Whether you’re taking a quick trip to the playground or embarking on an epic cross-country drive, the last thing you want is to be worried about your baby while you’re behind the wheel. Parents love theBritax Boulevard convertible car seat in part because its ClickTight system — you will literally hear the seat click when it’s in place — makes installation super easy. Still, that lack of portability may be worth it to you for the value and convenience you get in return. Some parents don’t like that the headrest on this car seat doesn’t go as high up as other brands. There are also less recline positions than lots of other seats.
Nearly all convertible car seats have the LATCH connectors, and most vehicles manufactured after September 1, 2002, offer the anchors on the left and right sides of the back seat. So, the good news is you should be able to utilize the LATCH method until your child outgrows the LATCH connectors’ weight limit . Safety is the standout feature of this popular convertible car seat graco travel system from Britax. Two layers of side-impact protection, a durable steel frame and an impact-absorbing base that compresses to reduce the force of a collision are just a few of the safety extras we love about the Boulevard. We also love how easy it is to install—you know when the harness is just right thanks to a trusty click sound it makes when it’s been properly tightened.
A typical disposable water cup fits in them, as well as most sippy cups. While baby bottles also fit, infants using the car seat will most likely not be able to reach the cup holders themselves. But there will certainly be days when you’re feeling off your game (hello, sleep deprivation!). So you may appreciate having a foolproof convertible car seat like the Chicco NextFit, another 2019 What to Expect winner. A bubble window tells you when you’ve installed the seat at the optimal angle, whether it’s in a front- or rear-facing position. And a LATCH (that’s industry-speak for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) tightener makes it a cinch to buckle in baby securely every time.
I bought this carseat about a month ago for my 4 year old and we love it so far! The padding is lighter colored so it doesn’t get hot like black padding. Only con we have found is that we have to use the seatbelt instead of the latch system due to the strap not being quite long enough to fit my vehicle’s seat . But we do like the latch under the padding for the seat belt to stay in place better. This convertible car seat has a no-rethread harness, which means that the straps can be adjusted simply by raising or lowering the headrest and two built-in cup holders, perfect for drinks, snacks and toys. There’s even an indicator to let you know that you’ve installed the seat correctly.
The lower anchors being high in the seat crack are problematic for rigid LATCH seats and some seats using LATCH straps. This model year range is relatively unchanged from the original – except now there are only 4 lower anchors and the vehicle head restraints are slightly different in shape. No one seat is the “best” or “safest.” The best seat is the one that fits your child’s size, is correctly installed, fits well in your vehicle, and is used properly every time you drive. You may have to adjust the recline angle of the seat so that it sits more upright in your vehicle. The seat clicks into and out of the base so you don’t have to install the seat each time you use it.