Disney Baby Ellaris vs Graco Contender Slim
The Contender Slim is 0.1 in narrower. The Ellaris lists for $60 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Disney Baby Ellaris | Graco Contender Slim | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $129.99Lowest price | $189.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 19–40 in | Not listed |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb | 26.5–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 34.4–49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Seat weight | Not listed | 16 lb |
| Width | 19 in | 18.9 inNarrowest |
| 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 top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat's headrest.' | Not listed |
| Installation | LATCH | LATCH |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | Not listed |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 5 | 8 |
| Recline positions | Not listed | 2 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Not listed |
| Expires after | 10 years | 7 years |
Disney Baby Ellaris
A Disney-themed convertible sold under the Safety 1st maker, with a slim 19-inch design that rear-faces to 40 lb and forward-faces to 65 lb.
- Slim 19-inch width
- Disney prints
- Machine-washable pad
- Not listed by the maker: seat weight and expiration
Graco Contender Slim
A fairly light, slim Graco convertible with a no-rethread harness and a 7-year life.
- Light at 16 lb
- Slim for the back seat
- Certified for aircraft
- 40 lb rear-facing limit
- Only 2 recline positions
Ellaris or Contender Slim?
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?
Ellaris: certified for planes. Contender Slim: 16 lb.
What does the extra $60 for the Contender Slim 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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