Chicco KidFit ClearTex Plus vs Joie Basil 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster
The KidFit ClearTex Plus is 1.6 in narrower. The Basil 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Chicco KidFit ClearTex Plus | Joie Basil 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Booster | Booster |
| List price | $109.99 | $99.99Lowest price |
| Booster weight | 40–110 lb | 40–120 lb |
| Booster height | 44–57 in | 43–60 in |
| Seat weight | 10 lb | 9 lbLightest |
| Width | 17 inNarrowest | 18.6 in |
| Head rule | High-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 |
| Installation | LATCH (quick-release), seat belt for the child | vehicle lap-shoulder belt, lower anchor attachments + vehicle lap-shoulder belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Recline positions | 2 | Not listed |
| Aircraft label | Not certified for aircraft | Not certified for aircraft |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Not listed |
| Expires after | Not listed | 10 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)
Joie Basil 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster
A belt-positioning booster that runs as a high-back and converts to backless as the child grows.
- High-back and backless modes
- Ten-year life
KidFit ClearTex Plus or Basil 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning 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 Basil 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster?
The Joie Basil 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster: it goes booster, up to 120 lb. The KidFit ClearTex Plus goes booster, up to 110 lb. The Basil 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster expires after 10 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
KidFit ClearTex Plus: 10 lb. Basil 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster: 9 lb. Neither lists aircraft certification.
What does the extra $10 for the KidFit ClearTex Plus get you?
Per the makers, the KidFit ClearTex Plus adds no added flame retardants. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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