Graco SnugRide SnugFit vs Joie Rue
The Rue lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Graco SnugRide SnugFit | Joie Rue | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $179.99 | $169.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 32 in | Up to 30 in |
| Seat weight | 8.4 lb | 7.8 lbLightest |
| Base weight | Not listed | 8.7 lb |
| Width | 17.5 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | Not listed | The top of child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the child restraint. |
| Base included | Not listed | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Not listed | Infant insert can be used, as needed, to provide a snug fit for small babies; low birth weight pillow inside the insert for even smaller babies (rue manual gives no weight limit). |
| Installation | LATCH (stay-in-car base) | LATCH (lower anchor attachment), lap/shoulder belt, lap belt only, with or without base |
| Load leg | Not listed | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | Yes |
| Rotates | Not listed | No |
| Recline positions | 4 | 4 |
| Works with strollers | Graco strollers and infant car seat bases via one-step connection; see Graco's compatibility chart | Joie strollers or appropriate Joie adapters designed for use |
| Handle in the car | Not listed | Joie recommends to have the handle in the carry position when in the vehicle. (Handle has locked positions plus one convenience position that does not lock.) |
| Aircraft label | Not listed | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 7 years | 7 years |
Graco SnugRide SnugFit
A mid-weight Graco infant carrier with an anti-rebound bar on the base. Rated 4-30 lb and up to 32 in.
- Anti-rebound bar on the base
- Carrier about 8.4 lb
- No-rethread harness
- 30 lb limit
- Base is sold separately ($139.99 on Graco's page)
Joie Rue
Rear-facing infant seat with base from Joie; maker manual is titled rue with Base.
- Maker manual lists LATCH, lap/shoulder belt and lap belt installs, with or without base
- Base has 4 recline positions per manual
- Maker states certified for airplane use
- Manual states a 7-year limit counted from original purchase
- Manual does not list carrier weight or dimensions
Ask the meadow
SnugRide SnugFit or Rue?
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 SnugFit: 8.4 lb. Rue: certified for planes, installs without a base, 7.8 lb.
What does the extra $10 for the SnugRide SnugFit 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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