Graco SnugRide SnugFit vs Safety 1st OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX
The SnugRide SnugFit lists for $20 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Graco SnugRide SnugFit | Safety 1st OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $179.99Lowest price | $199.99 |
| 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 | 7.5 lbLightest |
| Width | 17.5 in | 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 | LATCH (stay-in-car base) | LATCH (Insta-Latch connectors), vehicle belt |
| Load leg | Not listed | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | No |
| Rotates | Not listed | No |
| Harness heights | Not listed | 4 |
| Recline positions | 4 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | Graco strollers and infant car seat bases via one-step connection; see Graco's compatibility chart | Not listed |
| Handle in the car | Not listed | 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 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)
Safety 1st OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX
The upgraded Insta-LATCH model with LATCH connectors and an adjustable-height base.
- Self-retracting LATCH connectors
- Base height adjustable
- Four harness heights
- Costs about $75 more than the standard Insta-LATCH
- 30 lb maximum
Ask the meadow
SnugRide SnugFit or OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX?
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. OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX: certified for planes, 7.5 lb.
What does the extra $20 for the OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX 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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