Chicco MyFit Zip Air vs Harmony Defender 360° MAX 3-in-1 Deluxe
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Chicco MyFit Zip Air | Harmony Defender 360° MAX 3-in-1 Deluxe | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Harness-to-booster | Harness-to-booster |
| Forward-facing weight | 25–65 lb | 26.5–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 54 in | 27–57 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb | 40–120 lb |
| Booster height | 38–57 in | 34–57 in |
| Seat weight | 26 lb | 18 lbLightest |
| Width | 17.5 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | 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 | Harness mode: Child's ears MUST BE BELOW top of the headrest. |
| Newborn insert | Not listed | Infant insert cushion: 'Harmony recommends that you use the infant insert cushion until your child has reached a minimum of 35 pounds (15.8 kg).' |
| Installation | LATCH forward-facing + top tether (harness, child up to 40 lbs), seat belt forward-facing + top tether (harness), booster: vehicle lap-shoulder belt (LATCH and top tether optional) | LATCH (harness mode, not over 50 lbs), vehicle lap-and-shoulder belt, vehicle lap-only belt (harness mode), top tether (harness mode) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 9 | 9 |
| Recline positions | 4 | Not listed |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 8 years | 10 years |
Harmony Defender 360° MAX 3-in-1 Deluxe
- Manual lists harness use 22 - 65 pounds and booster use 40 - 120 pounds
- Manual lists aircraft certification with the harness
- Manual lists a one-hand headrest button
- Manual says forward-facing only; no rear-facing limits
Ask the meadow
MyFit Zip Air or Defender 360° MAX 3-in-1 Deluxe?
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 MyFit Zip Air or the Defender 360° MAX 3-in-1 Deluxe?
The Harmony Defender 360° MAX 3-in-1 Deluxe: it goes forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 120 lb. The MyFit Zip Air goes forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 100 lb. The Defender 360° MAX 3-in-1 Deluxe expires after 10 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
MyFit Zip Air: certified for planes, 26 lb. Defender 360° MAX 3-in-1 Deluxe: certified for planes, 18 lb.
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