Joie saffron SI 4-in-1 vs Maxi-Cosi Pria All-in-One
The saffron SI 4-in-1 lists for $20 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Joie saffron SI 4-in-1 | Maxi-Cosi Pria All-in-One | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $249.99Lowest price | $269.99 |
| 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 | Up to 60 in | 43.4–52 in |
| Seat weight | 23.1 lb | 12.2 lbLightest |
| Width | 19 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), optional, rear-facing mode only; must be used together. Manual: when using the lower shoulder harness slots for smaller children, you MUST use the head and body pillow and the headrest MUST be in the lowest position. |
| Installation | vehicle seat belt (lap/shoulder or lap-only), LATCH lower anchor attachments | LATCH (1-click connectors), seat belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 10 | 5 |
| Recline positions | 3 | 3 |
| 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 saffron SI 4-in-1
Four-mode Joie seat (rear-facing, forward-facing, harness booster, belt booster) with a 3-position recline, listed on the Joie US site.
- Four modes in one seat
- Seat belt or LATCH installation
- 3 recline positions
- Maker states it is not certified for aircraft use
Maxi-Cosi Pria All-in-One
Maxi-Cosi's lighter, lower-priced all-in-one that covers rear-facing, forward-facing and high-back booster use.
- Light for an all-in-one
- Fabric made without added fire-retardant treatment
- Aircraft compatible per Maxi-Cosi
- Rear-facing capped at 40 lb
- Only 3 recline positions
saffron SI 4-in-1 or Pria All-in-One?
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 saffron SI 4-in-1 or the Pria All-in-One?
The Joie saffron SI 4-in-1: it goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 120 lb. The Pria All-in-One goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 100 lb. The saffron SI 4-in-1 expires after 10 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
saffron SI 4-in-1: 23.1 lb. Pria All-in-One: certified for planes, 12.2 lb.
What does the extra $20 for the Pria All-in-One get you?
Per the makers, the Pria All-in-One adds no added flame retardants. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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