Joie Mint Latch vs Safety 1st OnBoard Slide DLX
The OnBoard Slide DLX lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Joie Mint Latch | Safety 1st OnBoard Slide DLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $299.99 | $289.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 30 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 9.3 lb | Not listed |
| Head rule | The top of the child's head must be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the child restraint. | 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 | No | Yes |
| Newborn insert | Infant insert: can be used as necessary to provide a snug fit for babies under 11 lb. (5 kg); low birth weight pillow inside the insert for smaller babies. | Head pillow and body pillow; must be used together; manual gives no weight limit |
| Installation | Rigid Lower Anchor Attachments, Lap/Shoulder Belt, Lap Belt ONLY | rigid LATCH, vehicle belt with built-in lock-off |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Not listed | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | Not listed | 4 |
| Works with strollers | Joie strollers or appropriate Joie adapters designed for use | All Safety 1st modular and traditional strollers |
| Handle in the car | Joie recommends to have the handle in the carry position when in the vehicle. (Handle has locked positions plus one convenience position that does not lock.) | The carry handle MUST be upright AND locked when carrying and when installed in the vehicle. |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 7 years | 8 years |
Joie Mint Latch
- Maker manual lists rigid lower anchor, lap/shoulder belt and lap belt installs
- Maker states certified for airplane use
- Manual lists a 7-year limit counted from original purchase
- Manual does not list carrier weight or dimensions
Safety 1st OnBoard Slide DLX
The DLX version of the sliding-base infant carrier, priced $20 above the standard Slide.
- Sliding base
- Rigid LATCH and belt lock-off
- Fits Safety 1st strollers
- 30 lb maximum
Ask the meadow
Mint Latch or OnBoard Slide 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?
Mint Latch: certified for planes, 9.3 lb. OnBoard Slide DLX: certified for planes.
What does the extra $10 for the Mint Latch 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.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.