Safety 1st Dreamride infant car bed IC238 vs Special Tomato MPS Car Seat
The Dreamride infant car bed IC238 holds up to 20 lb; the MPS Car Seat, 130 lb, per the makers.
Only the differences are shown.
| Safety 1st Dreamride infant car bed IC238 | Special Tomato MPS Car Seat | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Adaptive car seat, car bed, or vest | Adaptive car seat, car bed, or vest |
| Price | Safety 1st site: $209.99 USD | Not listed |
| How to get it (maker) | Not listed | Usually through a medical equipment dealer with a prescription |
| Model number | IC238LTG | Cushion models MS1, MS3, MS5, MS7 (Small); ML1, ML3, ML5, ML7 (Large); back cush |
| Min. weight | 5 lb | 27 lb |
| Max. weight | 20 lb | 130 lb |
| Age (maker) | Not listed | Maker target ages by cushion size, from 9 mos to Adult |
| Sizes | Babies 19 in to 26 in long, per the maker | Small: seat cushions MS1 (9 mos-3 yrs, 28-37 in), MS3 (2-5 yrs, 32-43 in), MS5 (4-8 yrs, 40-50 in), MS7 (5-9 yrs, 43-52 in), max 80 lb; Large: ML1 (6-9 yrs, 45-58 in), ML3 (8-11 yrs, 48-60 in), ML5 (10-14 yrs, 48-62 in), ML7 (12-Adult, 58 in-Adult), min 51 lb as car seat, max 130 lb. All as maker labels 'target age' and 'target height'. |
| Dimensions | Not listed | Small: overall depth 15.5, width 15, height 30; Large: depth 19, width 18, heigh |
| Prescription | Label: use only if a doctor prescribes it | Not listed |
| Standards (maker) | Not listed | Maker PDF title: 'MPS Car Seat Features: FMVSS213 Compliant, LATCH System |
| What's included | 3-point harness with push-button buckle, harness adjusts from rear of shell, contoured molded shell with removable pad, LATCH equipment | Not listed |
| Maker's warnings | Use only if prescribed by a licensed physician.' and 'Please consult your child's licensed physician before making any transportation system options. | minimum user weight as a car seat is 27 lb (20 lb overall); max 130 lb; tether strap must be used in a vehicle; 6-year expiration date for use during transportation; not tested for installation directly into a school bus 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
Special Tomato MPS Car Seat
Car seat from Special Tomato in Small and Large with sized cushions, a 27 lb car-seat minimum and a 130 lb maximum.
- Detailed sizing tables from the maker
- The maker lists a 6-year transport expiration
- Complex size and cushion system