Graco SnugRide DLX with Load Leg vs Safety 1st OnBoard Slide
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Graco SnugRide DLX with Load Leg | Safety 1st OnBoard Slide | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $269.99 | $269.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 8.4 lb | Not listed |
| Head rule | Not listed | 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 | Not listed | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Not listed | Head pillow and body pillow; must be used together; manual gives no weight limit |
| Installation | SnugLock with seat belt, LATCH (InRight LATCH) | rigid LATCH, vehicle belt with built-in lock-off |
| Load leg | Yes | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | No |
| Rotates | Not listed | No |
| Harness heights | Not listed | 4 |
| Recline positions | 4 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | Graco strollers via one-step connection; see Graco's compatibility chart | All Safety 1st modular and traditional strollers |
| Handle in the car | Not listed | The carry handle MUST be upright AND locked when carrying and when installed in the vehicle. |
| Aircraft label | Not listed | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 7 years | 8 years |
Graco SnugRide DLX with Load Leg
Graco infant carrier paired with a load leg base. Rated 4-30 lb and up to 32 in.
- Load leg on the base
- Carrier about 8.4 lb
- SnugLock install
- 30 lb limit
- Load leg base is heavy (about 17.7 lb with seat)
Safety 1st OnBoard Slide
An infant carrier whose base slides about 8 inches toward the door, to ease loading and reduce reaching.
- Base slides toward the door, including from the middle seat
- Rigid LATCH and belt lock-off
- Fits Safety 1st strollers
- List price $269.99
- 30 lb maximum
Ask the meadow
SnugRide DLX with Load Leg or OnBoard Slide?
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?
SnugRide DLX with Load Leg: 8.4 lb. OnBoard Slide: certified for planes.
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