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| Brand: Britax USA
Category: Baby Product
Buy New: $399.95
New (2) from $399.95
Rating:  179 reviews
Sales Rank: 9227
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
ASIN: B001NPD72Y
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| + | 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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Product Description
The highest forward-facing 5-point harness weight capacity seat in the industry featuring True Side Impact Protection (TSIP), non-rethread harness & headrest adjustment, and retractable cup-holders. Buckle your little one in with confidence in a Britaz Frontier Booster Carseat.
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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Pink Sky | 
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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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Amazon.com Product Description
Featuring an innovative design, the Britax Frontier Booster Seat (Rushmore) keeps your child safe and secure during car trips. Offering True Side Impact Protection and a patented, energy-absorbing Versa-Tether, this seat is engineered to grow with you child. The Frontier accommodates children starting at 2 years old and 25 pounds up to 80 pounds when used as a forward-facing harnessed seat, and 40 to over 100 pounds when used as a booster seat. |
The Frontier
Booster Car SeatAt a Glance: - Age/Weight/Height Requirements:
In forward-facing harnessed mode, fits children 2+ years old weighing 25 - 80 pounds; In booster mode, fits children measuring 42 - 60 inches and weighing 40 - 100 pounds - Warranty:
Limited 1-year warranty - Certifications:
Certified for aircraft travel in harness mode only
Ideal for: - Who:
Parents of growing children, caregivers, grandparents - What:
Providing a secure, comfortable combination booster seat that offers innovative safety features and highest harness capacity - Where:
Mid-sized cars, minivans, SUVs
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Providing superior side impact protection, this combination booster seat adjusts to fit your growing child. View larger. |
Available in these color combinations.
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True Side Impact Protection for Advanced Security
The Frontier Booster Seat is ideal for parents concerned with providing proper safety and posture-support for their children during car rides. Offering True Side Impact Protection, this seat delivers superior protection if you happen to face an unexpected side-impact accident.If such an event takes place, the solid head support and deep side walls work efficiently to distribute forces, shield the child from vehicle intrusion, contain the head and body, and keep the head, neck, and spine aligned to limit injury. Superior 360-Degree Protection Features
The Frontier features an advanced, industry-leading design for crash force management and absorption. The patented Versa-Tether system provides a staged-release tether webbing that securely anchors the top of the child seat to your vehicle at two points to minimize forward movement in the event of a sudden stop. The energy-absorbing base is designed to absorb impact forces, while the foam lining provides additional support. In addition, the Harness Ultra Guard System (HUGS) reduces forward head movement and offers increased protection for your child. The Frontier is also compatible with the SecureGuard feature. The optional SecureGuard clip holds the lap portion of the safety belt in place, preventing submarining--when the child slides under the lap belt--and reducing the risk of any abdominal injury. Adaptable to Your Growing Child
The five-point harness allows for eight harness-height positions and three buckle positions for a snug, comfortable fit, even as your child grows. You can also adjust the head restraint with one hand using the quick-adjust lever and easily change the harness shoulder height without disassembling the entire harness. Plus, the convenient front harness adjuster allows you to loosen or tighten the harness system easily. The combination booster seat can be used in the forward-facing harnessed position for children a minimum of two years old, weighing 25 to 80 pounds. As a belt-positioning booster seat, the seat is suited for children from 40 to over100 pounds. Easy-to-Install
The Frontier 85 allows for quick, easy installation with lower LATCH connectors, compatible with most current vehicles. The premium, push-button system provides a tight, secure fit and makes it simple to install or remove the seat.Your child will appreciate the armrests that provide a natural place to rest his or her arms along with the dual cup holders designed to hold reusable water bottles or snack containers. Soft, Durable Material with Comfort Foam
The plush, premium cover set with underlying comfort foam makes for a comfortable ride, even during long car trips. Made from soft, durable materials, the booster seat's cover is easy to remove from the shell for cleaning and is available in a selection of distinctive patterns, including Rushmore, Sahara,Canyon,Pink Sky, andRed Rock. This combination booster seat is backed by a limited one-year warranty. What's in the Box
One Britax Frontier Booster Seat and manual.
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 Love the seat! May 11, 2009
J. Chambers (Boulder, CO)
9 out of 9 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.)
Glad we picked this one! September 22, 2009
YHWH4ever (Palmdale, CA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Well, it was time for another carseat for my almost 4 year old daughter. She had outgrown her Britax Decathlon and I wanted to keep her in a harness for a long time. After researching I found that there really aren't that many seats out there yet that have the higher harnessed weight and height capacities AND converted to a belt-positioning booster, although a lot of the carseat manufacturer's are coming around in this department. Quite honestly, I wasn't even considering this seat because of the price tag. I had my mind set on the Nautilus 3-in-1 by Graco. I tested my daughter in it at Target and it seemed okay to me. I noticed the straps on that seat were placed wrong when I put the head rest in the correct position. Also, the crotch strap did seem a little snug on her. So, I was back to square one.
