Safety 1st TriFit vs Safety 1st TriMate
The TriFit lists for $10 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Safety 1st TriFit | Safety 1st TriMate | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one | All-in-one |
| List price | $139.99Lowest 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 | Body pillow (on select models), optional, rear-facing mode only (manual). | 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 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
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
TriFit 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?
TriFit: certified for planes. TriMate: certified for planes.
What does the extra $10 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.
Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.