I've got the Britax Advocate and Boulevard listed here: kit.com/dadverb/britax-car-seat-options You'll find both Cool Flow and regular fabric options. Holler with any questions.
Just wanted to say thanks for making these videos. As a "newish" Dad to a 5 month girl, the videos are incredibly helpful. Found your channel when I was looking for reviews on the Lollipop camera. This Britax video helped too as was looking for which britax car seat to get. Couldn't desire between the different models. Pretty sure based on this and another review, we've decided on the new boulevard cool n dry model. Have you heard anything about the new models? You're little guy is incredibly adorable.
I upgraded to the Britax Boulevard from Britax b safe 35 infant car seat when my son was almost 1 and he is now almost 2. He’s 25 lbs, very tall (size of his 3 yr old cousin) and he fits great in his seat. He always seems very comfortable even on a 6 hr long road trip he was fine and slept for hrs without his head falling forward. The clicktight seatbelt feature always impresses people and makes it super easy to install the seat (coming from a young first time mom that hates installing car seats). The only negative thing I can say about the seat is that it is quite big when rear facing, if you have a compact car you will have to scoot your driver or front passenger seat up a lot but if you have a larger car or even when the seat is forward facing in a compact car then the space is not an issue. The seat is also quite heavy which is a good thing because of all the steel and impact protection which means it is really safe but just keep that in mind. Me and my family love this car seat because it is extremely safe and very high quality well worth it’s price. I would definitely recommend it.
Do you have the cool flow or regular one? Im planning to buy boulevard cool flow, but i don't how comfortable it is. Could you please share your experience? Thanks a million
@dadverb Andrew will you be created an updated video for car seats? I'm doing my research now for the best car seat as of now. Trying to find something chemical free and safest on the market. You always have a great info so I'd love to see your input. Thanks!
Has Britax brought out their car sear with the nano tech fabric yet? Do you have a review on it? Also. Do you need to buy an extra accessory to make either one of these two car seats appropiate for infants? Or do they already come with what you need?
I have the Britax Advocate. I’ve been machine washing the fabric for a year now and it’s held up (probably washed 3/4 times.) I wasn’t aware you weren’t supposed to machine wash 😬 I put it on a gentle cycle and air dry 🤷♀️
I was just about to give up on removing this thing from a car. When suddenly I watched you video and realized there was a seat switch that has to be twisted to release. Thank you for I just spent 45 minutes fighting with this.
Its the same in Canada, a lot of american products aren't sold, advertised or available to ship into Canada. As our laws and regulations are quite regulated. Especially to do with car safety, and sleeping arrangements.
Hey man. Awesome channel. I’m buying the Vista and was thinking about getting the MESA to go along with it. Should I just skip that and go with the Britax Boulevard from the get go?
Hi, i have a small car Ford Fiesta KD and i want to know if Britax advocate fits well with the 7th reclination position for a 5 month baby. Thanks, great review.
Aftermarket products are never recommended unfortunately. The head should be able to move side to side when in the carseat though. Contact a local CPST if you need more help :)
Both really great systems. I'd say Chicco is probably more versatile and able to adapt to more strollers outside of it's own brand like Uppababy. That being said, I'm still partial to Britax overall including the B-Safe infant seat and the B-Free/B-Agile strollers.
Question, I'm not sure to get either the Britax or the Nuna Rava. The Britax was also recalled so I'm confused as to whether this issue was resolved. Which car seat would you choose? BTW my son is 10 months, 32 inches long, and is 24lbs (he definitely got his height from dad lol)
Hi Dad Verb!! My name is Sandra and I´m from Brazil!!!!Is there a car seat that fits newborns and bigger children? Because Im going to U.S and I only can buy one seat because of the number luggage allowed!!!
Hi Andrew, does Britax make and sell separate base for the Boulevard? We have two cars and we don’t want to buy two seats. We’re hoping they would sell bases.
LuxiChic this is a convertible car seat which means it stays installed in the car at all times. You don’t click it in/out of a base like an infant car seat. For families with multiple cars, you really need a convertible car seat for each car. You can get two of the same, or if baby is in one car less frequently then you can go with one “nice” seat and one less expensive one to save money. All car seats are safe and they all pass the same tests - the difference is that cheaper seats don’t have as many comfort/ease of use features, but as long as you read the manual and commit to using it correctly then kiddo will be very safe in both vehicles!
