Our Review of the Britax Frontier toddler car seat
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"Designed for kids . . . engineered for parents."
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The Britax Frontier Toddler Car Seat allows parents to keep their children secure in a 5-point harness for as long as possible. Suitable for kids at least 25 lbs, 2 years of age, and 30" tall, the Frontier from Britax is best for parents graduating their little ones from a convertible car seat. Why such a high starting weight and age? Britax's commitment to best safety practices encourages parents to keep babies rear-facing as long as possible; to lower the limits would accomplish the opposite goal. Once junior grows out of the harness, the Frontier converts to a belt-positioning booster suitable for kids up to 100 lbs.
BENEFITS FOR MOM & DAD
While still a larger seat, the Britax Frontier is not as big as the popular Britax Regent. The smaller size delivers the added benefits of an 80 lb harness, plus a booster up to 100 lbs, while allowing a better car fit than the larger Regent. Convenient features such as the no-thread harness adjuster help keep frustrations to a minimum.
Installation: The Britax Frontier installs two ways: as a forward-facing 5-point harness seat and as a belt-positioning booster. Push button LATCH connectors let you install the car seat quickly, simply, and tightly. LATCH may be used for installation as a booster at any weight range. Color coded belt guides ensure proper positioning of the seat belts when used as belt-positioning booster.
With the release of the Frontier, some owners report issues with installation. Parents are encouraged to read the instruction manual. Tips and tricks to keep in mind:
- Position the 'recline block' before installation based on whether you will use the seat with the harness or as a belt-positioning booster.
- To alleviate difficulty with installation, Britax includes supplementary instructions with information on a short belt path and long belt path method.
- Britax states that you must use the top tether for installation with children weighing 65 - 80 lbs. Check your vehicle owner's manual to confirm your car's top tether weight limits.
Convenience: The high harness weight limit (80 lbs) is the defining benefit of the Frontier, allowing you to keep junior as safe as possible. Get kids in and out of the seat with ease thanks to the lifting armrests. Readjust the harness and head rest height with little effort. Fitting children up to 80 lbs, the Frontier keeps junior protected, longer. Plus, the built in booster seat means this seat is very likely the last your child will need. Although incorporating a higher weight capacity harness and high back booster in one seat is a great bang for your buck, the high minimums mean that you can't go straight from an infant car seat to the frontier. That said, the Frontier remains a safer 3rd car seat than your standard high back booster because of the 80 lbs harness capacity.
BENEFITS FOR JACK OR JILL
Precious passengers are most secure when they remain in a 5-point harness. With an 80 lb harness weight limit, the Frontier protects well. When Jack or Jill grows out of the 5-point harness, the seat converts to a high back belt-positioning booster that still delivers true side-impact protection (TSIP). Kid-friendly bonuses such as cup holders and armrests keep passengers happy.
Comfort: Kids love sitting in the Frontier because they have their very own seat. Adjustable armrests give them a place to put their hands. Lift the armrests and little ones scramble in and out on their own. Cup holders provide a spot for juice. Generous cushioning and breathable fabrics ensure maximum comfort on the next family road-trip. An adjustable crotch strap and an easily adjustable harness and headrest provide a customized fit for growing children. The HUGS Harness cushions the neck and just.
Safety:
- 5-point harness
- Meets or exceeds FMVSS 213
- HUGS Harness Ultra Guard System reduces forward head movement
- True Side Impact Protection
Comparisons: For a toddler car seat with the same 80 lb harness weight limit and a more secure fit for larger children, the Britax Regent Toddler Car Seat provides comparable comfort and safety. For a convertible car seat with a matching 80 lbs harness capacity, check out the Sunshine Kids Radian 80.
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Car seat specs
- Min child weight
- 25 lbs.
- Max child weight
- 100 lbs.
- Min child weight - Forward Facing mode
- 25 lbs.
- Max child weight - Forward facing mode
- 100 lbs.
- Max harness weight capacity
- 80 lbs.
- Minimum weight for booster mode
- 40 lbs.
- Min child height
- 30"
- Max child height
- 60"
- Min child height - Forward facing mode
- 30"
- Max 5-pt harness child height capacity
- 53"
- Min height for booster use
- 42"
- Exterior Seat Depth
- 20"
Car seat dimensions
- Product weight
- 23.5 lbs.
- Seat Base / Foot Width
- 19.5"
- Seat height
- 26 - 31.5"
- Interior seat width
- 12"
- Interior seat back height
- 22 - 28"
- Bottom to lowest harness slot
- 12.25"
- Bottom to highest harness slot
- 18.25"
- Seat weight (without base)
- 23.5 lbs.
- Forward Facing from 25 - 80 lbs.
- Belt-Positioning Booster from 40 - 100 lbs. and 42 - 60"
- Deep side walls and adjustable head support provide True Side Impact Protection to distribute crash forces, shield from vehicle intrusion, contain the head and body, and minimize side-to-side head movement
- Highest five-point harness seat capacity allows children to remain harnessed up to 80 pounds or in booster mode up to approximately 100 pounds
- Quick-adjust headrest and re-positions head support and harness height effortlessly without having to re-thread the straps
- Tangle-free, five-point harness with eight harness heights and three buckle positions for a snug and secure fit
- Premium push-button LATCH connectors ensure a quick, simple and tight installation
- Patented Versa-Tether, energy managing top tether, anchors top of seat to the vehicle, reducing movement in the event of impact
- Patented HUGS, Harness Ultra Guard System, reduces forward head movement and gently cushions the neck and chest
- Color-coded vehicle belt guides indicate the path and positioning of the vehicle seat belt
- Can be held in place using LATCH while in booster mode
- Energy-managing protective foam
- High density comfort foam gently cushions the child
- Retractable cup holders for convenient drink and snack storage
- Movable, cushioned armrests
- Washable cover with matching comfort and belly pads
Britax Frontier toddler car seat Reviews
All Customer Reviews
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- Number of Reviews:
- 112
great car seat
Best seat ever!!!
IT WILL SAVE YOUR CHILD'S LIFE!!
Secure Fit in '05 Odyssey
Installation Easy
Good Product
High on safety, low on simplicity
Great car seat- read manual!
Used to be a Britax-seat-lover
Comments from The Staff:
Thank you so much for your review. I?m SO sorry to hear that you were unhappy with your Britax Frontier. We try to provide as much information we can on our website and through our customer service staff to ensure customers like you end up with a product that is perfect for your needs.
Based off of your feedback we will be contacting the manufacturer to make sure that the installation issues you experienced can hopefully be corrected on the manufacturing end.
Please feel free to contact us with any other questions or concerns you may have and thanks again for the feedback!
Thanks,
Melissa T.
(EliteCarSeats.com)
