Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint vs Safety 1st TriFit
The TriFit lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint | Safety 1st TriFit | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $149.99 | $139.99Lowest price |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 19–40 in | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 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 | 43.4–52 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. |
| Newborn insert | Head and body pillows (on select models), optional, rear-facing mode only; must be used together. No separate weight limit stated. | Body pillow (on select models), optional, rear-facing mode only (manual). |
| Installation | vehicle belt, LATCH lower anchor, tether (forward-facing), vehicle lap/shoulder belt (booster) | 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 |
| Recline positions | 3 | 3 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint
A budget Safety 1st all-in-one with a one-hand harness adjustment and three modes of use.
- Low price
- One-hand harness adjustment without rethreading
- Covers rear-facing through booster
- Rear-facing capped at 40 lb
- Only 3 recline positions
Safety 1st TriFit
A Safety 1st all-in-one car seat that covers rear-facing, forward-facing and booster use.
- Low price
- Slim design aimed at 3-across
- One-hand headrest and harness adjustment
- Rear-facing capped at 40 lb
- Only 3 recline positions
Ask the meadow
Grow and Go Sprint or TriFit?
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?
Grow and Go Sprint: certified for planes. TriFit: certified for planes.
What does the extra $10 for the Grow and Go Sprint 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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