I'm amazed that this seat has not been recalled. The strap tightening mechanism frequently jams as the steel bracket (connecting all the straps) behind the seat twists and gets snagged on the plastic frame of the seat. When this happens, the seat is completely disabled and straps cannot be tightened around your child. This requires complete removal of the car seat from the car to fix -- a total nightmare when standing in the rain/snow with 35lb screaming 2-year old in your hands. Once you know how to fix the seat it can be done rather quickly; however, I DREAD the frantic calls I receive from my wife when the seat strands her and my son in some remote shopping center parking lot.
It's a shame because the build quality of this seat is otherwise outstanding, and when the straps work I have no doubt this is one of the safest seats on the market. I would still recommend the seat if you're the type of person (and I hope you're not) that drives a mini/hybrid/hatch-back car with kids in the back -- this seat can clearly take a hit.
I also own a Roundabout seat that operates flawlessly, and highly recommend that seat for ease of use. However, I doubt the Roundabout can take a hit as well as the Boulevard. Thus, we put the Roundabout in my wife's SUV and I have the Boulevard in my Accord.
Hope you find this review helpfull; it's been on my mind for awhile...
Good luck & Cheers!
Jer
(132 customers reviews)
Customers Rating=4.5 / 5.0
More Detail For Britax Boulevard Convertible Car Seat Onyx
- True Side Impact Protection
- Patented HUGS system, tangle-free 5 point harness with belly pad and one pull front harness adjustment
- Flexible buckle LATCH system
- Extra comfort padding, infant body pillow for cozy fit
- Rear facing: 5 to 35 pounds. Forward facing: At least 1 year old and 20 to 65 pounds
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