BRITAXBoulevard ClickTight Convertible Car Seat, Spark - Premium, Soft Knit Fabric [Amazon Exclusive]

My goal in a convertible car seat was obviously, safety first, but also something that didn't take up too much space (both width and length), was easy to install safely, had a cover that could be removed easily for cleaning, and easy to use in the day-to-day.After doing a LOT of reading and research, I ended up ordering my top 4 options, 3 that were in the $250-300 range: the Britax Boulevard ClickTight Convertible Car Seat, the Chicco NextFit Zip Convertible Car Seat, the Diono Radian 3RXT Convertible Car Seat, and one economical one: Evenflo SureRide DLX Convertible Car Seat ($100). I ended up keeping the Britax though none of the 4 had everything I was hoping for.I drive a Hyundai Ionic and wanted a convertible car seat that would fit in the middle seat with a chicco keyfit 30 on one side and a passenger on the other with a tolerable level of comfort. I installed each seat I purchased in the middle seat next to the chicco keyfit 30 and my reviews are based mainly off of this position.  I hope all my efforts can help others.  I was not asked to rate these seats by any of the companies or sellers, my hope is to help others in a similar situation. Pictures below of the seats are in the following order from left to right: Britax, Chicco, Diono, and Evenflo.  Britax Boulevard:I was very impressed with the ease of fastening with the seatbelt.  I didn't even try with the anchors because the seatbelt was so easy and is the recommended method.  It kept the seat impressively secure both in the window or the middle seat front or rear facing. A big downside was that the seat covered the buckle for the window-seat belt (in my car) so a third passenger option is impossible unless you purchase an extender which is what I decided to do (you can find them for around $20).I am unimpressed with the cooler material option which I ordered as there are small circles cut out of the top layer of material and I can imagine it being a disgusting mess in the future.  I cannot comment on the actual benefit of the material since keeping the child from over-heating in very hot climates could outweigh the nasty crumb-hoarding that could happen.It is tricky to understand where the indicator should be on the level when it is rear vs. front facing but once you figure it out, that's not a problem.The cover removes fairly easily but there are a few separate pieces to be removed which could be nice if only a part needs washing, or a pain if all parts need washing.The shoulder belt insert moves up and down very easily to adjust with the changing height of the child.Chicco NextFit Zip:I had high hopes for this one since I have loved the Chicco Keyfit 30 but I was disappointed and expected more with such a high price.  The zip-off cover seems very handy.  The seat was very difficult to install and I could not get a safe installation in my car with it next to the infant car seat either back or forward facing.  The installation back-facing behind the passenger seat with the anchors was easy but I was not able to tighten it enough to be safe and forward facing I could not figure out a way to transfer the anchors to the back for use at the back (they are also only approved for up to 40lbs) and it was challenging to get the seatbelt tight enough for a stable installation.The pro is that I was able to fasten the passenger seatbelt when the seat was positioned in the middle of the backseat.  It felt cosier than the Britax Boulevard but because of the style of the base and fastener connections, it kept as path open for fastening.It is easy to change the recline, lever releases cleanly.  Clear instructions for leveling based on rear or front facing.Diono Radian 3RXT Convertible Car SeatI bought this one even though Consumer Reports did not give it a very good rating (their reviews at the time of my research were based largely off of ease of correct installation since that is such an important factor in safety).  They advertise as being able to sit 3 across and this is definitely a great option if that is a main priority.  It is very heavy, can fold up a bit for easier storage, and definitely has a lower profile as is clear in the photos.  It can take up a bit more space when rear facing so the passengers in the front would likely lose more leg space as compared to these other seats.  I really wanted to like this one enough to keep it, but the cover is much more complex to remove and though you can probably get a good installation, it just takes a lot more effort and time.  If I ever had to put 3 across in my car, I would buy this as a third seat. With three across (of the brands mentioned above) though, it would be very challenging to get it installed and for the child to use the in-car seatbelt unless you get an extension.Evenflo SureRide DLX Convertible Car SeatThis carseat hardly compares to the others.  It is much simpler, but that is what I would expect for one with a much more reasonable price.  The biggest pro is the weight which is about a third of the others.  My sister-in-law has 5 children, owns this seat, and loves it.  Her favorite aspect is the ease of cleaning the cover and this one definitely is the easiest compared to the other 3.  There is nothing fancy about installation and with it in the middle next to the chicco keyfit 30, like the chicco nextfit and diono, it is very challenging to get the seat secure.  The width dimensions are similar to the Chicco NextFit and Britax thought the Britax is about 1/2 and inch smaller than both.  I will likely buy one of these in the future to use as a travel seat when flying due to it's light-weight and to prevent damage to my nicer every-day use car seat.

