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Disney Baby Ellaris

The Disney Baby Ellaris rear-faces up to 40 lb, forward-faces up to 65 lb, and is 19 in wide, per Disney Baby. A Disney-themed convertible sold under the Safety 1st maker, with a slim 19-inch design that rear-faces to 40 lb and forward-faces to 65 lb.

  • $129.99List price
  • 40 lbRear-facing to
  • 65 lbHarness to
  • 19 inWidth
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When does it expire?

All convertible car seats

Ellaris: key facts

  • The Disney Baby Ellaris rear-faces from 5 to 40 lb and 19 to 40 in tall; forward-faces with a harness from 30 to 65 lb and 34.4 to 49 in tall, per Disney Baby.
  • Outgrown by height: "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.'"
  • It installs with LATCH.
  • Disney Baby says it expires 10 years after the date of manufacture.
  • Disney Baby lists it as certified for aircraft ("'This restraint is certified for aircraft use when used with the internal harness.'").
  • It's 19 in wide at the widest point.

From Disney Baby's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.

How the Ellaris stacks up

Against the 39 convertible car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.

Expiration10 years

Within the typical range for convertible car seats (9 years to 10 years).

This one
7 yearsmiddle 10 years10 years
Rear-facing limit40 lb18th highest rear-facing limit of 38

Within the typical range for convertible car seats (40 lb to 50 lb).

This one
35 lbmiddle 40 lb65 lb
Forward-facing limit65 lbHighest forward-facing limit of 38 convertible car seats

The same as most convertible car seats (65 lb).

This one
40 lbmiddle 65 lb65 lb
Width19 in22nd narrowest of 28

Above the typical range for convertible car seats (17 in to 18.9 in).

This one
14.5 inmiddle 17.8 in23.5 in
Price$129.999th lowest price of 37

Within the typical range for convertible car seats ($129.99 to $499.99).

This one
$59.99middle $399.99$990

What sets the Ellaris apart

Measured against the 39 convertible car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.

  • Width: 19 inabove the middle half of the 28 convertible car seats that publish it (17 in to 18.9 in)

Next to its closest matches

Flying with the Ellaris

Disney Baby's label: “'This restraint is certified for aircraft use when used with the internal harness.'” It is 19 in wide at its widest point.

What airlines say about car seats:

  • American: “Each ticketed customer is allowed 1 stroller and 1 car seat to be checked free of charge” “If an unoccupied, adjoining seat is not available, the gate agent will check the safety seat to your final destination.” Source
  • Alaska: “We will transport your child's car seat and stroller free of charge as checked baggage.” Source
  • JetBlue: “Checking a child safety seat will not count towards your checked baggage allowance and there is no fee assessed” Source
  • Spirit: “One (1) car seat will be accepted per child as checked baggage at no charge.” Source
  • Frontier: “strollers and car seats can be checked for free.” Source
  • Allegiant: “There is no charge for checking or gate checking one car seat per fare-paying passenger.” Source
  • Breeze: “Child seats may be carried on board the aircraft if a seat has been purchased for the Infant or Child” Source

Quoted from each airline's page as of 2026-11-02.

Listed features

  • Slim 19-inch width
  • Disney prints
  • Machine-washable pad

Worth checking

  • Not listed by the maker: seat weight and expiration

Where to buy the Ellaris

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good to know
  • Check for recalls: Search the agency's recall list with the model number and date code from the label: NHTSA recall search.
  • Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Full specs

Disney Baby Ellaris
TypeConvertible
List price$129.99
Rear-facing weight5–40 lb
Rear-facing height19–40 in
Forward-facing weight30–65 lb
Forward-facing height34.4–49 in
Width19 in
Head ruleRear-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.'
InstallationLATCH
Load legNo
Anti-rebound barNo
RotatesNo
Harness heights5
Aircraft labelCertified for aircraft, per the maker
Expires after10 years

Compare the Ellaris with

How each closest rival differs from the Ellaris, from the makers' specs.

Ask the meadow

Ellaris: questions answered

From Disney Baby's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.

Does the Disney Baby Ellaris rear-face longer than other convertible seats?

20 of the 50 convertible seats we track rear-face to a higher weight than its 40 lb. The highest is the Axkid One 3 at 65 lb. NHTSA: stay rear-facing "until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's manufacturer." (NHTSA)

Will the Disney Baby Ellaris fit three across or in a small car?

It's wider than 85% of the convertible seats we track, at 19 in. The narrowest is the WAYB Pico at 14.5 in. Fit depends on your vehicle; check each seat's manual and your vehicle manual. Car seat use and installation: see NHTSA's car seat page, which also lists free car seat inspection by certified technicians. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Can you bring the Disney Baby Ellaris on a plane?

Yes, Disney Baby lists it as certified for aircraft; look for the red-lettered label that says so. The FAA asks that a car seat go in a window seat so it doesn't block the aisle, and the crew will look for that label.

Is it OK to buy a used Ellaris?

NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. Disney Baby lists a lifespan of 10 years from manufacture for this model. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

Still wondering? Write to us at hello@cribpicks.com and we'll look it up.

More convertible car seats

  • EvenfloTributerear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 40 lb$99.99
  • Safety 1stEllarisrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$99.99
  • Safety 1stSmooth Riderear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 50 lb$94.99
  • Disney BabyScenera Extendrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 50 lb$89.99
  • CoscoEntradarear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$89.98
  • GracoContender Slimrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$189.99

Where these specs come from

Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.