Cosco Easy Elite Slim All-in-One vs Safety 1st TriMate
The Easy Elite Slim All-in-One lists for $50.99 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Cosco Easy Elite Slim All-in-One | Safety 1st TriMate | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $99Lowest price | $149.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 19–40 in | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 34.4–49 in | 34.4–49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 43.4–52 in | 43.4–52 in |
| Head rule | Rear-facing: the top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat's headrest. Forward-facing: the tops of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat's headrest. Booster: the tops of your child's ears should never be above the top of the booster seat's headrest. | Rear-facing: the top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat's headrest. Forward-facing: the top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat's headrest. Booster: the top of your child's ears should never be above the top of the booster seat's headrest. |
| Newborn insert | Not listed | Body pillow (on select models), optional, rear-facing mode only (TriFit/TriMate manual). |
| Installation | LATCH rear-facing, seat belt rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + top tether, seat belt forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt | visible belt paths |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 8 | 8 |
| Recline positions | Not listed | 3 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Safety 1st TriMate
Safety 1st all-in-one with rear-facing, forward-facing and belt-positioning booster modes, an 8-position headrest and harness and a 3-position base.
- 3-position base
- Maker lists under 19 in across without the cup holders
- No recline count stated beyond a 3-position base
Ask the meadow
Easy Elite Slim All-in-One or TriMate?
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?
Easy Elite Slim All-in-One: certified for planes. TriMate: certified for planes.
What does the extra $50.99 for the TriMate 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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