Britax Grow With You ClickTight Harness-2-Booster Seat Installation + Review Video
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- Опубліковано 13 тра 2020
- Britax’s beautiful NEW lineup of Harness-2-Booster Car Seats have hit the Canadian market. I’ve partnered with them to test out and review the Grow With You ClickTight Harness-2-Booster Seat (the middle seat in their 3 seat lineup)
As a Child Passenger Safety Technician I find that most parents are frustrated by their car seats, and make installation errors because they get confused with so many steps. Britax’s incredibly simple ClickTight installation process helps parents feel confident about every installation. Watch my video to get a full run down of what makes this seat effortless for parents and awesome for kids.
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In this video: Britax Grow With You ClickTight Harness-2-Booster Seat www.britax.ca/grow-with-you-c...
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*The information in this video is meant to help you learn about car seat safety. The information provided does not constitute individual advice or consultation and should not be used as such. Please always read your vehicle manual and car seat manual to ensure compatibility and proper secure installation and use. If you need assistance installing your car seat, or want to have your installation checked please reach out to me (care@with-care.ca), or another certified Child Passenger Safety Technician (find a tech map www.cpsac.org/find-a-tech/).
Just got this seat and I’m excited to set it up soon. My NK will be 6 in September, so he’s going to be promoted from his Britax marathon. 😊
@@rosemarieragbir1479 ohh nice upgrade 👌
This video was great! Very straight forward and covered all the basics!
Thanks Thomas. Hope you have a great day.
Thank you for keeping it simple and to the point.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave a kind comment. Have a great day!
Thank you for this video. I’m sold
Thanks Mik. Happy the video was helpful. Have a great day!
Thx for the quick to the point video
Thanks for the kind words. Happy to help.
Awesome and simple explanation thanks
Thanks so much Toghrul. I'm happy my video helped you. Have a great day.
Man, that was good. It’s like you do this for a living or something! 😉
(Seriously, thanks!)
Haha...thanks Ryan. I appreciate your kind comment and am always happy to help.
So watching your great video, installing the seat was fairly easy. Tightening the back harness was a little more difficult in a sedan once the seat belt was clicked in tight. Also, no explanation on how to put a three year old boy in the harness. We finally found the "secret" button that released that front strap and the shoulder straps. Then you just pull that front strap to tighten child to seat? Ty
Great video! Thank you!
Thanks for your kind words Linda. I'm always happy to help. Hope you have a great day.
Helpful. Thank you:)
Happy you found it helpful. Thanks for your kind message.
Thank you
but how do you loose the harness straps!?
Hi there . Thank you for the Torio it was very helpful I have a Boulevard and I have advocate . I too hate that they moved the click tight button and it’s kind of hard to grab. Also the harness where the chest is , was kind of weird opening and clicking close. Thinking i may contact the company .
Thanks for watching. Yes, it's always a good idea to reach out to the car seat manufacturer if you have a concern. Hope you have a great day.
If you have locking seat belts do you pull the seat belt all the way out to engage that first, then thread it through the click tight path, then pull the slack out, and then shut the click tight door?
Hi Miranda, Great question. This seat has a built in lock off system (which is such a wonderful feature) so there is no need to lock your seat belt in any way. You just install as seen here and the seat's built in lock off does the work. I hope that helps.
Fits perfectly rear-facing in our truck, which has a slightly smaller back seats. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx6_FKRYB2ClSPRyjcd8HptiCS3EiQoNX4 Feels as comfy and plush as our Graco Contender carseat.
Thanks! I love that about this seat too. So handy when life gets messy!
Very Nice
When the seat is in booster mode, using the seat belt, with the shoulder strap through the guide - when the belt is buckled should both the lap and shoulder strap be under the arm rest guide?
Hi Susan, Sorry for the late reply. I somehow missed your message. Yes both the lap and shoulder belt should be under the arm rest on the side where it's buckled in. I hope that helps.
Great video thanks. This doesn't have a recline function right?
Thanks for the kind words. This seat does have 2 positions: upright and recline. In harness mode either positions can be used (as long as it installs properly in your vehicle and works for your child). Once in booster mode the seat always needs to be in the upright position. There is a lever at the front of the seat to easily switch positions. I hope that helps.
Is this comfortable for 2 years old toddler who is 25 lbs? Thank you
Hi there I have just purchased this seat. We have a Boulevard and an Advocate so am perplexed as to why the Grow With You doesn’t “click” into place when using the tightening cord to secure the straps to your child? Is this correct? And is just a sliding action?
HI Jenny, Sorry I'm not understanding your question. Do you mean the harness?
Hi, our top tether is not behind the seat like yours but behind the seat in the top. To tighten the top thether i removed completly the headrest of the vehcile. Is that ok? Should i tighten it up with the headrest connected to the seat? While the top thether is around it?
