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First, only place your car seat in the forward-facing position if your child meets the height and weight limit requirement. Before you install your Britax convertible seat, make sure you read the instruction manual carefully.

To start, adjust the harness at the hip. There’s a standard position and an “extra room” position to choose from. Note: The extra room option is ONLY for children that are 2+ years olds. Once the harness is adjusted, you can adjust the buckle by placing it in the forward buckle position. Now, you’re ready to install the Britax convertible car seat.

You can install your car seat using either the seat belt or lower anchor (LATCH) system.

Install using a seat belt

Place the car seat in the forward-facing position.
Pull the seat belt through the forward-facing belt path (make sure there are no twists).
Buckle and lock the seat belt.
Using your body weight, press down firmly to tighten.
Connect the tether located on the back of the car seat to your tether anchor and tighten to reduce forward movement in the event of a car crash.

Install using the LATCH system

Place the car seat in the forward-facing position.
Find the lower anchors in your vehicle.
Connect the lower anchor attachments to the lower anchors (make sure there are no twists).
Using your body weight, press down firmly and tighten.
Connect the tether located on the back of your car seat to your tether anchor and tighten to reduce the forward movement in the event of a car crash.

This video will help you if you need more guidance.

How to install a convertible car seat: Rear-facing

You can either install your rear-facing convertible car seat using a seat belt or the LATCH system. Before you install your car seat, make sure that you read the instruction manual carefully.

Install using a seatbelt

Place your car seat in the rear-facing position.
Pull the seat belt through the rear-facing belt path (make sure there are no twists).
Buckle and lock the seat belt.
Using your body weight, press down on the car seat and tighten.

Here’s a short video to further assist you.

Install using the LATCH system

Place your car seat in the rear-facing position.
Attach the lower anchor attachments to the lower anchors found in your vehicle.
Using your body weight, press down on the car seat and tighten.
Make sure that your car seat is positioned at the proper recline angle.

If there’s any confusion, watch this short video.

Britax convertible car seat: How to convert to a booster

Britax offers 4 variations of Harness-2-Booster car seats including Dualfit, Pioneer, Frontier ClickTight, and Pinnacle ClickTight.

Note: You don’t need to remove the harness to use your car seat in booster mode. To convert to booster mode, do the following:

Loosen the harness completely
Release the harness buckle and unfasten the chest clip (make sure that the harness straps are out of the way).
Squeeze the ClickTight Release Levers and open the ClickTight.
Unhook the Retaining clips located at the back of the seat cover.
Pull the seat cover and foam insert forward and slide over the Easy Buckle Belly Pad.
Lay the Buckle Pad forward and place it on top of the Harness Adjuster Release Lever.
Put the seat cover and foam back in place and attach the retaining clips.
Unhook the harness straps from the hip anchors.
Pull the head restraint into the highest position.
Remove the chest pads.
Tuck the straps under the wing covers.
Open the ClickTight (refer to step 3).
Unhook the retaining clips to pull the seat cover and foam forward.
Pull the belly pad through the slot located in the seat cover.
Place the seat cover and foam back in place and attach the retaining clips.
Take the harness straps from behind the wing covers and attach them to the ClickTight anchors.
Make sure the harness is connected to the top of the hip anchor.
Close the ClickTight (you should hear a click).
Reattach the chest pads.
Fasten the harness buckle and chest clip.

As you can see, there are a lot of steps. These videos will demonstrate, in detail, everything you just read. Click on "Switching between modes" to get started.

How to buckle your child in a Britax convertible car seat

Making sure your child is secure in their car seat is very important. To buckle your child in a Britax convertible car seat you must:

Press the harness adjuster button to loosen the harness.
Unfasten the buckle and chest clip.
Attach the straps to the harness holders.
Make sure your child is sitting upright in the car seat before you buckle them in.
Place the straps around your child and fasten the buckle.
Make sure that the harness is at proper harness height.
Pull the adjuster strap to tighten the straps (pull until you hear a click).
Make sure the harness is secure on your child (you shouldn’t be able to pinch any excess at the shoulder).
Close the chest clip and position it at your child's armpit level.

If you need more help, this video will walk through all of the steps listed above.

Britax convertible car seat: How to install tether

Before you install the tether, be sure to read the user guide and vehicle manual carefully.

Rear-facing (Swedish Method)

To install a tether in the rear-facing position, complete the steps listed below.

Make sure your vehicle has a proper anchor location, which must be a fixed vehicle anchor point that’s bolted to the floor.
Remove the versa tether from the back of the Britax car seat and disconnect the tether connector strap.
Wrap the tether connector strap around the anchor point, and pull the metal clip through the loop of the connector strap.
Lift the tab on the tether strap adjuster to pull the webbing far enough to attach to the connector strap.
Latch the hook of the tether strap to the connector strap, and pull the slack from the tether strap (Don’t tension).
Store excess webbing in the pouch behind the seat.

