Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint
The Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint rear-faces up to 40 lb, forward-faces up to 65 lb, and has an expiration of 10 years, per Safety 1st. A budget Safety 1st all-in-one with a one-hand harness adjustment and three modes of use.
- $149.99List price
- 40 lbRear-facing to
- 65 lbHarness to
- 100 lbBooster to
Grow and Go Sprint: key facts
- The Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint 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; works as a booster from 40 to 100 lb and 43.4 to 52 in tall, per Safety 1st.
- 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. Booster: the top of your child's ears should never be above the top of the booster seat's headrest."
- It installs with vehicle belt, LATCH lower anchor, tether (forward-facing) or vehicle lap/shoulder belt (booster).
- Safety 1st says it expires 10 years after the date of manufacture.
- Safety 1st lists it as certified for aircraft ("This restraint is certified for aircraft use when used with the internal harness.").
From Safety 1st's manual and published specs. Always follow the limits on your seat's labels.
How the Grow and Go Sprint 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).
Below the typical range for all-in-one car seats ($229.99 to $399.99).
What sets the Grow and Go Sprint apart
Measured against the 57 all-in-one car seats we compare, from each maker's published specs.
Next to its closest matches
- Baby Trend Journey 4-in-1Next to it, the Grow and Go Sprint is 1 years longer before it expires.
- Safety 1st Grow and GoNext to it, the Grow and Go Sprint is $10 less.
Flying with the Grow and Go Sprint
Safety 1st's label: “This restraint is certified for aircraft use when used with the internal harness.”
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
- Low price
- One-hand harness adjustment without rethreading
- Covers rear-facing through booster
Worth checking
- Rear-facing capped at 40 lb
- Only 3 recline positions
- Little detail published by the maker
Where to buy the Grow and Go Sprint
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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
| Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint | |
|---|---|
| Type | All-in-one |
| List price | $149.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–40 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 34.4–49 in |
| Booster weight | 40–100 lb |
| Booster height | 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. |
| Newborn insert | Head and body pillows (on select models), optional, rear-facing mode only; must be used together. No separate weight limit stated. |
| Installation | vehicle belt, LATCH lower anchor, tether (forward-facing), vehicle lap/shoulder belt (booster) |
| Load leg | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No |
| Rotates | No |
| Recline positions | 3 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| Expires after | 10 years |
Compare the Grow and Go Sprint with
How each closest rival differs from the Grow and Go Sprint, from the makers' specs.
- Safety 1stTriMaterear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$149.99Compare side by side
- Baby TrendJourney 4-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$149.99
- 1 years shorter before it expires
- Safety 1stGrow and Gorear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$159.99
- $10 more
- Safety 1stTriFitrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$139.99
- $10 less
Grow and Go Sprint: questions answered
From Safety 1st's published specs, last checked 2026-11-06.
Does the Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint 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)
Can you bring the Safety 1st Grow and Go Sprint on a plane?
Yes, Safety 1st 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 Grow and Go Sprint?
NHTSA publishes guidance on used car seats on its car seat page. Safety 1st 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
- Baby TrendCover Me 4-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$169.99
- Safety 1stCrosstown All-in-Onerear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$129.99
- Safety 1stSimple-Click Canopy All-in-Onerear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$179.99
- Safety 1stSlimRide 4-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$199.99
- GracoTriRide 3-in-1rear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$199.99
- Safety 1stQuickFitrear-facing to 40 lbforward-facing to 65 lb$99.98
Where these specs come from
- safety1st.com/products/grow-and-go-sprint-all-in-one-convertible…
- consumercare.safety1st.com/sfsites/c/sfc/servlet.shepherd…
- images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--DudF7aOT--/wkmwkmgq20s01tztqiif
Last checked 2026-11-06. Spot something wrong? Tell us. Read our editorial and safety policy and corrections.