I did more research and was armed with my list of possibilities. My hubby, daughter, and I took off to "test" out some seats at the stores. We ended up scrapping the idea of any convertible carseats. I was interested in the Radian 65, but couldn't find it anywhere to test out, and I wasn't about to make the mistake of yet another online purchase and not be happy with it (done that before!). We also scrapped the idea of getting seat that didn't convert into a belt-positioning booster. With that being the case, we were left with very few seats to choose from.
Anyway, we tried my daughter in the Nautilus again, and I figured I must have done something wrong at Target, because the one at Toys R Us seemed great. We both liked it. Then, we went down to Babies R Us and looked for some of the other choices and they really didn't have any, but I mentioned the Frontier to my husband. He wanted to try it out, so we did. He really, really liked the Frontier. He thought this was much better quality than the Nautilus. I would have been fine with the Nautilus, but the hubby wanted this one, so it's the one we bought.
Well, I'm truly glad we bought this seat instead of the Nautilus. It's very sturdy and heavy duty. Yes, it's heavy, but that doesn't bother us. It's meant to be for protection. We don't plan on taking out of the van that often, so the heaviness is not a big deal to us. The harness straps are a breeze to adjust. The harness loosens very easily and they wrap around the handles so they are out of the way when my daughter gets in the seat. The crotch strap is on the middle slot setting (there are three slots) and provides plenty of room for my daughter. At 4 years old my daughter is 44 inches tall and weighs 43 pounds and the harness slots are on the third notch down from the top. She still has about 4 inches to grow where she will be able to use the harness. The headrest is comfortable for her and her head does not fall forward when she sleeps. She actually looks very comfortable while asleep. This seat does have a recline block that must be used in the harness mode, which helps while she's sleeping. The cup holders are great too, although they do not fit wide cups. I had to buy some other cups for use in the car.
We have a 2007 Honda Odyssey and I had no problems at all intalling it in the passenger side 2nd row captain's chair. It is installed using the seatbelt because my daughter is more than 40 pounds. I used the long belt path installation with the anchor tether and got an extremely tight fit. The seat does not move at all! You must read the manual very carefully! It can be confusing. I actually got on Britax's website and carefully watched the installation demo video twice before I even attemted to install this seat. It did take me time, probably 30 minutes, because I tried the short belt path first and that didn't do the trick. The seat moved WAY too much! I'm sure as time goes by, I will become faster at installing it. I haven't needed to remove the seat since I installed it the first time about 3 weeks ago. It still hasn't moved or loosened.
The harness straps are a little close together and they seem to sit close to my daughter's neck. A half-inch more on each side would have been nice. Also, the cupholders could be a little more sturdy. They seem somewhat chinzy, but they work. These things aren't that big of a deal to me though. The harness straps do get twisted sometimes and the crotch strap does slide down and my daughter sits on it, but I've learned to grab it and pull it forward before she sits down. The twisting and crotch strap problems are issues I've experienced with every carseat I've owned, even our Britax Decathlon! So, they really aren't an issue. Other than these minor annoyances, this carseat is really great. I'm really glad my husband decided on this seat. He says he doesn't mind paying the cost for safety and reliability.
Update: November 17th
We still really like this carseat. I've moved it a few times now, and as I stated in my original review, it's a breeze to install now. Also, had to remove the cover to clean it (my daughter threw-up in her seat - YUCK!). It was somewhat time consuming to remove and put back on, but not hard. You have to allow approximately 12 hours for the cover to air dry, so don't plan on going anywhere if this is your only seat. It's doing great and we're still very happy with our purchase.
Update #2: January 1, 2010
We are SO happy we bought this seat now. We shipped a Nautilus 3-in-1 to my parent's house in Texas to use while we visited over Christmas (we didn't want to lug the Frontier to the airport and worry about it being damaged or putting it in my parents tiny Caravan). This seat is SO much nicer and roomier than the Nautilus! In the Nautilus, my daughter's head kept slipping forward when she fell asleep, she didn't have as much room to move, her thighs hung too far over the edge of the seat, the straps were thin and flimsy, it was a pain to unlatch the buckle, and she just looked so darn uncomfortable while sitting in it! It was well worth the extra money to buy the Frontier. We will continue to use the Nautilus when we go for visits, but I'm glad it's only for short periods of time. So, if you are still debating between the two, don't hesitate for a minute about this carseat. You won't be disappointed with the Frontier.
Update #3: February 9th, 2010
We had to take the van in for some work, so we had to install this seat into my husband's '98 Ford Escort Wagon, and it worked great too! I really thought it would be too big, but it wasn't. It was a little tricky to get the seat belt snapped, but with a little muscle it snapped and was very, very tight! We couldn't use the anchor tether (which I think you have to with this seat) because the car is older, but it was rock solid. Of course, my daughter didn't have very much leg room, but it's a small car. Anyway, just thought I'd write this, just in case anyone was wondering. Also, I changed my rating from 4 to 5 stars! I am very happy with this seat! It's the best!
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.
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