Here’s a visual demonstration on how to attach a rear-facing tether.

Forward-facing (Swedish Method)

To install a tether in the forward-facing position, follow the steps below.

Remove the lower connectors from the storage slot, and pull the strap to full length. Repeat this process on the second strap.
Remove the versa tether.
Store the connector strap in the pouch behind the seat.
Lift the adjuster tab and pull the strap in the direction of the tether hook.
Store the tether strap in the seat to get it out of the way.
Adjust the recline angle to the proper position, and place the seat in the forward-facing position. Remove the headrest of the back seat if it interferes with the car seat’s angle.
Attach the lower connectors to the lower attachment anchors.
Make sure the car seat is fastened securely.
Attach the tether strap hook to the tether anchor location and remove slack (Don’t tension).
Secure the excess webbing using the elastic band found on the tether strap.

This video will help you if you need a visual aid on how to attach a forward-facing tether.

Britax convertible car seat: How to recline

Making sure that your car seat is set on the correct recline angle is crucial to your child’s safety. Sometimes, you may need to place something like a rolled-up washcloth to set your car seat at the right angle. To begin:

Remove the lower connectors from the storage spots and pull the strap to full length by pressing the adjustor release button. Repeat this.
Recline the car seat completely, and place it in the rear-facing position.
Make sure the base is pressed evenly on your vehicle’s seat.
Connect the lower connectors to the lower attachment anchors.
Make sure the car seat is fastened securely on the seat.
Make sure the car is on level ground.
The car seat should be angled at least 30 degrees from the vertical position and up to 45 degrees from the vertical position for infants.
Use the blue line located on the base as a guide to properly set your car seat in the middle of the recommended recline angle. The blue line should be parallel to the ground.

This video will further explain how to recline a Britax convertible car seat.

How to adjust straps on a Britax convertible car seat

Before you begin, decide if you’re going to set your car seat in the rear-facing or forward-facing position. If you choose the rear-facing position, make sure you adjust the straps at or below shoulder level. When using the forward-facing position, adjust the straps so they’re at or above shoulder level.

Lift the harness adjuster lever and loosen the harness
Unhook the harness straps from the yoke at the back of the car seat.
Pull one strap through the shell and cover.
Pull the harness strap through the desired harness slot to the back of the car seat. Repeat this process on the second strap.
Insert the right strap loop into the left strap loop and attach them completely to the yoke.

This video will show you how to adjust the straps on a Britax convertible car seat.

How to remove a Britax convertible car seat from the base

Removing the Britax convertible car seat from the base can be done in a couple of simple and easy steps.

Pull and hold the release lever located on the back of the car seat.
Lift the car seat from the base.

There’s not much more to it than that. If you need to see how it’s done, this video quickly explains how to remove the seat from its base.

How to remove a Britax convertible car seat from the car

The instructions listed below can be used when your car seat is in either the rear-facing or forward-facing positions.

If installed with a seat belt:

Unbuckle the seat belt.
Open the ClickTight.
Remove the seat belt from the belt path.

If installed using the LATCH system.

Disconnect the top tether.
Open the ClickTight.
Using the latch adjuster button, lossen the lastch strap.
Disconnect the latch hook from the lower attachment anchor.
Remove the latch strap from the belt path.
Dissconect from the other latch hook.

Here’s a video demonstrating how to properly uninstall a Britax Convertible car seat.

How to clean a Britax convertible car seat

It’s no surprise that your child’s Britax car seat can become quite messy from time to time. Clean your car seat frequently to reduce the spread of germs. To clean your car seat, according to Britax Safety Inc., do the following.

Cleaning the cover

Remove the car seat cover.
Using cold water and soap that’s not too harsh, hand-wash the cover. Do NOT bleach or use a machine.
Air-dry the cover to prevent shrinkage. Do NOT use a machine or iron.

Cleaning the buckle

Remove the buckle from the car seat.
Rinse the buckle with warm water. Do NOT soak or use soap.
Fasten and unfasten the buckle until you hear a click. This will ensure that the cleaning process is finished.
Dry the buckle with a towel.

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Britax Advocate ClickTight Review (2022): Quick & Easy Protection for Your Child

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Convertible car seats are a great way to protect your child's safety through key stages of their development, and Britax makes some of the best convertible car seats available. The Britax Advocate easily converts from a rear-facing to a forward-facing car seat, and will fit children from 5-65 pounds, or up to 49 inches in height, so you can use it for years.

