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Britax Frontier Booster Car Seat, Rushmore | 
| Brand: Britax USA
Category: Baby Product
Buy New: $399.95
as of 3/11/2010 17:46 WIT details
New (2) from $399.95
Seller: 911DRUGSTORE
Rating:  154 reviews
Color: Rushmore
Batteries Included: No
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 100
Size: NO SIZE
Shipping Weight (lbs): 26.4
Dimensions (in): 26.4 x 19.8 x 19.4
MPN: E9B54H6
Model: E9B54H6
UPC: 652182061043
EAN: 0652182061043
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Deep side walls and adjustable head support provide true side impact protection to distribute crash forces, shield from vehicle intrusion | | • | Highest five-point harness seat capacity allows children to remain harnessed up to 80 pounds or in booster mode up to approximately 100 pounds | | • | Quick-adjust headrest and harness re-positions head support and harness height effortlessly without having to re-thread the straps | | • | Tangle-free, five-point harness with eight harness heights and three buckle positions for a snug and secure fit | | • | Premium push-button LATCH connectors ensure a quick, simple and tight installation |
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Amazon.com Hands-On Review
Keep your child safe and secure in the car with the Frontier Harness-2-Booster seat from Britax. Loaded with comfort and safety features, the Frontier is ideal for children ready to transition from their convertible car seat. It accommodates a weight capacity of up to 80 pounds in forward-facing, and serves as a vehicle belt-positioning booster for children weighing up to 100 pounds. The Frontier is also certified for air travel.  The Frontier can accommodate children up to a 100 pounds. View larger. |
Easy Installation and Adjustment
The safety of your child depends on the correct installation of his or her car seat. That's why the Frontier offers a truly parent-friendly design for quick and easy set-up and adjustment. First, the premium push-button LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) connectors ensure a fast, simple and tight installation so you know your child is secure. The tangle-free, five-point harness has eight harness heights you can adjust with one hand, and three buckle positions for a snug and secure fit. For added convenience, the headrest adjusts quickly without requiring you to re-thread the straps. True Enhanced Side Impact Protection for Peace of Mind
 The Frontier also gives you additional peace of mind by featuring engineered true side impact protection. Deep side walls and head support provide advanced shock-absorption and cushioning in side impact collisions, helping to reduce the risk of injury. Additionally, EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) impact foam lining around baby's head and torso absorbs energy in side and rear impacts, cradles baby's head to keep it away from protruding parts, cushions violent side to side movements, and creates a comfortable resting spot. Safe for Growing Children
Besides True Enhanced Side Impact Protection, the Frontier boasts other advanced safety features that provide optimum protection. Most importantly, the patented Versa-Tether fastens the top of the car seat to factory installed automobile anchor points, reducing the possibility of a head injury. This system also allows for rear-facing tethering to help keep the seat stable. Comfort and Convenience
Car trips should be pleasant, and the Frontier has everything your child needs to relax and enjoy the ride. Dual cup holders are great for sippy cups, snacks and toys, while the armrest invites your little one to sit back and watch the world go by. Comfort foam helps make naptime cozy and restful, too, by supporting your child's neck and head in a comfortable position. The Frontier is designed to be used in the forward-facing position, with the harness, when children are two years old and weigh between 25 and 80 pounds, with a standing height of 30 to 53 inches. The booster is intended for children weighing 40 to 100 pounds and with a standing height of 42 to 60 inches. The Frontier measures 19.5 x 22.0 x 26.5 inches (WxHxD) and weighs 23.5 pounds. | Also available in: | 
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|  | The Britax Frontier Booster Car Seat offers: - Deap side walls and adjustable head support.
- Five-point harness is easily adjustable for a snug fit.
- LATCH connectors for fast and secure installation.
- EPS impact foam provides exceptional comfort and safety.
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Product Description
imensions: 19.5 x 22 x 26.5 inches Weight: 23.5 pounds
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 154
 Love the seat! May 11, 2009
J. Chambers (Boulder, CO)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
As the owner of a Roundabout, Marathon & Regent, there was no question as to what manufacturer I was going with when faced with replacing the Roundabout for my youngest (age 2). I admit that I was skeptical after having read mixed reviews on ease of installation, but while at Target today, there was one on clearance (someone must have ordered it from Target.com & then returned it b/c Target does not carry this in their stores) & I paid $20 less than the current promotion of $229 -- even w/ 8.7% tax factored in. My intentions were to just try it out & then return it. Much to my delight, I LOVE the seat & am keeping it!
Pros:
1) Installation: Yes, it is a tiny bit trickier to install compared to the Roundabout & Marathon, but like one reviewer said, make sure you read the owner's manual. In order to get a tight fit, you MUST pull the LATCH straps THROUGH the holes of the seat rather than from the outside of the seat. And honestly, compared to the Regent, this seat is a piece of cake to install (I own a 2008 Honda Pilot & have to use the long route method w/ the Regent). I'm sure that the next time I have to install this seat, it will become second nature & take no time at all. As it is, it only took about 2 minutes for me install to my satisfaction (I will still have it inspected at the fire dept. for peace of mind).
2) Sturdiness - The thing is solid, just like all Britax seats.
