Safety 1st Dreamride infant car bed IC238 vs Special Tomato Soft-Touch Booster

The Dreamride infant car bed IC238 holds up to 20 lb; the Soft-Touch Booster, 130 lb, per the makers.

Only the differences are shown.

Safety 1st Dreamride infant car bed IC238Special Tomato Soft-Touch Booster
TypeAdaptive car seat, car bed, or vestAdaptive car seat, car bed, or vest
PriceSafety 1st site: $209.99 USDNot listed
How to get it (maker)Not listedUsually through a medical equipment dealer with a prescription
Model numberIC238LTGNot listed
Min. weight5 lb51 lb
Max. weight20 lb130 lb
Max. heightNot listed65 in
SizesBabies 19 in to 26 in long, per the makerSmall: 51-90 lb, user height 40-56 in, inside seat 11.5 in deep x 12 in wide, seat weight 13 lb; Large: 81-130 lb, user height 50-65 in, inside seat 13.5 in deep x 14 in wide, seat weight 15 lb
DimensionsNot listedSmall overall 16 d x 16 w x 34
PrescriptionLabel: use only if a doctor prescribes itNot listed
Standards (maker)Not listedThe Booster Car Seat passed the FMVSS 213 (US Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213)
What's included3-point harness with push-button buckle, harness adjusts from rear of shell, contoured molded shell with removable pad, LATCH equipmentNot listed
Maker's warningsUse only if prescribed by a licensed physician.' and 'Please consult your child's licensed physician before making any transportation system options.6-year expiration date for transportation use; use the vehicle shoulder/lap belt to secure the occupant; the included trunk and pelvic harness is for positioning only; not tested for school bus seat installation.

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 Soft-Touch Booster

Booster-style car seat from Special Tomato in Small and Large with optional bases.

  • FMVSS 213 wording and size limits
  • Several base options
  • Several base choices to sort out