youth car seats

1. Posted: Jul 16 2008

   This seat is big, but it fits in my Subaru Outback. My son wasn't big enough for a booster, but he was too tall for his other Britax. I feel safe having him in the 5 point harness and he loves his seat. It was easy to put in, but it is heavy so I wouldn't want to keep moving it from car to car.

2. Posted: Jul 10 2008

   Britax Regent Youth Car Seat Onyx I bought this car seat for my son when my daughter outgrew her baby seat and moved into his convertible car seat. It is quite heavy, but easy to install and adjust! My son is so comfortable in it, he often complains when riding in my husbands car that he misses his other seat in Mommy's car!!! Not just for bigger children. My son is on the small side and he will be able to use this seat until he's ready for a seatbelt. It's much safer than a booster!

3. Posted: Jul 8 2008

   The Regent is a big seat, and a little heavy when you are lifting it to install, but once you get it in your car, it is good and sturdy! The seat cover is fairly easy to remove and wash, and the whole seat is pretty simple to take apart if you have to clean it thoroughly, which is a huge plus if you have a vomiting kid or one prone to diaper blowouts! The biggest plus of all is the fact that the 5 point harness can be used all the way up to 80 lbs (!) so if you have a special needs child, like I do, that needs the harness a lot longer than usual, the Regent is for you! I think my petite daughter will be able to fit in this seat until she is 18! Also, I can fit two of these in my Toyota Prius back seat just fine, although I try not to take them out very often since they are so big and a little cumbersome to move around. I just leave them where they are and they do a terrific job! This seat is worth every penny!

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1. Posted: Jul 27 2008

   This is a great car seat, but installing it was very difficult. It required me calling Britax. They were helpful, but it still takes 2 adults to install and I still cannot get it completely tight like the Marathon. My daughter loves the seat and it is very comfortable for her. I have a Honda Accord and I would not put it in anything smaller.

2. Posted: Jul 2 2008

   Heavy to handle, so don't plan on moving this seat from one car to another. Provides the peace of mind my wife and I were looking for to keep our children safe while traveling. Wider than average car seat; may not fit adjacent to another car seat. We have a 98 4-Runner, so there's room for two with a little space in between them. We will purchase for the younger daughter soon. Best price ($216) through Amazon vs. direct from Amazon partner. Shipping extra, but reasonable.

3. Posted: Jun 5 2008

   My daughter loves the Regent! It has made long car rides much more enjoyable for both of us. When my daughter outgrew her Britax Roundabout, we got her a Graco Turbo Booster. She loved the Disney Princess cover, but the seat itself was terribly uncomfortable. It sits very upright, making it difficult to sleep. When she did manage to fall asleep, her head constantly fell forward. When she woke up, her neck was sore and she was miserable. After watching a video about the dangers of not having your child in a harnessed car seat, I decided to finally get rid of the Graco and look into carseats with 5 pt harnesses. The problem was, my daughter is 5 years old, 42 inches tall, and 41 lbs. What I discovered is that though she was well under the weight limit, her seat to shoulder height made her too big for most 5 pt harness seats. She was cramped in the Graco Nautilus and already on the last shoulder strap adjustment. The Britax Regent is perfect. It's roomy, and she has plenty of room to grow. The seat is solidly built and well designed. I feel better knowing she is safe in a 5 pt harness. Best part is my daughter LOVES it. This seat is so soft and comfortable - it's like sitting in a favorite arm chair. I've had it in my car for 1 week now, and my daughter has fallen asleep 3 times already. No more bobbing head! I initially hesitated purchasing the Regent because of the size of the seat and the price. The seat is big, but not THAT big. I have a Saturn wagon, which is a relatively small car. I put the Regent in the center, and I can still fit 2 boosters on either side, though admittedly it's very tight. With regard to the price, I got it on sale at Amazon for $237. Can you really put a price on safety? It's not a lightweight seat that you'd want to frequently move from car to car, but the installation is very easy - it took my husband 5 minutes. I looked into the Britax Frontier which features more side impact protection. But the Regent allows you to stay in a 5 pt harness longer, with the shoulder height being a full two inches more. I finally decided the 5 pt harness was the more important safety feature. Again, I can't say enough about this seat. I only wish I had bought it sooner.

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1. Posted: Jul 16 2008

   This seat is big, but it fits in my Subaru Outback. My son wasn't big enough for a booster, but he was too tall for his other Britax. I feel safe having him in the 5 point harness and he loves his seat. It was easy to put in, but it is heavy so I wouldn't want to keep moving it from car to car.

2. Posted: Jul 10 2008

   Britax Regent Youth Car Seat Onyx I bought this car seat for my son when my daughter outgrew her baby seat and moved into his convertible car seat. It is quite heavy, but easy to install and adjust! My son is so comfortable in it, he often complains when riding in my husbands car that he misses his other seat in Mommy's car!!! Not just for bigger children. My son is on the small side and he will be able to use this seat until he's ready for a seatbelt. It's much safer than a booster!

3. Posted: Jul 8 2008

   The Regent is a big seat, and a little heavy when you are lifting it to install, but once you get it in your car, it is good and sturdy! The seat cover is fairly easy to remove and wash, and the whole seat is pretty simple to take apart if you have to clean it thoroughly, which is a huge plus if you have a vomiting kid or one prone to diaper blowouts! The biggest plus of all is the fact that the 5 point harness can be used all the way up to 80 lbs (!) so if you have a special needs child, like I do, that needs the harness a lot longer than usual, the Regent is for you! I think my petite daughter will be able to fit in this seat until she is 18! Also, I can fit two of these in my Toyota Prius back seat just fine, although I try not to take them out very often since they are so big and a little cumbersome to move around. I just leave them where they are and they do a terrific job! This seat is worth every penny!

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