The Britax Frontier – A Review
Britax Frontier is one of the most popular booster seats on the market today. It is so popular because of the high number of safety features found in this seat. This seat is smaller than a traditional convertible car seat, but includes many of the same safety features found in the larger seats. For instance, Britax believes that a safety seat that is easy to install is more likely to be installed correctly. Because of this belief, they have included a color coded vehicle belt guide in the Britax Frontier. This ensures the child will be as secure as possible and avoids improper installation.
The Britax Frontier is designed specifically for children two years and up. The safety rating starts at 25 lbs and goes all the way to 100 lbs. Because of this design, the Britax Frontier is the last car seat a child will need. It will last until the child is big enough to use standard seat belts.
Since this car seat is designed for larger children it requires additional safety features not found in many car seats intended for babies or infants. To minimize movement and ensure maximum protection, the Britax Frontier includes several key safety features, such as, HUGS system, Premium Latch Connectors, and Energy Absorbing Versa Tethers.
Harness Ultra Guard System – Also known as “HUGS”. The HUGS system is a rubber safety device attached into the harness straps. They are made of rubber and create friction to help prevent injury if in a vehicle accident. HUGS works similar to break pads on a car, they slow do the child’s movement preventing injury.
Securing a car seat using traditional seat belts is troublesome. Done incorrectly, this approach allows any car seat to move wildly in case of an accident. The Premium LATCH Connectors secure directly to the car increasing stability and preventing side to side movement.
Energy Absorbing Versa Tether- In addition to the Premium LATCH Connectors, the Britax Frontier is equipped with an Energy Absorbing Versa Tether. This tether system secures the upper portion of the seat preventing the tipping or tilting effect seen in many car seats during an accident.
The multiple color choices and unique design makes the Britax Frontier an attractive car seat. However, after a few weeks of wear and tear from a confined toddler, any car seat will be covered with crumbs and other messes that can only come from a toddler. To keep this seat looking sharp, Britax included a key comfort feature for the parents, removable, machine washable car seat covers. The cover in the Britax Frontier pops off and can go right into the washer, keeping it as good as new.
Britax went out of their way to make the Britax Frontier the best booster seat on the market. Britax was one of the first companies to offer a booster seat for growing children. They continue to advance their Frontier line, to ensure that growing children have the same high level of comfort and safety found in the larger convertible car seats designed for infants. When children grow too big or become too cool to ride in a “baby” seat, the Britax Frontier is the natural choice for comfort and safety.
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