Evenflo Maestro Sport vs Safety 1st Grand 2-in-1

The Grand 2-in-1 lists for $20 less.

Only the differences are shown.

Evenflo Maestro SportSafety 1st Grand 2-in-1
TypeHarness-to-boosterHarness-to-booster
List price$99.99$79.99Lowest price
Forward-facing weight30–50 lb40–65 lbHighest harness limit
Forward-facing height35–49 in43.4–49 in
Booster weight40–100 lb40–100 lb
Booster height44–57 in43.4–52 in
Seat weight9.6 lbNot listed
Width19 inNot listed
Head ruleHarness: Tops of the child's ears are at or below the top of the child restraint headrest.Not listed
InstallationLATCH forward-facing + top tether, seat belt forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap/shoulder beltvehicle lap/shoulder belt (booster mode)
Load legNoNo
Anti-rebound barNoNo
RotatesNoNo
Aircraft labelCertified for aircraft, per the makerCertified for aircraft, per the maker
Expires afterNot listed10 years

Evenflo Maestro Sport

A light harness-to-high-back-booster seat. Evenflo lists the harness for 22 to 50 lb and booster mode for 40 to 110 lb.

  • Light at 9.6 lb, easy to move between cars
  • Low price
  • Harness mode starts at 22 lb

Safety 1st Grand 2-in-1

A harness-to-booster seat. Safety 1st lists harness mode at 40 to 65 lb and booster mode at 40 to 100 lb.

  • Low price
  • Slim design, Safety 1st says it fits three across in most vehicles
  • Removable cup holders and washable pad
  • Harness mode starts at 40 lb
Ask the meadow

Maestro Sport or Grand 2-in-1?

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?

Maestro Sport: certified for planes, 9.6 lb. Grand 2-in-1: certified for planes.

What does the extra $20 for the Maestro Sport 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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