The 14-position harness adapts to growing children without needing rethreading, and the revolutionary ClickTight installation system uses your vehicle's seatbelt to make safe, secure installation a snap. The Britax Advocate ClickTight is a fast, easy way to provide excellent protection as a child grows and their needs change.

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Overview of Britax Advocate ClickTight

Video Overview of Britax Advocate Clicktight

Britax Advocate ClickTight Specs

Britax Advocate ClickTight Features

Who is the Britax Advocate ClickTight Most Suitable For?

What is included with the Britax Advocate ClickTight?

Pros and Cons of Britax Advocate ClickTight

Britax Advocate ClickTight Installation

Britax Advocate Playlist

Britax Advocate ClickTight Manual

Britax Advocate ClickTight vs. Britax Boulevard

Britax Advocate Clicktight Review & Demo by DevonRobertsFamily & PishPoshBaby

Conclusion

Overview of Britax Advocate ClickTight

Britax Advocate ClickTight Convertible Car Seat - 3 Layer Impact Protection - Rear & Forward Facing - 5 to 65 Pounds, Mosaic

The Britax Advocate ClickTight has all the critical safety features you need in a child's car seat. It has a steel frame, impact-absorbing base, and three layers of side impact protection.

The Click & Safe Snug Harness indicator lets you know that the adjustable harness is properly fitted and secured, while the auto-level indicators show that you are at the correct installation angle, in any of the seven recline positions. Premium fabrics and plush foam padding keep a child comfortable and protected.

The Britax Advocate ClickTight is also built for convenience over time. The fabric cover can be easily removed for cleaning without having to remove or rethread the harness. In fact, the 14-position harness never needs re-threading, and the easy-buckle system keeps the straps and buckles out of your way while you position your child. The ClickTight installation system makes it a snap to install or remove the car seat in any vehicle, without the weight limitations of a LATCH system.

Even better, the Britax Advocate ClickTight converts quickly and easily from rear-facing to front-facing, with 7 recline positions and 14 harness positions to keep your child safe as they grow. The convertible design, along with the high quality and durability Britax is known for, means that you won't need to replace this car seat in a few months as your child grows out of it.

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 Advocate ClickTight as follows:

Labels: 5/5 stars
Instructions: 5/5 stars
Securing the child: 5/5 stars
Installation features: 4/5 stars (because the hook-like LATCH attachments may require twisting to remove from the vehicle, and the LATCH attachment storage area is not clearly labeled)
Overall ease of use: 5/5 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 the LATCH system? No
Seat belt installation? Yes
Non-rethread harness system? No

Ease of Installation

What is this model’s weight? 30.6 pounds
What is this model’s width? 20.5 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)? Plush foam fabric padding and fabrics
What is the quality of padding in the head area? Premium fabrics
Is the seat fabric breathable? No
Does this model include an infant insert pillow? No

Expiration

The Britax Advocate Clicktight lasts for 10 years.
Where to find expiration date on Britax Advocate Clicktight? You can find the expiration date by looking at the label underneath the cover.

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Britax Advocate 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	30.6 pounds
Car seat dimensions	20.5” 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 Advocate ClickTight Features

FEATURE	DESCRIPTION
Safety features	Three layers of side impact protection with an energy-absorbing shell, a foam-lined headrest, and external cushions Impact absorbing base that compresses to divert energy away from a child in the event of a collision Integrated steel frame that stabilizes the car seat at the connection point to the vehicle, providing strength and reducing impact
Ease of use	ClickTight installation system simultaneously tensions and locks a vehicle's seat belt for a tight and secure installation without shoving or yanking. It works with any belt system in any kind of vehicle, without the restrictions or limitations of the LATCH system. The Click & Safe Snug Harness system ensures that your child's harness is the perfect fit, with a reassuring click The auto-level indicators ensure that the car seat is inclined to the correct angle, in any of the 7 recline positions.
Longevity features	The adjustable harness has 14 harness positions and 2 belt positions, to keep pace with your child's growth without needing rethreading. The car seat converts from rear-facing to forward-facing with the same simple installation every time, so it can be used on children up to 65 pounds. In most cases, that means this car seat will last until a child is 6 or 7 years old.
Quality and comfort features	Premium foams and fabrics provide excellent cushioning and comfort Britax car seats are made in the US, and have a superior record for safety, innovation, and satisfaction. The Britax Advocate ClickTight has been given the highest 5-star rating by the NHTSA for ease of use, and has been recommended by the experts at various car seat-testing websites.

Who is the Britax Advocate ClickTight Most Suitable For?

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With proper use and care, Britax Advocate ClickTight can stay with a child from infancy all the way up through 6 or 7 years old, depending on their height and weight.

