| | |  | Britax | Home » » » Britax Diplomat Convertible Car Seat Onyx | | | | | | | Description: | | The Britax Diplomat Convertible Car Seat is the little brother of the Boulevard car seat. The Diplomat has all of the fantastic features of the Britax Boulevard, but comes in a smaller size for more compact vehicles. The differences between the two convertible car seats can be found in weight capacity, seat height and seat width. The Diplomat is both rear and forward facing and is suitable for a child weighing up to 40 pounds, whereas the Boulevard is a Britax convertible car seat which can support a child weighing up to 65 pounds. The Diplomat from Britax is loaded with benefits for mom and dad as well as baby. This Britax car seat uses the flexible LATCH system in both positions to make installation safer and easier. The Diplomat is equipped with built-in locks-offs for installation with the car's safety belts as well. The Diplomat is lined with plush padding, which is extra soft and washable. The Britax Diplomat convertible car seat also boasts True Side Impact Protection, a safety measure not found on other convertible car seats. Deep wings on both sides of the Diplomat's headrest and stomach area are lined with EPS and comfort foam. A tangle-free five-point safety harness keeps your child secure and snug! | | | 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 Length:
| 24.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 20.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 18.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 24.5 pounds | | Package Length:
| 29.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 19.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 17.4 inches | | Package Weight:
| 19.6 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 37 reviews |
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 Buckle can bruise inner thighJan 08, 2009
I bought a couple of these seats for our twins based on the other reviews. I am very dissappointed with the seats because the buckle is so large it causes bruising on their inner thighs even with use of the belly pad and with the extra back support removed. I called Britax and unlike some of their other models the Diplomat does not come with any adjustments for the buckle strap length. They also admitted having heard of the issue before but have done nothing to address it. Britax's website says that the lap section of the harness should fit above the thighs but there is no way this is possible because the buckle strap is too short and when the shoulder straps are snapped in the buckle is huge and has hard plastic pressing into your baby at mid-thigh.
 Nothing like it at a big box storeDec 26, 2008
We have four kids and this is our 5th car seat. We didn't skimp on the last seats and they served well, but this one blows the others out of the water. You can't find anything like it at your local big box store. The fit and finish is top, and it's super solid. All the adjustments work easily and properly, and it's super easy to PROPERLY install.
Our youngest howled non-stop in the $150 convertible we got at a big box. We decided to get this one as it is more versatile and top-rated for safety. He loves it. It cradles him deeply from all sides and certainly appears to provide nearly 360 degree protection. The size is just right, not too big, but plenty roomy for toddler + winter clothes. We have it in a three-seat row of our minivan, and it's narrow enough to comfortably fit without intruding on the neighboring passenger. I wish we would have gotten this brand for the older kids. Learn from our experience and start off right with this seat. Don't bother shopping at Wally or another big box, just get this seat and have a happy, safe kid.
I subtract one star for the airing-out this seat needed when it was new. It had a "new seat smell" that bothered me, although my wife said she couldn't smell it. A day in the sun and it was fine.
 Great Seat!Oct 28, 2008
Love the seat. It fits in the car well. I wish that the crotch strap were adjustable. Other than that - it's 100% spot-on.
Great Seat!Oct 24, 2008
I am so pleased with this seat! I had read all the reviews and done a bunch of research, but the actual product is so much better than I could have hoped for. I am so glad that I decided to spend a little bit more and get the Diplomat...my daughter is so comfortable, the seat is so secure, and it is SO easy to install and adjust. It is also a really attractive seat. It fits really well in all cars small and large, even in the rear facing, reclined position. If you are still hesitant on this carseat, definitely go for it...you won't regret it!
fancy seatOct 11, 2008
It's a fancy seat. The side impact protection is what sold me. It goes well in Grandma's Luxury Lexus SUV. I'm afraid it'll get destroyed in my Toyota Sienna van with the usually food, drink and mishaps.
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