Britax Car Seat

Highlight Feature

• Adapter fits Double City X3 and Double All Terrain X3 sport models
• Accommodates 1 car seat
• Compatible car seats; evenflow embrace, graco snugride, graco 32, peg perego primo viaggio, britax companion maxi cosi
• 1 year warranty

Editorial Review

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Editorial Review

This convertible car seat gives your little rider a safe, smooth ride in cushioned comfort.

Features:

• Patented Versa-Tether
• Removable, washable fabric cover
• Belly pad for comfort and protection
• Built-in lock-offs
• Sculpted base for a perfect fit on most vehicles
• Flexible Buckle Latch System
• Comfort foam and EPS-protective foam
• Tangle-free polyester and 5-point harness
• Belt holders keep belts aside for boarding
• Push-button harness adjuster
• One-hand recline adjustment
Rear facing: holds infants 5 to 33 pounds
• Forward facing: holds babies 1 year-old and up to 40 pounds

I just bought and installed the Britax Frontier 85 yesterday. It was really easy to adjust the size to fit my son (3 and a half years, 43 inches, 41 pounds). I installed it in my Subaru Outback using the latch system, since the Subaru latch is rated to 60 pounds. It is really easy to do, the whole process took about 10 minutes. I switched him from a Boulevard, which took the same amount of time and ease to adjust and install. My only complaint with the install is that the lower latch only adjusts on one side, unlike my Boulevard, so the fit didn't seem quite as tight. I was able to crank my Boulevard so tight that if I shook it, my whole car would rock. The Frontier 85 is tight, just not quite as tight. Maybe it would be better if I used the seat belt instead of the latch.
We got the Rushmore color which is black and grey. It looks really nice, and the fabric is soft and high quality. My son really likes it because it looks a lot like a "big kid" booster seat. He loves the cup holders and arm rests. I love it because I am sure it is very safe, especially since my son can stay in a 5 point harness for a very long time with this seat. It is also very big, meaning my son can really grow with this seat, eventually using it as a straight booster seat using the seat belt. It is big, but it doesn't take up anymore space in my car than the Boulevard.
All in all, I am very happy with this seat so far!

Highlight Feature

• Highest 5 point harness seat capacity allows your child to remain harnessed up to 85 pounds or in booster mode to 120 pounds
• True side impact protection distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, contains the head and body, and keeps the head, neck and spine "in true" or aligned, to limit injury
• Patented versa-tether introduces a staged-release tether webbing that anchors the top of the child seat at two points to minimize forward movement in a crash
• Quick-adjust head restraint and no-rethread harness easily adjust the harness shoulder height and head restraint without disassembling the harness
• Tangle free, 5-point harness with 10 harness height positions (up to 20") and three buckle positions for a snug and secure fit as your child grows

Editorial Review

The new Britax Frontier 85 Combination Harness-2-Booster boasts a forward-facing five-point harnessed weight capacity up to 85 pounds with a 20 inch shoulder harness height. The seat also serves as a vehicle belt-positioning booster up to 120 pounds. Featuring True Side Impact Protection with one-hand adjustable harness height system, Versa-Tether, and engineered energy management zones, the Frontier is designed to be one of the safest high capacity seats available. Loaded with comfort and convenience features, such as comfort foam, integrated cup holders and fixed armrests, the Frontier is the ideal seat for the child graduating from their convertible car seat without compromising safety.

My daughter outgrew her infant carrier by weight before she was 5 months old so we switched her to the Britax Boulevard RF. At around 14 months, she could not longer fit RF so we did FF and have never looked back. She loves the seat and I love the safety and convenience it provides. Even at 3 years old, she still falls asleep in the car; I would too if I had a seat this comfortable!

Pros:
The side Impact panels prevent her head from flopping all over the place,seat cover is easy to remove and washes great,built solid, fabric is good quality, harness easy to adjust for bulky winter coats and do not have to unhook the seat, head support easy to move up and down. Install is pretty simple once you get use to it (takes me about 2 minutes now),recline is simple, plush and very padded.

Cons: I will agree with Abigail on the EPS,its flimsy for such an important feature.. I accidentally cracked it while removing the cover to clean (called Britax and they replaced it free of charge) and the seta itself is VERY Bulky and heavy so buy another seat when you travel. Also no cup holders but maybe thats not so bad if it keeps my car clean.

Lastly,yes this seat is expensive, but well worth it for the safety and great features. I really have just minor complaints, I like the company and their costumer service and we love this seat. Would buy again in a heartbeat!

Highlight Feature

• Convertible, rear facing five to 35 pounds and forward facing from at least one year old and 20 pounds up to 65 pounds
• Deep side walls and adjustable head support provide true side impact protection to distribute crash forces, minimize lateral head movement
• Quick-adjust headrest and harness height re-positions effortlessly without having to uninstall the seat
• Tangle-free, five-point harness with multiple harness heights for a snug and secure fit
• Patented Versa-Tether, energy managing top tether, anchors top of seat to the vehicle, reducing movement in the event of impact

Editorial Review

Transport little ones safely with this car seat that can be positioned facing forward or backwards. Adjust the set up to match your child's stage of development.

