Cosco Finale DX vs Safety 1st Grand 2-in-1
The Finale DX lists for $5 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Cosco Finale DX | Safety 1st Grand 2-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Harness-to-booster | Harness-to-booster |
| List price | $74.99Lowest price | $79.99 |
| Forward-facing weight | 40–65 lb | 40–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 43.4–49 in | 43.4–49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 43.4–52 in | 43.4–52 in |
| Head rule | The tops of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat. (booster: DO NOT use this booster seat if the tops of your child's ears are above the top of the booster seat's headrest.) | Not listed |
| Installation | vehicle belt (forward-facing belt path), LATCH lower anchor belt (harness mode), tether (harness mode), vehicle lap/shoulder belt (booster mode) | vehicle lap/shoulder belt (booster mode) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Cosco Finale DX
A harness-to-booster seat whose harness mode starts at 40 lb.
- Low price
- Cosco says it fits three across in most cars
- Machine-washable pad
- Harness mode starts at 40 lb, so it is not for smaller toddlers
- Lower height and weight ceilings than pricier harness boosters
Safety 1st Grand 2-in-1
A harness-to-booster seat. Safety 1st lists harness mode at 40 to 65 lb and booster mode at 40 to 100 lb.
- Low price
- Slim design, Safety 1st says it fits three across in most vehicles
- Removable cup holders and washable pad
- Harness mode starts at 40 lb
Ask the meadow
Finale DX or Grand 2-in-1?
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?
Finale DX: certified for planes. Grand 2-in-1: certified for planes.
What does the extra $5 for the Grand 2-in-1 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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