Joie matcha spin SI vs Maxi-Cosi Kani 4-in-1
The Kani 4-in-1 lists for $20 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Joie matcha spin SI | Maxi-Cosi Kani 4-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $399.99 | $379.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 43 in | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 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 | Up to 57 in | 43.4–57 in |
| Seat weight | 29.21 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 18.8 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | Rear-Facing: The harness straps MUST be AT or JUST BELOW the child’s shoulders, and the top of child’s head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the child restraint. | 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. Booster: the top of your child's ears should never be above the top of the booster seat's headrest. Backless: the top of your child's ears should never be above the top of the vehicle seat back or vehicle headrest. |
| Newborn insert | Infant insert can be used for smaller babies, but MUST be removed once the child reaches 11 lb. (5 kg). | Head pillow and body pillow, optional, rear-facing mode only; must be used together (manual). |
| Installation | lower anchor attachments, vehicle seat belt, LATCH with tether, top tether for forward-facing | 1-click LATCH connectors |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | Yes | No |
| Harness heights | 15 | 10 |
| Recline positions | 4 | 5 |
| Aircraft label | Not certified for aircraft | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Not listed | Yes |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Joie matcha spin SI
Rotating three-mode Joie seat (rear-facing, forward-facing, highback booster) with a spin in each mode, listed in stock on the Joie US site.
- Spin in rear-facing, forward-facing and highback booster modes
- Headrest and harness adjust together to 15 positions
- 4 recline positions
- Seat weight of 29.21 lb
- Manual PDF not opened
Maxi-Cosi Kani 4-in-1
- Maker lists 1-click LATCH connectors
- Maker lists 10-position QuikFit headrest and harness and 5 recline positions
- Maker states 'Aircraft Use: Yes'
Ask the meadow
matcha spin SI or Kani 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?
matcha spin SI: 29.2 lb. Kani 4-in-1: certified for planes.
What does the extra $20 for the matcha spin SI get you?
Per the makers, the matcha spin SI adds rotation. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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