Chicco KidFit ClearTex Plus vs Diono Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster

The Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster is 0.7 in narrower.

Only the differences are shown.

Chicco KidFit ClearTex PlusDiono Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster
TypeBoosterBooster
List price$109.99$109.99
Booster weight40–110 lb40–120 lb
Booster height44–57 in38–63 in
Seat weight10 lbLightest10.8 lb
Width17 in16.3 inNarrowest
Head ruleHigh-back: "Child’s ears must be below Headrest when sitting on Booster Seat." Backless: "Child’s ears must be below vehicle seat back or vehicle head restraint when sitting on Booster Seat."Not listed
InstallationLATCH (quick-release), seat belt for the childvehicle lap and shoulder belt (high-back), backless mode: do not use unless there is a vehicl
Load legNoNo
Anti-rebound barNoNo
RotatesNoNo
Recline positions22
Aircraft labelNot certified for aircraftNot certified for aircraft
No added flame retardantsYesNot listed
Expires afterNot listed8 years

Chicco KidFit ClearTex Plus

A high-back booster that converts to backless, with quick-release LATCH to hold the seat in place. Chicco says the ClearTex fabrics have no intentionally added fire retardant treatments.

  • Fabrics made without added fire retardant chemicals per Chicco
  • Quick-release LATCH
  • 10 headrest positions and a 2-position recline backrest
  • High-back mode tops out at 100 lb (110 lb only backless)

Diono Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster

  • Maker lists conversion to backless booster with shoulder belt positioning clip and carry handle
  • Maker lists an 11-position head and backrest and 2 backrest recline positions
  • Maker states boosters cannot be used on an airplane
Ask the meadow

KidFit ClearTex Plus or Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster?

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 KidFit ClearTex Plus or the Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster?

The Diono Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster: it goes booster, up to 120 lb. The KidFit ClearTex Plus goes booster, up to 110 lb. The Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster expires after 8 years.

Which is easier to travel with?

KidFit ClearTex Plus: 10 lb. Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster: 10.8 lb. Neither lists aircraft certification.

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