Nuna LUMN vs Safety 1st Boost-and-Go
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Nuna LUMN | Safety 1st Boost-and-Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Harness-to-booster | Harness-to-booster |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 34–49 in | 34–49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–110 lb | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 43–57 in | 43–57 in |
| Seat weight | 26.2 lb | Not listed |
| Width | 18.25 in | Not listed |
| Head rule | Not listed | The tops of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat's headrest. (booster: not to be used if the child's ears are above the top of the booster seat's headrest) |
| Newborn insert | Body insert: 'The body insert MUST be used for a child up to 40lbs (18 kg).' Seat insert used only from 30 lbs up to 65 lbs in harness mode; remove in booster mode. | Not listed |
| Installation | lower anchor belt and tether (harness mode), vehicle belt and tether (harness mode), vehicle belt without lower anchors (booster mode) | LATCH (lower anchor belt) forward-facing + top tether, seat belt (lap belt) forward-facing + top tether, seat belt (lap/shoulder) forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 10 | Not listed |
| Recline positions | 9 | Not listed |
| 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 |
Nuna LUMN
- Maker lists 10 headrest positions and 9 recline positions (with top tether)
- Maker states 'Fire-retardant free'
- Maker lists FAA certification in harness mode
- Not certified for aircraft use in booster mode per manual
Ask the meadow
LUMN or Boost-and-Go?
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 LUMN or the Boost-and-Go?
The Nuna LUMN: it goes forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 110 lb. The Boost-and-Go goes forward-facing with a harness, then booster, up to 100 lb. The LUMN expires after 10 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
LUMN: certified for planes, 26.2 lb. Boost-and-Go: certified for planes.
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