I needed a new seat for my 3 year old and after looking at many different seats, decided this was the best convertible car seat I have ever seen. Britax is always a manufacturer you can trust for safety. It has more safety features than any other convertible, yet it looks nice, is easy to use, and is comfortable. Since it lasts from 5 to 65 pounds, you'll use it for years! I haven't had to use it rear facing, so I can't say how well that installation works. I've used several other convertible seats, but won't use any other from now on.

This seat has all the bells and whistles. Additionally, it has a wonderful head rest that also serves as extra security in the event of an accident. However, we bought it because we thought it would be easier to buckle than the Britax we got three years earlier. Unfortunately, it is much more difficult to fasten and the space in width given to the toddler is too nsrrow. Our child is sure to grow out of this seat long before the manufacturer estimates a child would. Finally, the head rest is a great addition but it is so high that the view from the rear window is substantially limited.

We absolutely love this seat. We previously had a Britax Roundabout for my oldest son and like it. We were impressed with the addition for side impact and the roll bar for adjusting the height of the straps. We got this seat as an extra for my husbands car because it will fit all three of our children. We can easily adjust the straps without having to reinstall the car seat for our children ages 5, 3 and 1 or for any of our children's friends. I also like how easy the straps are to adjust. We've used other car seat such as Graco and Century brands and sometimes have difficult getting the straps to adjust. I feel very confident that we use this seat correctly all the time and that all of our children are very well protected by this seat. Plus the side impact pillows are great head rest for when the kids fall asleep.

I purchased this car seat with the understanding that it was the best available... Don't get me wrong, its nice... but I prefer the $50 car seat in my husband's car. This seat is huge- there is very little room when placing child in car (medium sized sedan), heavy, and the straps are constantly getting tangled (which I was told NEVER happens when I was at the store I purchase it from), and my son's head is always slumped forward when he falls asleep in it- headrests are for what now? And the choice of colors- well there is not much. BUT: It is more padded than most other car seats, LATCH system is great, parts and covers are very easy to remove and wash. The recline options are great, and it is compatible for flying also.

My infant daughter was growing out of her infant seat, which she never seemed to find completely comfortable. We put my older daughter in a Britax Roundabout in one vehicle and in the Britax Expressway in another vehicle. We found that when my daughter was around 35 pounds, she had trouble fitting in the Expressway seat with the straps while wearing her coat in the winter time. When I spoke with Britax, they said that it was recommended not to wear a coat in the seat, which is not always convenient or comfortable in a cold vehicle. We chose to upgrade my daughter to the Britax Parkway booster, which she has been in since. In order to avoid this same problem with my infant and because we believe it is safer to keep her in a regular five-point harness as long as possible, we decided to try the Boulevard, which can grow with the child to 65 pounds and is easily adjustable. In addition, we wanted the side impact protection. We installed two of these. One went into my 1998 Honda Accord. The other went into my wife's 2004 Honda Odyssey. The one concern I had about this seat is its size. While it is rear facing (mine is currently rear facing), it does stick back a long way. Even so, it was able to fit in the back seat of my Accord and the second row of the minivan. The only issue you might have is that the front seat has to be most of the way up for the carseat to be installed behind it. If there is a regular passenger in the front seat while rear facing, you may want to see if this will work for you. Because in my car I rarely have a front seat passenger it was no problem for me. In my wife's minivan, it has not been too bad for me or my wife to sit in the front, but I'm 5'7

Total Slip Inside Protection makes it one of the safest car seats available today. Great retro and soft faux suede fabric design. Very comfortable for my 10 month old and the height of the seat means our baby can enjoy the view outside(We have a Honda Oddysey). When he falls asleep, his head NEVER slumps forward--which is a common problem with many carseats today.

This is a fabulous car set! You can rest assured your little one is save and secure - and comfortable. It is a big seat for smaller cars. I had a Jeep Grand Cherokee and it fit, but was big for that car. I now have an Odyssey and there is more than enough room. Keep this in mind when shopping. But if you want the best, this is the way to go, no questions asked. I purchased the Park Avenue pattern and it is great! Although the pictures on the internet show a greenish/blue color and there is none of that color in the seat, it is mostly gray and tan/khaki - which will match just about any interior out there! I did have concern about the space between the buckle and the back of the seat. My son has been big since the day he was born (1 year old and 27lbs.), but he fits snugly - not too tight or too loose. I think you just have to "break in" the seat so to speak. I hope this helps anyone looking for a car seat!