If you want the seat more reclined in rear facing did you find it difficult to keep it where you wanted after pressing down on the seat? I’ve heard it’s harder to keep it reclined for younger babies
I didn't find it too difficult. The bigger issue I had was the more reclined it is in smaller cars (I drive a Honda Civic) the tighter it fits in the back seat. I kinda had to make the front seats go forward a little.
Question. Is this seat designed to not have to be locked. I know most car seats you pull the seat belt all the way out it starts to ratchet. Does this seat not require that?
Hiii thank you soo much for this review. Looking for your nanotex review.. anything coming soon ? Wanted to hear what you think before I buy it.. also we plan on using this starting from brith this is ok right?
Hi, Great video! Do you know about any other good alternative infants car seats that are compatible with Upperbaby Vista? I wonder, because you mentioned that child can get a bit sweaty in Mesa
The Vista actually has adapters for purchase that can make a wide array of infant seats comparable. Most notably Maxi-Cosi, Chicco Keyfit and Nuna Pipa. Did you have a car seat in particular that you were leaning toward?
We’ve decided on the Britax advocate. But not sure if we should go with the cool flow or the safe wash version. I wish they made one with both features.
Hand washing is no big deal. I’ve had to do it to my Britax seats a million times... just use the bathtub, follow the water temp/detergent directions and then roll the cover in a towel to get out the excess water. It’s dry in a few hours after that and ready to use. Yay cool flow!
Thanks for the review! I really like this car seat but I need one I can take out and carry a newborn in (I'm due in September). I may come back and get this one once he is bigger though. Love your channel.
That'll be a travel system video that I've got coming up. My favorites for that are going to be the Uppababy Mesa seat + Vista stroller, the Britax B-Safe seat + B-Free stroller or the Chicco Keyfit 30 system.
We used the Advocate from birth. It comes with an infant insert so can be used from 5lbs. We’re due October and we’re getting an infant bucket seat this time. We learned the hard way that it’s not fun waking a sleeping baby when you arrive at your destination (or sitting in a car waiting for baby to wake up.)
Dude - your channel is so well done - I have a similar channel but mostly for older parents...I'm in Texas too - in the Dallas Fort Worth area - what about yourself? oh and it IS HOT!!!
Dad Verb No doubt - Saturday was unbearable. How would you feel about possibly collaborating in the future? I’ll pitch you an idea so you don’t have to come up with one.
I've got the Britax Advocate and Boulevard listed here: kit.com/dadverb/britax-car-seat-options
You'll find both Cool Flow and regular fabric options. Holler with any questions.
Dad Verb Please review the contours tandem double stroller VS the peg perego duette piroet stroller!!
Do you plan to have the review for the new Britax with the new spill proof fabric mentioned soon?
Bought the Boulevard Cool Flow using your link. It’s a way to say thank you for the fantastic content you provide.
Just wanted to say thanks for making these videos. As a "newish" Dad to a 5 month girl, the videos are incredibly helpful. Found your channel when I was looking for reviews on the Lollipop camera. This Britax video helped too as was looking for which britax car seat to get. Couldn't desire between the different models. Pretty sure based on this and another review, we've decided on the new boulevard cool n dry model. Have you heard anything about the new models? You're little guy is incredibly adorable.
I upgraded to the Britax Boulevard from Britax b safe 35 infant car seat when my son was almost 1 and he is now almost 2. He’s 25 lbs, very tall (size of his 3 yr old cousin) and he fits great in his seat. He always seems very comfortable even on a 6 hr long road trip he was fine and slept for hrs without his head falling forward. The clicktight seatbelt feature always impresses people and makes it super easy to install the seat (coming from a young first time mom that hates installing car seats). The only negative thing I can say about the seat is that it is quite big when rear facing, if you have a compact car you will have to scoot your driver or front passenger seat up a lot but if you have a larger car or even when the seat is forward facing in a compact car then the space is not an issue. The seat is also quite heavy which is a good thing because of all the steel and impact protection which means it is really safe but just keep that in mind. Me and my family love this car seat because it is extremely safe and very high quality well worth it’s price. I would definitely recommend it.
