Evenflo Tribute vs Safety 1st Smooth Ride
The Smooth Ride lists for $5 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Evenflo Tribute | Safety 1st Smooth Ride | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $99.99 | $94.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 19–40 in | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–40 lb | 30–50 lbHighest harness limit |
| Forward-facing height | 35–40 in | 34.4–44 in |
| Seat weight | 9.29 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 17 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | Top of child's head is at least 25 mm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back | 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.' |
| Installation | LATCH rear-facing, seat belt rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + tether, seat belt forward-facing + tether | LATCH |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 4 | 5 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | Not listed | 10 years |
Evenflo Tribute
A convertible car seat with limits topping out at 40 lb in both directions.
- Very light at about 9.3 lb
- Narrow at 17 inches
- Low price
- Low 40 lb forward-facing and 37 in rear-facing limits
- Only 4 harness heights
Safety 1st Smooth Ride
A convertible with a 40 lb rear-facing limit and a 50 lb forward-facing limit.
- Low price
- FAA certified per maker
- Machine-washable pad
- Forward-facing limit is only 50 lb
- Rear-facing limit is 40 lb and 40 in
Tribute or Smooth Ride?
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 Tribute or the Smooth Ride?
The Safety 1st Smooth Ride: it goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 50 lb. The Tribute goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 40 lb. The Smooth Ride expires after 10 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
Tribute: certified for planes, 9.3 lb. Smooth Ride: certified for planes.
What does the extra $5 for the Tribute 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.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.