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Britax Boulevard

Best convertible car seat for heavier kids

pros
  • Side impact protection
  • Rich in features
  • Easy to adjust
cons
  • Short crotch strap
  • Heavy and bulky
  • Expensive
 
 
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Average Customer Review

(126 customer reviews)

for $309.99

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Worth The Money, October 12, 2009

We have Britax Boulevard seats in both of our household cars. We have a small toddler and have been using this seat since we decided to move on from our Chicco infant car seat. We love the Boulevard. It is a fantastic seat and worth every penny. Pros: Easy to use Easy to install, un-install, re-install Durable fabrics Easy to clean Easy to adjust Works well in rear-facing and forward-facing Obviously comfortable seat in cold or hot weather (our girl has no objection to getting in her seat ever) Made in USA Child can use it from infancy through childhood Cons: It is a large car seat and may not fit in many cars comfortably Great seat. Highly recommended.

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Great seat, October 4, 2009

I recently purchased this seat for my daughter. It is unbelievable! Comfy and secure. My daughter is 9 months old and her head doesn't flop forward when she sleeps because there is so much padding on the sides and on the belts that her head just rests comfortably on all of it. I had my car seats (Boulevard and Alpha Omega in our other car) professionally installed for peace of mind. Boulevard took about 2 minutes to install and is nice and secure. In the rear facing position, the seat is very reclined so that she is not sitting straight up and down. The Alpha Omega on the other hand took the professional car seat installer 10-15 minutes to stall and, even with a noodle, the car seat is barely reclined and my daughter's head always falls forward when she sleeps and looks horribly uncomfortable. I would buy a Boulevard again in a heartbeat!

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Britax convertible car seat, October 1, 2009
We bought this seat for our twin boys and they fit right in after we left the hospital. With them so small it took a while to figure out how to get them all buckled up safe, but once you got it, it's very easy. Installation wasn't too difficult either. Material easy to clean. We love the fact that you can use the convertible car seat for so many years.
britax boulevard-good model, September 12, 2009
Britex makes a great car seat. I like the side flaps to protect a child's head. Easy to install
More than worth the money!!!!!, September 11, 2009

After reading countless safety reviews and strapping and unstrapping our daughter into seven different seats at the store, my husband and I chose to purchase the Britax Boulevard and have not regretted the decision for a moment. Admittedly the seat was slightly difficult to install in the rear-facing position (primarily because we have an older car without the LATCH option) but it was a minor hassle, at best. Now that she is facing front, taking the seat in and out of the car (which we have had to do more often than we care to) is much easier. One of the best features of this seat is the knob that adjusts the head rest and harness without having to take the seat out of the car. My husband took our five year old nephew fishing this summer and we were able to adjust the seat to fit his height in about 30 seconds and he was able to ride comfortably without having to install another seat in the car. If you are looking for an EXTREMELY versatile seat that will last a very long time, this is definitely the seat for you! I will be recommending it to friends for years to come!

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1. Baby Bargains

"Baby Bargains" has an excellent section on convertible car seats. Its full review of the Britax Boulevard is based on parent feedback as well as third-party crash-test results.

Review: Convertible Car Seats, Denise and Alan Fields, Seventh Edition, Apr. 2007

2. EliteCarSeats.com

Editors at EliteCarSeats.com like the Britax Boulevard's side-impact protection safety wings. They do, however, caution that the wings can impede the child's view. There are also nearly 100 parent-written reviews on this site.

Review: Britax Boulevard Convertible Car Seat, Editors and contributors of EliteCarSeats.com

3. ToysRUs.com

More than 100 parents have posted reviews of the Britax Boulevard convertible car seat to ToysRUs.com. Most of them report positive experiences, and many praise the Boulevard for its sturdiness, comfort and features.

Review: Britax Boulevard Convertible Car Seat Reviews, Contributors to ToysRUs.com

4. Amazon.com

Amazon.com is often a good place to find baby gear reviews, and there's good coverage here of the Britax Boulevard. The more than 100 parent contributors say they like the Boulevard's comfort, safety and features, but they're not as crazy about its weight and price.

Review: Britax Boulevard Convertible Car Seat Reviews, Contributors to Amazon.com

5. Epinions.com

Epinions.com has about two dozen reviews of the Britax Boulevard, many of which are quite lengthy and detailed. Owners posting here like the Boulevard's side impact protection and 65-pound weight limit, but they wish it had a longer crotch strap and a lower price tag.

Review: Britax Boulevard Convertible Car Seat Reviews, Contributors to Epinions.com

6. Target.com

More than a dozen parents have posted reviews to Target.com describing their experiences with the Britax Boulevard. Assessments echo those on other user review sites, highlighting the seat's excellent safety reputation, its comfort and how easy it is to install.

Review: Britax Boulevard Convertible Car Seat Reviews, Contributors to Target.com

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