Hi Rachel. Great question. It really depends on the specific vehicle model, and the particular car seat. Some vehicles prohibit the removal of head rests, while others allow removal. In addition some car seats have specific instructions in their manual about the exact way their tether should be routed, and some require a head rest to be in place. You can check the child safety portion of your vehicle manual and compare it with the car seat manual to see if there are any incompatibilities with installation. When in doubt I recommend calling your car seat company's customer service line. The customer service team at Britax is amazing and always eager to help parents solve their problems. Feel free to give them a call if you're in need of more assistance 1.888.427.4829. Alternatively you can reach out to a local Child Passenger Safety Technician in your area for support. (Find a Tech Link: www.cpsac.org/find-a-tech/) I hope that helps. Warmly, Care
In HBB mode, do you need to pull the seat belt so that it retracts and tightens?
Hi Shana, typically in booster mode you do not engage the automatic retractor and lock the seat belt. There may be times that a child passenger safety technician recommends to lock the belt with a particular seat and scenario (as always please follow your manufacturers instructions), but usually we do not lock the mechanism on the seat belt when using as a booster seat. The emergency retractor will engage in the case of a collision or hard breaking. I hope that helps.
To complete your video, please talk about the lobster clips that are used in the Booster seat mode. I have been trying to find this answer, and no one discuses their use, yet it is imperative to know the seat is secure in any mode. thanks.
Hi Lisa, Sorry I don't know what "lobster clips" you are referring to. Do you mean the UAS Latch system? If so it's optional to attach a booster using the latch system. Many boosters don't have UAS as an option. The seat belt holds a booster and child in place, unlike in harnessed mode when the seat needs to be attached with the seat belt or UAS and the harness holds the child in place. The UAS can be handy so the seat is not a projectile when it's not in use by a child, but doesn't change safety for your child while the booster seat is in use. I have a booster seat safety video if you want to learn more about booster use.
@@WithCare In addition to your helpful video, I also watch another one, in which they displayed the latch system (we call them lobster clips) with the ClickTight Grow with You (new equivalent of Pinnacle). I have had several Britax seats, and now that I am needing a booster, I am seriously hoping the latch clips are included. I'll find out when it's delivered...
@@TeamElite.Officia Happy to hear you found some more videos. I believe all of Britax's line of booster seats include LUAS connectors, but many brands of booster seats don't since they're technically not necessary.
@@WithCare Thank you for the clarification with respect to all Britax line carrying the LUAS connectors. It isn't clearly described as having them on their site, so I was searching and searching prior to making the purchase. I only use Britax, and as I am blessed with future grandchildren, I will continue to use them. I am happy to hear that Britax offers the LUAS connectors (lobster clips).
Yes. I agree
For someone who is a cpst and driving a Pacifica you cannot remove the headrests?
Hi Savanna, Sorry I'm confused by your comment. Each vehicle year, make and model is different. If your particular vehicle manual says that you can't remove the headrests (or they are firmly attached without possibility of removal) and your seat doesn't fit with the head rest in place, then the seat is incompatible with the vehicle. Some seats in booster mode require a headrest all the way up behind them, while others do not. I hope that helps. Warmly, Carolyn
do you have to have the headrest of the vehicle seat on?
Hi Jolie, It depends on your vehicle and the particular seat. You should check your vehicle manual to see if removing the headrest is allowed. Britax allows removal of the vehicle headrest if it interferes with proper seat installation and use, but only if your vehicle manufacturer allows it also.
Here is their exact wording "In some cases, the vehicle head restraint can prevent the child seat head restraint from being raised high enough to properly adjust the harness for the fit of your child. DO NOT force the child seat head restraint. Doing so could cause the child seat not to perform as intended. If the location of the vehicle head restraint interferes with the child seat head restraint, raise or remove the vehicle head restraint. If the vehicle head restraint cannot be removed, move the child seat to the upright position or try a different seating location."
So for the booster do you have to attach the car seat to the car or just use the seatbelt across?
Hi Jennifer, Yes a booster seat is kept in place by the child's weight and the seatbelt. Having the option to attach the booster seat to the car via the UAS latch system means the seat is not a projectile while not in use. Some seats offer this while others do not. I hope that helps. Warmly, Care
@@WithCare oh that makes sense thank you!!
How do I loosen the straps so not so tight on my toddler wearing a sweatshirt ive always owned and adored britax click tight seats but it was always a button near bottom of the seat I could just loosen straps bit I can't find it ugh
The mechanism to loosen the harness should be between their legs at the bottom front of the seat. Just above where the excess hangs down. I hope that helps!
How do you loosen the harness? I can’t figure it out.
The mechanism is at the front of the seat between where their legs hang down. Where the extra harness slack hangs down toward the floor. I hope that helps.
how do you anchor the seat when using it in booster mode?
Hi Christopher, in booster seat mode the weight of the child and the vehicle seat belt hold the seat in place. Some booster seats (like this one) offer the option to use the universal latch to keep the seat in place (and therefore not a projectile when the seat is not in use), but it is not necessary to use them in booster mode. I hope this helps clarify. Warmly, Care
When you are using the seat belt for an older child how do you attach the seat to the car? I cant find any videos or it in the guide? The latch system is only rated for less than 40 lbs, or do
You only use the tether?
