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Britax Boulevard ClickTight Review (2021): A Favorite of Parents & Experts Alike

January 5, 2021 by Sam Webster Leave a Comment

Britax Boulevard ClickTight Convertible Car Seat - 2 Layer Impact Protection - Rear & Forward Facing - 5 to 65 Pounds, Circa

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The Britax Boulevard ClickTight is one of the best-reviewed and most-awarded convertible car seats on the market. It earned a recommendation and won the Editor's Pick award from CarSeatBlog.org, won the 2015 PTPA award, and has been recognized by Babylist and Babycenter.

The Britax Boulevard ClickTight is a convertible car seat rated for children 5-65 pounds, and with superior safety and crash protection features. The patented ClickTight system makes installation a snap,  and premium paddings and fabrics keep kids traveling in comfort. It's no wonder that parents and experts alike continue to give this car seat such high ratings.

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Quick Navigation
Overview of Britax Boulevard ClickTight
Video Overview of Britax Boulevard Clicktight 
Britax Boulevard ClickTight Specs
Britax Boulevard ClickTight Features
Who is the Britax Boulevard ClickTight Most Suitable For?
What is included with the Britax Boulevard ClickTight?
Pros and Cons of Britax Boulevard ClickTight
Britax Boulevard ClickTight Installation
Britax Boulevard ClickTight Manual
Britax Boulevard vs. Britax Marathon
Britax Boulevard Clicktight Review By Albee Baby
Conclusion

Overview of Britax Boulevard ClickTight

Britax Boulevard ClickTight Convertible Car Seat - 2 Layer Impact Protection - Rear & Forward Facing - 5 to 65 Pounds, Circa

The Britax Boulevard ClickTight has the patented ClickTight installation system, which makes installation fast and easy using any vehicle's existing belt system, without the make and model restrictions of some car seats, and without the weight limits and complexity of LATCH installation. ClickTight is a fast, convenient way to make sure that the car seat is installed correctly on any vehicle, every time.

The Britax Boulevard ClickTight offers incredible protection, with an impact-absorbing base, and integrated steel frame, and two layers of side impact protection that far exceed federal safety standards. The Click & Safe Harness lets you know that your child's harness fits perfectly, and has 14 positions to keep pace with your child as they grow. Britax car seats are made in the USA, have a fantastic reputation for safety, innovation, and reliability.

Safety

What are this model’s NHTSA ratings? All car seats that are rated by the NHTSA meet federal safety and crash performance standards, so all NHTSA rated car seats are safe. However, the NHTSA also provides car seat ratings for usefulness factors beyond basic safety. The NHTSA has rated the Britax Boulevard ClickTight:

  • Labels: 5/5 stars
  • Instructions: 5/5 stars
  • Securing the child: 4/5 stars because the seat did not arrive configured for the smallest possible occupant
  • Installation features: 4/5 stars because the LATCH storage area is not clearly labeled, and the hook-like LATCH attachments may require twisting to remove from the vehicle.
  • Overall ease of use: 4/5 stars
  • Does this model have:
  • Side impact protection? Yes
  • Energy-absorbing base? Yes
  • Metal frame? Yes

Longevity

  • What is this model’s child height limit? Rear-facing shoulder height limit of 18.65 inches, front-facing shoulder height of 18.65 inches.
  • What is this model’s child weight limit? Rear-facing weight limit of 40 pounds, front-facing weight limit of 65 pounds

Ease of Use

Does this model have:

  • LATCH system? No
  • Seat belt installation? Yes
  • Non-rethread harness system? No

Ease of Installation

  • What is this model’s weight? 29.4 pounds
  • What is this model’s width? 18.5 inches
  • What type of harness adjustment system does this model have? Click & Safe Snug harness system
  • Is the seat cover machine-washable? Yes

Comfort and Quality

  • What is the quality of padding (overall)? N/A
  • What is the quality of padding in the head area? N/A
  • Is the seat fabric breathable? Cool Flow ventilated mesh fabric
  • Does this model include an infant insert pillow? N/A

