BOB Champ vs Graco SnugRide SnugFit DLX
The Champ is 0.6 in narrower.
Only the differences are shown.
| BOB Gear Champ | Graco SnugRide SnugFit DLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 9.3 lbLightest | 9.8 lb |
| Base weight | 10.2 lb | 7.44 lb |
| Width | 16.9 inNarrowest | 17.5 in |
| 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 | Not listed |
| Base included | Yes | Not listed |
| Newborn insert | Infant Positioning Pillow (no weight limit printed in the extracted text); harness Inner Loop: Maximum 11 lbs (5 kg). | Not listed |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt, baseless (European belt path) | SnugLock technology with vehicle seat belt, LATCH (InRight LATCH) |
| Load leg | No | Not listed |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Yes |
| Rotates | No | Not listed |
| Recline positions | 4 | 5 |
| Works with strollers | BOB strollers (Wayfinder travel system); maker publishes a compatibility chart | Graco strollers |
| 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. | Not listed |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Not listed |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Not listed |
| Expires after | 6 years | 7 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
Graco SnugRide SnugFit DLX
Rear-facing-only infant seat from Graco with SnugLock installation, anti-rebound bar and a 5-position base.
- Maker lists 5 recline positions
- Installs by vehicle seat belt or LATCH
- Maker lists an anti-rebound bar
- Manual PDF not opened
Ask the meadow
Champ or SnugRide SnugFit DLX?
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. SnugRide SnugFit DLX: 9.8 lb.
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