A car seat is perhaps one of the most challenging products for a family to buy—when it comes to safety while on the road, you definitely want what’s best for your babe.
While all new car seats on the market have passed safety testing requirements, a few companies make their goal to exceed the standards, not simply meet them, and Britax is one of those companies. (To read more about their safety testing procedures, click here.)
For infant use through the toddler years, the Boulevard CS is a fantastic buy. Your little one can use this seat from birth (if he weighs 5 lbs. or more) all the way until he hits the 65 lb. mark. He’ll ride facing backwards until 35 lbs. and then turn around and face forward—and the 65 lb. weight limit keeps him in a 5-point harness longer than some other seats would. The Boulevard CS includes reassuring safety features, such as True Side Impact Protection, EPS energy-absorbing foam, and Britax’s patented HUGS system, which reduces forward head movement in the event of a crash and gently cushions baby’s head and chest. It also introduces the Click & Safe snug harness indicator that gives an audible clicking sound to let parents know when the harness straps are snug.
Baby will appreciate the plush comfort of the seat; mom and dad will appreciate the washable cover, the tangle-free 5-point harness, and a quick-adjust headrest and harness. To read full details on the Boulevard CS, check out Britax’s site.
Price: $330
Buy it: buybuybaby.com
If you’re moving a big brother or sister into a booster so the new baby can take the convertible, you’ll love the Frontier Combination Harness-2-Booster, which serves as both a forward-facing harness seat and belt-positioning booster. It holds toddlers from 25 to over 100 lbs. The forward-facing harness capacity is up to 80 lbs., which is a great—the longer you can keep your little one in a harness seat, the safer he is. The Frontier is also comfy for your kiddo and features parent-friendly features similar to those found on the Boulevard CS. For more on the Frontier, click here.
Ultimately, you can’t go wrong with a Britax car seat—it is one purchase you’ll be glad you made!
Price: $280
Buy it: buybuybaby.com
