https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 16 May 2026 06:19:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible/page/2#post-947539 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 22:26:01 +0000 78h2o 947539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: did you switch her because of height or for other reasons? </p> <p>I've got both seats out of the boxes and side by side... I will put her in both tomorrow and measure how much space she has left. If the Advocate fits in my husband's car, I would consider keeping it for that purpose as long as its not drastically shorter.. If she had to FF a few months earlier there, that might be acceptable since she only rides in his car for a total of about 20-25 min per week. Two full-priced Radians would be pretty expensive. There was one on NBD the other day but it sold while I was debating! - I am watching for more). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible/page/2#post-947506 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 21:47:37 +0000 chopsuey 947506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: I know it's a big no no, but I kept her RF for a year. Definitely could have kept her in a lot longer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible/page/2#post-947503 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 21:44:38 +0000 78h2o 947503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: thanks. I can still return it. I'm going to measure both carseats tomorrow, try LO in them (if possible), and check out the fit in our cars....<br /> @chopsuey119: how long did your LO stay RF in the Advocate? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-947465 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 21:13:50 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 947465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: ok, I can def tell you that your tall LO will not be anywhere near 49 inches with one inch of shell left above the head -- especially since that is the FF limit, too!. I am almost 100 percent sure that the shell is the same height as the one on the marathon (the difference is the advocate has more side protection). And note that the adjustable head wings dont count -- it is the non adjustable part at the back. I truly think Britax obscures this because fewer people would buy their seats if they knew they weren't good for tall kids.</p> <p>Anyway, I just wanted to say something again in case you could still return if you were concerned! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-947416 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 20:51:12 +0000 78h2o 947416@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: Haha, no, I'm not clear 100% clear on it. I'm going to compare the Advocate and the Radian side by side tomorrow.</p> <p>When I looked up the specs on the Advocate, this is what it said:<br /> RF Ht Range 49" / at least 1" shell above head<br /> Highest Harness Height 17"<br /> Internal Seating Height: 24" to top of shell/27" to top of headrest</p> <p>The specs for the Radian RXT:<br /> RF Ht Range up to 44" with at least 1.5" of shell above head<br /> Highest Harness Heigh 17.5"<br /> Internal Seating Height 25"</p> <p>So what I get from that is that with the Advocate, there is 23" of internal seating space and with the Radian there is 23.5. That may be close enough for me to be okay with having one of each, esp. because the Advocate I bought was not full price.</p> <p>The Advocate claims a higher overall RF height... maybe it is better for a LO with long legs, short torso?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-947389 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 20:36:11 +0000 lawbee11 947389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: Yay! Looks perfect...I love me some NBD! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-947369 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 20:24:03 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 947369@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: I'm sure you're prob clear on it by this point, but you'll face the same issue with the RF height with the Advocate. All the Britax seats have the short shells, which is such a bummer. Of course, all they tell people is weight limits, which obscures the issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-947336 Fri, 19 Jul 2013 20:00:19 +0000 78h2o 947336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lawbee11: wow, thanks again for the NBD suggestion. The Advocate I ordered from there came today and it looks perfect. The manufacture date is 4/2013. I hope it fits! I think it will.</p> <p>I did also order the Radian RXT from Amazon and it came today as well. I'm hoping it will work the other car.</p> <p>[attach=2480/13/mq7mwg.448x600.image.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=2480/13/mq7mwi.448x600.image.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=2480/13/mq7mwk.448x600.image.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=2480/13/mq7mwm.448x600.image.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=2480/13/mq7mwo.448x600.image.jpg]</p> <p>[attach=2480/13/mq7mwq.448x600.image.jpg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-938067 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 09:18:51 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 938067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So the official rec for the angle adjuster is one, but it seems that most people think it is ok as long as your kiddo sits well and has good head control.</p> <p><a href="http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=238848" rel="nofollow">http://www.car-seat.org/showthread.php?t=238848</a></p> <p>Also, as a data point, we did not need the adjuster in our Sonata, but did in our CRV for the person in front of that seat to have enough leg room. