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Evenflo Shyft DualRide

The Evenflo Shyft DualRide rear-faces up to 30 lb, is 18 in wide, and weighs 29 lb, per Evenflo. An infant car seat and stroller in one unit: the wheels fold out so the carrier rolls like a stroller. Rated 3-30 lb and up to 32 in rear-facing.

  • $549.99List price
  • 30 lbRear-facing to
  • 29 lbSeat weight
  • 18 inWidth
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Shyft DualRide: key facts

  • The Evenflo Shyft DualRide rear-faces from 3 to 30 lb and 15.7 to 32 in tall, per Evenflo.
  • Outgrown by height: "Top of head at least 25mm (1 in.) below the top of headrest."
  • It installs with LockStrong belt-tensioning system and quick connec or LATCH/UAS connectors.
  • Evenflo lists it as certified for aircraft ("this restraint is certified for use only in passenger and multi-purpose passenger motor vehicles, buses and trucks equipped with either lap belts only or lap/shoulder belt systems, and in aircraft if used with the stroller frame (see pgs. 84 - 101).").
  • It's 18 in wide at the widest point and weighs 29 lb without the base.

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

How the Shyft DualRide stacks up

Against the 74 infant car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.

Rear-facing limit30 lb6th highest rear-facing limit of 73

The same as most infant car seats (30 lb).

This one
22 lbmiddle 30 lb35 lb
Width18 in39th narrowest of 41

Above the typical range for infant car seats (16.9 in to 17.5 in).

This one
14.8 inmiddle 17.3 in19 in
Weight29 lb58th lightest of 58

Above the typical range for infant car seats (8.2 lb to 9.8 lb).

This one
6 lbmiddle 9 lb29 lb
Price$549.9951st lowest price of 58

Above the typical range for infant car seats ($219.99 to $449.99).

This one
$74.99middle $329.99$850

What sets the Shyft DualRide apart

Measured against the 74 infant car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.

  • Highest seat weightof the 58 infant car seats that list it: 29 lb
  • Width: 18 inabove the middle half of the 41 infant car seats that publish it (16.9 in to 17.5 in)
  • Weight: 29 lbabove the middle half of the 58 infant car seats that publish it (8.2 lb to 9.8 lb)

Next to its closest matches

Strollers named with the Shyft DualRide

1 stroller on Cribpicks is named with the Shyft DualRide in a maker's fit list. Listed stroller fit: Built-in: the infant seat rolls as a stroller on retractable wheels; also compatible with the Evenflo Gold Shyft Travel System per Evenflo.

StrollerHow it is listed
Evenflo MonarchNamed by Evenflo

Matched by brand and model name. Fit can depend on the model year, so check yours with both makers.

Flying with the Shyft DualRide

Evenflo's label: “this restraint is certified for use only in passenger and multi-purpose passenger motor vehicles, buses and trucks equipped with either lap belts only or lap/shoulder belt systems, and in aircraft if used with the stroller frame (see pgs. 84 - 101).” It is 18 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

  • Car seat doubles as a stroller, no separate stroller needed in the early months
  • Wheels can stay in the base for a lighter carrier
  • SensorSafe Bluetooth alerts

Worth checking

  • Heavy compared with ordinary infant carriers (about 29 lb listed product weight for the combo)
  • 30 lb limit
  • Price much higher than a standard infant seat

Where to buy the Shyft DualRide

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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

Evenflo Shyft DualRide
TypeInfant car seat
List price$549.99
Rear-facing weight3–30 lb
Rear-facing height15.7–32 in
Seat weight29 lb
Width18 in
Head ruleTop of head at least 25mm (1 in.) below the top of headrest.
Base includedYes
InstallationLockStrong belt-tensioning system and quick connec, LATCH/UAS connectors
RotatesNo
Works with strollersBuilt-in: the infant seat rolls as a stroller on retractable wheels; also compatible with the Evenflo Gold Shyft Travel System per Evenflo
Handle in the carWhen traveling in a vehicle, the carry handle MUST be in: United States - ANY locked position. Canada - Stroller Mode ONLY.
Aircraft labelCertified for aircraft, per the maker

Compare the Shyft DualRide with

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

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Shyft DualRide: questions answered

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

Does the Evenflo Shyft DualRide rear-face longer than other infant seats?

24 of the 97 infant seats we track rear-face to a higher weight than its 30 lb. The highest is the Baby Jogger City GO 2 at 35 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 Evenflo Shyft DualRide fit three across or in a small car?

It's wider than 95% of the infant seats we track, at 18 in. The narrowest is the Evenflo NurtureMax at 14.8 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.

Is the Evenflo Shyft DualRide heavy to carry?

With a 7.5 lb newborn inside you'd lift about 36.5 lb, and that grows as your baby does. The carrier is lighter than 0% of the infant seats we track. See the lightest infant seats.

Can you use the Evenflo Shyft DualRide in a taxi or Uber without the base?

Evenflo doesn't list a baseless install, so plan on bringing the base. See infant seats that install without a base.

Can you bring the Evenflo Shyft DualRide on a plane?

Yes, Evenflo 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. It weighs 29 lb to carry through the airport.

Shyft DualRide or G5 Infant: what's different?

By the makers' specs, the G5 Infant has a rotating seat; the G5 Infant has no added flame retardants (maker's claim); the Shyft DualRide lists for $0.01 less. See every spec side by side.

Is it OK to buy a used Shyft DualRide?

NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. 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.

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Where these specs come from

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