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Joie Rue

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. 

Seat is good for you if:
  • You have a small back seat.
  • You need to fit 3 people in one row of the vehicle.
Use caution if you:
Stand-out features:
  • Anti-rebound bar
  • seat belt lock-off
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Joie
Rue
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Our Review of the 

Joie Rue

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. 

Age

Our recommendation: From birth until it’s outgrown, around 12 months

Type

An infant car seat

When

From birth

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Joie
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Seat is good for you if 

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You have a small back seat.

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You need to fit 3 people in one row of the vehicle.

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Use caution if

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Quirks to be aware of

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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

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Airplane Use

Videos

This carseat does not have any videos yet.

SITS Bottom Line

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SITS checks manufacturers and retailers daily to ensure these are the lowest prices available for these models.
Joie
Rue
Lowest Price at Babylist - $134
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Similar Car Seats

This car seat does not have any other versions.

Specifications

Joie

Rue

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.

*Disclaimer: Safe in the Seat contributors are Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians, but all reviews and materials reflect our opinions, not those of Safe Kids, NHTSA, or any other organization. We are not liable for actions taken based on this content. Always consult your car seat and vehicle manuals or a certified CPST for guidance.