Video Overview of Britax Boulevard Clicktight 

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Britax Boulevard ClickTight Specs

FEATURE

DESCRIPTION

Child weight – rear facing

 5 -40 pounds

Child weight – forward facing

20 -65 pounds

Child standing height

49 inches or less

Child seated shoulder height – rear facing

7.6 - 18.65 inches

Child seated shoulder height – forward facing

12 – 18.65 inches

Car seat weight

24.9 pounds

Car seat dimensions

18.5” wide x 23.5” high x 23” deep

Seat area dimensions

10.5” deep x 11.5” wide

Shoulder width

16 inches

Harness slot heights

8.35” - 19.4” in .85” increments per setting, 14 positions

Buckle strap depths

5.25 inches and 7 inches

FAA approved


Britax Boulevard ClickTight Features

FEATURE

DESCRIPTION

Safety features

  • Two levels of side impact protection, with an energy-absorbing shell, and a foam-lined head rest
  • The impact-absorbing base compresses during collision, to divert force away from a child
  • The impact-stabilizing steel frame provides strength and protection at the connection point to the vehicle, reducing the force of impact
  • The Britax patented V-shaped tether minimizes rotation and slows and reduces force and movement during a collision

Ease of use

ClickTight installation locks the car seat securely into place, in either front-facing or rear-facing installations, using just the vehicle's belt. It's an incredibly stable, sturdy installation that is simple and easy in almost any vehicle.

  • Auto-level indicators let you easily check that your child's seat is at the proper angle
  • The Click & Safe Harness Indicator ensures that your child's harness fits perfectly, with the sound of a click
  • The Easy-Buckle system keeps buckles and straps out of your way when you are positioning your child in the seat
  • The easy-remove cover can be removed for cleaning without needing to rethread the harness

Longevity features

  • Seven reclining angles help a child travel in comfort and safety as they grow
  • The quick-adjust 14 position harness and 2-position buckle keeps your child secure and comfortable over time.
  • Quality and comfort features: Plush foam padding and fabrics

Britax is a company with a great reputation for making some of the best car seats in the business, and the Boulevard ClickTight has earned numerous recognition and awards for safety and quality


Who is the Britax Boulevard ClickTight Most Suitable For?

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While the Britax Boulevard ClickTight comes with a LATCH installation system, because it is required by law, LATCH installation is a bit slower and more cumbersome than the ClickTight system. Installing the seatbelt with LATCH is a little bit slower, but removal can be particularly challenging.

If you are planning on using a LATCH installation, either because you need to seat a child in a booster seat next to the Britax Boulevard, or in a minivan where seat belt installation would block access to a row, you may want a car seat with a simpler LATCH install, or simply plan on rarely removing the Boulevard ClickTight.

For parents who need to frequently move, change, or adjust a car seat, the ClickTight system is a huge advantage, and Britax clearly designed the ClickTight system as an advancement and improvement on the LATCH technology they helped to invent. A LATCH system has more straps and tethers, and lower weight limits, than the ClickTight system.

Even better, the ClickTight system works with nearly any vehicles existing seat belt system, unlike some car seats that are only compatible with certain makes and models.

For parents who want a single car seat that will protect a child from infancy through their first several years of life, and who need a near-universal installation system that is fast and easy, the Britax Boulevard ClickTight is a fantastic choice.


What is included with the Britax Boulevard ClickTight?

The Britax Boulevard ClickTight doesn't come with any accessories, but Britax offers an optional anti-rebound bar accessory for additional safety.


Pros and Cons of Britax Boulevard ClickTight

Pros

  • Single convertible car seat that can protect a child from birth until 49 inches in height (max)
  • Exceptional safety and impact protection
  • Fast and easy installation
  • Adjustable incline and harness keep kids comfortable and protected as they grow
  • Cover can be removed for cleaning without rethreading the harness
  • Premium fabrics and padding for additional comfort

Cons

  • The cover is not machine washable, and needs to be hand washed and line dried.
  • Difficult to un-install when using LATCH installation

Britax Boulevard ClickTight Installation

Because the Britax Boulevard ClickTight can be installed rear-facing or front-facing, and with a LATCH system or with a vehicle's lap belt, Britax has a whole series of convenient installation videos.

