Evenflo NurtureMax vs Safety 1st OnBoard Insta-LATCH
The OnBoard Insta-LATCH rear-faces up to 30 lb, versus 22 lb. The NurtureMax lists for $49.01 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Evenflo NurtureMax | Safety 1st OnBoard Insta-LATCH | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $74.99Lowest price | $124 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–22 lb | 4–30 lbHighest rear-facing limit |
| Rear-facing height | 17–29 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 9 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 14.76 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | Top of child's head is at least 2.5 cm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back | The top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat. |
| Base included | Yes | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Not listed | Head pillow and body pillow; must be used together; manual gives no weight limit |
| Installation | LATCH (with base), vehicle belt (with base), lap-shoulder belt (without base), lap belt only (without base), lower anchor connectors (without base) | LATCH (self-retracting Insta-Latch connectors), vehicle belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | Not listed | 4 |
| Works with strollers | None: Evenflo Q&A says no stroller is currently compatible with the NurtureMax. | Not listed |
| Handle in the car | ALWAYS place the handle in Position 1 or 3 when traveling in a vehicle. | Carry handle MUST be upright and locked when carrying and when installed in the vehicle. |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | Not listed | 8 years |
Evenflo NurtureMax
An Evenflo infant carrier with a 14.76 in wide body, rated 4-22 lb and up to 29 in.
- Very low price
- Narrow at under 15 in wide
- Anti-rebound base
- Page's carrier weight and marketing weight disagree
- Not listed by the maker: installation methods, expiration and harness positions
Safety 1st OnBoard Insta-LATCH
A budget infant carrier with self-retracting LATCH connectors and red-to-green indicators on the base.
- Low price
- Base height adjustable
- Few features listed
- 30 lb maximum
NurtureMax or OnBoard Insta-LATCH?
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 NurtureMax or the OnBoard Insta-LATCH?
The Safety 1st OnBoard Insta-LATCH: it goes rear-facing, up to 30 lb. The NurtureMax goes rear-facing, up to 22 lb. The OnBoard Insta-LATCH expires after 8 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
NurtureMax: certified for planes, installs without a base, 9 lb. OnBoard Insta-LATCH: certified for planes.
What does the extra $49.01 for the OnBoard Insta-LATCH 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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