Etac Convaid Carrot 3 vs Safety 1st Dreamride infant car bed IC238

The Convaid Carrot 3 holds up to 108 lb; the Dreamride infant car bed IC238, 20 lb, per the makers.

Only the differences are shown.

Etac Convaid Carrot 3Safety 1st Dreamride infant car bed IC238
TypeAdaptive car seat, car bed, or vestAdaptive car seat, car bed, or vest
PriceNot listedSafety 1st site: $209.99 USD
How to get it (maker)Usually through a medical equipment dealer with a prescriptionNot listed
Model numberCARROT 3 (document code BR0038-ENG-06182014)IC238LTG
Min. weight30 lb5 lb
Max. weight108 lb20 lb
Max. height60 inNot listed
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/LBabies 19 in to 26 in long, per the maker
Product weight19.1 lbNot listed
DimensionsBase seat width 11.5, seat depth 9.8-11.3, backrest height 11.8-12.8Not listed
PrescriptionNot listedLabel: use only if a doctor prescribes it
What's includedNot listed3-point harness with push-button buckle, harness adjusts from rear of shell, contoured molded shell with removable pad, LATCH equipment
Maker's warningsreplace worn parts immediately; use only Convaid parts; same-type 2 in and 4 in extensions cannot be used togetherUse only if prescribed by a licensed physician.' and 'Please consult your child's licensed physician before making any transportation system options.

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

Safety 1st Dreamride infant car bed IC238

Side-facing infant car bed with a 3-point harness, sold by the maker with a prescription requirement.

  • 5 to 20 lb and 19 to 26 in limits
  • No product weight or dimensions
  • No care instructions