Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Britax Boulevard 70 CS Review

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The Britax Boulevard 70 CS car seat is a really good choice of child restraint and is worth consideration when you have the need for a high quality, reliable car seat.

In this article I am going to provide important information for you to help you make an informed decision before you buy.

About Britax

Britax is a well known and trusted company that has been a leader in the manufacture of quality baby products for many years, so when you buy one of their products you can rest assured you will be getting a top of the range product that has all the safety and design features necessary to keep your child safe and comfortable while travelling.

One of their most popular and best selling car seat is the Britax Boulevard 70 CS convertible, which will take your child from newborn all the way through until they are around 70 pounds in weight thus saving money on having to buy a car seat for each stage of their growth.

One of the best things about the 70 CS which is an option not available with every brand of convertible car seat, is that your baby can comfortably stay in the rear facing position until they are 40 pounds which follows the recommendation of officials that tell us this is the safest way for children to travel and they need to remain in this position for as long as possible, preferably until they are at least 2 years of age.

Safety Features of the Britax Boulevard 70 CS:

With car crashes being the number 1 cause of fatal injury in children under 12, Britax has incorporated many safety features into the boulevard 70 CS to keep your child as safe as can be in the event of an accident.

They are:

Using safecell technology, located in the base of the seat and in the event of a crash it compresses and lowers the center of gravity which in turn lessen the chance of injury.
Integrated steel frame - ensures the car seat is securely anchored to the seat of the vehicle which will minimize the forward movement of the child when involved in accident.
Energy absorbing versa tether webbing - anchors the top part of the seat to minimize forward rotation.
A rigid seat shell with deep side walls and adjustable head restraint, lined with an extra layer of energy absorbing Epp foam.
Together these features provide maximum head and chest protection in the event of a frontal or side impact crash, by containing your child's head and chest in the seat.

Other Important Features:

Click and safe technology which provides an audible sound that gives you an idea of when the harness is tight enough. Reclines in both rear and front facing modes. 2 buckle position Lined with high density foam A choice of trendy cover sets and matching belly pads Tangle free 5 point harness with 10 harness height settings Anti slip base protects vehicle seat. Premium lower LATCH connectors make for a quick, simple, and tight installation Push-button allows you to easily uninstall the connectors. Built-in lock-offs allow you to install the car seat with ease using your vehicle's lap and shoulder belt. The quick-adjust harness system and buckle. One-year limited warranty.

The covers come in a range of different designs and colours and are easy to remove for cleaning without having to uninstall the seat.

Colours And Designs:

Blueprint Onyx Sophia Waverly Silver birch

Ease of Use:

For most people, installing and using the Britax Boulevard 70 CS is easy but for some there seems to be a few issues with the buckles being difficult to press and twisting of straps which appears to be user error in most cases.

So it is advisable to fully read instructions before use, as installing it properly is the first step in keeping your child safe while travelling.

In summing up:

Britax has taken every precautionary measure they can think of to produce safe comfortable car seats for infants.

So if you're looking for a safe, comfortable and highly recommended convertible car seat then you can be sure the Britax Boulevard 70 CS will meet your needs.


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