Evenflo LiteMax 30 vs Joie Rue
The LiteMax 30 lists for $20 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Evenflo LiteMax 30 | Joie Rue | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $149.99Lowest price | $169.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 3–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 15.7–32 in | Up to 30 in |
| Seat weight | 8.17 lb | 7.8 lbLightest |
| Base weight | Not listed | 8.7 lb |
| Width | 19 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | The top of the child's head must be at least 1 in. (25 mm.) below the top of the child restraint seat back. | The top of child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the child restraint. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Optional head pillow and/or body pillow (not on all models); manual gives no separate weight limit. Buckle strap 'Newborn Position': NEVER use this position for children weighing more than 3.6 kg (8 lbs). | Infant insert can be used, as needed, to provide a snug fit for small babies; low birth weight pillow inside the insert for even smaller babies (rue manual gives no weight limit). |
| Installation | LATCH (with base), vehicle belt (with base), lap-shoulder belt (without base; manual: put the lap belt through the belt guides, then wrap the shoulder belt around the back - European-style) | LATCH (lower anchor attachment), lap/shoulder belt, lap belt only, with or without base |
| Load leg | Not listed | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 4 | Not listed |
| Recline positions | Not listed | 4 |
| Works with strollers | Evenflo Q&A on product page names Omni Plus, Pivot Vizor (LiteMax 30) and Folio3, Omni Signature (LiteMax Sport) | Joie strollers or appropriate Joie adapters designed for use |
| Handle in the car | ALWAYS place the handle in Position 1 or 3 (U.S. models) or Position 1 (Canadian models) when using this child restraint in a vehicle. NEVER use Positions 2 or 4 when traveling in a vehicle. | Joie recommends to have the handle in the carry position when in the vehicle. (Handle has locked positions plus one convenience position that does not lock.) |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | Not listed | 7 years |
Joie Rue
Rear-facing infant seat with base from Joie; maker manual is titled rue with Base.
- Maker manual lists LATCH, lap/shoulder belt and lap belt installs, with or without base
- Base has 4 recline positions per manual
- Maker states certified for airplane use
- Manual states a 7-year limit counted from original purchase
- Manual does not list carrier weight or dimensions
Ask the meadow
LiteMax 30 or Rue?
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?
LiteMax 30: certified for planes, installs without a base, 8.2 lb. Rue: certified for planes, installs without a base, 7.8 lb.
What does the extra $20 for the Rue get you?
Per the makers, the Rue adds an anti-rebound bar. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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