Etac Convaid Carrot 3 vs Inspired by Drive Spirit APS
The Convaid Carrot 3 holds up to 108 lb; the Spirit APS, 130 lb, per the makers.
Only the differences are shown.
| Etac Convaid Carrot 3 | Inspired by Drive Spirit APS | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Adaptive car seat, car bed, or vest | Adaptive car seat, car bed, or vest |
| How to get it (maker) | Usually through a medical equipment dealer with a prescription | Maker instructions say to consult your therapist for proper fit of swing-away accessories and to call Inspired by Drive Customer Service. No ordering or insurance wording on that document. |
| Model number | CARROT 3 (document code BR0038-ENG-06182014) | CSS-2400S, CSS-2400M, CSS-2400L, CSS-2401M, CSS-2401L |
| Min. weight | 30 lb | 25 lb |
| Max. weight | 108 lb | 130 lb |
| Max. height | 60 in | 66 in |
| Age (maker) | Maker sell sheet: 'Ages 3-15' | Not listed |
| Sizes | Base seat width 11.5 in, seat depth 9.8-11.3 in (up to 22.3 in with extensions); user height 37 in to 60 in; rodded footrest S/M/L; pelvis lock harness S/M/L | S, M, L |
| Product weight | 19.1 lb | Not listed |
| Dimensions | Base seat width 11.5, seat depth 9.8-11.3, backrest height 11.8-12.8 | Not listed |
| Standards (maker) | Not listed | Maker instructions: 'This child restraint conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. |
| Care | Not listed | spot clean with upholstery shampoo, mild detergent foam or mild dry-cleaning solvent; do not saturate; no abrasive cleansers; do not disassemble the harness; never lubricate the buckle. |
| Maker's warnings | replace worn parts immediately; use only Convaid parts; same-type 2 in and 4 in extensions cannot be used together | Not listed |
Etac Convaid Carrot 3
Convaid car seat with growth extensions, a 30 to 108 lb range and three upholstery colors.
- Weight, height and age limits stated on the maker sell sheet
- Growth extensions listed
- Sell sheet is an older document (code dated 2014)
- No standards wording for the seat
Inspired by Drive Spirit APS
Forward-facing adjustable-positioning car seat from Inspired by Drive, in three sizes.
- 25 to 130 lb limits
- Maker instructions are public
- Instructions date from 2017
- No age limit stated