Graco TriRide 3-in-1 vs Safety 1st SlimRide 4-in-1
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Graco TriRide 3-in-1 | Safety 1st SlimRide 4-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $199.99 | $199.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 49 in | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 26.5–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 49 in | 34.4–49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 43–57 in | From 43.4 in |
| Seat weight | 18.45 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 19 in | Not listed |
| 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 top of your child's head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the car seat's headrest. Forward-facing: the top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat's headrest. High-back booster: the top of your child's ears should never be above the top of the booster seat's 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. | Not listed |
| Installation | LATCH | LATCH rear-facing, seat belt rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + top tether, seat belt forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 10 | 10 |
| Recline positions | 6 | 5 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Graco TriRide 3-in-1
An entry-level three-mode all-in-one at a low price.
- Low price
- Light at 18.45 lb
- Three modes through highback booster
- Rear-facing limit is 40 lb
- No backless booster mode
Safety 1st SlimRide 4-in-1
Four-mode Safety 1st seat with rear-facing, forward-facing, belt-positioning booster and backless booster modes, a 10-position headrest and harness and a 5-position recline.
- 5-position recline
- Booster mode listed to 100 lb
Ask the meadow
TriRide 3-in-1 or SlimRide 4-in-1?
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?
TriRide 3-in-1: certified for planes, 18.5 lb. SlimRide 4-in-1: certified for planes.
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