Disney Baby Jive 2-in-1 vs Maxi-Cosi Romi
The Jive 2-in-1 lists for $20 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Disney Baby Jive 2-in-1 | Maxi-Cosi Romi | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $129.99Lowest price | $149.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 19–40 in | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 22–65 lbHighest harness limit | 30–50 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 29–49 in | 34.4–44 in |
| Seat weight | Not listed | 9.2 lb |
| 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.' | 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.' Forward-facing: 'The top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat.' |
| Newborn insert | Head Pillow and Body Pillow (on select models); manual gives no separate weight limit for them | Head Pillow (on select models); no separate limit given in manual |
| Installation | LATCH | LATCH |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 5 | Not listed |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Not listed | Yes |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Disney Baby Jive 2-in-1
A Disney-themed Safety 1st convertible car seat.
- Fits 3-across in most cars per maker
- Certified for aircraft
- Removable infant pillows
- Not listed by the maker: seat weight, width and expiration
- 40 lb rear-facing limit
Maxi-Cosi Romi
A Maxi-Cosi 2-in-1 convertible car seat.
- Low price
- Light shell
- Tether strap can double as a carry strap
- Forward-facing limit is only 50 lb
- Rear-facing limit is 40 lb and 40 in
Ask the meadow
Jive 2-in-1 or Romi?
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 Jive 2-in-1 or the Romi?
The Disney Baby Jive 2-in-1: it goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 65 lb. The Romi goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 50 lb. The Jive 2-in-1 expires after 10 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
Jive 2-in-1: certified for planes. Romi: certified for planes, 9.2 lb.
What does the extra $20 for the Romi get you?
Per the makers, the Romi adds no added flame retardants. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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