How to Install Britax’s Frontier 90 Harness/Booster Seat with ClickTight Technology
We all know that safety is important in a car seat, specifically your child’s safety. Britax is tops in their field with their safety features. I’ve been down to their crash test facility and seen their sled tests. I have always been impressed with their innovative safety technology.
But now they’ve come up with another way to wow me. I saw their new super easy to install feature, called ClickTight Technology a few months ago and knew I had to get my hands on one of their new car seats to test it out.
We have a Frontier for my 32 lb 5 1/2 year old daughter, who is still in harness mode. My 32 lb almost 3 year old is forward facing in his car seat, but he was outgrowing it. I asked Britax to send me their new Frontier 90 with the new ClickTight Technology ($329.99).
The seat on the right is the Frontier 85 SICT, the seat on the right is the Frontier 90 with ClickTight Technology
Note: The Frontier 90 is only to be used forward-facing, for children over 2 years of age and 25 lbs. I use this seat for my almost 3 year old, who is 32 pounds. We will be using this in the Harness mode for as long as possible. Out of my three children; my oldest went into a seatbelt booster at age 6 years and 2 months (that’s when he hit 40 pounds). My daughter is 5 1/2 and 32 pounds, I plan to keep her in a harness until she hits 40 lbs. My youngest is stockier and heavier than my two other children, but I plan to keep him in a harness booster seat until he turns 6 years of age, no matter what he weighs.
Check out my video on how easy it is to install the Frontier 90 Harness Booster Seat with ClickTight Technology.
How ClickTight Techology works:
Features:
- Integrated Steel Bars strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat during a crash
- Energy Absorbing Versa-Tether anchors the top of the car seat to the vehicle using a two-point attachment, minimizing the amount of forward movement of the car seat. Stage-released stitching helps reduce the crash forces reaching the child
- Tangle-Free, Five-Point Harness (with 9 harness height positions – up to 20.5”) distributes crash forces across the strongest parts of the body and provides a secure fit
- HUGS (Harness Ultra Guard System) Chest Pads provide resistance to forward movement in the event of a crash
- Compatible with SecureGuard which works with the vehicle safety belt in booster mode to prevent the child from sliding under the lap-belt portion of the safety belt during impact, thus minimizing the risk of abdominal injury (accessory sold separately)
- Front-Adjust Recline for optimal child comfort
- Comfort Foam provides an extra layer of padding to cushion your child
- 90-pound Weight Capacity in Harness Mode allows your child to remain harnessed up to 90 lbs
- 120-pound Weight Capacity in Booster Mode for safety and comfort as your child grows
- Quick-Adjust No-Rethread Harness easily adjusts the harness shoulder height and head restraint from the front of the seat without disassembling the harness straps
- Integrated Cup Holders and Storage are designed for easy access to children’s cups, snacks and toys
- Easy Transition from Harness to Booster Mode without removing harness straps
- Easy-Remove Cover allows easy cleaning, without disassembling the harness or uninstalling the car seat
- Color-Coded Vehicle Belt Guides provide clear indication of the path and positioning of the vehicle seat belt for use in either harness or booster mode
- Armrests provide a natural and comfortable place to rest arms
- Two Buckle Positions offer a snug and secure fit for your growing child
- EZ-Buckle System retains the harness buckle in a forward position and prevents the child from sitting on the buckle when boarding
- Premium Lower LATCH Connectors included
- Harness-2-Booster converts to a belt-positioning booster seat
- Made in the USA with global components
Thank you to Britax for sending a sample for review.
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Unique Fashion Trend Hitting the Streets in NYC!
Be sure to keep an eye out tomorrow, Thursday, June 20th, for a unique fashion trend that is hitting the streets of Manhattan, Brooklyn and Hoboken, NJ. The Bronx Zoo will have approximately 50 people taking the streets conspicuously wearing a very distinctive accessory that ties into the Bronx Zoo’s newest adventure, Dinosaur Safari.
We’re suggesting you tailor your day to try and get behind this unique event. Curious? (Read More after the jump).
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Brooklyn Love: Tips for Navigating the NY Aquarium and Coney Island with Kids
By Nancy Johnson Horn, Editor
While Coney Island and the NY Aquarium were hit hard during Hurricane Sandy this past fall, it’s open for business. Thank you to the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Coney Island Alliance, we recently spent the morning at the NY Aquarium and the afternoon at Luna Park — and had a wonderful time.
The NY Aquarium is now open from 10 – 6pm. We recommend getting there at opening, so you can maximize your day (and get to see the Coney Island boardwalk too). I’ve been going to the NY Aquarium for a while now — I used to take my students there. Kids will be amazed with all the different kinds of fish and the exhibits. Don’t miss the Sea Lion Show!
Suggestions:
- Take a lighter weight stroller (that can fold up) or baby wear if you have little ones, you’ll need to use the stairs to get down to the bathroom in the main building. There is a baby changing table in the bathroom.
- There are elevators in the other buildings, but sometimes they’re crowded. Also, if you have a little one that likes to wander, you don’t want to drag your big stroller around. Something with a strap is probably ideal.
- If you go to the Sea Lion Show (which we highly recommend) be prepared to park your stroller for the show.
- A backpack diaper bag will make it much easier to get around (and you’ll have your arms free to chase after your child.
- Leave your expensive camera at home and use your iPhone (be careful of the spray during the Sea Lion Show) or a waterproof camera (so you don’t have to worry about the water and sand at the beach).
I recommend making a whole day of it. Spend the morning a the Aquarium, eat lunch (at one of the local joints like Nathan’s Famous or Tom’s Coney Island) and then hit Luna Park or Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park.
