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Britax Boulevard Car Seat Instructions: Installation, Cleaning & More

June 22, 2021 by Sam Webster Leave a Comment

This article provides a step-by-step guide, with video tutorials, for installing your Britax Boulevard car seat. In addition to this, you’ll be introduced to some valuable tips for cleaning and caring for this product.

Table of Contents

How to install a Britax Boulevard Car Seat

How to use the ClickTight Dial

Britax Boulevard Forward-Facing Installation

Britax Boulevard Forward-Facing Installation with Anchor

Britax Boulevard Rear-Facing Installation with Anchor

Britax Boulevard Installation on Middle Seat

Britax Boulevard Cup Holder Installation

Britax Boulevard Rear Bar Installation

Britax Boulevard Replacement Straps Installation

Britax Boulevard Adjustment Instructions

How to recline the Britax Boulevard

How to remove the Britax Boulevard car seat cover

How to loosen the Britax Boulevard’s straps

Britax Boulevard harness instructions: standard position

Britax Boulevard harness instructions: extra room

Britax Boulevard shoulder adjustment

Britax Boulevard Cleaning Instructions

Britax Boulevard ClickTight Manual

How to install a Britax Boulevard Car Seat

Before installing your car seat, ensure you read the manual thoroughly and adhere to the minimum required weight and height limits. This goes for both forward-facing and rear-facing installations.

Furthermore, make sure to adjust the harness and buckle to suit your child’s needs. A detailed explanation of how to do this is located at the end of this post.

How to use the ClickTight Dial

Throughout this article, reference is made to the ClickTight dial and the ClickTight panel of your car seat, which is located beneath the seating area.

In order to access this area, locate the ClickTight dial at the front of the seating area. Press down on the dimple and rotate the ClickTight key clockwise. This will open the ClickTight panel.

When the ClickTight panel is securely closed, the ClickTight logo will return to the horizontal position.

To see how it works, watch this video.

Britax Boulevard Forward-Facing Installation

Install using a lap-shoulder belt

1
Locate and remove the tether from its compartment.
2
Place it over the child’s seat back.
3
Place the car seat, forward-facing, flat on the seat of the vehicle.
4
The car seat should not edge more than 3 inches over the vehicle seat.
5
Also, make sure the vehicle’s headrest is not interfering with the car seat installation.
6
Use the ClickTight button to open the car seat’s ClickTight section.
7
Thread the vehicle’s seatbelt through the forward-facing belt slots and buckle it.
8
Ensure it is not twisted. Remove slack from the lap and the shoulder part of the seatbelt.
9
Shut the ClickTight. When a click is heard, the seat is secure.
10
Locate the vehicle’s tether anchor, and attach the tether, removing slack.

For more details, view this lap-should belt installation video.

Britax Boulevard Forward-Facing Installation with Anchor

Install using a lap-shoulder belt

1
Open the ClickTight, recline the seat, and place it in the vehicle in the rear-facing position.
2
Slide the vehicle’s seat belt through the rear-facing slots of the car seat.
3
Ensure it is not twisted and buckle the belt.
4
Remove any slack from the lap and shoulder sections of the seat belt.
5
Close the ClickTight, it is secured when a click is heard.
6
If more reclining is needed, the seat can be lifted with a rolled towel or pool noodle.
7
Make sure the car seat cannot move more than one inch in any direction.

For more details, view this lap-shoulder installation video.

Britax Boulevard Rear-Facing Installation with Anchor

Install using latch connectors

1
Remove the latch connectors from the latch compartment located at the back of the base.
2
Open the ClickTight, recline the seat, and place it in the vehicle in the rear-facing position.
3
Extend the lower latch connector strap to full length and pull towards the child’s left side.
4
Thread the lower connector strap through the rear-facing belt slots.
5
Connect the lower latch strap connectors firmly to the vehicle’s lower anchors.
6
Make sure they are secure and not twisted
7
Then remove the slack by pulling the length of the strap until it is secure.
8
Close the ClickTight, and check that the seat is secure.
9
The seat can be lifted with a rolled towel or pool noodle if more recline is needed.
10
Make sure the car seat cannot move more than one inch in any direction.

For more details, view this latch connector installation video.

Britax Boulevard Installation on Middle Seat

Install using a lap belt (forward-facing)

1
Locate and remove the tether from its compartment.
2
Place it over the child’s seat back.
3
Place the car seat, forward-facing, flat on the seat of the vehicle.
4
The car seat should not edge more than 3 inches over the vehicle seat.
5
Also, make sure the vehicle’s headrest is not interfering with the car seat installation.
6
Use the ClickTight button to open the car seat’s ClickTight section.
7
Thread the seatbelt lap strap through the forward-facing belt slots.
8
Check that it is not twisted and buckle the belt.
9
Tighten the vehicle belt by pressing down on the seat and removing the belt’s slack.
10
Close the ClickTight, and make sure the seat cannot move more than an inch in any direction.

For more detail, view this forward-facing lap belt installation video.

Install using a lap belt (rear-facing)

1
Open the ClickTight, recline the car seat, and place it rear-facing on the vehicle seat.
2
Thread the lap belt through the rear-facing belt slots, making sure it’s not twisted.
3
Buckle the seatbelt and remove the slack.
4
Close the ClickTight, and make sure the seat is secure.
5
The seat can be lifted with a rolled towel or pool noodle if more recline is needed.

For more detail, view this rear-facing lap belt installation video.

Britax Boulevard Cup Holder Installation

1
Locate your Britax cup holder and ClickTight clip.
2
Insert the ClickTight clip into the cup holder.
3
Slide the clip into the car seat’s belt path until it is secure.

For more details, see this cup holder installation video.

Britax Boulevard Rear Bar Installation

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Britax Boulevard Rear Bar Installation
2
Behind the red markers, pull back the seat cover to locate the ends of the structure tube.
3
Ensure the notch of the rebound bar is facing up, ensure its correct orientation.
4
Insert the bar into the ends of the structure tube.
5
Install the child seat according to rear-facing installation instructions.
6
Close the ClickTight to secure the bar.

For more details, see this anti-rebound bar installation video.

For further information, you can also watch this video about rear-facing installation with an ARB.

