Britax Boulevard Review

The Britax Boulevard has been the perfect choice in convertible car seats for my little guy.  I researched car seats for 2 months before deciding on the Britax. Safety is a number one priority as far as my little guy is concerned.  While the Britax brand is more pricey than other brands, I felt the extra safety features as well as their proven track record in safety innovations made the Boulevard a worthwhile investment. 

The Britax Boulevard features side-impact protection as well as standard harness protection.  But the one feature that stood out most for me is the capability of keeping my son rear-facing for an extended period of time.  The Boulevard is capable of rear-facing up to 35 lbs.  In addition, the Britax Boulevard also serves as a forward facing harness seat for children up to 65 lbs. 

The downside to the Britax other than cost - the fabric seems to keep my son too warm, installation can be tricky and requires another person to insure correct installation. The seat is also quite large.

I purchased my Britax for around $230. My son is now 2 years old.  Using standard size/weight guidelines, I figure my son should be able to use this seat until he is 5 years old.  By my calculations, should we continue using this seat until he is 5, the price per year for the Britax Boulevard comes to approximately $50/year.  This is definitely a price worth paying for my peace of mind!