Dining:
- Eat lunch at one of the local restaurants. It’s definitely an experience and the kids will love it! Most kids will go crazy over Nathan’s Famous Franks and fries. But the seating is limited – you may have more luck at the other location (right down the street from the NY Aquarium entrance at 1310 Surf Avenue).If you want to sit down, check out Tom’s Coney Island. We had been in the sun for a while and it was great to duck in and cool down. I had a greek salad with chicken for $14, my husband had a burger and fries for $13, and the grilled cheese for our two kids was $9 each. I would have liked if it was more reasonable for the kids’ meals (since they didn’t even finish it). The restrooms were clean and my salad was delicious. It was definitely the right choice for us, even though we love Nathan’s too.
To find more restaurants, go to Coney Island Fun Guide.
Luna Park:
We loved Luna Park! The we were with our three kids, ages 7.5, 5.5, and almost 3. My 7.5 year old was able to go on most of the rides, since he’s over 46 inches tall. My daughter(even at 5.5 years of age) is on the small side, so she wasn’t able to go on as many rides as other kids her age. My youngest child wasn’t tall enough to go on many of the rides, but there were still I recommend making a whole day of it. Spend the morning a the Aquarium, eat lunch (at one of the local joints like Nathan’s Famous or Tom’s Coney Island) and then hit Luna Park or Deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park. plenty of choices. He loved the little train, but disliked the boats.
Check out our video of our day!
Thank you to the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Alliance for Coney Island for sponsoring our day in Brooklyn.
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Cleaning up my Dishwasher Routine with Cascade Platinum Pacs #spon
Nancy Johnson Horn, Editor
With three kids and a husband, I cook and prepare meals constantly — so I am always using my dishwasher to clean up. My family grew up using Cascade, so when Mom Central gave me the opportunity to test out Cascade’s Platinum Pacs, I accepted happily. I had been using another brand’s gel dishwasher detergent and wasn’t very happy with the results. It just didn’t seem that things were getting clean.
(Read more after the jump).
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Finding Yourself Friday: Getting My Fashion Sense Turned Up with SWAK Designs #FYF
By Nancy Johnson Horn, Editor
They say that clothes make the man — but what about women? A great outfit can lift you up, make you smile when you get a glimpse of yourself. Fashion can make you happy. And what about finding a style — even better!
I fell in LOVE with SWAK Designs Connie Sweater Dress and imagine my happiness when I saw it on sale last week on their outlet section. I was able to snag the magenta/purple/black version on sale for $23.00! I would love to pick up the charcoal grey, light grey, and black version too.
What do you think of this dress?
I purchased the Connie Sweater Dress with my own funds.
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Joovy’s Giving Away a $500 Shopping Spree
We don’t often post on outside contests, but our friends at Joovy are having one that we wish we were eligible to win! Are you expecting? Know someone who is? Here’s a way to get going with the hippest, newest and grooviest baby gear on the planet! Joovy is giving away a $500 shopping spree and you could win!
Joovy makes everything you need in gear: from bottles to playards to highchairs and strollers!
Get Joovy today and enter for a chance to win.
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Luna Leggings Add Spice to Your Little Girl’s Wardrobe
by Senior Reviewer Maytal Wichman
The school year is coming to an end and my daughter is really excited because she gets to take ballet lessons in the summer. She’s got some cute tutus and leotards but not much in terms of leggings. Luna Leggings makes tights with whimsical artwork that’s bursting with bright colors and can jazz up any plain leotard for a unique look. (Read more after the jump)
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Recap: Exploring the Arctic at the Central Park Zoo!
By Guest Contributor Amanda G.
We are big fans of all of our city zoos, but the Central Park Zoo is unique. It has many exotic animals yet is small enough that you are not exhausted after visiting. We recently visited the zoo and for the first time used the “Total Experience ticket” which included admission to the zoo, the adorable petting zoo, the 4D movie and a special tour of the arctic animals. (Read more after the jump).
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Giveaway: Skip Hop New Treetop Friends Bedding Set (Value $129) – Ends 6/19
By Nancy Johnson Horn, Editor
We are HUGE fans of Skip Hop and while I’m not planning any more nursery design, their new Treetop Friends Bedding Set ($129), exclusive to Babies R Us, would have been a perfect choice. This bumper-free 4-piece bedding set provides all the style of a traditional crib set without a bumper and features our patent-pending Complete Sheet. This sheet offers a bold graphic design around the sides of the mattress with a coordinating pattern on top.
Also included is a linen crib skirt, embroidered comforter and accent fitted sheet. The linen crib skirt fits all standard cribs, and offers a neutral birch color that compliments any number of patterns and colors that may be found in your nursery including all of our Complete Sheet styles! Complete the look of your baby’s room with our embroidered Treetop friends comforter, which boasts sweet applique details and a plush velour.
NOTE: Just make sure to keep the comforter out of the crib until your child can safely handle it.
Want to win it? We’re giving one set away. Enter in the Rafflecopter widget below.
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Thank you to Skip Hop for providing this prize. No compensation was received.
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Father’s Day Idea: Spend it with The Mets at Citi Field
Wondering what to do with Dad this Father’s Day? How about America’s Favorite Pastime?
We’ve got a special offer from The Mets for this Sunday, June 16, 2013, that we wanted to share!
This special offer includes:
- A Limited edition Amazin’ Dad T-shirt for Dad, presented by Modell’s Sporting Goods
- Left Field Reserved Ticket (regularly priced at $80)
Exclusive link for our readers: www.mets.com/bloggeroffer.
I am a #MetsMoms Ambassador and I was given two Mets tickets in exchange for posting.
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