Britax Diplomat Convertible Car Seat Huntington

by Britax USA

Product Features

• 5 point harness with patented Floating HUGS system and True Side Impact Protection
• Built-in lock-off clips, Versa-Tether & Safe Guard LATCH Connectors
• EPS and Comfort Foam for safety and comfort
• Quick adjust headrest and recline
• Rear facing: 5 to 35 pounds. Forward facing: At least 1 year old and 20 to 40 pounds

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 20 x 18.5 inches ; 19.7 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 20 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000RHCICE
• UPC: 652182058074
• Item model number: E9L66J3
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,135 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Specially designed for use in smaller vehicles, the Diplomat from Britax is a compact, convertible car seat that's comfortable for baby on long drives, easy for parents to work with and--most importantly!--safe. It fits children weighing five to 35 pounds in rear facing and one year and up to 40 pounds in forward facing, with both positions able to accommodate a standing height of up to 40 inches.

The Britax Diplomat offers: HUGS system for maximum safety. True Side Impact Protection. Light weight for easier transportation.

The HUGS system exceeds US safety standards. (Huntington color shown.) View larger.

Proper Positioning for a Safe, Comfortable Ride
Proper positioning helps keep your child secure in the car, and that's why the Diplomat is chock full of features that ensure your child is seated and strapped in at the safest angle. An easy-turn knob quickly adjusts headrest and harness height without requiring you to uninstall the seat, while the tangle-free, five-point harness ensures a snug and secure fit at multiple heights. There's also a rear-and forward-facing recline option and soft body pillow for child comfort and proper positioning. Convenient belt holders keep the harness to the side so you can comfortably place child in the seat, and premium push-button LATCH connectors provide a quick, simple and tight installation. Finally, built-in lock-off clips tightly secure the vehicle seat belt without the need for additional parts you could misplace.

True Side Impact Protection^TM and Versa-Tether for Peace of Mind
The Companion also gives you additional peace of mind by featuring engineered True Side Impact Protection^TM. 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 the 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. Secondly, the rear- and forward-facing recline allows the patented Versa-Tether, an energy management top tether, to anchor the top of seat to the vehicle in the event of impact, thereby reducing movement. Specifically, the Versa-Tether fastens the top of the car seat to factory installed automobile anchor points, minimizing the possibility of a head injury. This system also allows for rear-facing tethering to help keep the seat consistently stable.

HUGS for Optimum Safety and Support
When it comes to safety, the Diplomat truly delivers. First, the patented floating HUGS (Harness Ultra Guard) system exceeds U.S. safety standards by reducing forward head movement as it gently cushions the neck and chest with soft padding--a feature that's particularly important both in the case of an accident and during nap time. In addition, this system better distributes the webbing loads, reducing head movement and minimizing harness irritation on baby's neck in case of an impact. HUGS also reduces the chance of improperly positioning the chest clip.

Lightweight at 15 pounds, and measuring 19 x 25 x 23.5 inches (WxHxD), the Britax is also certified for air travel. The Diplomat comes with a 1-year limited warranty.

The Diplomat is also available in the following colors: Taylor and Onyx.

Product Description

The Diplomat is a compact convertible child seat ideal for use with smaller vehicles. The Diplomat features True Side Impact Protection with deep side walls and head support to provide advanced protection in side impact collisions. The quick-adjust headrest and harness re-positions effortlessly without having to uninstall the seat. Compact cars can still safety hold a baby with the Diplomat convertible car seat. Features: True Side Impact Protection:distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, contains the head and body, and minimizes side to side head movement Quick-adjust headrest and harness re-positions head restraint and harness height effortlessly without having to rethread the straps Compact size ideal for rear facing in vehicles with limited rear seat space Ideal for compact cars Comfort foam and EPS protective foam Belt holders keep belts aside for boarding 5-point harness with belly pad Push button, one-pull front harness adjustment Easy one-hand recline handle Flexible buckle latch system Removable, washable fabric cover Sculpted base for a perfect fit Push button release LATCH system Versa-Tether is an additional anchor aid, providing the most security in both forward and rear facing installations; it utilizes factory installed automobile car seat upper anchor points, and anchors the top of the car seat, minimizing the possibility of a head injury Adheres to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213 Approved for aircraft use Rear-facing for children 5 to 35 pounds Forward-facing for children at least 1 years old and 20 to 40 pounds Available separately in other colors Specifications: Product Dimensions (in) : 19W x 25H x 23.5D Seating Compartment Height (in) : 21 Seat Area Depth,Width (in) : 9 , 11 Shoulder Width (in) : 12.5 Harness Slot Heights (in) : 10.5 to 15 Buckle Strap Depth (in) : 6.75

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent choice for small cars or moms of multiples, January 14, 2008

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Jamie A. Neidig-wheaton "Mother of a preschoo... (Ashburn, VA) - See all my reviews
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We are very pleased with the Diplomat and it has many improvements over the original Boulevard. Foremost, it does fit behind the seats in the front of the car - and someone can still fit in the front seat. This is a must of you have multiple carseats in your car. The push button release to adjust the straps in an improvement over the "pull-up" bar on the earlier Boulevard. The button makes it very easy to loosen the straps, put the child into the seat, and then pull the harness tight. As with the Boulevard, the adjustable headrest/ harness movement is wonderful. You don't have to move the straps to a different hole (and the spend an hour trying to make sure the seat's put back together correctly) - simply turn a knob as your child grows. The recline feature is great because you don't have to uninstall the seat to adjust it. The fabric is soft, but not so soft that you worry about it absorbing every spill. Finally, the carseat is easy to install.

I've heard some children find the "wings" around their heads objectionable. None of my children have had any problems with the side impact protection, but none have ever been in a carseat without side impact protection, so they may just be used to it.

Because the carseat is smaller and more narrow than the Boulevard, I don't think it would be comfortable for a tall, husky toddler. Our 2.5 years old is very tall (about 3 feet) and thin (27 pounds) and although he fits in the Diplomat, he is clearly more comfortable in the larger Boulevard. Thus if you child is over 2 and over 25 lbs, I'd recommend the Boulevard over the Diplomat, especially considering that size isn't as much of an issue when the carseat is forward facing.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Carseat EVER, December 25, 2009

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Sarah Diaz (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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I love this carseat. We have two older boys ages 10, 11 and I wish I had one of these for them. The ease of use is incredible- the straps adjust so easily- I don't even need to take him out of the seat or unstrap him to make adjustments, which is a great feature b/c when he wears his snowsuit he is extra bulky. He used to scream in the infant carrier, but he really seems to like the Britax much better. I like the locking mechanism on the side- we have a 2000 minivan and the infant carrier used to rock back n forth and never stayed secure. The locking mechanism for the seatbelt took care of this problem completely. This is like the Mercedes Benz of carseats. Love, love, love, love, love it!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommend, December 7, 2009

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J. Hackett (Mount Pleasant, PA, US) - See all my reviews
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I ordered the Britax Diplomat due to its safety features for my 10 month old boy. I was very pleased that it arrived so quickly. I ordered it on a Wednesday with free standard shipping, and it arrived on the Friday two days later. It is a great car seat. It is very easy to latch it in my car (a crossover), and my baby seems to be comfortable. I would recommend this seat to my friends and relatives.