Britax Boulevard Replacement Straps Installation

Removing the harness and straps

1
Use the harness adjustment lever to loosen the harness.
2
Pull both harness straps forward.
3
Turn the seat over and locate the harness retainer.
4
Carefully pull the strap and clip lengthways through the slot, to the seat’s sitting area.
5
Do the same on the other side.
6
Remove the harness straps from the back of the car seat, by releasing them from their yoke.
7
Pull them through their slots to the front of the seat.
8
Remove the comfort pads, chest pads, and chest clip.
9
Access the buckle retainer by lifting the front of the car seat cover.
10
Slide the retainer out through the buckle retainer slot.
11
Pull the buckle and belly pad up and out through the cover slot.
12
Remove the belly pad.
13
The harness buckle assembly is now removed.

Replacing the harness and straps

1
With the buckle facing up, place the harness in the seating area.
2
Replace the belly pad by sliding the buckle retainer through the belly pad’s slot.
3
Feed the belly pad and buckle retainer through the slot at the front of the cover.
4
Slide the buckle retainer into the appropriate buckle retainer slot by turning it sideways.
5
Ensure it is properly secured.
6
Reattached the chest pads and chest clip to the harness straps.
7
Start by threading the harness strap through the bottom of the chest pad.
8
For the chest clip, slide the straps through the slots in order back, to front, to back.
9
Then, thread the strap through the top of the chest pad and repeat on the other side.
10
Make sure no straps are twisted.
11
Feed the straps through the slots at the top of the seat back cover and shell.
12
Nest the end of the right harness strap into the left harness strap.
13
Attach it to the harness yoke.
14
At the front of the seat, fold the strap against the hip retainer clip.
15
Now, slide it through the cover and shell to the bottom of the seat.
16
Pull the clip through the slot. Pull the straps from the front to ensure it is secured.
17
Repeat for the second strap.
18
Replace the comfort pads.
19
Using the harness latch, test that the harness is correctly installed and secured.

For a detailed guide, see this harness replacement video.

Britax Boulevard Adjustment Instructions

How to recline the Britax Boulevard

1
Recline the seat by locating the recline adjustment handle/lever at the front of the base.
2
Use the Recline Indicator to ensure that the level of recline is appropriate for your child.

To see how it’s done, watch this video.

How to remove the Britax Boulevard car seat cover

1
Start by loosening the harness and opening the ClickTight.
2
Remove the bottom of the harness from the cover and shell.
3
Remove the belly pad.
4
In the ClickTight panel, disconnect the elastic of the cover from the bottom of the seating area.
5
Starting from the front, remove the cover from the seat.
6
Remove the harness comfort pads and pull the bottom of the headrest cover towards you.
7
Raise the harness to the top position and disconnect the elastics and cover from the headrest.
8
From the inside back corner, pull the cover off from the space around the seat.
9
Disconnect the elastics from the inner front corners of the car seat.
10
Continue around the edge until the cover is completely removed.
11
Close the ClickTight and remove the cover from the inner cushions and around the seat.

For more details on how to remove your car seat cover, watch this video.

How to loosen the Britax Boulevard’s straps

1
Locate the harness adjuster button, above the ClickTight dial.
2
Press the button and pull the straps towards you to loosen them.

To see how it’s done, watch this video.

Britax Boulevard harness instructions: standard position

1
Open the ClickTight panel and lift the seat.
2
Disconnect the end of one harness strap from its anchor.
3
Pass the end of the strap through the inside of the metal bar located behind the anchor.
4
Bring it around and hook it through the end of the anchor securely.
5
Repeat on the other side.

To see how it’s done, watch this video.

Britax Boulevard harness instructions: extra room

1
Open the ClickTight panel and lift the seat.
2
Disconnect the end of the harness strap from where it is connected around the anchor bar.
3
Bring it to the top of the seating area and connect it to the same anchor.
4
Repeat on the other side.

To see how it’s done, watch this video.

Britax Boulevard shoulder adjustment

1
Loosen the harness by pressing the harness adjustment button above the ClickTight Dial.
2
Pull both straps towards you.
3
At the back of the car seat, locate the harness height adjuster.
4
Squeeze the adjuster buttons together and slide the harness to the correct shoulder height.
5
Ensure that the harness is properly positioned for your child.

To see how it’s done, watch this video.

Britax Boulevard Cleaning Instructions

1
Remove the car seat from your vehicle.
2
Remove dirt and crumbs from the shell with a vacuum cleaner (small nozzle).
3
Wipe down with an all-purpose cleaner.
4
Proceed to wipe down all straps and clasps.
5
Wash the cover (with cold water) in your washing machine.
6
Once dried, you can reassemble your car seat.

To learn more, watch this video.

Britax Boulevard ClickTight Manual

The Britax Boulevard ClickTight manual can be accessed here.

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Britax Marathon Clicktight Review: A Stylish and Comfortable Winner

May 19, 2021 by Sam Webster Leave a Comment

Britax Marathon ClickTight Convertible Car Seat - 1 Layer Impact Protection, Verve

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In this Britax Marathon Clicktight review, we do a deep-dive into one of Britax’s most stylish and comfortable convertible car seats.

This model comes loaded with essential safety features that we’ve come to expect from Britax, including their ClickTight technology, Safe Cell capability, a high-strength steel frame, and a fourteen-shift position top rest.

The Britax Marathon easily transforms from rear-facing to forward-facing positions, allowing the car seat to adjust accordingly as your child grows from being a toddler to the time when they outgrow the child seat. The seat also comes in attractive two-color combinations of patterns of verve, vue, Ollie, Cowmooflage, oasis, and a black base, which gives you a wide range of looks to choose from.

Let’s get into the detailed review!

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Overview of Britax Marathon

Video Overview of Britax Marathon Clicktight

Britax Marathon Clicktight Specs (summary)

Britax Marathon Clicktight Features (summary)

Who is the Britax Marathon Clicktight most suitable for?

What is Included with the Britax Marathon?

Pros and Cons of Britax Marathon Clicktight

Britax Marathon Clicktight installation

Britax Marathon Clicktight manual

Britax Marathon Clicktight vs. Britax Boulevard

Baby Car Seats Review's of Britax Marathon Clicktight

Wrapping Up

Overview of Britax Marathon

The Britax Marathon packs loads of safety and comfort features with easy to install mechanisms. The seat also has conspicuous indicator buttons at the headrest and the bottom adjuster lever that are clearly marked to indicate the position that the seat is locked in. The adjusting buttons are designed for operation by easy push and release motions.

