Safety 1st QuickFit vs Safety 1st TriMate
The QuickFit lists for $50.01 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Safety 1st QuickFit | Safety 1st TriMate | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $99.98Lowest price | $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 | Not listed | Body pillow (on select models), optional, rear-facing mode only (TriFit/TriMate manual). |
| Installation | LATCH rear-facing, seat belt rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + top tether, seat belt forward-facing + top tether, booster: vehicle lap/shoulder belt | 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 QuickFit
All-in-one seat from Safety 1st with rear-facing, forward-facing and backed booster modes, a 3-position recline and a one-step harness and headrest adjustment.
- 3-position recline
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
QuickFit 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?
QuickFit: certified for planes. TriMate: certified for planes.
What does the extra $50.01 for the TriMate 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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