Britax Regent

Britax Regent Reviews



Overall 4.5 star rating4.61 of 5 (by 41 users)



Britax Regent Review Summary

The Britax Regent carseat is considered the 'best car seat' for parents that want to keep their toddlers in a 5-point harness. HillaryM says, "I cannot say enough great things about this Regent seat!" Parents love the extra safety for their kids-- especially when they are too big for an infant car seat and too small for a booster. Reviewers say the Britax regent is easy to install, large, cushy and long lasting. Children can sit in this youth carseat until they are 80lbs. Parents also note it is expensive, heavy, and cumbersome to travel with. If you have several children, the Regent is very large and therefore difficult to fit 3 in a row in a car. Aryesfamily says, "This carseat is pricey, but in comparison to how often it is used and the safety it provides it is well worth the money." A certified child passenger safety technician shared a review and said the Britax Regent car seat is one of the best on the market. Now, that's an endorsement.
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4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
FEB
16
2007

Summary
This is a great car seat for a 2-4 year old outgrowing their normal car seat. Personally, I am not a fan of the booster for a child this young-- they seem to test their limits around sitting. If you want to keep your toddler in a 5 point harness this is one of the only options available-- but...

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parent of toddlers, owner of large and small car

Jolie
Chicago, IL
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1 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
AUG
18
2008
***BEWARE***  BRITAX CARSEAT WILL NOT PROPERLY INSTALL IN THE 2008 ACORD**

 I am an experienced mom with extreme carseat installation knowledge, the Britax Regent and the new Frontier will not fit in the car securely.

If you have 2008 Accord and have a need or desire to purchase a higher weight rated...
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frequent driver, experienced parent

myboysmom
Puyallup, WA
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Britax Regent Ratings and Reviews

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safety conscious, experienced parent, married, willing to pay for quality

NOV
15
2007
I initiallly looked at the Regent because my daugher is tall and thin, so she outgrew the shoulder height on every carseat without weighing enough to move to a booster (at 40 lbs, I think the ones that say 30 lbs aren't safe).  As I researched more, I became a believer that a booster is not the best option even after 40 lbs.  My daughter is now 6 and still hasn't hit 40 lbs, but is comfortable in her Regent and will be for a long time to come.  She still has several shoulder height positions to grow into.  The seat is heavy, but to me that adds to the feeling of safety - it is built like a... read full review »
5 star rating
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avs123
Huntington, IN



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married, young parent, mom of 3, value conscious, experienced parent, safety conscious, parent of toddlers, anti-minivan

AUG
21
2007

we got custom covers made and my kids absolutely love it!.. it can hold a child to 80 lbs so its the last seat you will ever have to buy! much safer then those "belt positioning boosters"

the cost can be a problem if you are a military family on a tight budget like us so don't be afraid to buy used... these seats are a single molded piece so its easy to inspect for damage and other parts are replaceable.

it is hard to fit 3 seats across though... we have a Dodge Durango and have to put my 3 year old in the back row becasue they don't fit but in a Tahoe 2 regents and an infant seat will fit


5 star rating
2009 Writer
marinesfamily
Jacksonville, NC



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safety conscious, budget conscious, Safe on the road, married, a comparison shopper, looking for value, Homeowner, fun loving

SEP
22
2009

I cannot say enough great things about this Regent seat!  We still have our daughter's Marathon in my husband's car, but we found a great price on this, so we have it in our van.  That being said, please know that this is a HUGE car seat.  We affectionately call it "The Beast."  We have it in the passenger captain's chair of our van and it fits without a problem.  However, if you have a smaller car or sedan, I encourage you to go to the store and try it for yourself.  I can tell you that the Regent does not fit in my husband's Saturn Aura.

Getting it in and out is a real chore.  However,...

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5 star rating
HilaryM
York Haven, PA



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Minivan-driver, a comparison shopper, Every day computer user, safety conscious, married, experienced parent, value conscious, Safe on the road

NOV
15
2007
   I am an active grandmother in my grandson's life.  It was a hastle to keep switching the car seat from my daughter's car to my minivan.  I decided to watch for sales on a good car seat once he outgrew his infant seat.
   I am a discount store shopper, and a price comparison shopper, but the safety of my precious grandson was much more important to me.  I was fortunate enough to find this car seat at an extremely reasonable price. 
   I am also a clean freak and want my grandson to be in the cleanest environment as possible.  I love the fact that this five harness car seat is not only...
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5 star rating
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karen3337
Montrose, MI



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safety conscious, married, a comparison shopper, not rich, Safe on the road

JAN
31
2009

My oldest is 4 yrs and before she turned three, we knew she'd need a new seat soon.  I didn't want her in a booster seat-- I wanted something  with a 5 pt harness that was safer.  I also wanted something comfortable for long rides.  My pediatrician recommended this seat.  When we got it, we were surprised how large it is-- it is the size of our captains chairs.  BUT, it is just as comfortable as the seats in our van.  It is well padded and the suede like material cleans easy (we have had ketchup to chocolate milk and they still look new), is never hot or cold to sit on, and my girls can...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
mommyof2inmi
Hudsonville, MI



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value conscious, budget conscious, safety conscious, married, Safe on the road, frequent driver, experienced parent

FEB
22
2008

My daughter is 5 and outgrew a carseat that I loved.  She is tall, but very thin and I did not feel comfortable putting her in a booster.  This is one of the very few carseats that has a 5 point harness that will last beyond the height of a normal 4 year old.