The seat boasts of an extra comfortable sitting area that is extra padded on both sides which is cozy to sit in even for long hours. The sides have impact protection padding and are curvy-shaped to offer your toddler a comfortable napping area. The head rest is extra padded and offers impact protection around the neck and torso. A patented v-shaped harness easily moves over your child with the straps designed to fit over the shoulders and buckles in, at the center, with an easy push-to-seal buckle, which snaps into position with ease.

This seat is appropriate for the ever busy mom who wants to keep an eye over their child. The comfortable seats allow your toddler to seat in the car seat for long hours without getting fatigue. The padded sides cup in our child in a warm embrace and the nap friendly side pads on either side offer your kid a nice place to take a nap on those long rides.

Outdoor lovers who want to carry their kids along for a weekend getaway are also targeted by the designers of this seat. The easy to mount and un-mount feature of the car seat ensures you use a short time to install the seat in your car. The seven position adjustable lever at the bottom makes this seat suitable for use in all sizes of vehicles, be it a SUV, truck, station wagon, or the more popular sedan car.

The Britax marathon works well for the career dad who still wants to do his part as a parent in regard to bonding with his kids. Whether it's a weekend shopping trip with the kids in tow or a visit to the mall on a holiday, the car seat comes in handy to carry kids of all ages in the car. Daily drop offs and pick-ups from school will make your kids love a ride in daddy's car due to the extra padded cozy child seats.

Expiration

The Britax Marathon Clicktight lasts for 10 years.
Where to find expiration date on Britax Marathon Clicktight? You can find the expiration date displayed on the seat back or side.

Video Overview of Britax Marathon Clicktight

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Britax Marathon Clicktight Specs (summary)

Seat Specification	Header
Child Fit Information
Rear-Facing Weight	5-40 lbs (2.26-18.14 kg)
Forward-facing Harnessed Weight	22 - 65 lbs (10-29.4 kg)
Seated Shoulder Height- Rear Facing	65" (19.30-47.37 cm)
Seated Shoulder Height- Forward Facing	65" (30.48-47.37 cm)
Exterior Product Dimensions
Product Weight	5 lbs (12.92 kg)
Product Dimensions (L x W x H)	23" (L) x 18.5" (W) x 23.5" (H) (58.42 cm x 46.99 cm x 59.69 cm)
Headrest Fully Extended Height	25" (76.83 cm)
Interior Product Dimensions
Seating Area Depth	5" (26.67 cm)
Seating Area Width	5" (29.21 cm)
Shoulder Width	16" (40.64 cm)
Harness Slot Heights	(20 cm) to 19.4"(49.27 cm)
Buckle Straps
Buckle Strap Positions:	14 (.85"(2.1 cm) increments)
Buckle Strap Depth	33 cm) / 7" (17.7 cm)

Britax Marathon Clicktight Features (summary)

Product details	Header	Header
Safety technology	Full body protection	The seat has an energy absorbing shell that serve to protect the occupants head, neck, and torso
	Safecell technology	The seat has a crumple zone at the bottom seating space that absorbs the impact in case of a car crash to protect our child
	Strong Steel frame	The seat is reinforced with a steel frame that helps to keep it stable
	v-shaped tether	the v-shaped tether goes over your child with padded straps over both shoulders to reduce forward movement in a crash
Installation and fitment	Click-Tight Installation	The process to buckle up your child in the seat is easy and requires only three steps. Open, thread and buckle, then finally click it closed
	Easy-Read Level Indicators	Conspicuously colored and labeled level indicators assist you to find the perfect recline angle for the seat to fit in your car seat
	14-position, quick-adjust harness & headrest	Adjusts accordingly to fit the size of your child as they grow bigger over the years
	7-Position, Quick-Push Recline	Allows you find the best fit for the seat in your vehicle as well as the right adjustment to allow comfortable leg room for our child.
Comfort Convenience & Quality	Rear-facing mode easy switches to Forward-Facing Mode	The seat supports weight for children between 5 and 65 pounds
	Flip-forward buckle	Allows for easy boarding
	Plush, foam padding & fabrics	Provides extra coziness to the child and allows for a quiet ride
	Removable cover	Easy removal process for when you need to clean without interfering with the harness

Who is the Britax Marathon Clicktight most suitable for?

The Britax marathon Clicktight is made with your child's safety in mind. This is for the parent who knows how important child safety measures are, when travelling with a child inside your vehicle. The click installation system combined with the cutting edge technology of the safe cell impact protection gives you peace of mind as you cruise down the road knowing our child is safely protected in case of a crash. You no longer have to leave your child behind for those long rides with this seat in your car.

Installing this car seat is easy with the innovative click tight installation system that supports the regular back seat over the shoulder seatbelt. The installation process only involves three steps that you can do alone in a matter of few seconds. All you have to do is push a quick release dial on the child seat cover top and the bottom pops up. Next pull the car's seat belt over the Britax marathon and buckle it in place. Finally drop the popped up bottom of the Britax and click it in place. The uninstall process is just a reverse of these easy to follow steps.

The easy maneuvers used to install and uninstall the Britax Marathon child car seat, make it the perfect car seat for parents who want to mount the child safety seat and un-mount it frequently for normal car use. Parents with school going kids will find this innovative child seat very helpful.

Taxi hailing cab drivers who have regular customers with toddlers and infants will also find this seat a welcome addition to their car. The easy install and uninstall ability makes it perfect for use in their cabs. The quick maneuver of mounting and un-mounting serves well when switching between a customer with a child and one who is does not have a kid. For a taxi driver who wants to keep their regular customers, this seat will improve their rating on the app and see their customer base grow rapidly.

The Marathon Clicktight features a 14 point adjustable harness that you can use to alter the height of the seats as your child grows bigger. The position indicator and click into position button make sure that you have the perfect height adjusted for your child's size. The seat is adjustable for use facing the rear as well as facing the front. While facing the front, the car seat has load carrying capacity of between 20 to 65 pounds and when facing the rear, the seat load capacity ranges from 5 to 40 pounds. The seat has child height limit of up to 49 inches while they are in the standing position.

The marathon makes a perfect seat for a new family who intend to have more than one child. The adjustable seats make it possible to accommodate the child as they grow from being an infant, to a toddler, and finally to a kindergartener when they out-grow the child seat. The durability of the Britax car seats enable use for a long time and the seat can be stored till when the next child is born. The wide range of weight supported with the variable front-facing and rear-facing use, means the seat will support the weight of your child as they grow and gain more weight until such a time when they finally outgrow the need for a child safety seat.

Parents whose kids are over lively can now breathe easy. The 49 inch height support of the marathon child seat allows them to buckle in their child in a standing position to limit movement when they are in the car.

