In order to properly register your child restraint system, you will need to provide the model number, serial number and date of manufacture. This information is printed on the registration card and can also be found on a white label located on the back or bottom of the child restraint system.
Britax car seats have a service life of anywhere from 6 to 10 years from the date of manufacture (not from when you bought it so make sure to check the serial label and read the instruction manual!).
Yes. Car seat bases expire. Like any other product they can eventually wear out, so you should inspect your car seat base regularly to make sure it doesn't need to be replaced. Car seat bases also have a set future expiration date, which is determined based on when and how you purchased them.
Yes, car seats typically expire after six years from the date of manufacture. A sticker that provides the serial number includes manufacture and expiration dates.
If you do find that the car seat is expired or it's been in a moderate to severe car crash, there are still things you can do.
- Trade-In Events. Some big-box stores usually hold car seat trade-in events throughout the year.
- Donate It.
- Proper Recycling Protocol.
- Proper Trash Protocol.
CAR SEATS -- There are federal laws regulating safety standards for car seats, but no expiration dates, according to the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "It's not as if you'll hit the expiration date and the plastic will become weak," he said. "The plastic is good for at least 10 years.
Most convertible seats have limits that will allow children to ride rear facing for 2 years or more. When infants outgrow their rear-facing–only seat, a convertible seat installed rear facing is needed.
The good news, especially for those parents who don't know, is that strollers don't expire. Unlike car seats, you won't find any sticker or information on the stroller indicating its expiry date — it doesn't have one. For instance, one of the wheels of a stroller may have gone bad, but it will still work for sure.
#1: Britax ClickTight Line
- Marathon ClickTight.
- Advocate ClickTight.
- Boulevard ClickTight.
Once your child has reached the weight or height limits for their rear-facing seat — likely sometime after age 3 — they're ready for forward facing.
Your child will probably need a booster seat before they are tall enough (4' 9”) to use a regular seat belt, but you can move straight from the Boulevard to a backless booster rather than getting a highback booster.
Remove the car seat cover. Your user guide will have instructions on how to take it off and put it back on once clean. Hand wash the cover using cold water and a mild soap. Remove the buckle and rinse with warm running water.
The main differences between Britax Boulevard vs Marathon are: Britax Boulevard has a second layer of side impact protection, whereas Britax Marathon has only one. Britax Boulevard has more room for your child (13.7 inches), whereas Britax Marathon has 11.75.
The Boulevard comes with two layers, adding enhanced protection for your child's neck and head. And, the Advocate is equipped with three layers of side impact protection, providing superior support and protection. Another notable difference between these models is their price.
Torso height is the distance between the child's bum and shoulder and seated height is the distance between the child's bum and the top of their head.
Infant Car Seats: These seats are rear-facing only. Convertible Car Seats: These seats can be positioned and secured as both rear-facing and forward-facing. Britax also includes two lines of booster car seats, which are forward-facing only seats designed for older children.
For children between age 1 and 2, it is 5 times safer to ride facing the back of the car. Most convertible safety seats can be used facing the rear up to 35-45 pounds. So there is no reason to turn your baby forward before age one and risk spinal injury.
Specs
| Child Weight - Rear Facing | 5 - 40 lbs |
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| Child Seated Shoulder Height - Rear Facing | 7.6 - 18.65" |
| Child Seated Shoulder Height - Forward Facing | 12 - 18.65" |
| Product Weight | 29.4 lbs |
| Product Dimensions | 18.5" W x 23.5" H x 23" D |
How to install the Britax Marathon ClickTight, Boulevard ClickTight, and Advocate ClickTight convertible car seats in forward-facing mode using the LATCH System.
Top 30 Safest Convertible Car Seats Ranked
- Chicco NextFit Zip Max Convertible Car Seat. Our Rating: 95.
- Britax Marathon ClickTight. Our Rating: 90.
- Britax Boulevard ClickTight. Our Rating: 85.
- Britax Advocate ClickTight. Our Rating: 83.
- Britax Allegiance 3 Stage Convertible Car Seat. Our Rating: 80.