3) Size - It's smaller than the Regent yet offers the same weight limit on the 5-point harness, which is very important to me. Will my child reach the height limit sooner than 80 lbs? Probably, but I'm not concerned about it. I know that it will still keep her harnessed longer than a lot of other seats. Plus, I have the Regent (still have 5 years before it expires) that I can move her into & my oldest into the Frontier booster if need be.
4) Expiration: 9 years instead of 6 years.
5) Head rests: The Regent is very big & my oldest daughter will sometimes try to fall asleep in the car but can't quite get there b/c she doesn't have enough head support. The Frontier head rests are very supportive & I'm certain that my 2 year old will have many restful naps while in it.
Cons:
- Fabric. I imagine the mesh fabric will snag & possibly tear at some point. My engagement ring has already almost snagged it, so I will be mindful of that.
- Can't think of any other cons!
As for the twisting of the straps, which a lot of people have commented on: I have no complaints. Again, as the owner of a Regent, I'm used to dealing w/ it, I suppose (though it did take me some time to get to that point). I actually find that the straps on the Frontier twist less than the straps on the Regent. I just hang the straps around the armrests (basically put the armrests through the straps) & that keeps them out of the way.
Bottom line: this is a great seat & is one of the best impulse purchases that I've made in a long time. :)
(And sorry for the many comparisons to the Regent, but perhaps it will help someone who is considering both seats make a decision.)
Great seat!!! January 24, 2009
Emily Bramhall (Maryland)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought the Britax Frontier Booster Car Seat for my Son and we both love it! The reason I decided to go with this one is because my Son is 2 (will be 3 next month) and is 55 pounds so I needed a seat that would still harness across the chest at his weight. I did a lot of research and found that most booster seats only harnessed up to 40 pounds and then after 40 pounds you have to just use the seat belt which I am not comfortable with (I saw a video about a little boy that died as a result of his seat belt failing; he and his booster seat were thrown out the window - VERY sad!). This seat has the highest five-point harness seat capacity that allows children to remain harnessed up to 80 pounds or in booster mode up to approximately 100 pounds. It also has headrest pad things that can help keep the child's neck and head protected if you are hit from the side. It also serves as a great pillow when the child falls asleep. You can adjust the height of the headrest to grow with your child. I would definitely recommend this seat!
Why we chose the Frontier over the Nautilus March 17, 2009
Cam's Mom (Arizona)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
We were recently in a car accident and needed to replace our Evenflo Triumph. Since my son is 2 1/2 (and we don't plan to have another child) we decided to get a Forward facing/booster seat. I tried the Nautilus for several days and returned it for the following reasons:
1. Head slump - my son is an excellent car sleeper, however the Nautilus pushed his head forward and made it impossible for him to sleep.
2. The buckle was VERY difficult for me to get undone, to the point that I was worried I wouldn't be able to get him out in an emergency.
We decided to pay the extra money and get the Frontier instead and I couldn't be happier! It installed very easily with the LATCH in both our Civic and our VUE. My son sleeps well in the seat and seems very comfortable over all. I also appreciate that my son can remain harnessed up to 80lbs (provided he doesn't outgrow it by height before then).
Chose over the Graco Nautilus and Recaro Young Sport May 1, 2009
J.W. (Chicago, IL)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Having outgrown the Britax Marathon (which we loved) I searched for a replacement that allowed the harness mode on my 4 year old for a while longer and converted into a booster later. I looked at the Recaro Young Sport and highly rated Graco Nautilus - all of which are rated well for safety. My decision was made by trying them out. The Graco Nautilus is in many retail stores and I had a friend that has the Recaro. The Nautilus isn't as comfortable and cannot recline as much as the Frontier which is important for me since we go on 3+ hour drives sometimes. But, for the price differential it is tempting. If your child won't be the car for a long period of time, the Nautilus is a consideration. The Recaro is on par with the Frontier but the harness mode only goes to 40lbs. We are extremely happy with the Frontier. Reading the manual is a must for installation as it differs from the other Britax models. We always keep the manual with the car seat so we'll know where it is when we need to adjust anything. It did not secure well with the LATCH in the center seat of my Toyota Forerunner but secures nicely in the side seat. I miss the velcro that held the harness straps aside in the Marathon but I use the armrests for that now. My 4 year old loves sitting by the window like a big girl. She also loves this car seat. On long trips she easily falls asleep and says it's really comfortable. I'm purchasing a 2nd one for my husband's car now.
Easy install using latch...great seat August 8, 2009
Matt G
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I usually do not write reviews....and almost did not purchase this seat based upon the large number of reviews on the site that suggest extreme difficulty installing this seat. Well, we purchased the seat, installed it using latch in about 15 minutes AND IT DOES NOT MOVE. AT ALL. I think the key to a successful install using latch is to position the latch connectors so they can be pulled tight through the holes in the seat that you would use to pass the seat belt in the "long belt path" install. Pulling the connectors tight through these holes gave me plenty of leverage and allowed me to eliminate all side to side motion. It is unfortunate that Britax does not make this tip available in their install guide. I think it would save many consumers a lot of frustration and bad word of mouth publicity. Hope this is useful information. Feel free to reach out should you require clarification.
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