The Britax Frontier 85 and 85 SICT are convertible car seats that can be converted from the car seat configuration to the booster seat configuration as the child matures. In car seat format they are designed to support children up to 85 lbs. and in booster seat format up to 120 lbs. The Frontier 85 and 85 SICT have the highest “Five-Point Harness Seat” capacity in the Britax line. They are designed for children 2 years and older weighing 25 lbs, up to 85 lbs for car seat usage and 120 lbs when functioning as a booster seat. Child height is from 30 inches to 57 inches with a shoulder height of 12 inches to 20 inches as a car seat and 13.5 inches to 24.5 inches as a booster seat.
The Britax Frontier 85 and 85 SICT is constructed to the same high quality as the other car seats in the Britax line, and this ensures a high quality, secure, substantial unit construction. As an added feature, the Frontier 85 and 85 SICT comes with two integrated cup holders that can hold standard drink containers such as 20 oz. reusable water bottles.
The Frontier 85 and 85 SICT have “True Side Impact Protection”, Britax Energy Absorbing Versa-Tether®, constructed with high density comfort foam, tangle free Five-Point Harness connection with 10 harness height positions and three buckle positions, and Quick-Adjust, No-Rethread Harness which incorporates the Harness Ultra Guard System (HUGS tm ). Premium lower latch connectors increase seat installation stability and security for both models, and they are compatible with the SafeGuard system that incorporates into your vehicles safety belt when used as a booster seat. They have an energy absorbing foam lining and a high density foam as an extra layer of padding. They are constructed with an energy absorbing base and integrated armrests that provide a comfortable place for the child to place their arms while assuring a secure fit. The Frontier 85 and 85 SICT cover is removable and washable, and very durable. The Frontier 85 SICT adds the feature of “Side Impact Cushion Technology” which provides additional cushioning on the exterior of the car seat to further reduce the crash energy during an impact by 45% by diverting that energy away from the child, and in addition can provide extra protection to an adjacent passenger.
What to consider when purchasing a child car seat.
After confirming that the selected seat meets your child’s size and weight, consider the following aspects;
The type of harness: The Britax Marathon incorporates a five-point harness system that eases the process of positioning and securing your child in the car seat. It assures that the child is securely seated, minimizing the connection process with the tangle free system, and ensures an equal distribution of the pressure to the five different points on the body of the child, in the event of an accident. This distribution of stresses reduces greatly the possibility of injury while providing a comfortable and secure seating for your child.
Additionally, the positioning and securing of the child’s head is one of the most critical factors to consider. Accidents involving possible whiplash or injury from foreign objects should be precluded. Once the child is properly secured, the Britax car seat headrest and shoulder harness, which are easily adjusted should be positioned to ensure the child is receiving the proper level of neck support. When the head rest is properly positioned and the child correctly secured with the five-point harness, the Britax Frontier 85 or 85 SICT Car Seat will keep that precious child securely in place, preventing whiplash, while the side impact protection provides additional protection form head injury.
Like the Marathon and Boulevard series, the Britax Frontier 85 and 85 SICT are certified for aircraft travel.
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