Product Description

Voted Number One in convertible car seats by a leading consumer reporting organization! The Britax Boulevard offers parents the assurance of knowing their child is safe and secure. The Britax Boulevard features deep side wings to help protect your precious one against side impacts. It fits easily in most standard sized vehicles and adjusting it is a breeze! The Britax Boulevard is a superb choice for caregivers looking for a top quality product. Parents rave about the peace-of-mind and ease-of-use of the Britax Boulevard, and you just cannot beat our low, low price! For those seeking a wingless car seat, check out the Decathlon from Britax.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #11952 in Baby Product
• Color: Madison
• Brand: Britax USA
• Model: E9L74G5
• Released on: 2008-11-13
• Dimensions: 27.00" h x 19.50" w x 25.50" l, 19.00 pounds

Features

• Convertible, rear facing five to 35 pounds and forward facing from at least one year old and 20 pounds up to 65 pounds
• Deep side walls and adjustable head support provide True Side Impact Protection to distribute crash forces, minimize lateral head movement, contain the head, and shield the child from side impact
• Quick-adjust headrest and harness height re-positions effortlessly without having to uninstall the seat
• Tangle-free, five-point harness with multiple harness heights for a snug and secure fit
• Patented Versa-Tether, energy managing top tether, anchors top of seat to the vehicle, reducing movement in the event of impact

From the Manufacturer
The Britax Boulevard car seat features True Side Impact Protection with deep side walls and head support to provide advanced protection in side impact collisions. The easy-turn knob quickly adjusts the headrest and harness height without having to uninstall the seat. Higher forward-facing weight capacity allows children to remain harnessed up to 65 pounds. The tangle-free, five-point harness ensures a snug and secure fit. Premium push-button LATCH connectors provide a quick, simple and tight installation. Unique features include the patented Versa-Tether for energy management, and rear- and forward-facing recline for child comfort and a body pillow for positioning. The Boulevard fits children rear facing from five to 33 or 35 pounds and children forward facing from at least one year old and 20 pounds, up to 65 pounds. The Boulevard is made in the USA with U.S. and global components.

Customer Reviews

Seatzilla: It's like a La-Z-Boy for your baby.
We ordered the Boulevard in the Madison design last week, after looking at the Britax Marathon, we decided to go for a seat with the better side-impact protection.

The first thing I noticed when it arrived was that the thing is absolutely huge. I had an opportunity to see it in a store after buying it, and the Boulevard seriously dominated the shelf. The next thing I noticed was that the build quality is incredible.

Admittedly, I was a bit hesitant about buying in to the almost cult-like following Britax has, but the Boulevard really is the most serious safety seat I have ever seen. And after reading a few posts about Britax seats, and the (alleged) importance of manufacturing dates, I can say that the seat we received from Amazon (not a third party seller) had a manufacture date of 02/27/2009, and we received it on 03/30/2009 -- so no need to worry about buying an "older" seat.

A few tips for potential buyers:

1) Look at this seat in the store before you buy, especially if your back seat is small. Make sure you understand exactly how big this thing is.

2) The instruction manual is designed to be permanently affixed to the car seat. Fortunately, I read the manual before nearly breaking the protective foam that its cord is covered by.

Great Buy
After 9 months of Graco Infant car seat, I needed to get new convertible car seat for my daughter. After much research, I decided to get a Britax. But I couldn't choose which one. Marathon, Decathlon, or Boulevard. Finally my husband decided to get a Boulevard as safer option.
We love this car seat. My daughter is very comfortable in it and she doesn't sweat or cry as much as in Graco. It is very easy to install and very secure.

Protection and luxury for your little one
I purchased this car seat for my 3-year-old daughter. It was an upgrade from the Britax Roundabout, which we have had since she was 10 months. The Boulevard provides a very safe and comfortable ride for her. The HUGS system, with the ribbing under the padding feature, makes it that she can't slide around easily once harnessed. Her head is protected from the Side Impact Protection if she falls asleep. I like the colors and design of the Barrington -- they go with any car decor, are smart looking, and conceal dirt due to the dark colors.

I have a few minor issues with this car seat. One is as was mentioned in other reviews, the crotch strap is very short (the one in our Roundabout was a little longer and posed no problems). I usually have to dig for it under my daughter once she gets in the seat, which she does not particularly enjoy. Two, the deep side walls obstruct her view somewhat when looking to the extreme right or left. This is only a minor issue, as I value the protection her head gets with the Side Impact Protection. And third, as with our other Britax, when you (hand) wash the car seat cover, it can take a long time to dry. So you either have to have another car seat handy to put your child in while it dries, or are just unable to use the car seat until it is dry.

Overall, I am very happy with the Boulevard and would highly recommend it. It was worthwhile to me to spend the extra money for a more luxurious and safe car seat that my daughter would enjoy riding in. No complaints from her as far as comfort goes -- a big deal if you're in the car for a while!