Evenflo Tribute
The Evenflo Tribute rear-faces up to 40 lb, forward-faces up to 40 lb, and is 17 in wide, per Evenflo. A convertible car seat with limits topping out at 40 lb in both directions.
- $99.99List price
- 40 lbRear-facing to
- 40 lbHarness to
- 9.29 lbSeat weight
Tribute: key facts
- The Evenflo Tribute rear-faces from 5 to 40 lb and 19 to 40 in tall; forward-faces with a harness from 30 to 40 lb and 35 to 40 in tall, per Evenflo.
- Outgrown by height: "Top of child's head is at least 25 mm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back"
- It installs with LATCH rear-facing, seat belt rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + tether or seat belt forward-facing + tether.
- Evenflo lists it as certified for aircraft ("When used with the internal harness and properly installed pursuant to these instructions, this restraint is certified for use only in passenger and multipurpose passenger motor vehicles, buses and trucks equipped with either lap belts only or lap/shoulder belt systems and in aircraft.").
- It's 17 in wide at the widest point and weighs 9.3 lb.
From Evenflo's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.
How the Tribute 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.
Within the typical range for convertible car seats (40 lb to 50 lb).
Below the 65 lb most convertible car seats list.
Within the typical range for convertible car seats (17 in to 18.9 in).
Below the typical range for convertible car seats (21.6 lb to 27.9 lb).
Below the typical range for convertible car seats ($129.99 to $499.99).
What sets the Tribute apart
Measured against the 39 convertible car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Lowest harness heightsof the 29 convertible car seats that list it: 4
- 3rd lightestof the 25 convertible car seats with it published: 9.3 lb
- 5th narrowestof the 28 convertible car seats with it published: 17 in
- Forward-facing limit: 40 lbbelow the middle half of the 38 convertible car seats that publish it (65 lb to 65 lb)
Next to its closest matches
- Safety 1st EllarisNext to it, the Tribute is 25 lb lower forward-facing limit.
- Safety 1st Smooth RideNext to it, the Tribute is 10 lb lower forward-facing limit; $5 more.
- Disney Baby Scenera ExtendNext to it, the Tribute is 10 lb lower forward-facing limit; $10 more.
Flying with the Tribute
Evenflo's label: “When used with the internal harness and properly installed pursuant to these instructions, this restraint is certified for use only in passenger and multipurpose passenger motor vehicles, buses and trucks equipped with either lap belts only or lap/shoulder belt systems and in aircraft.” It is 17 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
- Very light at about 9.3 lb
- Narrow at 17 inches
- Low price
Worth checking
- Low 40 lb forward-facing and 37 in rear-facing limits
- Only 4 harness heights
Where to buy the Tribute
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- 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 Tribute | |
|---|---|
| Type | Convertible |
| List price | $99.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–40 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 35–40 in |
| Seat weight | 9.29 lb |
| Width | 17 in |
| Head rule | Top of child's head is at least 25 mm (1 in.) below the top of the child restraint seat back |
| Installation | LATCH rear-facing, seat belt rear-facing, LATCH forward-facing + tether, seat belt forward-facing + tether |
| Load leg | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No |
| Rotates | No |
| Harness heights | 4 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
Compare the Tribute with
How each closest rival differs from the Tribute, from the makers' specs.
- Safety 1stEllarisrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$99.99
- 25 lb higher forward-facing limit
- Safety 1stSmooth Riderear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 50 lb$94.99
- 10 lb higher forward-facing limit
- $5 less
- Disney BabyScenera Extendrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 50 lb$89.99
- 10 lb higher forward-facing limit
- $10 less
- Baby TrendTrooper SLIM 3-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$109.99
- 25 lb higher forward-facing limit
- 0.8 in wider
- 1 lb heavier
Tribute: questions answered
From Evenflo's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
Does the Evenflo Tribute 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 Evenflo Tribute fit three across or in a small car?
It's narrower than 68% of the convertible seats we track, at 17 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 Evenflo Tribute 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 9.3 lb to carry through the airport.
Is it OK to buy a used Tribute?
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.
More convertible car seats
- CoscoEntradarear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$89.98
- CoscoShadeVenture Canopy 2-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 50 lb$119.99
- Disney BabyEllarisrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$129.99
- Disney BabyJive 2-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$129.99
- CoscoScenera Extendrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 50 lb$59.99
- Maxi-CosiRomirear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 50 lb$149.99
Where these specs come from
- evenflo.com/products/tribute-convertible-car-seat
- images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--TAdRTYOT--/nr9ot5dgm5yj7zthkcse.pdf
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.