The ability to convert from rear-facing to forward-facing, along with 14 harness positions, 7 incline positions, and 2 belt positions allows this car seat to remain safe and comfortable throughout a child's early life. The ClickTight installation system also allows you to move the car seat easily and securely to different vehicles regardless of their model or seat belt configuration, without the weight limitations of a LATCH system.

While you can install this car seat using either the ClickTight install or the LATCH system, the LATCH system is a bit more difficult to use and cumbersome. Many people find the Advocate difficult to remove with a LATCH install, and it can be a two-person job.

If you plan on using the LATCH system rather than the ClickTight system, you may want to choose a convertible car seat that is more compatible with those tethers and attachments. For most families and most vehicles, the ClickTight system is a huge improvement, and clearly Britax hopes that such technologies eventually replace LATCH altogether, but it is still needed by some families and in some vehicles.

The Britax Advocate ClickTight is an excellent choice for parents who want superior safety and ease of use for years to come, without having to replace their car seat every few years.

Even better, the Advocate and the ClickTight system are FAA approved and can be easily used and secured on an airplane using the passenger lap belt.

At 20.5 inches wide, it will easily fit into small cars, or 2-across for multiple children, but isn't the most compact model for tiny cars or 3-across configurations. Parents who want an infant car seat that is easily removed and carried, or who regularly travel with 3 children in a compact vehicle, will want a smaller, more portable car seat.

What is included with the Britax Advocate ClickTight?

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The Britax Advocate ClickTight car seat comes with a removable pillow.

Britax also has an optional anti-rebound bar accessory that provides even more impact protection.

Pros and Cons of Britax Advocate ClickTight

Pros

Single car seat from infancy through 65 pounds
Excellent safety ratings, including side impact protection and steel frame
Easy installation and removal, regardless of car seat configuration or vehicle type
Fully adjustable for optimal comfort and safety as a child grows
Premium foams and fabrics for comfort
Removable cover without rethreading

Cons

Cover is not machine washable, and needs to be hand washed and line dried.

Britax Advocate ClickTight Installation

Since there are several installation options for the Britax Advocate ClickTight, Britax has made several installation videos that you may find helpful:

Forward-facing lap belt installation

Forward-facing LATCH installation

Rear-facing lap belt installation

Rear-facing LATCH installation

Britax Advocate Playlist

The full Britax Advocate playlist has many videos designed to help you get familiar with the features and options of this car seat , and is well worth watching:

Britax Advocate ClickTight Manual

The owner's manual is available in English and Spanish, and can be found here:

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Britax Advocate ClickTight vs. Britax Boulevard

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Britax is known for convertible car seats, and since both the Advocate and Boulevard have the ClickTight system, it can be hard to choose between them. Here is a comparison of these two popular car seats.

The Britax Advocate and Britax Boulevard are rated for children of the same height(s) and weight(s)

Both the Britax Advocate and Britax Boulevard have the simple ClickTight installation system.

Both car seats have a steel frame and impact absorbing base

Both car seats have the 14-position, quick-adjust harness, with the Click & Safe system to let you know the harness is properly fitted

Both have 7 position incline with auto-level indicator

The biggest difference between the Britax Advocate and the Britax Boulevard is that the Advocate has three layers of side impact protection, while the Boulevard has only two. This not only means that the Boulevard has less protection, but it also makes the car seat slightly lighter in weight, at 29.4 pounds, and a full 2 inches narrower than the Advocate, at 18.5 inches.

While this may make it seem like the Boulevard is less safe than the Advocate, the 18.5 inch width is ideal for very compact cars, and 3-across configurations. Some vehicles and configurations simply can't fit a larger, wider car seat.

The Britax Boulevard offers exceptional safety and protection for a compact car seat in this size range, with the same ease of installation and convertible longevity of the Advocate. Since both car seats are similarly priced, and the Advocate offers greater protection, it's the better choice for most vehicles and configurations. However, if you need a more compact convertible car seat, the Britax Boulevard ClickTight is an excellent choice.

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Conclusion

The Britax Advocate ClickTight is one of the safest, highest quality, long-lived convertible car seats on the market. The ClickTight system makes installation and removal fast and easy, without worrying about LATCH weight limits, or different vehicle belt systems. With three levels of side impact protection, a rugged steel frame, and a harness and cover that never need re-threading, this car seat provides excellent safety for the first several years of a child's life.

This car seat has exceptional reviews and ratings from the NHTSA, experts, and parents alike.

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Britax car seats have industry-leading safety ratings, and the Advocate ClickTight is a single car seat that has everything children and parents need to travel comfortably, safely, and with peace of mind for years to come.

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Britax Boulevard ClickTight Review (2022): A Favorite of Parents & Experts Alike

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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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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.