Joie Rue - Safe in the Seat
Joie is a new brand to the US market. The Rue is a great, inexpensive infant seat! It has a seat belt lock-off and an anti-rebound bar built into the base. It fits babies well and it's failry compact front-to-back.
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Seat is Good for You If:
You have a small backseat.
You need to fit 3 people in one row of the vehicle.
Use Caution:
It only fits the Joie strollers.
Child Fit Information
We were able to try a 2-month-old in this seat. She is 10.5 pounds, 23." She had an excellent fit!
Installation Information
Airplane Use
This seat is FAA-Approved.
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Specifications
Product Information
Weight: 7.8 pounds
Width: 17.5"
Rear Facing Limits
Height: 30"
Weight: 4-30 lbs
Head Height Rules: at least 1″ below the top of the headrest
Forward-Facing Limits
No Back Booster Limits
Highest Belt Guide Settings
High Back Booster Limits
Other Important Details
Preemie Fit
unsure, have not seen any preemies in it yet
Expiration Limit
7 years
Crash Replacement Policy
Replace after a moderate or severe crash
Harness
rethread
Lock-off
yes
Handle Positions for the Vehicle
Vehicle Seat Protector
This brand allows a thin towel.
Product Information
Weight: 7.8 pounds
Width: 17.5"
Rear Facing Limits
Height: 30"
Weight: 4-30 lbs
Head Height Rules: at least 1″ below the top of the headrest
Forward-Facing Limits
No Back Booster Limits
Highest Belt Guide Settings
High Back Booster Limits
Other Important Details
Preemie Fit
unsure, have not seen any preemies in it yet
Expiration Limit
7 years
Crash Replacement Policy
Replace after a moderate or severe crash
Harness
rethread
Lock-off
yes
Handle Positions for the Vehicle
Vehicle Seat Protector
This brand allows a thin towel.
Product Information
Weight: 7.8 pounds
Width: 17.5"
Rear Facing Limits
Height: 30"
Weight: 4-30 lbs
Head Height Rules: at least 1″ below the top of the headrest
Forward-Facing Limits
No Back Booster Limits
Highest Belt Guide Settings
High Back Booster Limits
Other Important Details
Preemie Fit
unsure, have not seen any preemies in it yet
Expiration Limit
7 years
Crash Replacement Policy
Replace after a moderate or severe crash
Harness
rethread
Lock-off
yes
Handle Positions for the Vehicle
Vehicle Seat Protector
This brand allows a thin towel.
Product Information
Weight: 7.8 pounds
Width: 17.5"
Rear Facing Limits
Height: 30"
Weight: 4-30 lbs
Head Height Rules: at least 1″ below the top of the headrest
Forward-Facing Limits
No Back Booster Limits
Highest Belt Guide Settings
High Back Booster Limits
Other Important Details
Preemie Fit
unsure, have not seen any preemies in it yet
Expiration Limit
7 years
Crash Replacement Policy
Replace after a moderate or severe crash
Harness
rethread
Lock-off
yes
Handle Positions for the Vehicle
Vehicle Seat Protector
This brand allows a thin towel.
Product Information
Weight: 7.8 pounds
Width: 17.5"
Rear Facing Limits
Height: 30"
Weight: 4-30 lbs
Head Height Rules: at least 1″ below the top of the headrest
Forward-Facing Limits
No Back Booster Limits
Highest Belt Guide Settings
High Back Booster Limits
Other Important Details
Preemie Fit
unsure, have not seen any preemies in it yet
Expiration Limit
7 years
Crash Replacement Policy
Replace after a moderate or severe crash
Harness
rethread
Lock-off
yes
Handle Positions for the Vehicle
Vehicle Seat Protector
This brand allows a thin towel.
Product Information
Weight: 7.8 pounds
Width: 17.5"
Rear Facing Limits
Height: 30"
Weight: 4-30 lbs
Head Height Rules: at least 1″ below the top of the headrest
Forward-Facing Limits
No Back Booster Limits
Highest Belt Guide Settings
High Back Booster Limits
Other Important Details
Preemie Fit
unsure, have not seen any preemies in it yet
Expiration Limit
7 years
Crash Replacement Policy
Replace after a moderate or severe crash
Harness
rethread
Lock-off
yes
Handle Positions for the Vehicle
Vehicle Seat Protector
This brand allows a thin towel.
Product Information
Weight: 7.8 pounds
Width: 17.5"
Rear Facing Limits
Height: 30"
Weight: 4-30 lbs
Head Height Rules: at least 1″ below the top of the headrest
Forward-Facing Limits
No Back Booster Limits
Highest Belt Guide Settings
High Back Booster Limits
Other Important Details
Preemie Fit
unsure, have not seen any preemies in it yet
Expiration Limit
7 years
Crash Replacement Policy
Replace after a moderate or severe crash
Harness
rethread
Lock-off
yes
Handle Positions for the Vehicle
Vehicle Seat Protector
This brand allows a thin towel.
Product Information
Weight: 7.8 pounds
Width: 17.5"
Rear Facing Limits
Height: 30"
Weight: 4-30 lbs
Head Height Rules: at least 1″ below the top of the headrest
Forward-Facing Limits
No Back Booster Limits
Highest Belt Guide Settings
High Back Booster Limits
Other Important Details
Preemie Fit
unsure, have not seen any preemies in it yet
Expiration Limit
7 years
Crash Replacement Policy
Replace after a moderate or severe crash
Harness
rethread
Lock-off
yes
Handle Positions for the Vehicle
Vehicle Seat Protector
This brand allows a thin towel.