Maxi-Cosi Petra All-in-One vs Safety 1st EverSlim 4-in-1
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Maxi-Cosi Petra All-in-One | Safety 1st EverSlim 4-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $229.99 | $229.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 19–40 in | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 34.4–49 in | 34.4–49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 43.4–52 in | 43.4–57 in |
| Head rule | 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. | 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. Backless: the top of your child's ears should never be above the top of the vehicle seat back or vehicle headrest. |
| Newborn insert | Body pillow (and head pillow per maker page: 'infant head and lumbar inserts'), optional, rear-facing mode (manual accessory pages). | Head pillow and body pillow, optional, rear-facing mode only; must be used together (EverSlim manual). |
| Installation | 1 click LATCH connectors | LATCH rear-facing, seat belt rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + top tether, seat belt forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 8 | 10 |
| Recline positions | 3 | 5 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Not listed |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Maxi-Cosi Petra All-in-One
- Maker lists 1 click LATCH connectors
- Maker lists 8-position QuikFit one-hand adjustment and a 3-position adjustable base
- Maker states it is certified for use on an aircraft
Safety 1st EverSlim 4-in-1
Four-mode Safety 1st seat with rear-facing, forward-facing and belt-positioning/backless booster modes, 5-position recline and a 10-position headrest and harness.
- 5-position recline
- Booster mode listed to 100 lb
- Maker notes not all children will comfortably fit the full ranges
Ask the meadow
Petra All-in-One or EverSlim 4-in-1?
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?
Petra All-in-One: certified for planes. EverSlim 4-in-1: certified for planes.
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