Graco Grows4Me 4-in-1 vs Graco SlimFit 3-in-1
The SlimFit 3-in-1 is 1.6 in narrower.
Only the differences are shown.
| Graco Grows4Me 4-in-1 | Graco SlimFit 3-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $229.99 | $229.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 26.5–65 lb | 26.5–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–110 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 43–57 in | 43–57 in |
| Seat weight | 22.5 lb | 19.47 lbLightest |
| Width | 21.5 in | 19.9 inNarrowest |
| Head rule | Rear-facing: whose head is at least 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest adjustment handle. Forward-facing: top of child’s ears must be below top of headrest. | Rear-facing: whose head is at least 1” (2.5 cm) below the headrest adjustment handle. Forward-facing: top of child’s ears must be below top of headrest. |
| Newborn insert | Infant head support and body support (on select models), use only in the rear-facing mode; body support must be used if shoulders are below the lowest harness setting. No weight limit found in manual text. | Infant Head Support and Body Support (on select models) can be used ONLY for children weighing less than 20 lb (9 kg); body support must be used if shoulders are below the lowest harness setting. |
| Installation | LATCH | LATCH |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Recline positions | 6 | 4 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Graco Grows4Me 4-in-1
Graco all-in-one seat with rear-facing harness, forward-facing harness, highback booster and backless booster modes. Graco lists it as model 2223810 with a 10-position headrest and 6 recline positions.
- Four modes in one seat
- Headrest and harness adjust together in one motion
- Integrated cupholder
Graco SlimFit 3-in-1
Graco narrow all-in-one seat with rear-facing harness, forward-facing harness and highback booster modes. Graco lists model 2215455 with push-button InRight LATCH, 10 headrest positions and 4 recline positions.
- Three modes in one seat
- Cup holders rotate away; Graco says this makes the seat up to 10% slimmer
- Push-button InRight LATCH
Grows4Me 4-in-1 or SlimFit 3-in-1?
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 Grows4Me 4-in-1 or the SlimFit 3-in-1?
The Graco Grows4Me 4-in-1: it goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 110 lb. The SlimFit 3-in-1 goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 100 lb. The Grows4Me 4-in-1 expires after 10 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
Grows4Me 4-in-1: certified for planes, 22.5 lb. SlimFit 3-in-1: certified for planes, 19.5 lb.
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