Each video is short and covers a specific installation method, so you don't have to search for the right video for you.

The playlist also includes videos that show how to adjust the buckles, harness, and other features. The full list of Britax Boulevard videos can be seen here:


Britax Boulevard ClickTight Manual

The Britax Boulevard ClickTight user manual is available online in English and Spanish, and can be found here:

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Britax Boulevard vs. Britax Marathon

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Britax Boulevard

The Britax Boulevard and Britax Marathon convertible car seats are extremely similar models with many of the same features. Both have ClickTight installation, and both are rated for children of the same size and weight.

Here are all the features both car seats have in common:

  • Child weight: 5-40 pounds
  • Child height: 49 inches or less
  • Child seated shoulder height: 18.65 inches or less
  • Car seat dimensions: 18.5” wide x 23.5” high x 23” deep with a 10.5” x 11.5” seating area
  • Identical harness and buckle heights and increments
  • Same levels and angles of recline
  • Identical NHTSA ratings: 4/5 stars, for the same reasons

In fact, with all these similarities, it's easier to identify what is different about the Britax Boulevard and the Britax Marathon.

The Britax Marathon ClickTight is lighter in weight than the Boulevard, at 28.5 pounds instead of 29.4 pounds. The reason that it is a bit lighter is because the Britax Marathon has less side impact protection than the Boulevard. The Boulevard has two levels of side impact protection, with an energy-absorbing shell and the foam-lined head rest.

The Britax Boulevard, with two layers of side impact protection, has slightly larger headwings than the Marathon, and therefore weighs more. It also has the Click & Safe Harness Indicator system, which the Marathon doesn't have.

The Britax Marathon is a very safe convertible car seat, with ClickTight convenience, and is slightly more affordable than the Britax Boulevard. Depending on your upholstery choices, the Marathon averages $20-$40 less than the Boulevard.

Overall, because the two models are virtually identical in most respects, and the Boulevard is only slightly heavier and slightly more expensive, it seems a better choice to invest in the Boulevard. After all, a convertible car seat is the only car seat you need to help your child travel in safety from infancy through their school years, so it seems smart to spend just a little more and get the model with better protection.

However, if you are looking for almost all the features and benefits of the Britax Boulevard, for a slightly lighter weight and slightly lower price, the Britax Marathon ClickTight is an excellent choice.


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Conclusion

The Britax Boulevard ClickTight is still winning expert recognition and awards, even years after it was first launched. It's one of the products that helped further the Britax reputation for exceptional safety and quality in car seats, and introduced innovative new Britax technologies that make a convertible car seat easier and more convenient to use. The Boulevard ClickTight has a one year warranty and a 10 year expiration date, so it's a great investment in a child's safety and comfort for years to come.

The optional anti-rebound bar provides even more protection for small children in the rear-facing position, absorbing impact and preventing additional rotation in the event of a collision. 

Britax Boulevard ClickTight Convertible Car Seat - 2 Layer Impact Protection - Rear & Forward Facing - 5 to 65 Pounds, Circa

Britax Boulevard Clicktight (click image for more info)

It's a snap to install, and makes any Britax ClickTight convertible car seat even safer.

With the long lifespan of a high-quality convertible car seat, fast and easy secure installation, adjustable harness, high-quality fabrics, and an easy to clean cover, the Britax Boulevard ClickTight is a favorite of parents and child safety experts around the world. It's a great investment in protecting your child in any vehicle, for years to come.   

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Sam Webster

With two kids of my own, I’m passionate about child safety! I’m a research nerd who’s on a mission to make the world a safer place for kids – starting with car seats!

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