What is Included with the Britax Marathon?

Buying the Britax Marathon on retailer websites comes with 2 comfort pillows. Other compatible accessories which include a Seat protector, Back seat mirror, and kick mats, are sold separately.

Pros and Cons of Britax Marathon Clicktight

Pros

Easy mounting and un-mounting
It is comfortable
Adjustable height without rethreading
Rear facing and front facing use
Multiple safety features
Easy to remove cover

Cons

Purchase only includes comfort pillows as accessories

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Britax Marathon Clicktight installation

How to Prepare and Install Your ClickTight Convertible Car Seat

Britax Marathon Clicktight manual

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Britax Marathon Clicktight vs. Britax Boulevard

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

With such awesome products manufactured by Britax, it can be hard to pick one which is better than the other when two car seats are compared.

Below is a summary of the differences and similarities between the Britax Marathon vs Britax Boulevard. You can analyze them yourself to decide which works best for you:

The Britax marathon Clicktight has one layer of protective material on the side impact protection while the Britax Boulevard has two layers in the side impact protection.
Both seats support rear and front facing installation methods.
The quick adjustment headrest on both seats has 14 adjustment points
Both seats support 7 recline positions
Both seats have been built with an impact stabilizing steel frame
Both seats contain an energy-absorbing base.
Both seats have patented Energy absorbing 2-pt tether to hold in the child
Click tight installation is supported on both seats.

The biggest upside the Britax Boulevard has over the Britax Marathon is the double layered protective material in the seat. Other than that the seats have equal carrying capacity and similar features as seen from the above comparison.

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Wrapping Up

The Marathon Clicktight has a design that puts your child's safety first. It comes with state-of-the-art safety features that range from full body protection of your child in case of a crash, to cozy design of the sitting area.

The adjustable height of the Marathon Clicktight child seat grows with your child to see them through their infant, toddler, and young child stages of early life.

Finally, an easy to install and uninstall mechanism ensures you no longer have to ask for help to mount or un-mount the seat!

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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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Britax One4Life Review (2021): Stylish Design + Safety Features in Britax’s Newest Model

May 19, 2021 by Sam Webster Leave a Comment

Britax One4Life ClickTight All-in-One Car Seat – 10 Years of Use – Infant, Convertible, Booster – 5 to 120 Pounds - SafeWash Fabric, Drift

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In our Britax One4Life review, we take a close look at this new addition to the rock-solid line of Britax convertible car seats.

Britax revolutionized car seats with ClickTight technology, and the One4Life is no exception, offering parents a long-lasting, plush car seat with forward and rear-facing options, in addition to a booster seat with a high back. This model also offers beautiful detailing, including a smooth shell and a sleek style.

The ease of installation of the One4Life helps ensure parents will set up the car seat correctly, and this model can be removed easily with an attached handle for simple maneuvers.

All-in-all, we love the ease of installation, ease of use, and stylish design of the Britax One4Life convertible car seat.

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Britax One4Life Video Overview

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Britax One4Life Features

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What is Included with the Britax One4Life?

Pros and Cons of Britax One4Life

Britax One4Life Installation

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The Bottom Line

Britax One4Life Video Overview

Britax One4Life Specs

ClickTight installation featuring color-coded belt guides
Nine-position adjustable base
Energy absorbant EPP foam
15-position headrest
SafeCell technology
Buckle pad flips forward
Removable cover for machine washing
Booster option includes storage for harness
V-shaped, rip-stitch, energy absorbent tether
Built-in ventilated mesh cooling channels to improve airflow
Push-on, deluxe latch connectors

Steel-reinforced frame
Cup holders are dishwasher safe
Harness height of seven and one-half inches by 19 inches
Widest external point is 19 and one-half inches
Height of shoulder belt guide is 21 and one/half inches
14 and three-quarter base width
Shoulder width is 14 inches
Shell height including headrest is 30 and one-half inches
Seat depth of 13 inches
Weight of the seat including padding is 29.5 pounds

Britax One4Life Features

Britax One4Life Safety Features:

The Britax One4Life includes SafeCell technology, EPS foam and a steel frame. The One4Life exceeds the requirements of the federal safety standards due to a combination of these features. The sides of the car seat have red honeycombs similar to a plastic called SafeCell. If there is a crash, the honeycombs have been designed specifically to crumble.
Crash force is minimized with an anti-rebound bar. When in the rear-facing position, the car seat is stabilized by the bar.
One of the most important parts of a car seat is the top tether. The tether decreases the risk of head excursions in a crash between four and six inches. The tether used by Britax is V-shaped, and different from the single strap used by the majority of manufacturers. The strap goes around the headrest in the vehicle. The lower anchors and top tether can both be used when the car seat is in booster mode. When the tether is not being used, there is a loop located on the back of the car seat for storage. The tether also includes a band, enabling the parents to wind up the excess on the tether strap.
An infant insert is included for children 20 pounds or less. Britax included the weight information in large numbers directly on the infant insert to ensure the insert is removed at the appropriate weight. This insert is ideal for bringing a baby home from the hospital.
The harness includes comfort pads that stay in place. This is accomplished with the strap used to connect the comfort pads. The pads are high enough to effectively protect the sides of the child's neck.
The webbed harness has a diamond-weave pattern. This type of webbing is the strongest currently available. The child will have difficulty moving the chest clip, and the harness is not easily twisted.
Premium anchor connectors have been included despite the ease of installing the car seat with a seat belt. The Britax One4Life should be installed prior to removing the lower anchors. There is a storage compartment for the anchors.

Britax One4Life Convertible Car Seat Features:

The One4Life offers simple and easy conversion between a belted booster with a high back, forward-facing seat including a five-point harness, and rear-facing seat for infants.
The One4Life is appropriate for children from five to 120 pounds due to the three convertible seating options.

Britax One4Life Design Features:

Ventilated mesh cooling channels are built right into the car seat for both comfort, and improved airflow.
The Britax One4Life comes with two cupholders located on both sides of the seat. Parents can remove the cups for cleaning. The cups are dishwasher safe.
The cup holders are dishwasher-safe, and within easy reach of the child.
The removable cover is made using drift fabric to ensure easy removal for washing.
The headrest cover is ideal for infants. Once the child reaches a maximum weight of 20 pounds, the cover can easily be unfolded. Velcro squares are placed on the inside of the headrest cover to ensure the headrest stays in place once the headrest has been folded. Parents can easily determine the correct placement of the cover through the velcro.

