Joie Rue vs Safety 1st OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX
The Rue lists for $30 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Joie Rue | Safety 1st OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Infant car seat | Infant car seat |
| List price | $169.99Lowest price | $199.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–30 lb | 4–30 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 30 in | Up to 32 in |
| Seat weight | 7.8 lb | 7.5 lbLightest |
| Base weight | 8.7 lb | 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 needed, to provide a snug fit for small babies; low birth weight pillow inside the insert for even smaller babies (rue manual gives no weight limit). | Head pillow and body pillow; must be used together; manual gives no weight limit |
| Installation | LATCH (lower anchor attachment), lap/shoulder belt, lap belt only, with or without base | LATCH (Insta-Latch connectors), vehicle belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | Yes | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | Not listed | 4 |
| Recline positions | 4 | Not listed |
| Works with strollers | Joie strollers or appropriate Joie adapters designed for use | Not listed |
| 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.) | 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
Rear-facing infant seat with base from Joie; maker manual is titled rue with Base.
- Maker manual lists LATCH, lap/shoulder belt and lap belt installs, with or without base
- Base has 4 recline positions per manual
- Maker states certified for airplane use
- Manual states a 7-year limit counted from original purchase
- Manual does not list carrier weight or dimensions
Safety 1st OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX
The upgraded Insta-LATCH model with LATCH connectors and an adjustable-height base.
- Self-retracting LATCH connectors
- Base height adjustable
- Four harness heights
- Costs about $75 more than the standard Insta-LATCH
- 30 lb maximum
Ask the meadow
Rue or OnBoard Insta-LATCH 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?
Rue: certified for planes, installs without a base, 7.8 lb. OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX: certified for planes, 7.5 lb.
What does the extra $30 for the OnBoard Insta-LATCH DLX 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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