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-938033 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 09:10:19 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 938033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: the rf height limit on the radian gets you about 10 inches more than the Britax. Britax doesn't specify a number in their manual, but in my experience, once my LO was 33-34 inches, he was within an inch of the top of the shell. Radian limit is 44 or 1.5 from shell, but he's got a while before he gets there.</p> <p>They do have an angle adjuster to make the seat take up less room RF, but I think I read somewhere that you're not supposed to use it until a child is 1? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937905 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:38:31 +0000 looch 937905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: Thanks! I thought we'd switch at 2, but there was no resistance, so we just kept him rear facing. He does well in the car, so that's helped tremendously. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937886 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:33:28 +0000 chopsuey 937886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: I think you'll be fine with the advocate. We plan on keeping DD in hers until she's 4ish. Then we'll move her to a Clek Oobr booster seat.<br /> Up until her first birthday she was 95-98th%. She's currently 90th% for height. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937758 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:02:42 +0000 mediagirl 937758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I love hearing that you are still rear facing at 30 months. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937745 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:00:57 +0000 loveisstrange 937745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: The thing you want to look for is internal seating height, not just height limit. The Clek Foonf and the Radian have 2 of the highest in terms of that (Along with seats like the Graco MySize and related models).</p> <p>C is 15 months and 32" tall already, so I did a considerable amount of research. I was steered way clear of the Britax seats because of her height. We plan to RF as long as we can.</p> <p>But yeah, the Radian is good until you're done. It's a 3-in-1 convertible and works as a booster as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937725 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:57:26 +0000 78h2o 937725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yin: how did the Boulevard from NBD look when it arrived? I did buy the Advocate last night that @lawbee11: linked to on NBD. It came out to $182 shipped w/ a coupon. I'll have to see how it looks when I get it and whether or not it fits. Hopefully i can return it if it doesn't work out. Unfortunately it won't get here in time for my nephew to use, so I need to get the 2nd seat from Amazon or diapers.com. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937703 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:51:56 +0000 78h2o 937703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: so your LO will use that seat until she mo longer needs one, is that right? It looks like the rear facing height limit is lower than the britax but the ff height is higher? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937700 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:50:44 +0000 yin 937700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have two Boulevards and love them. I recently bought the second on NBD for $150 shipped. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937691 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:48:25 +0000 loveisstrange 937691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: It's an extremely highly rated seat. Here are all the size measurements of it:</p> <p>Radian RXT:<br /> Lowest harness height: 9 in.<br /> Highest Harness Height: 17.5 in.<br /> Shortest Buckle Position: 3.5 in.<br /> Tallest Buckle position: 7 in.<br /> Crotch buckle length: 5 in.<br /> Internal seating depth: 13 in.<br /> Internal seating height: 25 in.<br /> Internal bottom width: 13.5 in<br /> Internal Shoulder width: 14 in.<br /> External Shoulder width: 17 in. at shoulder area, 16.5 in. at thigh area.<br /> Seat weight: 26.5lbs<br /> RF weight range: 5-45 lbs.<br /> FF weight range: 20-80 lbs.<br /> RF height range: up to 44 in. with at least 1.5 in. of shell above head<br /> FF Height range: up to 57 in.<br /> FF age range: 1 year and older (recommends 2 years)<br /> Lock-offs: Does not have Lock-offs<br /> Rebound control: RF tether<br /> Seat Modes: Rear facing/ Forward Facing/Booster<br /> Expiration Limits: 8 years as harness / 10 years as booster<br /> Lowest Booster belt guide height: 23.5in<br /> Highest Booster belt guide height: 23.5in<br /> Booster mode weight range: 50-120 lbs.<br /> Booster mode height range: &gt; 40 in. and shoulders above the 4th harness slot<br /> Booster Mode age range: none listed<br /> Booster LATCH capable: yes<br /> Manual: manual<br /> Other info: * RTX has adjustable head wings with the booster guides on the headrest.<br /> * Seat folds<br /> * SafeStop load-limiting device must be used when installing the seat<br /> forward facing with LATCH or when using the top tether, and the child<br /> weighs between 20-40 lbs. The SafeStop device is not used when the seat<br /> is installed rearfacing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937672 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:44:03 +0000 78h2o 937672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@zippylef: @Mrs. Yoyo: Can you tell me more about the Radian? How does it rate in terms of safety? </p> <p>My LO has always been in the 99th percentile for height. I don't know if that trend will continue, but maybe I need to look at other brands...