Safety 1st Grow and Go vs Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint
The Grow and Go Sprint lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Safety 1st Grow and Go | Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $159.99 | $149.99Lowest 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 Grow and Go models), optional, rear-facing mode only; must be used together. No separate weight limit stated. | Head and body pillows (on select models), optional, rear-facing mode only; must be used together. No separate weight limit stated. |
| Installation | LATCH rear-facing, seat belt rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + top tether, seat belt forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt | vehicle belt, LATCH lower anchor, tether (forward-facing), vehicle lap/shoulder belt (booster) |
| 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
A Safety 1st all-in-one that covers rear-facing, forward-facing and high-back booster use.
- Low price
- Three modes in one seat
- Safety 1st page notes an IIHS 'Good Bet' booster rating
- Rear-facing capped at 40 lb
- Only 3 recline positions
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
Ask the meadow
Grow and Go or Grow and Go Sprint?
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: certified for planes. Grow and Go Sprint: certified for planes.
What does the extra $10 for the Grow and Go 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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