Britax Grow with You Harness-to-Booster vs Chicco MyFit Zip
The Grow with You Harness-to-Booster lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Britax Grow with You Harness-to-Booster | Chicco MyFit Zip | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Harness-to-booster | Harness-to-booster |
| List price | $239.99Lowest price | $249.99 |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb | 25–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 35–49 in | Up to 54 in |
| Booster weight | 40–120 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 44–63 in | 38–57 in |
| Seat weight | 23 lbLightest | 25 lb |
| Width | Not listed | 17.5 in |
| Head rule | The top of the child's ears must be below the top of the head restraint when seated (harness and booster modes); harness straps must be in the closest position at or above the child's shoulders | Harness mode only when 'Harness Straps can be positioned at or above the child's shoulders' (manual Select Harness Mode page); no top-of-head rule found in manual |
| Installation | LATCH forward-facing + top tether (harness, child up to 45 lbs), seat belt forward-facing + top tether (harness), booster: vehicle lap-shoulder belt (lower anchors may be used to position the seat) | LATCH, seat belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 9 | 9 |
| Recline positions | 2 | 4 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Not listed |
| Expires after | 9 years | 8 years |
Britax Grow with You Harness-to-Booster
A forward-facing harness seat that converts to a belt-positioning booster up to 120 lb, without ClickTight.
- Harness to 65 lb, booster to 120 lb
- Lighter than the ClickTight version
- Nine-year life
- No rear-facing mode
Chicco MyFit Zip
A forward-facing harness seat that converts to a high-back booster, with a zip-off cover. Chicco lists a harness range up to 65 lb and a booster range of 40 to 100 lb.
- Harness mode goes to 65 lb
- Chicco says it is certified for aircraft use
- Four recline positions and nine headrest positions
- Price listed inconsistently on Chicco's page
Grow with You Harness-to-Booster or MyFit Zip?
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 Grow with You Harness-to-Booster or the MyFit Zip?
The Britax Grow with You Harness-to-Booster: it goes forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 120 lb. The MyFit Zip goes forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 100 lb. The Grow with You Harness-to-Booster expires after 9 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
Grow with You Harness-to-Booster: certified for planes, 23 lb. MyFit Zip: certified for planes, 25 lb.
What does the extra $10 for the MyFit Zip 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.
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