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Britax Grow With You
Britax Grow With You Review
Our Review of the
Britax Grow With You
Britax Grow With You Review
Our recommendation: 2 years+ until the seat is outgrown (average 11/12 years old)
A 2-in-1 car seat that can be used forward-facing and in high-back booster mode
Preferably after your child has outgrown their rear-facing convertible car seat, but can be used from 2+ years
Stand Out Features of this Car Seat
SafeWash fabric option is flame-retardant free
Britax is moving over to all flame retardant-free fabrics. But until the other fabric options are out of stock, make sure to choose a version with SafeWash fabric if this is important to you. Cover removal: The removable cover is washer-and-dryer friendly for easy cleanup!
Seat is good for you if
You have a tall child.
With a harness height of 20″ at the tallest setting, this is the highest harness height available today. This makes it a great option for kids with tall torsos. It still has a 49″ standing height limit, like the majority of the harness seats on the market. If you want a seat with a limit higher than that, check out the Chicco MyFit.
Use caution if
Your vehicle has non-removable headrests
If your vehicle has non-removable headrests that tilt forward, we do not recommend that you buy the Britax Grow With You. It may not be compatible with the vehicle. You can check this post for car seat options that do work with non-removable headrests.
You need to fit 3 people in one row of the vehicle.
Since this seat is 19″ wide, it’s not a good option for caregivers who are looking to fit 3 across in their vehicle. You can find narrower options here that will work better for that situation.
Quirks to be aware of
V-Shaped Tether
The top tether should always be used when a child is forward-facing. Britax’s top tethers are v-shaped instead of the typical top tether design. Generally this kind of top tether will go around both sides of the vehicle’s headrest.
Harnessing Information
Installation Information
Airplane Use
The Britax Grow With You is an FAA-approved car seat in harness mode. Like all booster car seats, the booster mode of this seat does not have aircraft approval. See the manual for installation on a plane as it differs from installation in the vehicle. But 24.6 pounds, it is one of the heaviest options available. For help with all things airplane travel and car seats, check out our Wheels Up Course and private Facebook group.
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SITS Bottom Line
The Britax Grow With You is a good option for caregivers who are looking for a forward-facing only car seat as long as their vehicle has removable headrests and there is no need to fit 3 across in the vehicle. It’s not as easy to install as the Clicktight versions of this seat, but for kids who have tall torsos, it can be a more budget-friendly option.
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Specifications
Britax
Product Information
Weight: 24.6lbs
Width: 19"
Highest Harness Height: 20"
Rear Facing Limits
Forward-Facing Limits
Height: 34-49"
Weight: 22-65lbs
Head Height Rules: ears must be below the top of the headrest
Lower Anchor Connectors Weight Limit: 40lbs
No Back Booster Limits
Highest Belt Guide Settings
22"
High Back Booster Limits
Height: 44-63"
Weight: 40-120lbs
Other Important Details
Expiration Limits
9 years
Crash Replacement Policy
replace after a moderate or severe crash
Harness
no-rethread
Lock-off
no
Vehicle Seat Protector
This brand does not permit a vehicle seat protector.