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Our Review of the Britax Monarch booster seat
The Britax Monarch is another fine addition to the Britax family of car seats and boosters. UK based Britax is widely renowned for creating some of the highest quality convertible, infant, and booster car seats in the world – and the German designed Monarch is one of the latest and greatest additions. Both the Monarch and the Britax Parkway offer True Side Impact Protection, utilizing thick EPS foam lined side wings around the head and torso area. These provide not only side impact protection, but also the deep headrest makes a comfortable spot for your child to rest their head once they nod off. The deep side wings cocoon the passenger in an impact reducing shell. The back of the Monarch is removable and the belt threading positions are color-coded to reduce the potential for improper use.
What are the Difference between the Monarch and Britax Parkway?
The Monarch Has:
- Expanding padded armrests
- Same weight, height, and weight capacity
- Option to be a backless booster
- More side impact protection for torso
- The Parkway loses some of its side impact protection when the headrest is raised, while to Monarch has high side-wings that protect all the way to the shoulder
The comfort factor on the Monarch is significant as well; with a triple layer of padding in the seat area and easily removed, machine washable plush fabrics. The headrest itself is adjustable with just one hand, and the seat can accommodate children from 30-60? or 30-100lbs. The padded armrests expand away from each other, creating space for bigger passengers that may need a wider seating area. There are also retractable cupholders (which the kids love) are in place on either side of the base. The Monarch is just the latest addition to the Britax family, and it proves once again why Britax is at the upper echelon of car seat comfort and safety.
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Car seat specs
- Min child weight
- 30 lbs.
- Max child weight
- 100 lbs.
- Min child weight - Forward Facing mode
- 30 lbs.
- Max child weight - Forward facing mode
- 100 lbs.
- Minimum weight for booster mode
- 60"
- Min child height
- 38"
- Max child height
- 60"
- Min child height - Forward facing mode
- 30"
- Min height for booster use
- 38"
Car seat dimensions
- Product weight
- 15 lbs.
- Seat Base / Foot Width
- 17.5"
- Seat height
- 27.5"
- Seat weight (without base)
- 15 lbs.
- Forward Facing
- Fits children 38-60 inches, approximately/ 30 - 100 lbs.
- Easily converts to a backless booster
- One-hand height adjustment
- True Side Impact with deep head and side wings for head and body containment
- Color-coded lap belt guides
- Retractable cup holders
Britax Monarch booster seat Reviews
All Customer Reviews
- Average Rating:
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- Number of Reviews:
- 29
Great booster - very comfy!
Reviewer: Anonymous , Dayton, OH
Date: March 30, 2008
I bought this for my 5-year old daughter and she fell in love with it the minute I took it out of the box. She loved how she could snuggle into it and rest her head. She loved how soft and cushiony the material and seat were. No problems fitting into a Honda Accord. We had previously purchased a different booster from the local baby store but neither of us was happy with it, so I tried this one and we both loved it. I took the other one back and bought a second Monarch. As a bonus, she loves the name "Monarch" as it is her favorite butterfly (like the head cradle style on the booster - they look like butterfly wings).
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LOVE IT!!!
Reviewer: Anonymous , Walla Walla WA
Date: March 20, 2008
I Love this booster! I bought it for my daughter to replace her Recaro Sport booster. She loves the armrests, cup holders, and the plush fabric. Also the pink color was a big hit. It is a little on the wide side and b/c our van seats 7, and we have four carseats/boosters in the back, this larger booster makes it impossible to have a friend drive with us, as another booster just will not fit inbetween this booster and my son's Parkway. But overall, I love the the features it offers and the safety of it. My son is now very green with envy and wants one like hers...so we may be getting another. Overall, great booster!
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We like it
Reviewer: Michelle , San Juan Capistrano, CA
Date: March 19, 2008
My son loves his new booster seat. He's almost outgrown his marathon, and baby 3 is on the way. We decided to get it early for our other car. He is very comfortable and the side wings are not a problem for him.
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booster
Reviewer: Anonymous , naples, florida
Date: March 16, 2008
I've tried them all. And by far, hands down, these are the best. I wouldn't put my toddlers in any others. They're heavier than some, but easy to assemble, take apart, clean, store ... and the children AT LAST fall asleep in the car. They're also built like tanks. The extra cost is worth it in this instance.
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My 4 yo loves it!
Reviewer: Kristin , Bartlesville,OK
Date: March 12, 2008
My son used to complain about his last,cheaper, booster & constantly tried to lean out of it! Now, In the Monarch Booster seat, he rides so easily!He even told me he loves his new seat.I love he never complains about wanting out. It's wonderful!!! I should have known after how much he loved his 1st Britax carseat, which his baby sister is now using!
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Very Comfortable
Reviewer: Ellen , Rochester, MN
Date: March 11, 2008
I purchased this carseat for my 7yo basically to get him to the point of not needing a booster at which point my 3yo could move in to it.
Positives: very comfortable, easy to sleep in, fits big kids.
Negatives: Its huge, almost too big for a car (we have it in our chrysler minivan). The head wings make my 7yo feel like his head is in a helmet.
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Love Monarch Booster
Reviewer: Diana , Madison, NJ
Date: March 11, 2008
As always Britax delivers a quality product. We love the quality and assurance of the safety of our son in his new Monarch Britax Booster Seat. I was a bit nervous purchasing a booster when I saw the quality of the competitors products, but this one is well worth the money.
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great seat
Reviewer: K. Webster , Baltimore, MD
Date: March 01, 2008
The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is the high price! This is a great seat, both of my kids love it, (ages 4 and 6). I bought 3 of them(for multiple cars) the wings do not get in the way of anything, (I asked) and I feel better knowing they are in the safest seat on the market. I have bought 2 Britax seats in the past and have never been disappointed with the quality-worth every cent. It is more sturdy than any other seat I have seen for this age. It reclines, it is comfy, it looks cool, it is easy to use, easy to carry, easy to adjust.
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safe but a few flaws....
Reviewer: Anonymous , Atlanta, GA
Date: February 27, 2008
I love the britax marathon and roundabout seats but I have yet to like their booster seats. This one is better than the parkway but still has flaws. The side impact wings are very confining- my son sat forward and did not like his head in it. It didnt fit my car well either, when I reclined it, the bottom of it pitched upward as well as the cupholders, making drinks unstable in them. the second day we had it, my son spilled hot chocolate all over him. the cupholders are deeper than the parkway but still not stable enough. (I know cupholders are not necessary but they do make it easier on long trips) the armrests are very low making it a chore to buckle the seatbelt. defintely very safe I will give it 3 stars for that but I am returning it. too bad retail stores do not carry this, it's hard to tell from the internet.
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