Safety 1st Ellaris vs Safety 1st Smooth Ride
The Smooth Ride lists for $5 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Safety 1st Ellaris | Safety 1st Smooth Ride | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $99.99 | $94.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 19–40 in | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lbHighest harness limit | 30–50 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 34.4–49 in | 34.4–44 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.' | 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.' Forward-facing: 'The top of your child's ears MUST be below the top of the car seat.' |
| Installation | LATCH | LATCH |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 5 | 5 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Safety 1st Ellaris
A convertible that rear-faces to 40 lb and forward-faces to 65 lb.
- Low price
- Forward-facing up to 65 lb and 49 in
- Machine-washable pad
- Rear-facing limit is 40 lb and 40 in
- Only 5 headrest/harness positions
Safety 1st Smooth Ride
A convertible with a 40 lb rear-facing limit and a 50 lb forward-facing limit.
- Low price
- FAA certified per maker
- Machine-washable pad
- Forward-facing limit is only 50 lb
- Rear-facing limit is 40 lb and 40 in
Ellaris or Smooth Ride?
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 Ellaris or the Smooth Ride?
The Safety 1st Ellaris: it goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 65 lb. The Smooth Ride goes rear-facing, then forward-facing with a harness, up to 50 lb. The Ellaris expires after 10 years.
Which is easier to travel with?
Ellaris: certified for planes. Smooth Ride: certified for planes.
What does the extra $5 for the Ellaris 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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