Do you have the cool flow or regular one? Im planning to buy boulevard cool flow, but i don't how comfortable it is. Could you please share your experience? Thanks a million
Please review the contours tandem double stroller VS the peg perego duette piroet stroller!!
The bulavard hold dogs up to 20lbs
Will you be reviewing the Britax One4Life?
@dadverb Andrew will you be created an updated video for car seats? I'm doing my research now for the best car seat as of now. Trying to find something chemical free and safest on the market. You always have a great info so I'd love to see your input. Thanks!
Has Britax brought out their car sear with the nano tech fabric yet? Do you have a review on it? Also. Do you need to buy an extra accessory to make either one of these two car seats appropiate for infants? Or do they already come with what you need?
I have the Britax Advocate. I’ve been machine washing the fabric for a year now and it’s held up (probably washed 3/4 times.) I wasn’t aware you weren’t supposed to machine wash 😬 I put it on a gentle cycle and air dry 🤷♀️
If it works, it works!
Good to know! I've been handwashing and it doesn't get very clean!
I was just about to give up on removing this thing from a car. When suddenly I watched you video and realized there was a seat switch that has to be twisted to release. Thank you for I just spent 45 minutes fighting with this.
Another tip for removing the seat is to unbuckle the belt first before twisting the Clicktight knob. Makes it easier to open up.
Do you have an updated review on a new favorite convertible car seat for 1+ years old?
Don’t buy this car seat. It rattles like crazy. I sent a video to customer service. Britax response is “that’s normal”
Its the same in Canada, a lot of american products aren't sold, advertised or available to ship into Canada. As our laws and regulations are quite regulated. Especially to do with car safety, and sleeping arrangements.
Hey man. Awesome channel. I’m buying the Vista and was thinking about getting the MESA to go along with it. Should I just skip that and go with the Britax Boulevard from the get go?
Hi, i have a small car Ford Fiesta KD and i want to know if Britax advocate fits well with the 7th reclination position for a 5 month baby.
Thanks, great review.
Great comparison! Any idea when the car seats with the nano tech are suppose to come out?
At the moment, it's a specialty exclusive product so it may be a while before a wide release. us.britax.com/pages/nanotex/
这款挺不错的 小孩子也很喜欢坐
Just got the marathon for my 5mo old daughter. It seems like the headrest is too big. Do you recommend any type of inserts for the head?
Aftermarket products are never recommended unfortunately. The head should be able to move side to side when in the carseat though. Contact a local CPST if you need more help :)
How’s the leg room while rear facing? I have a tall toddler that I’d like to keep rf as long as possible!
Do you have any experience with Chicco NextFit? I’m torn between Britax and that one. This is a great video, thank you for sharing!
Both really great systems. I'd say Chicco is probably more versatile and able to adapt to more strollers outside of it's own brand like Uppababy. That being said, I'm still partial to Britax overall including the B-Safe infant seat and the B-Free/B-Agile strollers.
Question, I'm not sure to get either the Britax or the Nuna Rava. The Britax was also recalled so I'm confused as to whether this issue was resolved. Which car seat would you choose? BTW my son is 10 months, 32 inches long, and is 24lbs (he definitely got his height from dad lol)
Hey! Great Review! What would be your best convertible car seat pick for 2022?
Facts with style! Well done, as always.
Hi Dad Verb!! My name is Sandra and I´m from Brazil!!!!Is there a car seat that fits newborns and bigger children? Because Im going to U.S and I only can buy one seat because of the number luggage allowed!!!
Car Seat Protection from baby car seat? Leather seats.
I want by a car seat for my little son, but can’t choose Britax or Evenflo(
Im a firefighter and Ive fought with more car seats than I can count. Glad I found this system😂
It's 2022 the advocate is $700.00 cdn ...I am ded.
Daaang. No way. Pivot to the Graco Extend2Fit or One4Life
Can I use Britax advocate for my newborn?
Hi Andrew, does Britax make and sell separate base for the Boulevard? We have two cars and we don’t want to buy two seats. We’re hoping they would sell bases.
