Disney Baby MagicSquad vs Joie Bay Latch SI 3-in-1 Harness Booster
The MagicSquad lists for $60 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Disney Baby MagicSquad | Joie Bay Latch SI 3-in-1 Harness Booster | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Harness-to-booster | Harness-to-booster |
| List price | $179.99Lowest price | $239.99 |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 34–49 in | 27–49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb | 40–120 lb |
| Booster height | 43–57 in | 43–60 in |
| Seat weight | Not listed | 23.7 lb |
| Width | Not listed | 19 in |
| Head rule | The tops of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat's headrest. (booster: not to be used if the child's ears are above the top of the booster seat's headrest) | Forward-Facing: The harness straps MUST be AT or JUST ABOVE the child's shoulders. For forward-facing harnessed mode, DO NOT use the headrest higher than indicated on the label on the child restraint (headrest position 11 as indicated under the backrest softgoods). |
| Installation | LATCH (lower anchor belt) forward-facing + top tether, seat belt (lap belt) forward-facing + top tether, seat belt (lap/shoulder) forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt | rigid LATCH, vehicle seat belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 7 | Not listed |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Joie Bay Latch SI 3-in-1 Harness Booster
A forward-facing harness seat with rigid LATCH that converts to high-back and then backless booster, covering children up to 60 in.
- Rigid LATCH
- Harness to 65 lb, backless booster to 120 lb
- Ten-year life
- No rear-facing mode
MagicSquad or Bay Latch SI 3-in-1 Harness Booster?
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 MagicSquad or the Bay Latch SI 3-in-1 Harness Booster?
The Joie Bay Latch SI 3-in-1 Harness Booster: it goes forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 120 lb. The MagicSquad goes forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 100 lb. The Bay Latch SI 3-in-1 Harness Booster expires after 10 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
MagicSquad: certified for planes. Bay Latch SI 3-in-1 Harness Booster: certified for planes, 23.7 lb.
What does the extra $60 for the Bay Latch SI 3-in-1 Harness 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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