Monday, August 19, 2013

Britax Boulevard 70 Convertible Car Seat, Onyx

Britax Boulevard 70 Convertible Car Seat, Onyx Feature

  • Safecell technology features safecells designed to compress in a crash, significantly lowering the center of gravity and counteracting the forward rotation of the child seat which normally propels the child toward the front seat
  • Integrated steel bars strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat during a crash
  • Energy-absorbing versa-tether features a staged-release tether webbing to slow the forward movement, reducing the crash forces reaching the child, and a two-point attachment to minimize forward-rotation while anchoring the top of the child seat
  • True side impact protection offers an extra layer of EPP foam, keeping the head, neck and spine aligned, and deep side walls lined with EPP foam to distribute crash forces, shield from vehicle intrusion, and contain the head, neck and body
  • Tangle-Free, Five-Point Harness distributes crash forces across the strongest parts of the body and provides a secure fit

Britax Boulevard 70 Convertible Car Seat, Onyx Overview

The Britax Boulevard 70 convertible car seat is designed for children rear facing from 5 to 40 pounds and forward facing from 1 year and 20 lbs up to 70 pounds. The Boulevard 70 achieves revolutionary head safety through the use of Britax SafeCell Technology, integrated steel bars, and versa-tether that work together to minimize head excursion and reduce the risk of head injury during a frontal impact. The Boulevard 70 also incorporates Britax True Side Impact Protection and offers a five-point, no-rethread and quick-adjust harness, multiple buckle and recline adjustments, and an easy access cover and access to belt paths from the front of the seat. A body pillow is also provided for comfort and infant positioning.

Britax Pavilion 70-G3 Convertible Car Seat Seat, Onyx

Britax Pavilion 70-G3 Convertible Car Seat Seat, Onyx Feature

  • True Side Impact Protection to distribute crash forces, shield from vehicle intrusion, and contain the head, neck and body while keeping them in true or aligned
  • Click and Safe Snug Harness Indicator is an audible aid that provides extra assurance when the harness is within range of appropriate snugness
  • Base with SafeCell Technology designed to compress in a crash, significantly lowering the center of gravity and counteracting the forward rotation of the child seat which normally propels the child toward the front seat
  • Integrated steel bars strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat during a crash
  • Energy Absorbing Versa Tether features a staged release tether webbing to slow the forward movement, reducing the crash forces reaching the child, and a two point attachment to minimize forward rotation while anchoring the top of the child seat

Britax Pavilion 70-G3 Convertible Car Seat Seat, Onyx Overview

The Britax Pavilion 70 G3 convertible car seat accommodates children rear facing from 5 to 40 pounds and forward facing from 20 to 70 pounds. The Pavilion 70 G3 is purposefully designed and engineered to minimize the forward movement of your child's head during a frontal impact to reduce the risk of head injury. Base with SafeCell Technology designed to compress in a crash, significantly lowering the center of gravity and counteracting the forward rotation of the child seat. Integrated Steel Bars strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat during a crash. Energy Absorbing Versa Tether features a two point attachment and staged release tether webbing to slow the forward movement and reduce the crash forces reaching the child.

Britax Infant Positioning Insert

Britax Infant Positioning Insert Feature

  • May be necessary for small infants to achieve a snug fit of the harness around your child
  • Sled tested and certified for use with the following britax convertible car seats: roundabout 55, marathon 70, boulevard 70, boulevard 70 cs, advocate 70 cs
  • For use with infants weighing between 5 and 11 lbs

Britax Infant Positioning Insert Overview

The BRITAX Infant Positioning Insert may be necessary for small infants to achieve a snug fit of the harness around you child. The Infant Positioning Insert has been tested and certified for use with the following BRITAX convertible car seats: ROUNDABOUT 55, MARATHON 70, BOULEVARD 70, BOULEVARD 70 CS, and ADVOCATE 70 CS.

Britax Boulevard 70 Convertible Car Seat (Previous Version), Onyx

Britax Boulevard 70 Convertible Car Seat (Previous Version), Onyx Feature

  • The Britax Boulevard 70 convertible car seat is designed for children rear facing from 5 to 40 pounds and forward facing up to 70 pounds
  • Safecell technology features safecells, to compress in a crash, significantly lowering the center of gravity and counteracting the forward rotation
  • Integrated steel bars strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat during a crash
  • True side impact protection offers a head restraint creating an extra layer of energy-absorbing EPP foam
  • Quick-adjust harness repositions the harness shoulder height without disassembling the harness straps

Britax Boulevard 70 Convertible Car Seat (Previous Version), Onyx Overview

Britax Boulevard - Onyx

Sunday, March 31, 2013

BRITAX Convertible Car Seats: Rear Facing Installation using Lap/Shoulder Belt and One Lock-off

BRITAX Convertible Car Seats: Rear Facing Installation using Lap/Shoulder Belt and One Lock-off Video Clips. Duration : 2.70 Mins.


Installing BRITAX ROUNDABOUT 55, MARATHON 70, BOULEVARD 70, BOULEVARD 70 CS, and ADVOCATE 70 CS Convertible Car Seats rear facing using the vehicle lap/shoul...

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Installing a Britax Boulevard Car Seat With the Use of a Tether Strap

One in four car crashes actually occur from the side, so when it comes to car seats side impact protection so important. Installing a car seat properly is important as well. Be aware that the installation process can be tricky plus that it is time consuming.

Britax Boulevard is well known for its safety. Also, the installation process is not as difficult as one might expect.

Britax Boulevard 70

First of all, you need to lift the cover from the front of the car seat. Next, you have to open both of the lock-offs. This seat enables you to use both lock-offs, however prefers the use of a lock-off on the side opposite of he buckle. Once you are all done with this you should run the seat belt under the comfort foam and than just buckle.

In case the car seat accidentally locks in the retractor, just leave it unlocked. Just check whether the seat is twisted.

Next, grasp the shoulder portion of the seat-belt closest to the LATCH plate and pull tight. Many people believe that this is the most important part of the process. And they are right. This process needs to be undertaken thoroughly. Press down on the side of the car seat closest to the buckle. It is very important to make sure the seat is very tight. Right after you are done smooth the shoulder belt through the belt path and make sure you close the second lock-off. There should be not more than 1 inch (which is equivalent to roughly 2.5 cm) side-to-side and front-to-back at the belt path; that is how tight it should be.

Right after installing car seat it is strongly advisable that you use the top tether when rear facing. It enhances safety when you install a Britax Boulevard with a seatbelt.

Installing a Britax Boulevard Car Seat With the Use of a Tether Strap

The Britax Boulevard is getting a lot of good reviews from various places. It is very padded and so a nice cozy seat for the child. And once you get the hang of the installation process, it is quite simple.