Graco 4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1 vs Maxi-Cosi Sela
The 4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1 lists for $20 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Graco 4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1 | Maxi-Cosi Sela | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $429.99Lowest price | $449.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Not listed | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 26.5–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 49 in | 34.4–49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 43–57 in | 43.4–52 in |
| Seat weight | 24.1 lbLightest | 27.25 lb |
| Width | 18 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | Not listed | 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. Booster: the top of your child's ears should never be above the top of the booster seat's headrest. |
| Newborn insert | Not listed | Head and body pillows, optional; must be used together (manual). Maker page: infant head and lumbar inserts. |
| Installation | LATCH, seat belt (SnugLock) | Rigid LATCH, seat belt (built-in lock-off arm) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 10 | 10 |
| Recline positions | 6 | 8 |
| Aircraft label | Not listed | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Not listed | Yes |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Graco 4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1
A slimmer 4Ever DLX with SnugLock install and a removable seat belt trainer mode as a fifth stage.
- SnugLock install in about a minute
- 18 in width
- Five modes including seat belt trainer
- Rear-facing limit is 40 lb
- List price $429.99
Maxi-Cosi Sela
A non-rotating Maxi-Cosi all-in-one with rigid LATCH, a belt lock-off and tension indicators.
- Rigid LATCH and tension indicators
- 10 headrest/harness positions
- 8 recline positions
- 27 lb seat
- Rear-facing capped at 40 lb
Ask the meadow
4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1 or Sela?
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?
4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1: 24.1 lb. Sela: certified for planes, 27.3 lb.
What does the extra $20 for the Sela get you?
Per the makers, the Sela adds no added flame retardants. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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