Britax One4Life Installation Features:

The ClickTight installation system includes an easily opened panel, and color-coded belt paths. The car seat is exceptionally easy for parents to install. According to the user reviews, parents are thrilled with the simplicity of the installation.
The shell of the Britax One4Life has a base both flat and smooth. There are no sharp angles or protrusions capable of damaging the seat of the vehicle. The smoothness of the base makes installing the car seat even easier. An additional feature has also been included with the base, a clever notch. The design of the notch enables a pool noodle to fit underneath. The seat can be reclined even further by using a pool noodle to ensure the ideal recline for newborns. The pools noodle can only be used for the first recline setting of the car seat.
The lower anchors have specific weight limits. In the forward-facing position, the weight limit is 35 pounds. The limit decreases to 30 pounds in the rear-facing position. If the child exceeds the weight limitations, the seat belt in the vehicle can be used for the installation provided the child has not exceeded the actual weight limit of the car seat.
Britax has included complete instructions for using the car seat on an airplane. The instructions are located toward the beginning of the instruction manual. The instructions for airplane installation are detailed and must be followed to ensure the safety of the child. Britax included these instructions due to a certification notice from one of the larger aircrafts. The manual also includes helpful tips and overall instructions. Britax recommends bringing the instruction manual when boarding an aircraft. The instructions are located on pages six and seven of the manual. Due to the weight of the seat, parents are advised to be careful when traveling with the Britax One4Life.
Britax included color coding for the One4Life for all of the different modes. The manual is color-coded to match the car seat. Rear-facing is in blue, forward-facing is in green, and the booster mode is in red. The manual uses the same colors for each mode when referring to different parts of the car seat.

Britax One4Life Usage Features:

The headrest is adjustable for 15 different positions. All that is required is squeezing the button located on the headrest. When the forward-facing seat is used, the harness is above the shoulders. When the rear-facing seat is used, the harness is below the shoulders.
The One4Life provides nine different positions for reclining. Each position is numbered according to the modes for forward-facing, rear-facing and booster. Adjusting the reclining position is easy. The shell is moved to the position desired simply by pushing one of the buttons located on both sides of the car seat. Each position is labeled with white numbers on a red background. There is a small window located in the base showing the current reclining position. The design is simple, and extremely easy to read. The recline indicator can be read easily due to the visibility of the indicators located on both sides of the car seat. Britax has included a large label detailing the correct reclining positions to make certain the installation is correct for the child. The letter B is used for the positions for booster mode, with numbers for all of the reclining angles.
The belly pad includes a crotch buckle that flips forward. Britax included this feature for the One4Life to eliminate the need to search for the crotch buckle beneath the child. When the child is not in the car seat, the buckle flips forward. This makes getting the child back into the car seat much easier.
The anti-rebound bar is easily convertible to a footrest if the seat is in the forward-facing position. This feature is available for purchase separately.
A carry handle has been added to the top of the car seat. Parents will have a much easier time picking up and carrying the One4Life. Due to the weight of the seat, the handle is an excellent feature.
When the lower anchors are not being used, the ClickTight compartment provides a storage area the anchors clip into. A small storage bag is provided to store the anchors.

Britax One4Life Expiration

The Britax One4Life lasts for 10 years.
Where to find expiration date on Britax One4Life? You can find the expiration date by looking at the label under seat cover.

Who is the Britax One4Life Most Suitable For?

The suitability is dependent on the mode the parents are using. When the infant insert is used in the rear-facing mode, the car seat is best suited for a new baby. The forward-facing, and rear-facing modes are best suited for children a maximum of 50 pounds. Once the child exceeds this weight, the car seat transforms into a booster seat.

Older children up to 20 pounds can use the One4Life as a belted booster seat with a high back.

What is Included with the Britax One4Life?

The One4Life includes:

Two dishwasher safe cup holders
Removable, machine washable cover
Infant insert
Removable head pillow

The optional accessories include:

Seat protector
Car seat caddy
Back seat mirror
Backseat organizer

Pros and Cons of Britax One4Life

Pros

Headrest with 15 positions
Versatility of three different seat options
Includes two removable cup holders
Convenient carry handle
Frame is reinforced with steel
Cover is machine washable
Push-on latch connectors
Includes infant insert for newborns
ClickTight installation with FF and RF belt path access
Buckle pad flips forward
EPP foam absorbs energy
10-year life span

Cons

The slot length of the inner buckle may not be long enough for some children
The colors used for manual coding should be brighter
The harness covers need to be thinner

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Britax One4Life Installation

Installation tutorial videos can be viewed using the following links.

Britax One4Life Manual

The manual can be viewed through the following manufacturer link.

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Britax One4Life vs Britax Marathon

Britax Marathon ClickTight Anti-Rebound Bar Convertible Car Seat - 1 Layer Impact Protection - Rear & Forward Facing - 5 to 65 Pounds, Vue

Both the Britax One4Life and Britax Marathon are convertible car seats offering ClickTight installation.

But there are a lot of differences between these options. Although both car seats offer parents three different seating modes, front-forward, back-forward and booster, the user reviews for the Britax One4Life are slightly better. One of the key differences is the weight limitations of the car seats.

The One4Life is suitable for children up to 120 pounds, but the Marathon will only accommodate children a maximum of 65 pounds. Both car seats have a steel frame, cup holder, washable cover, are certified for use on airplanes, and offer the Britax quality parents have come to trust.

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The Bottom Line

One of the best qualities of the Britax One4Life is incredibly easy installation due to ClickTight. Parents should not experience any issues with installation. This means the car seat will be installed correctly to provide the child with the best possible protection. Also, parents will be able to use the rear-facing option for a long time due to the maximum weight limit of 50 pounds.

The infant insert is ideal for bringing a baby home from the hospital. The height of the shell ensures the car seat will fit almost every child. The top harness can be positioned up to 19 inches in seated height. This eliminates the expense of purchasing a new car seat every time the child grows. The material used for the cover is both comfortable and washable.

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Parents have three different modes to choose from depending on the weight of the child, forward-facing, rear-facing and booster. The car seat is extremely well constructed including the steel frame. Britax has not spared any expense regarding the quality of the materials.

The bottom line is the Britax One4Life will keep your child comfortable and protected, while enabling youto install, use, and carry the car seat easily.

