Britax Regent Youth Car Seat Onyx

After doing my research and not feeling right about putting my 3 year old in a booster seat, I purchased this seat. He is sooo comfortable and has plenty of room to grow into this wonderful seat. After riding in a booster for 2 months, I thought I would have trouble getting him to ride in it. He was exciting about his "Super Big Boy Seat" and adores it. He also uses the mesh pockets as his cup holder and they work perfectly. Yes this seat is big but it fits perfectly in my Pacifica's captain seat. I have piece of mind knowing that my preschooler is safe. Bulk and heaviness is a small price to pay for your childs safety.

I've been using the Regent for my daughter for something like 8 months, and we're completely satified. It sits low on the seat, so there's minimal leg hangover (which we didn't like on the Marathon once she got bigger), and she's fully comfortable no matter how long a trip we're taking.

It's not too hard to install. I thought it would be after reading reviews, but it wasn't that bad. Like with the Marathon, I have to get in the seat to feel like it's secure when I'm using the Latch attachment, but at least it's a little bigger and therefore easier to get into.

The one thing I don't love is how hard it is to get replacement covers. They're everywhere for the Marathon, but not for the Regent. Also, I think they're phasing out the Regent in favor of the Frontier (which we also have), which is a real shame.

arrived sooner than expected, arrived in ready to use state. The kids love the seat.

I'm a mom of three kids, and aunt to 6 others, so I have lots of experience with all types of carseats. After 2 months of research I decided on the Britax Regent (our first Britax) and I am EXTREMELY happy with my decision. PROS: Large enough for my son for years to come (he's 2yrs). Very nice padding-not overdone, yet plenty for extended comfort (big issue for my son). Simple yet secure 5 point harness. The crotch strap is adjustable as the child grows. Although it does not have a recline "lever" it does have a recline bar in the back which positions it with the perfect amount of recline for a sleeping toddler. There are slits in the fabric (where the childs bottom sits) so that you can reach in and help quide the seat belt through, when securing in the car. Very easy to install, despite some other reviews. Fabric is comfy, and easily cleaned. The side head-protectors are of ample size and hold a sleeping child's head, and seem to be correctly shaped to protect the head area during a collision. Changing the height of the straps is the simplest design I've even seen. Tether strap is new and improved and secures the seat so that it doesn't move AT ALL. My son is skinny, yet no problems with securing him as some reviews have stated...very secure in this seat.
CONS: If you are used to putting three people across the backseat of your vehicle, that may not be possible with this seat because it is large.
OTHER FACTS: The seat sits directly on the seat of your car and does not have a "base" like some other toddler seats which means your child may lose some of his/her view of the outside through the windows. Not airline approved because of size (not due to safety issues). We ordered the Recaro but sent it back. It has excellent safety features, however, my son is only 25 lbs and 36 inches tall (tall and very skinny) and he looked like a sardine in the Recaro. He was uncomfortable and refused to sit in it after trying it only once. The side "wings" seem great as far as safety, but they were so large that my son could not see past them and seemed to feel "squished". Not knocking the Recaro....but in terms of comparison, just wasn't the seat for us.
To sum it up, this seat exceeds all of my expectations and as an experienced, comfort and safety conscious mom, I would definetely recommend this seat. Thanks for reading.

I ordered my first Britax Regent a year ago for my then 5 year old daughter. Her brother got her Marathon and now I'm back to order another Regent for him. We currently own a Roundabout, Marathon and one Regent. I'm purchasing another Regent because my 6yo daughter loves hers and anytime I only have her younger brother who is 3.5 he loves to ride in her seat. He hasn't outgrown the Marathon but we are going to move that in to my husband's car as they have both outgrown the Roundabout.

I can't speak for any other seats since I've only used Britax. But I love the Regent. It's comfy and safe!