Will the Britax Boulevard "Click and Safe" fit on an airplane? My daughter and I each have a Britax Boulevard "Click and Safe" for her daughter, now 15 months old. We are planning a trip in Jan. 2010, which will entail several changes of airplanes. While we imagine that this carseat might not fit on the smaller planes (those with 1 seat on on side of the aisle and 2 on the other), we hope that it will on larger planes. Has anyone had experience using this carseat on airplanes? On which planes did it fit or not? We thank you for responding in advance! Will the Britax Boulevard "Click and Safe" fit on an airplane? My daughter and I each have a Britax Boulevard "Click and Safe" for her daughter, now 15 months old. We are... » Read More Will the Britax Boulevard "Click and Safe" fit on an airplane? My daughter and I each have a Britax Boulevard "Click and Safe" for her daughter, now 15 months old. We are planning a trip in Jan. 2010, which will entail several changes of airplanes. While we imagine that this carseat might not fit on the smaller planes (those with 1 seat on on side of the aisle and 2 on the other), we hope that it will on larger planes. Has anyone had experience using this carseat on airplanes? On which planes did it fit or not? We thank you for responding in advance! « Show Less
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We tried a Britax Marathon on an airplane in coach and one big concern we had was that our daughters's legs we very close to the seat in front of us. If that person quickly pushed back their seat with a lot of force it appeared that her legs would have been crushed (between the seat and the bottom of the carseat). Thankfully my in-laws were in the seat in front of us so it wasn't an issue, but I would be very panicked of her being injured if somebody put the seat back. The Marathon is smaller than the Boulevard so I think the issue would apply here. From now on we will use one of the harness solutions when we fly. We tried a Britax Marathon on an airplane in coach and one big concern we had was that our daughters's legs we very close to the seat in front of us. If that person quickly pushed back their seat with a lot of force it appeared that her legs would have been crushed (between the seat and the bottom of the carseat). Thankfully my in-laws were in the seat in front of us so it wasn't an issue, but I would be very panicked of her being injured if somebody put the seat back. The Marathon is smaller than the Boulevard so I think the issue would apply here. From now on we will use one... » Read More We tried a Britax Marathon on an airplane in coach and one big concern we had was that our daughters's legs we very close to the seat in front of us. If that person quickly pushed back their seat with a lot of force it appeared that her legs would have been crushed (between the seat and the bottom of the carseat). Thankfully my in-laws were in the seat in front of us so it wasn't an issue, but I would be very panicked of her being injured if somebody put the seat back. The Marathon is smaller than the Boulevard so I think the issue would apply here. From now on we will use one of the harness solutions when we fly. « Show Less
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I recently travelled with a Boulevard 70 CS on Delta with no problem. It fit fine on a 757, a DC-9 and a CRJ.
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How did you secure the car seat to the airplane seat? That was another big problem of mine. You said, "one of e harness solutions." I only know of one that's FAA approved for takeoff and landing. What ones do you know of?
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Has anyone found something similar that will work with the Britax B Safe Carseats (especially in price)? We've got twins on the way and I'd rather get something like the Britax B-Agile double for long-term use, but it only holds one car seat. Can't see that long-term, the babies/toddlers would enjoy the front-back configuration of the B-Ready stroller, especially being the same age and all . . .
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Contact Britax. They will send you a replacement. Or you can return it to Amazon (if that is where you purchased the seat). Do NOT use the seat without the chest clip fastened. It is required to use the chest clip and it should be at nipple level or armpit level. Also if you child is rear facing, make sure the straps are at or below their shoulders. If the child is forward facing the straps should be above the shoulders. This is very important for the seat's performance in a crash.
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The Website states minimum age three years and minimum wight of 30 lbs.Here is the website with the specs http://ridesafertravelvest.com/convenience/fit-sizes/As far as it works when traveling my daughter stated that it worked great with her child but she still was a little concerned with day to day use and on the plane used a safety system that was rated for aircraft travel.