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Britax Emblem Review (2021): An Affordable Convertible Car Seat with Excellent Crash Test Performance

May 19, 2021 by Sam Webster Leave a Comment

Britax Emblem 3 Stage Convertible Car Seat - 5 to 65 Pounds - Rear & Forward Facing - 2 Layer Impact Protection, Dash

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The Britax Emblem is one of the most affordable models among Britax’s line of high-quality convertible car seats, and has exceptional performance in crash tests. The seat has soft fabric, good padding, push-button latches, and an excellent harness system. The Emblem is also easy to use and install, with deep headwings for protection and safety.

In this comprehensive Britax Emblem review, I take you through the key features, benefits, and pros & cons of this popular Britax model.

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Overview of the Britax Emblem

Video Overview of Britax Emblem

Key Benefits and Features of the Britax Emblem

Who is the Britax Emblem Most Suitable For?

What is Included With the Britax Emblem?

Pros and Cons of Britax Emblem

Britax Emblem Installation

Britax Emblem Manual

Britax Emblem vs Britax Allegiance: Features Comparison

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The Final Word

Overview of the Britax Emblem

The Britax Emblem was designed to provide excellent safety features without an exorbitant price tag. The Emblem has become popular because using and installing the car seat is extremely easy. Despite the smaller price tag, the Britax Emblem has outperformed more expensive options in numerous crash tests. When a car seat is difficult to use, the safety aspect decreases.

Complicated seats can easily be installed or used incorrectly. Britax has specifically designed the Emblem with easy to use features. The seat is comfortable due to the softness of the fabric, and the thickness of the padding. The latch connectors are operated with push buttons for added simplicity. The harness system is well designed, and functions well.

One of the reasons the installation is simpler is the latch is installed above the vehicle belt. Parents will appreciate the less complicated process. According to the results of crash tests, the protection provides more safety than the average car seat. The overall performance of the Britax Emblem has been impressive. Parents can be assured of both comfort and safety for their children at an affordable price.

Expiration

The Britax Emblem lasts for 10 years.
Where to find expiration date on Britax Emblem? You can find the expiration date by looking at the label on the back of car seat.

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Key Benefits and Features of the Britax Emblem

One of the key benefits is the car seat is convertible. The seat is appropriate for babies with a minimum weight of five pounds, and a maximum weight of 40 pounds. For this weight range, the seat must be placed in a rear-facing position. The Britax Emblem can be converted for weights from 20 to a maximum of 65 pounds by converting the seat into a forward-facing position.

The safety features of the car seat are excellent. Two layers of protection are provided for side-impact collisions. If there is a collision, the baby will be protected from harm. In case of a crash, the car seat offers a stabilizing steel frame. Not only does this feature ensure the seat provides additional stability, but the impact of the crash will be absorbed.

The tether is shaped like a V, to decrease the forward motion of the child in addition to the seat rotation. In crash tests conducted by Baby Gear lab, numerous car seats were rated for performance, and the Emblem received a higher score than the majority of the more expensive seats from both Britax and the other manufacturers.

The actual dimensions of the car seat are 18.5 by 26 by 21 inches. An infant insert is included to accommodate a wide range of ages. The infant insert is designed to provide a safe and ideal fit for the child, regardless of their age. The infant insert is not suitable for children weighing less than 22 pounds, or when the car seat is in the rear-facing position.

Britax has even included a label on the seat to remind parents not to use the insert in the forward-facing position or when the child is above the maximum weight. The infant insert is not safe for use with older children. The seat cover can be easily removed for cleaning. Although the cover is not machine washable, the majority of stains will come out when washed thoroughly by hand. A one-year warranty is included.

Britax Emblem Specs

The weight and height limits for the Emblem are as follows.
In the forward-facing position, the weight of the child must be between 20 and 65 pounds. The maximum height of the child is 49 inches. The top of the child's ears must be under the top of the Emblem head restraint.
In the rear-facing position, the weight of the child must be between five and 40 pounds. The top of the head must be a minimum of one inch under the red adjustment handle.

The measurements of the car seat are as follows.
The height of the harness is nine to 17 inches.
The bottom slots are six and one-half inches with the infant cushion.
The widest point of the external dimensions is 19 inches.
The height of the usable shell including the headrest is 26 inches.
The depth of the seat is 11.5 inches.
The depth of the crotch strap is four and one-half inches to seven inches.
The shoulder width is 13 inches.
The weight of the seat is 18.6 pounds.

The additional specs include:
The weight limit of the latch in the rear-facing position is 40 pounds.
The weight limit of the latch in the forward-facing position is 50 pounds.
Seat installation has been color-coded with forward-facing in green, and rear-facing in blue.

The Installation limits are as follows.
The weight limit of the latch in the rear-facing position is 40 pounds.
The weight limit of the latch in the forward-facing position is 50 pounds.
Seat installation has been color-coded with forward-facing in green, and rear-facing in blue.

The additional specs include:
The Versa Tether offers rip-stitching and energy absorption.
Lockoffs are built-in.
The sides and back of the plastic shell are lined with EPP foam for energy absorption.
10 height positions for the harness with no re-thread.
The base provides SafeCell technology with the cells compressing in case of a crash. The center of gravity is lowered for the child to decrease the forward movement of the head.
HUGS chest pads
Upholstery in the vehicle is protected from damage with gripping edges, and a smooth base on the bottom.
Children a maximum of 22 pounds are protected with an infant cushion.
Two positions for the crotch straps.
The seat is strengthened through integrated steel bars, preventing forward flexing during a crash.
Side impact protection is ensured with two layers of protection, a headrest for absorbing energy, and a deep protective shell.
The two latch connectors are push-on with a strap for both sides of the car seat. The need to feed it through the belt has been eliminated.

