Britax Emblem 3 Stage vs Joie chili spin 360
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Joie chili spin 360List price not published
Only the differences are shown.
| Britax Emblem 3 Stage | Joie chili spin 360 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 4–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 49 in | Up to 43 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 20–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Seat weight | Not listed | 27.1 lb |
| Width | Not listed | 18.4 in |
| Head rule | Rear-facing: when the top of the child's head is at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the head restraint/head pad. Forward-facing: when the top of the ears are below the top of the head restraint/head pad. | Rear-facing: Make sure your child's head is at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the top of the headrest. |
| Newborn insert | Infant positioning pillow: must be used for children weighing 22 lbs (10 kg) or less rear-facing; do not use over 22 lbs or forward-facing. | Not listed |
| Installation | LATCH rear-facing, seat belt with lock-off rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + top tether, seat belt with lock-off forward-facing + top tether | Rear-facing: LATCH, Rear-facing: lap/shoulder belt, Rear-facing: lap belt only, Forward-facing: LATCH and tether, Forward-facing: lap/shoulder belt and tether |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | Not listed |
| Rotates | No | Yes |
| Harness heights | 10 | 10 |
| Recline positions | Not listed | 4 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Not certified for aircraft |
| Expires after | 7 years | 10 years |
Joie chili spin 360
Rotating convertible seat from Joie; the maker US manual lists rear-facing 4 to 40 lb and forward-facing 30 to 65 lb.
- Maker manual lists 4 recline positions
- Maker manual lists 10 headrest and harness height positions
- Maker manual lists LATCH, lap/shoulder belt and lap belt installs
- Maker manual says not certified for aircraft use
- Manual does not list seat weight or dimensions
Ask the meadow
Emblem 3 Stage or chili spin 360?
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?
Emblem 3 Stage: certified for planes. chili spin 360: 27.1 lb.
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