Disney Baby Scenera Extend vs Safety 1st Ellaris
The Scenera Extend lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Disney Baby Scenera Extend | Safety 1st Ellaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $89.99Lowest price | $99.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 19–40 in | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–50 lb | 30–65 lbHighest harness limit |
| Forward-facing height | 34.4–44 in | 34.4–49 in |
| 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.' Forward-facing: 'The top of your child's ears MUST be 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's headrest.' Forward-facing: 'The top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat's headrest.' |
| Installation | LATCH | LATCH |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 5 | 5 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Disney Baby Scenera Extend
A Disney-themed version of the compact Scenera Extend, sold by Safety 1st. Same lower limits as the Cosco version.
- Low price
- Slim, fits 3-across per maker
- Aircraft certified (per the maker)
- Low weight and height limits
- Not listed by the maker: seat weight, width and expiration
Safety 1st Ellaris
A convertible that rear-faces to 40 lb and forward-faces to 65 lb.
- Low price
- Forward-facing up to 65 lb and 49 in
- Machine-washable pad
- Rear-facing limit is 40 lb and 40 in
- Only 5 headrest/harness positions
Scenera Extend or Ellaris?
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 Scenera Extend or the Ellaris?
The Safety 1st Ellaris: it goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 65 lb. The Scenera Extend goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 50 lb. The Ellaris expires after 10 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
Scenera Extend: certified for planes. Ellaris: certified for planes.
What does the extra $10 for the Ellaris 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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