Britax Emblem Features

Below are Britax Emblem Features
Britax has earned a reputation for manufacturing safe products. The latch system makes installing the car seat extremely easy. The straps no longer require manual rethreading due to the automatic adjustments for the headrest position. The Britax Emblem offers positions for both front and rear-facing options. Parents will appreciate the fact the car seat is easy to clean.
All that is required for cleaning is removing the cover. The entire harness does not need to be removed. Despite the car seat being lightweight, the frame has been constructed out of steel. The narrow design means if the car seat is installed in the middle, there is still enough room for an adult to sit comfortably on both sides. One of the most popular features is the straps.
The need to manually re-thread the straps has been eliminated due to the difficulties parents have encountered in the past. The side protection keeps children safe in the event of a crash with two fairly thick layers. Once the Emblem has been purchased, parents will not need to pay for a new car seat every year. The front and rear-facing positions are ideal for both infants and children of various weights.
The Britax Emblem is just as appropriate for transporting infants as it is for protecting children before they are old enough to begin grade school. The flexibility is due to the harness adjuster providing parents with 10 different positions, and a headrest capable of growing with the child. The car seat keeps children safe during every stage of development.
The car seat can easily be adjusted to ensure the correct angle for both forward-facing and rear-facing positions. The Britax Emblem makes certain the child remains comfortable and safe regardless of the position. Since the Emblem was created to be used from the moment the child is born, a secure and soft infant seat is included. The infant insert was specifically designed for the safety of babies.
No two children grow at the exact same rate. For this reason, there are rules to ensure child restraints and car seats are safe and secure. For infants above 20 pounds but less than one year of age, the Emblem provides the necessity of a rear-facing seat. Once the infant has reached the toddler stage, the forward-facing position allows the child to be securely buckled right into the car seat.
The forward position is ideal once the child exceeds 20 pounds, and has reached the age of one. At this point in time, the parents have the option of purchasing a booster seat.

Who is the Britax Emblem Most Suitable For?

The Emblem was created for both infants and toddlers with options to face both forwards and to the rear. Despite these options, the car seat is more suitable for older children. The infant seat should always be used when transporting a child below the age of one.

What is Included With the Britax Emblem?

The Emblem includes all of the following.

The SafeCell Impact Protection system includes patented safety features created to ensure the baby remains safe and sound.
The harness can be adjusted in 10 different positions to ensure a proper fit as the child grows.
The latch connectors were created to lock into place. Parents know their child is secure when they hear the click. All that is required to release the connectors is pushing a button. The child is essentially surrounded by security and safety.
An infant safety seat is included specifically to keep infants secure.

Parents have the option of purchasing a variety of Britax accessories separately including:

Convertible cup holder
Vehicle seat protector
Cling sun shades are available in packs of two
Pillow to support the head and body
Back seat mirror
Travel bag for the car seat
Waterproof liner to protect the seats

Pros and Cons of Britax Emblem

Pros

The Britax Emblem is safe for toddlers and infants
The car seat is easy to clean
Economically priced
No rethreading straps
Comfortable for the child
The installation is easy
The car seat offers excellent value for the money

Cons

The car seat is not as efficient for rear-facing toddlers as other Britax models
When using the lockoffs with a seatbelt, clamping them in place can be difficult
Only one position is available for reclining in the rear-facing position
There is less leg-room in the rear-facing position than with most other models

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Britax Emblem Installation

Installing the Britax Emblem is not difficult. Tutorials are available at:

Britax Emblem Manual

The instruction manual for the Emblem can be accessed by visiting

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Britax Emblem vs Britax Allegiance: Features Comparison

Britax Allegiance 3 Stage Convertible Car Seat - 5 to 65 Pounds - Rear and Forward Facing - 1 Layer Impact Protection , Static

A lot of parents are unaware of the differences between Emblem and Allegiance because most of them are fairly slight. The two car seats also offer a lot of the same features. The similar features of the two models include:

Both are designed for children between five and 65 pounds.
Both offer shells lined with foam.
Both are created for the safety, happiness, and comfort of the child.
Both provide frames reinforced with steel to ensure the child remains both secure and safe.

The key differences between the two models include:

The Allegiance costs a little more than the Emblem.
The Emblem does not have as much padding on the headrest and side as the Allegiance.
The lockoffs for the Emblem are built-in, but this feature is absent with the Allegiance.
Despite both car seats including a frame reinforced with steel, the Emblem also offers a headrest that can be easily adjusted as the child grows.

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The Final Word

Are you trying to find the safest convertible car seat that fits your budget and provides safety for your little one? The Britax Emblem has outstanding crash test scores with an affordable price tag.

The Emblem is lightweight, and the LATCH feature is easy to use when securing your growing kid. The one con is that it is not entirely easy to install when you are utilizing the vehicle belt system to secure the car seat into place.

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Your child will not only be safe in the Emblem booster seat; they will be comfortable. It has foam padding, and the fabric is high quality and super soft. It is a bit harder to clean, but you can spot clean with relative ease, and the sleek shell design eliminates pesky nooks and crannies. It even has an expanded headrest so they can take a catnap in comfort.

The Britax Emblem is not a budget buster, and it passes the ease. Of use test. Most importantly, the crash test results are fantastic. It is a good choice for a car seat to protect your most prized cargo.

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Britax Highpoint Review (2021): An Upgraded Highpoint with New Features

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Britax Highpoint 2-Stage Belt-Positioning Booster Cool Flow Ventilating Fabric Car Seat - Highback and Backless | 3 Layer Impact Protection - 40 to 120 Pounds, Gray

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The Britax Highpoint 2-stage Belt-positioning Booster car seat is the newest Highpoint model from Britax. Previous models were designed solely as a high-backed booster seat, but this redeveloped model is a 2-in-1 device that easily converts to a backless booster.

The seat has all the benefits of Britax’s highly reviewed high back seat with the ability to remove the entire back and be used as a backless booster as your child grows. It has a weight range for children between 40-120 pounds and is surrounded by 3 layers of side impact protection. Lush foam padding and arm rests make it comfortable for kids, and the stylish fabric and the great reputation of the Britax brand make it appealing to parents too.

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Table of Contents

Overview of the Britax Highpoint

Video Overview of Britax Highpoint

Britax Highpoint Specification

Britax Highpoint Features

Who is the Britax Highpoint most suitable for?

What is included with the Britax Highpoint?

Pros and Cons of the Britax Highpoint

Installation of the Britax Highpoint

Britax Highpoint Manual

Britax Highpoint vs. Britax Skyline

Dawn Champion's Britax Highpoint Review

Conclusion

Overview of the Britax Highpoint

Britax is a trusted brand with high safety ratings, and so it is no surprise that the Highpoint 2-stage

Belt-positional Booster car seat is so popular and well-reviewed. The ability to transform from a high back seat quickly and easily to a backless booster means it can grow as your child does. The headrest has 10 height positions making it easy to get the perfect position for your child correct prior to driving.

Arm rests, two dishwasher safe cup holders and comfortable padding and fabric make it comfortable for your child too. The SecureGuard™ clip ensures the lap belt is in the perfect position and helps your child transition from a harnessed car seat to a booster, giving them that grown up feel while still giving you the confidence that they are as safe as possible.

