Etac Convaid Carrot 3 vs Inspired by Drive Spirit Plus

The Convaid Carrot 3 holds up to 108 lb; the Spirit Plus, 130 lb, per the makers.

Only the differences are shown.

Etac Convaid Carrot 3Inspired by Drive Spirit Plus
TypeAdaptive car seat, car bed, or vestAdaptive car seat, car bed, or vest
PriceNot listedInspired by Drive site: 'Starting at $4,345.97
How to get it (maker)Usually through a medical equipment dealer with a prescriptionUsually through a medical equipment dealer with a prescription
Model numberCARROT 3 (document code BR0038-ENG-06182014)CSS-2400M, CSS-2400L, CSS-2401M, CSS-2401L (with color suffixes) per Drive shop
Min. weight30 lb25 lb
Max. weight108 lb130 lb
Max. height60 in66 in
Age (maker)Maker sell sheet: 'Ages 3-15'Not listed
SizesBase 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/LPlus Medium (product weight 30 lb, seat depth 12 in, 16 in with extender, inside seat width 17 in front / 15 in back) and Plus Large (33 lb, same depth, inside seat width 19 in front / 15 in back); overall width 21.5 in, back height 28 in, shoulder width 18 in
Product weight19.1 lbNot listed
DimensionsBase seat width 11.5, seat depth 9.8-11.3, backrest height 11.8-12.8Both sizes: overall width 21.5, back height 28, seat depth 12 (16 with extender)
What's includedNot listedPackage includes hip and trunk supports, abductor and seat depth extender
Maker's warningsreplace worn parts immediately; use only Convaid parts; same-type 2 in and 4 in extensions cannot be used togetherNot 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 Plus

Open-shell car seat with swing-away hip and trunk supports, in medium and large.

  • Five colors
  • No age limit stated