TLDR: if you are looking for ease of install, a seat that feels sturdy and safe, and want something that you can get your kid into easily, get a Britax Boulevard. Long version: We finally moved up from our Chicco Keyfit 35 infant seat to a convertible. My child hates being strapped into things and so we started our search with a revolving Graco. No matter what we did, we couldn't get installed so it wouldn't move. It was also more difficult to use and had parts that felt cheap (especially the cup holders). Then we tried a Chicco Nextfit Max Zip Air. It was hard to install (like REALLY hard) with the lap belt, and we couldn't ever get it tight. It only goes to 35 lbs in rear facing if you use the LATCH for install, so we wanted to use the lap belt but ultimately just gave up and used the latch. The Chicco Nextfit was better then the Graco and we "test drove" it with our kid for a few days. I got frustrated quickly because the straps kept sticking. We ordered the Britax Boulevard without really expecting any improvement, but WOW. Install is like, so easy. SO EASY. It fits easily in the backseat of our VW Golf Sportwagon with comfortable room for whoever is sitting in front of it. The straps slide sooooo easily, and they rest nicely on the sides of the seat when you put your child in the seat instead of getting stuck beneath him. Also, it has lower sides than the Chicco did so it's much easier to get him in. I also felt like I could interact with him more when I sat next to him in the backseat. My kid fell asleep within the first 10 minutes of being in this seat, so I also think it's pretty comfortable. The padding feels as good or better than the Chicco Nextfit. A few tiny things to note: the recline is in the front of the seat and unreachable when in rear facing, so you may have to reinstall the seat a few times to get the recline right. This would be annoying with most seats but install is super fast with the Boulevard so nbd. (If you have bucket-style seats I would just set it on the max recline if rear-facing and then adjust if needed.) The recline and headrest are a little harder to adjust than the other seats, but it's minor. Once installed with the clicktight, the seat doesn't move AT ALL. It's SOOO tight. I was also nervous about buying from Amazon but the seat arrived in good condition and it doesn't expire for 10 years. All in all, definitely recommend.

Our boy is 15 months old when we bought this. He was using the Doona for a year until we noticed he was getting uncomfortable and he would struggle and get stiff everytime we put him on the car seat. Before we installed the Britax in the car, we placed our baby on it to see any reactions. He loved it instantly, there's no struggling or any signs of discomfort.I loved the design, it looked chic and minimalistic. It also seemed well-crafted. The only thing I don't like about it (that is why I'm only giving 4 stars) is that the black fabric attracts lint easily. It looked dirty although it's only lint. They used a different material compared to the Doona, even the Doona's canopy does not attract lint.Overall, it's a great product wth a competitive price.

The best grow with you car seat. So easy to install both forward and backward. Comfortable. The material is very nice and clearly good quality. Fairly easy to clean with a wet microfiber cloth.

The best part of this seat, aside from it being very secure and highly rated for safety, is the fact it's absolutely a snap to move between vehicles or remove for cleaning. Even though I have a much easier latch system in my vehicle, I prefer this seat. When secured, it has zero wiggle room and can be moved between cars in seconds. It doesn't leave indentations in the seat like some other seats.If you want multiple seats next to one another, this one is slim enough to accommodate.

This is long and in my little car, with the seat reclined, it touches the front bucket seats and is wedged in quite tight. It is quite secure even when we move our bucket seats up closer to the dash. I feel confident our baby is secure but if you have a small car, it may be a tight fit in the middle of the back seat.

Tardamos mucho en escoger una silla y esta nos gusto mucho, pero vino sin la barra anti rebote¡ y la única solución disponible era devolverla, al final no la quedamos y nadie nos contacto para entregarnos la pieza faltante.

El asiento es muy amplio y comodo para un infante de 2 anios. El se observa muy comodo y puede dormir siestas largas durante los viajes. El unico detalle que observo como malo es la calidad de algunos materiales plasticos que el infante rompio facilmente. Los plasticos tipo goma que van en los cinturones de seguridad se rompieron en menos de 2 meses. Buscare si hay refacciones o respuesta del fabricante.

Es muy grande y puede ser algo estorbos pero me parece muy segura, no se mueve nada, queda muy fija al coche y mi bebé va bien cómoda.

Es un producto que se ve muy seguro para el bebé, sin embargo, esta grande por lo que cuando lo instalas orientado hacia atrás te ocupa mucho espacio.