Diono Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster vs Safety 1st Grow and Go 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster featuring ComfortWings

The Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster is 2.7 in narrower. The Grow and Go 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster featuring ComfortWings lists for $5 less.

Only the differences are shown.

Diono Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back BoosterSafety 1st Grow and Go 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster featuring ComfortWings
TypeBoosterBooster
List price$109.99$104.99Lowest price
Booster weight40–120 lb40–100 lb
Booster height38–63 in43.4–57 in
Seat weight10.8 lbNot listed
Width16.3 inNarrowest19 in
Head ruleNot listedDO NOT use this booster seat if the top of your child's ears are above the top of the booster seat's headrest. DO NOT use the booster seat if your child's head is less than 5 in. (12.7 cm) below the roof of the car. (backless mode: top of ears never above the top of the vehicle seat back/headrest)
Installationvehicle lap and shoulder belt (high-back), backless mode: do not use unless there is a vehiclvehicle shoulder and lap belt guides
Load legNoNo
Anti-rebound barNoNo
RotatesNoNo
Recline positions2Not listed
Aircraft labelNot certified for aircraftNot certified for aircraft
Expires after8 years10 years

Diono Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster

  • Maker lists conversion to backless booster with shoulder belt positioning clip and carry handle
  • Maker lists an 11-position head and backrest and 2 backrest recline positions
  • Maker states boosters cannot be used on an airplane

Safety 1st Grow and Go 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster featuring ComfortWings

High-back to backless belt-positioning booster from Safety 1st with a 10-position headrest and backrest wings that expand to 19 in. total seat width.

  • 10-position adjustable headrest
  • Converts to a backless booster
  • Manual not opened
Ask the meadow

Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster or Grow and Go 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster featuring ComfortWings?

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 Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster or the Grow and Go 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster featuring ComfortWings?

The Diono Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster: it goes booster, up to 120 lb. The Grow and Go 2-in-1 Belt-Positioning Booster featuring ComfortWings goes booster, up to 100 lb. The Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back Booster expires after 8 years.

What does the extra $5 for the Connect3 R 2-in-1 High-Back 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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