Joie rue LX Spin vs Safety 1st OnBoard Slide
The rue LX Spin lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Joie rue LX Spin | Safety 1st OnBoard Slide | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $259.99Lowest price | $269.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 30 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 8 lb | Not listed |
| Base weight | 14.3 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 17.5 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | The top of 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 | Yes | 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. Pillow is best for babies under 8 lb. (3.6 kg). | Head pillow and body pillow; must be used together; manual gives no weight limit |
| Installation | lower anchor attachments, vehicle seat belt, on its base | rigid LATCH, vehicle belt with built-in lock-off |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | No |
| Rotates | Yes | No |
| Harness heights | Not listed | 4 |
| Recline positions | 4 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | Connects to most Joie strollers, chive (adapter-free travel system) | 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 rue LX Spin
Joie infant seat on a base with a 180 degree spin, sold with the chive stroller as a travel system and listed with its own support page.
- Base with a 180º spin
- 4-position base recline
- Not listed by the maker: height limit and expiration
Safety 1st OnBoard Slide
An infant carrier whose base slides about 8 inches toward the door, to ease loading and reduce reaching.
- Base slides toward the door, including from the middle seat
- Rigid LATCH and belt lock-off
- Fits Safety 1st strollers
- List price $269.99
- 30 lb maximum
rue LX Spin or OnBoard Slide?
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?
rue LX Spin: certified for planes, 8 lb. OnBoard Slide: certified for planes.
What does the extra $10 for the OnBoard Slide 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.
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