Joie matcha spin SI vs Maxi-Cosi Sela
The matcha spin SI lists for $50 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Joie matcha spin SI | Maxi-Cosi Sela | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $399.99Lowest price | $449.99 |
| 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 | 43.4–52 in |
| Seat weight | 29.21 lb | 27.25 lbLightest |
| 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. |
| Newborn insert | Infant insert can be used for smaller babies, but MUST be removed once the child reaches 11 lb. (5 kg). | Head and body pillows, optional; must be used together (manual). Maker page: infant head and lumbar inserts. |
| Installation | lower anchor attachments, vehicle seat belt, LATCH with tether, top tether for forward-facing | Rigid LATCH, seat belt (built-in lock-off arm) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | Yes | No |
| Harness heights | 15 | 10 |
| Recline positions | 4 | 8 |
| 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 Sela
A non-rotating Maxi-Cosi all-in-one with rigid LATCH, a belt lock-off and tension indicators.
- Rigid LATCH and tension indicators
- 10 headrest/harness positions
- 8 recline positions
- 27 lb seat
- Rear-facing capped at 40 lb
Ask the meadow
matcha spin SI or Sela?
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. Sela: certified for planes, 27.3 lb.
What does the extra $50 for the Sela get you?
Per the makers, the Sela adds no added flame retardants. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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