Britax Poplar vs Graco Extend2Fit
The Poplar is 2.5 in narrower. The Extend2Fit lists for $110 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Britax Poplar | Graco Extend2Fit | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $349.99 | $239.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–50 lb | 4–50 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 18–49 in | Not listed |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb | 26.5–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 35–49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Seat weight | 27.2 lb | 19 lbLightest |
| Width | 17 inNarrowest | 19.5 in |
| Head rule | Rear-facing: when the top of the child's head is at least 1" (2.5 cm) below the top of the head restraint. Forward-facing: when the top of the ears are below the top of the head restraint. | Top of head must be 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest adjustment lever. |
| Newborn insert | Lower infant insert (optional): MAY be used for children who weigh 20 lbs (9.1 kg) or less rear-facing; not forward-facing. Positioning layer MUST be folded down for 5-40 lbs rear-facing. | Not listed |
| Installation | seat belt (ClickTight) | LATCH (InRight) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 14 | 10 |
| Recline positions | 6 | 6 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Not listed |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Britax Poplar
A slim 17-inch Britax convertible with a ClickTight seat belt install and a no-rethread harness. It rear-faces up to 50 lb.
- Slim 17-inch width
- High 50 lb rear-facing limit
- 10-year life
- No anti-rebound bar listed (that is the Poplar S)
Graco Extend2Fit
A Graco convertible with a leg-room extension panel that adds up to 5 inches rear-facing, so kids can rear-face to 50 lb.
- 50 lb rear-facing limit
- 4-position extension panel for legroom
- Moderate price
- 19.5 inches wide
Ask the meadow
Poplar or Extend2Fit?
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?
Poplar: certified for planes, 27.2 lb. Extend2Fit: certified for planes, 19 lb.
What does the extra $110 for the Poplar get you?
Per the makers, the Poplar adds no added flame retardants. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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