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We purchased the Britax Roundabout G4 when my son was 10mos old. So far we have no conplaints. its comfortable and not too bulky unlike the othe seat we purchased. He seems to prefer it too. Padding is just right. Installation is easy peasy. Dont see any problem with it so far. We had ours for 5mos now
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My son is five and weighs 45 pounds. He was about your son's size when he was 2, but then he thinned out. This thing is good up to about 100 pounds for front facing five point restraint. The five point restraint is simply the safest. We also have a booster for when he goes with family or friends, as this is not as convertible. But, overall, I love the britax 5-point restraint seat for longer trips especially as when he nods off his head has a place to rest. Your son is only 2, so I would recommend investing in this. Poorly fitted boosters can cause evisceration of organs and spinal cord injury to children. Why risk it? My son is five and weighs 45 pounds. He was about your son's size when he was 2, but then he thinned out. This thing is good up to about 100 pounds for front facing five point restraint. The five point restraint is simply the safest. We also have a booster for when he goes with family or friends, as this is not as convertible. But, overall, I love the britax 5-point restraint seat for longer trips especially as when he nods off his head has a place to rest. Your son is only 2, so I would recommend investing in this. Poorly fitted boosters can cause evisceration of organs and spinal cord... » Read More My son is five and weighs 45 pounds. He was about your son's size when he was 2, but then he thinned out. This thing is good up to about 100 pounds for front facing five point restraint. The five point restraint is simply the safest. We also have a booster for when he goes with family or friends, as this is not as convertible. But, overall, I love the britax 5-point restraint seat for longer trips especially as when he nods off his head has a place to rest. Your son is only 2, so I would recommend investing in this. Poorly fitted boosters can cause evisceration of organs and spinal cord injury to children. Why risk it? « Show Less
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Just wanted to help clarify conflicting answers. Britax b safe car seat does fit with this stroller frame and quite well, but it can be confusing. First, you have to remove the car seat adapters on the car seat. Imagine everyone who had trouble did this. But, then, if you just lay the car seat on the frame, it will rest lopsided and seem like it doesn't fit well or securely. You need to kind of pull one side of the stroller out a bit, and the car seat will snap into place very securely (I never used the straps). It scuffs the stroller up a bit where you kind of have to push the car seat in pretty hard, but it's really minor. Just wanted to help clarify conflicting answers. Britax b safe car seat does fit with this stroller frame and quite well, but it can be confusing. First, you have to remove the car seat adapters on the car seat. Imagine everyone who had trouble did this. But, then, if you just lay the car seat on the frame, it will rest lopsided and seem like it doesn't fit well or securely. You need to kind of pull one side of the stroller out a bit, and the car seat will snap into place very securely (I never used the straps). It scuffs the stroller up a bit where you kind of have to push the car seat in... » Read More Just wanted to help clarify conflicting answers. Britax b safe car seat does fit with this stroller frame and quite well, but it can be confusing. First, you have to remove the car seat adapters on the car seat. Imagine everyone who had trouble did this. But, then, if you just lay the car seat on the frame, it will rest lopsided and seem like it doesn't fit well or securely. You need to kind of pull one side of the stroller out a bit, and the car seat will snap into place very securely (I never used the straps). It scuffs the stroller up a bit where you kind of have to push the car seat in pretty hard, but it's really minor. « Show Less
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There isn't a reason you couldn't put it in any seat: its flexibility and the size of the buckle open make it universal. However, the Summer Infant brand also works in different seats, and it doesn't shift around as much. This Britax model has two layers of fabric that shift around a lot. As long as the waterproof (black) side is under kiddo's bottom, it's not a functional problem. I just don't like readjusting it all the time. The SI model has a soft layer on top that is quilted to the waterproofing layer, so it doesn't shift around at all.
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hello, i would double check its specs but i think it would depend on the kid's height. i have a 5yr old and a 3yr old, im not using it w my 3yr old yet although he is tall enough. i just figure that is safest o have them in a 5pt harnest carseat specially since most cars now have side airbags etc, hope this helps :)
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I called Britax a few days ago (10/14/11) and the part numbers have changed so Amazon is clearing out the old stock. That's it! There are no new safety features. The only issue to pay attention to is that car seats have expiration dates, 6 years for a Boulevard from the date of construction so the new version may have a few more months in it before the expiration date.
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It did not work with my Britax Boulevard. The end pieces of the strap are too large to fit through the bars on the back of the car seat. For my next plane trip I am going to buy one of the inexpensive fold-up wheeled "carts" to transport it. (Britax makes one specifically for the car seat, but they're expensive.)
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I have! My boys are 17 months apart so I needed my Safety 1st car seat to fit and it does! I use it in the "front seat" (the one furtherest from you). Sometimes I have to push the sides in, but its a nice secure fit! It's a great stroller! Highly recommend! Congrats on your growing family!
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I have used this seat on several long distance flights and yes, it does fit. Airlines don't seem to like car seats placed in aisle seats unless the entire row consists of "family" (related to or traveling together). The side impact cushions do crowd ever so slightly into the next seat--really a non-issue for most though, especially if next to a family member. I am 6'4" and about 220lbs . . . I am a little aware of the impact cushions, but not anywhere near as inconvenienced as I am by the airlines' reduction in leg room---but I digress. Truthfully, if it keeps my daughter safer, I would endure anything . . . but this is really not an issue with this car seat . . . and if you can place this car seat in a window seat and you sit next to it, it is a non-issue.
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Depends on how your toddler is. I started using it with my son at 23 months. The decision didn't have to do with age or weight, it was just his age when we first purchased him his own seat. I wouldn't hesitate to use it for my daughter who is currently 20 months. I don't know her weight, but it's about the same as your child. I find this much easier to use than lugging a car seat through the airport. It's guaranteed to fit in the plane seat, which isn't always true for regular car seats. One warning, you have to distract the child from the plane belt buckle. At first, they want to keep undoing the seatbelt. My son got over it rather quickly (or I flipped the buckle so he couldn't lift the flap).
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I believe the manual states that it is rated for airplane travel. I do not have it with me now, and we have never tried. I would imagine as a forward facing carseat it would fit, but rear facing would be a very tight squeeze and probably wouldn't fit in the recommended reclining position for smaller infants.
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My wife, 2kids (ages 3 and 7 months at the time) flew from TX to CA in June of 2012. We were very glad to have the stroller. It kept both kids contained when needed and was easy when she needed to get down. The plane ride was no more difficult than taking a single stroller. If renting a car you do need to get a SUV or a car with a full size trunk.
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I used it with my 3 year old on AirTran, but that was 4 years ago. She hated the feel because it was so different from her carseat and she was not used to it. She was comfortable and found asleep on the 6 hour flight. Good luck and God bless.