This carseat is pricey, but in comparison to how often it is used and the safety it provides it is well worth the money.  Also it is very roomy and she will be able to sit in it comfortably for a few years.

I have a minivan so space is not an issue, however I do not think it would fit in a car very well.


5 star rating
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ayresfamily
Florissant, MO



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frequent driver, safety conscious, married, budget conscious, a comparison shopper, love to travel

JUN
8
2009

We love this carseat! We had the Britax infant carseat as well and noticed that our daughter cried a lot when we put her in it. She has stopped crying in the car altogether now that we have changed her into this carseat. Not only is it forward facing, but it also allows her to sit upright and see where she's going as well as look out the window. Some of the other carseats that we've tried out didn't allow her to sit as upright. She definitely prefers that position. If you have a fussy car rider, try this carseat. It will change the way your kid thinks of the car!


5 star rating
2009 Reviewer
KSethi78
Philadelphia, PA



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parent of toddlers, not rich, Every day computer user, safety conscious, married, experienced parent, budget conscious, looking for value

MAY
8
2008

The only reason I didn't give it a 5 is

a.) price. It is wicked exspensive and they charge $80 just for replacement cover!                                                                                    b.) the install direction are confusing , depending on what year DOM it changes and just seem generally unclear. can be hard to fit in some cars

I love it for its ability to go to 80 pounds with the 5-point. its super easy to install once you've got it figured out. solid molded piece so you don't have to worry about...

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4 star rating
2009 Writer
marinesfamily
Jacksonville, NC



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safety conscious, a woman, married, budget conscious, a comparison shopper, frequent driver, value conscious, experienced parent

APR
17
2009

I initiallly looked at the Britax Regent because we had used the Britax Marathon when our daughter was younger and smaller and were extremely well satisfied with it.  When she was outgrowing the Marathon in height, we decided to move up to the Regent and haven't regretted it.  While it is admittedly large and heavy, it is very safe and stable. Our little girl is comfortable in her Regent and will be for a long time to come; she still has several shoulder height positions to grow into.  I am confident that it is the safest option for her, and while the price was high in comparison to other brands,...

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5 star rating
reviewer
SmallwonderMcG
Livermore, CA



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not rich, experienced parent, frequent driver, safety conscious, married, budget conscious, Safe on the road, a comparison shopper

JUN
8
2009

I am the proud owner of two Britax carseats, and as far as I am concerned, they truly ARE the Cadillac of carseats.

This seat was almost too easy to install. It was so simple, I felt like that couldn't possibly be "it". But it was! The LATCH connectors have clicks similar to seatbelts, and easy to pull straps. I'm confident that the seat is installed properly, and it's not difficult to remove and install quick in another car, if need be. The tether anchor was also much easier to hook up than I anticipated. It's a great safety feature that only Britax has. The seat is large, but does not take up...

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4 star rating
reviewer 2009 Reviewer
shanvlasic
Lansing, MI



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parent of toddlers, an online shopper, experienced parent, daily driver, Every day computer user, safety conscious, married, budget conscious

AUG
9
2008
I have absolutely nothing negative to say about the Britax Regent car seat.

When my son was 18 months old his sister came along. At 33 pounds it was time for him to go forward in a car seat. Only problem? His current seat was too small for him to sit forward in! He's got a very long torso and the straps could not safely contain him. We'd purchased a cheaper car seat when my son outgrew his bucket seat at 4 months old-long before I properly researched the greatness that is britax.

So I finally went ahead and slurged on a britax regent car seat for him. At the rate he was growing it didn't make sense...
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5 star rating
reviewer
MisforMichelle
Puyallup, WA



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not rich, experienced parent, safety conscious, budget conscious, married, a comparison shopper, Safe on the road

JUL
21
2009

We absolutely love our Britax Regent.  We got this seat for our then 4 1/2 year old daughter.  She was outgrowing her other seat and we were not at all comfrotable putting her into a booster seat.  We decided to keep her harnessed as long as possible and we knew the Britax Regent would deliver in that department.  This seat was tricky to install in the begining.  I had to find a car seat tech in out area (don't go to the fire department...please!!!) to help me out.  I was just doing one thing wrong and when I figured it out I got an awesome, and very tight install.  It took some time the...

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5 star rating
reviewer
ashleylynden
Paducah, KY



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married, fun loving, safety conscious, Safe on the road

OCT
24
2009

This is the King of Car Seats - The Britax Regent is the highest weight 5-point harness seat on the market.  Following in Britax's tradition of quality, safety, and features, this seat has it all.  Many people don't believe that children up to 80 pounds need to be in a 5 point harness, but research has shown that the longer a child stays in the 5-point harness system, the greater the chances of survival and the lesser the chances of major injuries in car accidents.  There is a reason that Race Car drivers wear 5-point harnesses ... it's because they are the safest.  A booster seat only raises...

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5 star rating
reviewer
ddot
Telford, PA



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