Safety

The Britax Highpoint boasts 3 layers of impact protection which include its energy-absorbing shell, side cushions and an effective headrest. There is a reason that the Britax has such a good reputation, especially when it comes to safety. The headrest itself has 10 different positions and is quick and easy to adjust, allowing the seat to grow safely as your child does. The headrest is straightforward and quick to reposition, without the need to remove the seat from the car.

As well as the 3 layers of impact protection, the actual design of the seat includes deep side walls to give full side protection to the head, torso and pelvis.

The seat has colour coded belt guides to make it easy to safely, and correctly, install every time, reducing the stress of moving your car seat between vehicles.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives the Highline a “Best Bet” rating, meaning that this seat has a good belt fit in most cars, SUVs and minivans and The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) give the Britax Highline an overall safety rating of 5 stars!

Expiration

The Britax Highpoint lasts for 10 years.
Where to find expiration date on Britax Highpoint? You can find the expiration date by looking at the label on the bottom of the seat.

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Britax Highpoint Specification

FEATURE	DESCRIPTION
Seat weight	12lbs
Dimensions (LWH)	16 x 19 x 27.5-35
Child Weight	40-120lbs
Child height	38 – 63”
Child seated shoulder height	15 – 21.5”
25.5 – 32.5 (with backrest)	25.5 – 32.5 (with backrest)
Seat Area depth/width	12.5”/12”
Shoulder Width	15''

Britax Highpoint Features

FEATURE	DESCRIPTION
Design	The Britax Highpoint includes many excellent features that make this model so popular. The design of the seat is modern and made from breathable material that is also soft, making it comfortable for your child. It’s stylish and comes in two different colours, a modern grey and a trendy blue, so it looks great too.
Safety	SecureGuard™ enables the seat to be safely secured to the belt of the vehicle. What is the SecureGuard™ I hear you say? It is a feature that keeps the seat belt in the correct and safe position across your child’s lap and is an exclusive Britax feature. Having the seatbelt in the correct position across a child’s lap reduces the risk of abdominal injury in the case of an impact. It’s a helpful feature to assist and ensure that children learn the correct way to wear a lap belt when transitioning from a harness car seat as they grow.
Comfort and Convenience	The fact that the seat has a 2-in-1 capability and can easily convert from a high back seat to a booster seat means it can be used to keep your child safer for longer, without the need to buy a new seat. The seat comes with not 1, but 2 cup holders! This adds to the comfort and independence of the child. These handy cupholders are easy to remove and dishwasher safe, making cleaning easy for the parent. Another great thing about the cupholders being removable means that the seat can fit into a smaller space if needed, making it even more adaptable.

Who is the Britax Highpoint most suitable for?

The Britax Highpoint is suitable for children weighing 40 to 120lbs and with a standing height of between 38” to 63”. It would be appropriate for parents who want a seat that will grow as their child does, without the need to buy a separate booster seat. One thing to note is that Britax do make sturdy and robust seats, meaning it might not be suitable for a parent who is going to be changing it between cars every day, but if this is the case it’s not too heavy at 12lbs making it achievable. The colour coded belt guides and easy adjustable headrest would suit a parent who doesn’t like the usual stress that comes with a car seat. If you’re looking for an affordable, safe, adaptable car seat, then this is the seat for you.

What is included with the Britax Highpoint?

The Britax Highpoint comes with SafeGuard™ allowing the belt to be secured safely across your child’s lap. The soft and breathable material, arm rests and dishwasher safe cup holders add maximum comfort to your child. The seat doesn’t come with any additional accessories but there are a number of items you can purchase from Britax; such as seat protectors and car seat caddys.

Pros and Cons of the Britax Highpoint

Pros

There are many pros to the Britax Highpoint, but the main one is definitely that it converts from a high back to a backless booster seat incredibly easily, unlike the previous models which do not offer this feature.
The stylish, soft and breathable material of the seat makes for a comfy ride, while the arm rests and cupholders are an added bonus. The cover is removable to make it easy to keep clean.
Britax is one of the top brands for safety and is shown by many of the features available on this seat, such as the 3 layers of side impact protection, lap belt positioning clip and colour coded belt guides.
To add to the style of the seat and give you extra choice, it is available in two colours, Asher (grey) and Seaglass (blue).

Cons

There are not many cons to the seat, but one is definitely that the seat covers are not machine washable however because you can remove them, cleaning can still be achieved easily
Another con of this car seat could be the cost, as it is higher up the price range, there are other similar models from other brands that are cheaper and because Britax make study and robust seats this design does come out a bit heavier than other booster seats available.
The process of converting the seat from a high back to a backless seat is simple, however some users have indicated that it required quite a bit of force and they had the feeling that it was going to snap (although this wasn’t the case).

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Installation of the Britax Highpoint

The Britax Highpoint arrives in one piece, allowing you to take it out of the box, remove the labels and ensuring you are ready to go quickly! Premium, quick-push LATCH connectors make it simple for a secure installation.

Britax Highpoint Manual

User guide on how to use, position and secure your Britax Highpoint can be found here:

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Britax Highpoint vs. Britax Skyline

Britax Highpoint

Britax Skyline

Both of these models are from the same range of car seats by Britax and therefore both have many of the same features, such as the Britax 10 year lifespan, 1 year warranty, soft and breathable fabric, two removable cup holders, 10 position adjustable headrest and the well labelled colour coded belt guides. The most attractive feature about both of these seats is that they are convertible. The two main differences between these seats is that the Highpoint has the SecureGuard™ clip and has an extra layer of side impact protection. This is why the Highpoint is marketed at a slightly higher price and weighs about 1lb more.

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Conclusion

The Britax Highpoint is one of the best. High back boosters on the market. It took the LATCH attachment design and made changes so that they could offer a safe and comfy booster seat.

The change in the Highpoint's LATCH system is that the adjuster strap is only on the left side. It makes it both excel in the areas of ease of use and installation. It also means that the booster seat fits growing children of a variety of shapes and sizes up to 120 pounds and 38 and 63 inches tall.

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One of the only drawbacks is that the Britax Highpoint is that it does not convert to a backless booster. However, the new accident-resistant fabric makes up for the one con. It is lined with EPP foam, too, helping your child with comfort and a little bit of luxury.

The Britax Highpoint is an easy choice when it comes to child safety and its overall quality. It is affordable, comfortable, and even comes with removable cupholders to hold their cup of juice. As long as you do not mind the inability to convert it to backless, it might just be the perfect fit for you and your family.

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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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