Harmony Defender 360° 3-in-1 Deluxe vs Safety 1st Boost-and-Go

Side-by-side specs from each maker.

Only the differences are shown.

Harmony Defender 360° 3-in-1 DeluxeSafety 1st Boost-and-Go
TypeHarness-to-boosterHarness-to-booster
Forward-facing weight26.5–65 lb30–65 lb
Forward-facing height27–57 in34–49 in
Booster weight40–120 lb40–100 lb
Booster height34–57 in43–57 in
Head ruleHarness mode: ears must be below the top of the headrest at its maximum heightThe tops of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat's headrest. (booster: not to be used if the child's ears are above the top of the booster seat's headrest)
InstallationUAS (lower anchors), children up to 50 lb, vehicle lap-and-shoulder belt, vehicle lap-only belt, top tether with harnessLATCH (lower anchor belt) forward-facing + top tether, seat belt (lap belt) forward-facing + top tether, seat belt (lap/shoulder) forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt
Load legNot listedNo
Anti-rebound barNot listedNo
RotatesNot listedNo
Aircraft labelNot listedCertified for aircraft, per the maker
Expires after10 years10 years

Harmony Defender 360° 3-in-1 Deluxe

Harmony forward-facing 3-in-1 seat that converts from a harness seat to a high-back and then backless booster.

  • Maker states forward-facing use with harness and two booster modes
  • Manual covers lower-anchor use up to 50 lb
  • Manual gives no seat weight or dimensions

Safety 1st Boost-and-Go

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    Defender 360° 3-in-1 Deluxe or Boost-and-Go?

    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 Defender 360° 3-in-1 Deluxe or the Boost-and-Go?

    The Harmony Defender 360° 3-in-1 Deluxe: it goes forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 120 lb. The Boost-and-Go goes forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 100 lb. The Defender 360° 3-in-1 Deluxe expires after 10 years.

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