Britax

There is a new Harness-2-Booster restraint in the field – introducing the NEW Frontier including True Side Impact Protection minimizing lateral movement and shielding from intrusion in the event of a side impact crash.

The Frontier Harness-2-Booster® started shipping the 2nd week of April. Have you heard of it? Has a parent asked for help with it yet? Here is an outline of the features and capacities so you can familiarize yourself with it before your next event.

Height and Weight range
– Harness Mode
• 2-years of age AND 25 – 80 lbs. forward-facing
• 30”-53” in standing height
• 12”-18.25” seated height (seat to shoulder)
• 8 Harness Height positions
q 12.25” – 18.25”
• 3-buckle positions
q 5”
q 6.5”
q 8.25”
– Booster Mode
• 40 lbs. and more
• 42”-60” in standing height
• 13.5” – 21.5” seated height (seat to shoulder)
Modes of use/installation
– Harness Mode
• LATCH – short route
• Lap-shoulder belt – short OR long route (long route instruction addendum posted http://www.britaxusa.com/)
• Lap belt – short route
• Tether required 65-80 lbs.
• Aircraft approved
• Recline block rotated to front of restraint
– Booster Mode
• Lap-shoulder belt to secure child seat AND child
• LATCH to position child seat in vehicle AND lap-shoulder belt to secure child
• Recline block rotated to back of restraint

The user guide is available on-line (http://www.britaxusa.com/support/userguides.aspx) with detailed guidelines for use and installation.

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, concerns and constructive feedback at stilton@BritaxUSA.com.

Thank you
Sarah Tilton
Child Passenger Safety Advocate