Features:

• Rear-Facing for children 5 lbs. to 35 lbs.
• Front-Facing for children 1 year and 20 lbs. up to 65 lbs.
• Patented Versa-Tether
• Easy and infinite head pad and harness height adjustment
• Built-in lock-offs
• Infant body pillow for a cozy fit
• Belt holders keep belts aside for boarding
• Belly pad for comfort and protection
• Removable, washable fabric cover
• Sculpted base for a perfect fit
• Flexible buckle LATCH system
• One-hand recline adjustment
• True Side Impact Protection
• Extra comfort padding in head area
• Patented HUGS system
• Tangle-free, polyester 5-point harness
• One-pull front harness adjustment

I had no idea that buying a good toddler car seat would be so maddeningly complex and frustrating.

I have a 3.5yr old girl, weights 28lbs, and is 40.5" tall (she's adorable). We had a Britax Roundabout Convertible Car Seat Onyx before which we loved! We'd had bad experiences with car babyseats before. We had a Graco whose straps were very hard to adjust and that made it a very frustrating car seat....but we loved our Roundabout.

So when we went out to look for the next toddler seat we wanted a few things;

a) 5 point restraint
b) High weight 5 point restraing (more than 65lbs)
c) Easy to Adjust
d) Tilt back mechanism
e) Easy to install, uninstall (travel)
f) Durable (she's going to have it for years
g) Repairable (replaceable seat covers etc


We wound up narrowing it down to two: this Britax Frontier and Graco Nautilus 3-in-1 Car Seat, Matrix. In the process we wound up abandoning the tilt mechanism because apparently it's not as safe.

PROS of this SEAT:
- 5 point harness ( I have heard horror stories, I'll only put my kid in 5 point restraints and if tanks were legal, I'd transport her in one)
- 80lb 5 point harness (highest in industry...watch for this some 5 point harneses from other brands are only rated to 40lbs)
- Very Durable
- Easy to Adjust (height, one hand)
- Easy to Install (the latch system is great)
- Easy to Travel (the latches snap into their own recesses if you have to drag this through an airport)
- Cup holders (on both sides) fold into the seat very snuggly
- Foldable Armrests (she likes that, it's empowering to her)
- Easy to Adjust straps Pull cord tab in front with easy release for parents (but not so easy for munchkins)
- Three Point attachement to car (2 latches + clip on top)
- MADE IN THE USA .... hey, it matters these days (creates jobs right here)
- her head doesn't fall forward when she sleeps (nice) and she has side headrests
- Side Impact protection (which doubles of headrest)
- She said to me, "Daddy, I can see better out of this seat (compared to roundabout)....that made it worth it"

CONS:
- You do have to loosen up the top back strap on the seat and reach behind to adjust the height (not a big deal but though you'd know)
- It's pricey but you get what you pay for in this case.
- Doesn't recline (but I hear that's not as safe so it might be best if she sits up)
- Not a 3 in 1 or anything like that (but you lose some sturdiness I think....and pedestals are very cheap when she's over 80lbs which is going to be a long time from now)

We wound up buying two of these suckers, one for each car, and we're very happy (if financially ruined).

So overall, I'm very happy with this purchase - I feel my daughter is safe and comfortable and I feel very comfortable that this produce will grow with her for years to come. And that's one thing that I highly recommend you keep in mind --- your child will be in her toddler seat for a long time so if you put her into a sample car seat, don't just picture her as she looks now, picture her how she'll look in 2 or 3 years. That was a big thing about this Frontier and a big selling point over another brand -- I worried that she wouldn't be comfortable in a year or two when her legs get longer, hips get wider, and she gets taller. The Britax has the room to grow with her. The other thing was the construction, it's very sturdy and will last for years, and with the replaceable covers I think it'll serve me for the next munchkin (whose on the way).

Notice: I cannot provide any installation advice (I'm just a dad and wholey unqualified)...I recommend you read all instructions or have your seat professionally installed. It can be a matter of life and death -- be very thorough in your installation process.

Highlight Feature

• Deep side walls and adjustable head support provide true side impact protection to distribute crash forces, shield from vehicle intrusion
• Highest five-point harness seat capacity allows children to remain harnessed up to 80 pounds or in booster mode up to approximately 100 pounds
• Quick-adjust headrest and harness re-positions head support and harness height effortlessly without having to re-thread the straps
• Tangle-free, five-point harness with eight harness heights and three buckle positions for a snug and secure fit
• Premium push-button LATCH connectors ensure a quick, simple and tight installation

Editorial Review

imensions: 19.5 x 22 x 26.5 inches Weight: 23.5 pounds