</p> <p>How did you know it would fit before buying it? Did you measure? Seems like even with measuring it would be hard to tell. DH has a 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX that I am worried a out it fitting in. The Bsafe barely fits if I still want to ride in the front passenger seat.</p> <p>Sorry, usually I do all my own research but I am pressed for time and I'm not feeling well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937579 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 07:02:10 +0000 looch 937579@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a Boulevard, I bought it before I knew about Radians. I went with them because I was familiar with the brand and I could use a 20% off coupon to buy it, so we did.</p> <p>We are still rear facing at 30 months, my son is about 36 inches tall and 32 pounds. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937573 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 06:59:53 +0000 mediagirl 937573@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Pavillion and so far, I LOVE it! It looks comfy and is nice and big. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937571 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 06:56:02 +0000 loveisstrange 937571@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: The best for a tall baby is NOT a Britax. Their RF height limits are really not very high. C is extremely tall and that's why we passed on the Britax and are getting her a Radian. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937568 Wed, 17 Jul 2013 06:54:41 +0000 T.H.O.U. 937568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: Yes, it was my understanding that those three higher end britax are all the same height shell. </p> <p>Marathon - Base<br /> Boulevard - Side Wings (for baby)<br /> Advocate - Side cushions on outer part of shell (good for if seat is near a window or if another passenger or baby will be next to this seat). </p> <p>That is how I understood the differences.</p> <p>here is a chart: <a href="http://www.thewisebaby.com/convertible-car-seat-review/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thewisebaby.com/convertible-car-seat-review/</a> </p> [attach=1506/13/mq2x9v.600x561.britax-1-.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937176 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:21:59 +0000 autumnlove 937176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have two Boulevards! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937140 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 20:58:37 +0000 78h2o 937140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've confused by the reviews of the Britax seats in Baby Bargains... it says the height of the Advocate is short, so the child will likely outgrow it by height long before hitting the 70 lb limit... however, the height limit for the Advocate is 49", same as all the other Britax seats except for Roundabout, which is 40")... so are they (advocate, marathon, boulevard) all the same height? BBs doesn't say anything about the others being short... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937078 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 20:39:08 +0000 SeptMomma12 937078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@78h2o: Yes, the ones on the B-safe got twisted all the time! It's only been two weeks with this one, but no twisting yet. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937064 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 20:35:42 +0000 anbanan15 937064@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the Marathon 70. </p> <p>We just switched it 2 days ago to FF at almost 27 mo and only because it needed cleaned and I didn't want to take it out again in a few months when I was majorly pregnant and it was 100 degrees outside. We could have gone RF for awhile yet in terms of height though.</p> <p>ETA: We have the marathon in the center of my car. DH's care we have an entirely different seat/manufacturer and it's behind the passengers seat. DS is rarely in his car though. I feel the marathon is plenty safe for LO. I'm still getting used to him FF though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937059 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 20:34:32 +0000 78h2o 937059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: I need to buy 2. Mine will be primary, the one in DH's car with be used somewhat less. However, I think she can be in the middle seat in my car (SUV) but will be on the side in DH's smaller car. So I'm leaning towards the Advocate for his car...</p> <p>So seems like the Marathon is popular? Is that becuase it's cheaper than the Advocate and Boulevard? Do you feel it's as safe? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937050 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 20:31:58 +0000 78h2o 937050@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SeptMomma12: Oh that is good to know about the straps... I do find the ones on the bsafe annoying!</p> <p>@chopsuey119: that's good! My LO was ~30" at 6 months! I bet she's 30.5-31" right now!</p> <p>@lawbee11: okay, maybe I will try it. I think I am going to order one via Amazon, since I need it by Saturday, and then maybe get the NBD one two as our 2nd seat... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/which-britax-convertible#post-937041 Tue, 16 Jul 2013 20:30:17 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 937041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@yellowbird: you're supposed to turn them FF in the marathon when their head is within an inch of the shell. See page 5:</p> <p><a href="http://www.britaxusa.com/uploads/products/user-guides/120.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.britaxusa.com/uploads/products/user-guides/120.pdf</a></p> <p>For my LO, he was really pushing that at about 21 months. </p>