Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint vs Safety 1st TriMate
Side-by-side specs from each maker.
Only the differences are shown.
| Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint | Safety 1st TriMate | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $149.99 | $149.99 |
| 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 | 43.4–52 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 (TriFit/TriMate manual). |
| Installation | vehicle belt, LATCH lower anchor, tether (forward-facing), vehicle lap/shoulder belt (booster) | visible belt paths |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | No |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | Not listed | 8 |
| 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 TriMate
Safety 1st all-in-one with rear-facing, forward-facing and belt-positioning booster modes, an 8-position headrest and harness and a 3-position base.
- 3-position base
- Maker lists under 19 in across without the cup holders
- No recline count stated beyond a 3-position base
Ask the meadow
Grow and Go Sprint or TriMate?
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. TriMate: certified for planes.
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