BOB Champ vs Doona X
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| BOB Gear Champ | Doona X | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | Not listed | $850 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | 17–32 in |
| Seat weight | 9.3 lbLightest | 19.6 lb |
| Base weight | 10.2 lb | 17.2 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 | Stop using if the top of the child's head is less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the top edge of the seat. |
| 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). | Removable Infant Insert: 'ALWAYS secure your child in the Doona X Car Seat WITH the Infant Insert if your child weighs below 11 lbs (5 kg)' or if shoulders are below the lowest strap level; remove when shoulders are above the lowest shoulder strap level. |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt, baseless (European belt path) | LATCH (with Doona LATCH base), vehicle belt (with base), lap-shoulder belt, European routing (without base, preferred), lap-shoulder belt, standard routing (without base), lap belt (without base) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Recline positions | 4 | 3 |
| Works with strollers | BOB strollers (Wayfinder travel system); maker publishes a compatibility chart | Built-in stroller (integrated wheels) |
| 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. | ALWAYS engage the handle in position C when traveling in a vehicle or on aircraft. |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Not listed |
| Expires after | 6 years | Not listed |
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 X?
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. X: certified for planes, installs without a base, 19.6 lb.
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