Joie matcha spin SI
The Joie matcha spin SI rear-faces up to 40 lb, forward-faces up to 65 lb, and is 18.8 in wide, per Joie. Rotating three-mode Joie seat (rear-facing, forward-facing, highback booster) with a spin in each mode, listed in stock on the Joie US site.
- $399.99List price
- 40 lbRear-facing to
- 65 lbHarness to
- 100 lbBooster to
matcha spin SI: key facts
- The Joie matcha spin SI rear-faces from 4 to 40 lb and up to 43 in tall; forward-faces with a harness from 30 to 65 lb and up to 49 in tall; works as a booster from 40 to 100 lb and up to 57 in tall, per Joie.
- Outgrown by height: "Rear-Facing: The harness straps MUST be AT or JUST BELOW the child’s shoulders, and the top of child’s head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the child restraint."
- It installs with lower anchor attachments, vehicle seat belt, LATCH with tether or top tether for forward-facing.
- Joie says it expires 10 years after the date of manufacture.
- Joie says it isn't certified for aircraft.
- It's 18.8 in wide at the widest point and weighs 29.2 lb.
From Joie's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.
How the matcha spin SI stacks up
Against the 57 all-in-one car seats we track. The shaded band is where the middle half of them fall; the dot is this one.
The same as most all-in-one car seats (10 years).
The same as most all-in-one car seats (40 lb).
Within the typical range for all-in-one car seats (18.3 in to 19.5 in).
Within the typical range for all-in-one car seats (20 lb to 29.3 lb).
Within the typical range for all-in-one car seats ($229.99 to $399.99).
What sets the matcha spin SI apart
Measured against the 57 all-in-one car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.
- Rotates14 of the 56 all-in-one car seats with this listed have it
- No aircraft labelunlike most: 45 of 53 all-in-one car seats have it
- Width: 18.8 inin the middle half of the 33 all-in-one car seats that publish it (18.3 in to 19.5 in)
- Weight: 29.2 lbin the middle half of the 35 all-in-one car seats that publish it (20 lb to 29.3 lb)
Next to its closest matches
- Graco Turn2Me 3-in-1Next to it, the matcha spin SI is 0.3 in narrower; 9.2 lb heavier; no aircraft label (the Turn2Me 3-in-1 has it).
- Maxi-Cosi Kani 4-in-1Next to it, the matcha spin SI is $20 more; has rotates (the Kani 4-in-1 doesn't); no aircraft label (the Kani 4-in-1 has it).
Listed features
- Spin in rear-facing, forward-facing and highback booster modes
- Headrest and harness adjust together to 15 positions
- 4 recline positions
- Lower anchors or seat belt installation
Worth checking
- Seat weight of 29.21 lb
- Manual PDF not opened
Where to buy the matcha spin SI
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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
| Joie matcha spin SI | |
|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one |
| List price | $399.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 4–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | Up to 43 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | Up to 49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | Up to 57 in |
| Seat weight | 29.21 lb |
| Width | 18.8 in |
| Head rule | Rear-Facing: The harness straps MUST be AT or JUST BELOW the child’s shoulders, and the top of child’s head MUST be at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) below the top of the child restraint. |
| Newborn insert | Infant insert can be used for smaller babies, but MUST be removed once the child reaches 11 lb. (5 kg). |
| Installation | lower anchor attachments, vehicle seat belt, LATCH with tether, top tether for forward-facing |
| Load leg | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No |
| Rotates | Yes |
| Harness heights | 15 |
| Recline positions | 4 |
| Aircraft label | Not certified for aircraft |
| Expires after | 10 years |
Compare the matcha spin SI with
How each closest rival differs from the matcha spin SI, from the makers' specs.
- GracoTurn2Me 3-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$399.99
- 0.3 in wider
- 9.2 lb lighter
- Disney BabyTurn and Go 360 Rotating All-in-Onerear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$399.99Compare side by side
- Maxi-CosiKani 4-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$379.99
- $20 less
- ChiccoOneFit Max ClearTexrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$379.99
- 0.7 in wider
- 2.2 lb lighter
- $20 less
matcha spin SI: questions answered
From Joie's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
Does the Joie matcha spin SI rear-face longer than other all-in-one seats?
15 of the 70 all-in-one seats we track rear-face to a higher weight than its 40 lb. The highest is the Britax One4Life ClickTight All-in-One at 50 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 Joie matcha spin SI fit three across or in a small car?
It's narrower than 64% of the all-in-one seats we track, at 18.8 in. The narrowest is the Chicco Fit3x ClearTex Ultra-Slim All-in-One at 16.7 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 Joie matcha spin SI on a plane?
Joie doesn't list it as certified for aircraft, so it can be checked as luggage but not used in the plane seat. See seats approved for planes.
Is it OK to buy a used matcha spin SI?
NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. Joie 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 all-in-one car seats
- Graco4Ever DLX Slim 4-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$369.99
- Graco4Ever DLX Grad 5-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$429.99
- EvenfloRevolve360 Rotating All-In-Onerear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$349.99
- Safety 1stTurn and Go 360 Rotatingrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$349.99
- Maxi-CosiSelarear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$449.99
- Safety 1stTurn and Go 360 DLXrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$349.99
Where these specs come from
- joiebaby.com/us/matcha-spin-si-3-in-1-rotating-carseat
- ussupport.joiebaby.com/hc/en-us/articles/15106187181327-Matcha…
- dl.joiebaby.com/Instruction_Manual/US/Matcha/Joie-carseat-matcha…
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.