When you're using the seat in Booster mode with the seat belt the booster seat is just placed on the vehicle seat. It's not installed as it is in harness mode. The seat belt holds the child and the seat safely in place. I hope that helps.
@@WithCare Tbis is VERY wrong. Please read the instruction manual. Or even just review the stickers on the side of the seat. Both show the LATCH system being used in booster. This is a large seat, it needs the LATCH!
@@CoryLancasterYT thanks for your concern but as a CPST who worked with Britax and their team to create this video I am confident it’s correct. As per page 15 and 18 of the manual it’s very clearly laid out. Booster seats are held in place by the strength of the car seat belt and the weight of the occupant. If no one is in the seat and it’s not buckled in place it can become a dangerous projectile which is why using the latch system can be handy, but it is not mandatory for this seat. I hope that clarifies this for you so misinformation is not spread.
What about the straps underneath lower connections?
I see not needed unless want without belt. The belt is brutal right now slack in and crooked a bit and I hate seats ahahhaha
@@dee4379 Oh I'm sorry to hear that Dee. I think I'm a bit confused about your issue. Are you using the seat in harness or booster mode? Britax customer service is excellent if you feel like you're needing more support to use your seat properly.
I’m curious.. does this recline a little? Says yes, but no one mentions it😂. Thank you:).
Hi Ariel, Thanks for your question. Yes, there are 2 seat positions. You can use either in harness mode as long as it's installed properly in your vehicle, but you have to use the fully upright seat position in booster mode. I hope that helps. Warmly, Care
@@WithCare so if it's not in harness you can't recline?
@@mamallamaandthelittles Correct. In Harness mode either recline position can be used. In Non-harness mode (Booster) the seat can only be used in the upright position. I hope that helps clarify. Warmly, Care
I wish you had how to install in the car in booster mode too!
Hi Kelly, The video does cover booster seat use. At 3:05 I begin to show how to adjust the seat for booster use. At 3:27 I begin the "installation" which is simply sitting the booster seat on your vehicle seat. Booster seats do not get "installed" as car seats do. Does this make sense? Please send along any questions.
@@WithCare No - at 3:27 you have something else connecting the seat - is that the latch system?
@@wrlord Sorry for any confusion. It is typically optional to attach a booster using the UAS (latch- system), as per the instructions with this seat. Many booster manufacturers don't include UAS as an option.
With a booster seat the vehicle seat belt holds the booster and child in place. Unlike in harnessed mode where the seat needs to be attached with the seat belt or UAS, and the harness holds the child in place.
The UAS can be handy so the seat is not a projectile when it's not in use by a child, but doesn't change safety for your child while the booster seat is in use. I have a booster seat safety video if you want to learn more about booster use. I hope that helps. Warmly, Care
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Guess I’ll find a video that uses the vehicles harness system elsewhere.
Hi Root Rover Woodworks. I'm not sure which "vehicle harness system" you mean. A vehicle has seat belts, not a harness system. Seat Belts (in the correct location, as deemed by the vehicle manual) can be used for a booster seat installation, or to install the car seat in harness mode. Both methods are explained and shown in this video. If you have any other questions please feel free to send them along.
like it
Hi, I've seen reviewers say this seat is NOISY and creaks and makes a lot of annoying noises, is that true?!
Myself and my clients haven't experienced any issues with this seat being noisy. I would always check in with Britax if that's the case. They have wonderful customer service.
I just purchased one in the Mulberry color! Just to double check because yours is not the plus one I believe, you really cant wash these???
Hi Angel, The plus cover is machine washable and the other 2 versions (Regular & ClickTight models) are hand wash. TBH stuff just wipes right off the fabric. I haven't had to remove ours to wash yet. It's pretty amazing material. I hope that helps.
US Britax version looks weird. I planning to buy European version (live outside US). I liked Britax Romer Kidfix approach. The guide for the belt on the lap is better than US version.
This happens to be the Canadian version. I'm not familiar with the European models, but there are often variations in seats from region to region due to local regulations.
Eventually I will get to this installation video - it's the adjustments that need to be made first that are not as easy as I would hope. Because I'm a 70+ grandmother, maybe that's the real challenge?!
Hi Barbara, Thanks for your feedback and amazing work keeping your grandkids safe. I have worked with many clients who need assistance to adjust and install their car seats. You are not alone. There are wonderful CPSAC trained Child Passenger Safety Technicians all over Canada who can assist you. Here is a link if you would like to find someone local to your area. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. www.cpsac.org/find-a-tech/
My god I can't do it
Hi Vojislav, Sorry to hear. What part are you having trouble with? I can try to help, but please know that Britax has an excellent customer service line, so I would suggest giving them a call if you're having trouble installing or using your seat correctly.
@@WithCare finaly it is done Thanks for replying
@@vojislavstupar925 happy to hear you got it sorted out. Happy Holidays