LuxiChic this is a convertible car seat which means it stays installed in the car at all times. You don’t click it in/out of a base like an infant car seat. For families with multiple cars, you really need a convertible car seat for each car. You can get two of the same, or if baby is in one car less frequently then you can go with one “nice” seat and one less expensive one to save money. All car seats are safe and they all pass the same tests - the difference is that cheaper seats don’t have as many comfort/ease of use features, but as long as you read the manual and commit to using it correctly then kiddo will be very safe in both vehicles!
This video was excellent and so helpful
Awesome video straight to the point and no jargon.
Also the seats here in canada are different then the states ones.
Are they good for newborns straight out of the hospital heading home? Or is it preferable to get an infant car seat?
It's preferable to get an infant car seat as it's easier to transfer from stroller to car.
If you want the seat more reclined in rear facing did you find it difficult to keep it where you wanted after pressing down on the seat? I’ve heard it’s harder to keep it reclined for younger babies
I didn't find it too difficult. The bigger issue I had was the more reclined it is in smaller cars (I drive a Honda Civic) the tighter it fits in the back seat. I kinda had to make the front seats go forward a little.
Hi? where can I buy the chest harness clip? Is that included or should I get in the aftermarket?
It's included
Question. Is this seat designed to not have to be locked. I know most car seats you pull the seat belt all the way out it starts to ratchet. Does this seat not require that?
Jordan C
You have to pull the belt out to ratchet it. Read the manual
Hiii thank you soo much for this review. Looking for your nanotex review.. anything coming soon ? Wanted to hear what you think before I buy it.. also we plan on using this starting from brith this is ok right?
It is ok if baby is atleast 5 pounds, although it could be inconvenient.
I just ordered this and just realized it has no cup holder 😞 I have the evenflo safety max as well but I wanted my babygirl to be comfortable
I'm sorry about that. Sadly the cup holder is an attachment you must purchase. I agree that it's pretty annoying and which that was built in as well.
Hi,
Great video!
Do you know about any other good alternative infants car seats that are compatible with Upperbaby Vista? I wonder, because you mentioned that child can get a bit sweaty in Mesa
The Vista actually has adapters for purchase that can make a wide array of infant seats comparable. Most notably Maxi-Cosi, Chicco Keyfit and Nuna Pipa. Did you have a car seat in particular that you were leaning toward?
We’ve decided on the Britax advocate. But not sure if we should go with the cool flow or the safe wash version. I wish they made one with both features.
I gotta say, we love the Cool Flow.
Hand washing is no big deal. I’ve had to do it to my Britax seats a million times... just use the bathtub, follow the water temp/detergent directions and then roll the cover in a towel to get out the excess water. It’s dry in a few hours after that and ready to use. Yay cool flow!
Question can the britax Boulevard ClickTight cook flow be used for infants baby? Or is it for toddler only?
It has an infant insert so it can be used from newborn and up.
Dad Verb thanks bro
Thanks for the review! I really like this car seat but I need one I can take out and carry a newborn in (I'm due in September). I may come back and get this one once he is bigger though. Love your channel.
That'll be a travel system video that I've got coming up. My favorites for that are going to be the Uppababy Mesa seat + Vista stroller, the Britax B-Safe seat + B-Free stroller or the Chicco Keyfit 30 system.
We used the Advocate from birth. It comes with an infant insert so can be used from 5lbs. We’re due October and we’re getting an infant bucket seat this time. We learned the hard way that it’s not fun waking a sleeping baby when you arrive at your destination (or sitting in a car waiting for baby to wake up.)
More car seats reviews brah 👍🏽
No isofix thats a no no for me
I thought that was interesting as well. Isofix really locks a seat down tight.
Great video and very informative!
Huge fan of your work! The wife and I are expecting our first one and the videos you put out are great!
Dude - your channel is so well done - I have a similar channel but mostly for older parents...I'm in Texas too - in the Dallas Fort Worth area - what about yourself? oh and it IS HOT!!!
Thanks man, yeah I'm up in DFW as well and it's been unbearably hot today especially. I guess we've got a crazy summer ahead.
Dad Verb No doubt - Saturday was unbearable. How would you feel about possibly collaborating in the future? I’ll pitch you an idea so you don’t have to come up with one.