Joie Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1 vs Maxi-Cosi Andi 360
The Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1 lists for $50 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Joie Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1 | Maxi-Cosi Andi 360 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $449.99Lowest price | $499.99 |
| 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 | 40–120 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 43–60 in | 43.4–52 in |
| Seat weight | 32.4 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 19.2 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 pillow and body pillow (on select models) for rear-facing mode only; toddler pad (on select models) for rear- or forward-facing up to 40 lb (18 kg). |
| Installation | LATCH rear-facing (no tether), seat belt (lap/shoulder) rear-facing (no tether), lap belt only rear-facing, seat belt (lap/shoulder) forward-facing + top tether, lap belt only forward-facing + top tether, highback booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt with lower anchor attachments, backless booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt | base with LATCH rear-facing + top tether, base with seat belt + lock-off rear-facing + top tether, base with LATCH forward-facing + top tether, base with seat belt + lock-off forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt (manual: tether in all modes when anchors available) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | Yes | Yes |
| Harness heights | 15 | 10 |
| Recline positions | 4 | 5 |
| Aircraft label | Not certified for aircraft | Not certified for aircraft |
| No added flame retardants | Not listed | Yes |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Joie Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1
A 360 degree rotating four-mode seat that goes from rear-facing through harness, high-back booster and backless booster.
- 360 degree rotation
- Four recline positions
- Four modes from 4 to 120 lb
- Rear-facing stops at 40 lb
Maxi-Cosi Andi 360
- Maker lists 360 degree FlexiSpin rotation in rear- and forward-facing modes
- Maker lists 10 harness/headrest positions and 5 recline positions
- Maker lists a built-in vehicle belt lock-off arm and TensionFix indicator
Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1 or Andi 360?
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 Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1 or the Andi 360?
The Joie Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1: it goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 120 lb. The Andi 360 goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 100 lb. The Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1 expires after 10 years.
What does the extra $50 for the Andi 360 get you?
Per the makers, the Andi 360 adds no added flame retardants. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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