BOB Champ vs Britax Willow
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| BOB Gear Champ | Britax Willow | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | 17–32 in |
| Seat weight | 9.3 lb | 8.99 lbLightest |
| Base weight | 10.2 lb | 9.09 lb |
| Width | 16.9 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | when the top of child's head is at least 1 in (2.5 cm) or below the top edge of head restraint | when the top of child's head is at least 1 in (2.5 cm) below the top edge of head restraint |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Infant Positioning Pillow (no weight limit printed in the extracted text); harness Inner Loop: Maximum 11 lbs (5 kg). | The infant positioning pillow can be used with infants weighing less than 11 lbs (5 kg). |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt, baseless (European belt path) | lap-shoulder belt (with base), lap belt (with base), lower connectors (with base), lap-shoulder belt (without base, European belt guide), lap-shoulder belt (without base, American belt path), lap belt (without base) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Not listed |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Recline positions | 4 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | BOB strollers (Wayfinder travel system); maker publishes a compatibility chart | Select Britax strollers (Britax compatibility chart: https://us.britax.com/support/instructional-videos-and-user-manuals/compatibility-charts) |
| Handle in the car | The carry handle must be adjusted to any locked position for use in a vehicle. BOB Gear & Britax recommend Position 1 for use in a vehicle. | The carry handle must be adjusted to any locked position for use in a vehicle. Britax recommends Position 1 for use in a vehicle. |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | 6 years | 6 years |
BOB Champ
BOB Gear's own infant carrier, sold with the Wayfinder travel system and with a Wilder base. Rear-facing limits are 4-30 lb and 17-32 in.
- Pairs with BOB strollers
- Baseless installation option
- Sold mainly as part of a travel system
- 30 lb limit
Ask the meadow
Champ or Willow?
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?
Champ: certified for planes, installs without a base, 9.3 lb. Willow: certified for planes, installs without a base, 9 lb.
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