The Trooper SLIM 3-in-1 expires after 7 years.

    Which is easier to travel with?

    Trooper SLIM 3-in-1: certified for planes, 10.3 lb. Tribute: certified for planes, 9.3 lb.

    What does the extra $10 for the Trooper SLIM 3-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.

    Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.