I have had this car seat for over2 years now and it has held up like new. Before I bought it I did a lot of research on it. It is the only car seat with true side impact protection. It is the only car seat endorsed by the French government (it is German made). The car seat is large, but if you are realy concerned with your child's safety it is the best.

I bought this car seat when my son, almost two, was ready to face forward. It is fabulous. I did tons of research and chose to splurge and purchase the Boulevard. It installs in less than a minute and doesn't budge a single bit. Now with our second due in July, I'm getting the Boulevard to use from birth. I can't imagine putting my children in anything else.

I have a 2 year old who has been in this for 18 months. The carseat looks brand new still. My son loves it. I am about to buy a second one for my 6 month old.

I love this car seat, my son fits great he sits perfect and comfortable, you can see the quality is great...its not a bad price if you think about it because you can use this as infant car seat as well....you'll pay 100 for an infant and about 150 for the toddler so defintley invest in one!!!

PLEASE consider this before you read customer reviews and purchase a car seat: I had purchased the Britax Wizard trusting both the Britax name and the independent reviews of various consumer report agencies; however I learned first hand yesterday the credence and invaluable worth of a child's car seat. Like much customer review might indicate, after purchasing our Britax, I found the side impact construction to be restrictive on our son's side window view- this is a minute con. We were struck yesterday head on by a vehicle going at least 50 MPH (which never applied it's breaks), forcing our vehicle to slam into 3 trees on the same side our son was seated in the vehicle, afterward our vehicle flipped on it's side and skidded several feet- again on the same side our son was seated, finally it flipped upside down into a gully were it finally came to a stop. Our son was cut free from his Britax car seat while hanging upside down! A horrific ordeal, yes, HOWEVER, our son was release from the emergency room ONLY HOURS afterwards with minor scratches! The state Troopers said they could only stare at the vehicle in amazement as they examined the 6 inches in clearance between the car seat and the crushed roof and the mangled side! We were told that in all the years of experience the Troopers, fire department, and paramedics had that they never witnessed an accident where the occupants survived such a collision- and indicated that our son should have been the first fatality! The car seat was the key- second to only GOD! PLEASE consider the safety factor over the inconvenient view and reports of a low crotch!!!!!!! Without the side safety protection I would not be writing this review to implore you to purchase wisely- I would be making arrangements for our son's funeral- now our family can go back to planning for his 3rd birthday next week!!!!!!!!! I WILL BE PURCASING ANOTHER BRITAX AS A REPLACEMENT!!!! STAY SAFE!

I LOVE this car seat. My 8 month old son is comfortable riding and sleeping in the seat, and it is easy to install. My one caveat is its size for travel. It is so deep, especially in the rclined position, that I couldn't get the base of it to sit in the airline seat. The base was only halfway on it. It was strapped in, but the result was the seat was so far forward that there was only 2-3 inches between the seat and the tray. That means I could never use the seat to travel with a toddler, because there would be no place for his feet to hang down. I plan to contact Britax about this, because it seems so silly - perhaps I strapped it in incorrectly.

I bought this seat after doing some research online and reading on consumer report that it was the best one out there. It is a great, however make sure you have the space for it. I have a big SUV and yet I had to install it on the side seat. On the middle seat, it obscure my rearview and make it difficult for side passangers to lock their own seat belts. The base for this seat is very wide.

I bought this for my daughter and was beyond pleased! It was easy to install, so much nicer quality than her previous seat, and far more comfortable! When she falls asleep, her head just tilts slightly to the side and I know she's safe and comfortable! No slouching! I plan on buying the exact same one for my daughter due in January!

After doing through research on convertible carseats I determined that this one was the best. It is wonderful, my daughter is so comfortable in it. I wonder after reading other reviews if we are talking about the same carseat, it was easy to install, in the middle of my VW Passat, and my 6'4" husband can still put the seat where he needs it, it is very easy to get her in and out of the car. I am not sure how it hold up in accidents and I hope I never find out, but I hear from others that it's great. Buy this seat...it's well worth the money.

Get this seat right away and don't waste money by first buying other models. We had a travel system with a basket and base - Miriam grew out in no time; then two Britax Roundabout (for 2 cars) - good for 12 months - now the Boulevard -- get the Boulevard right away and keep it until your kid reaches 60 lbs. If you cannot afford it - save somewhere else - not on security; don't even think booster seat - you want the 5 straps! Even the briefest ER visit costs more than the seat! The only real alternatives are: don't drive or don't have kids - seriously. If you have the space in the car you may want to get the Marathon which is even bigger. Eat potatoes for a month - but don't save on the car seat.