Graco SlimFit 3-in-1 vs Joie saffron SI 4-in-1
The saffron SI 4-in-1 is 0.9 in narrower. The SlimFit 3-in-1 lists for $20 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Graco SlimFit 3-in-1 | Joie saffron SI 4-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $229.99Lowest price | $249.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 4–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 49 in | Up to 43 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 26.5–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 49 in | Up to 49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb | 40–120 lb |
| Booster height | 43–57 in | Up to 60 in |
| Seat weight | 19.47 lbLightest | 23.1 lb |
| Width | 19.9 in | 19 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: The harness straps MUST be AT or JUST BELOW the child’s shoulders, and the top of child’s head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the child restraint. |
| Newborn insert | 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. | Infant insert can be used for smaller babies, but MUST be removed once the child reaches 11 lb. (5 kg). |
| Installation | LATCH | vehicle seat belt (lap/shoulder or lap-only), LATCH lower anchor attachments |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | Not listed | 10 |
| Recline positions | 4 | 3 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Not certified for aircraft |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
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
Joie saffron SI 4-in-1
Four-mode Joie seat (rear-facing, forward-facing, harness booster, belt booster) with a 3-position recline, listed on the Joie US site.
- Four modes in one seat
- Seat belt or LATCH installation
- 3 recline positions
- Maker states it is not certified for aircraft use
SlimFit 3-in-1 or saffron SI 4-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 SlimFit 3-in-1 or the saffron SI 4-in-1?
The Joie saffron SI 4-in-1: it goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 120 lb. The SlimFit 3-in-1 goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 100 lb. The saffron SI 4-in-1 expires after 10 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
SlimFit 3-in-1: certified for planes, 19.5 lb. saffron SI 4-in-1: 23.1 lb.
What does the extra $20 for the saffron SI 4-in-1 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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