Chicco KidFit ClearTex Plus vs Joie cilantro fx 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster
The KidFit ClearTex Plus lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Chicco KidFit ClearTex Plus | Joie cilantro fx 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Booster | Booster |
| List price | $109.99Lowest price | $119.99 |
| Booster weight | 40–110 lb | 40–120 lb |
| Booster height | 44–57 in | 43–60 in |
| Seat weight | 10 lb | 7 lbLightest |
| Width | 17 in | Not listed |
| 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)
KidFit ClearTex Plus or cilantro fx 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 cilantro fx 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster?
The Joie cilantro fx 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster: it goes booster, up to 120 lb. The KidFit ClearTex Plus goes booster, up to 110 lb. The cilantro fx 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster expires after 10 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
KidFit ClearTex Plus: 10 lb. cilantro fx 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster: 7 lb. Neither lists aircraft certification.
What does the extra $10 for the cilantro fx 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster 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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