Joie Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1 vs Maxi-Cosi Sela
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Joie Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1 | Maxi-Cosi Sela | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $449.99 | $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 | 40–120 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 43–60 in | 43.4–52 in |
| Seat weight | 32.4 lb | 27.25 lbLightest |
| 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 and body pillows, optional; must be used together (manual). Maker page: infant head and lumbar inserts. |
| 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 | 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 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 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
Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1 or Sela?
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 Sela?
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 Sela 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.
Which is easier to travel with?
Pepper Spin SI Rotating 4-in-1: 32.4 lb. Sela: certified for planes, 27.3 lb.
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