- 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 Description
The Britax Diplomat is a compact convertible car seat ideal for use with vehicles with limited rear seat space. The Diplomat features True Side Impact Protection with deep side walls and head support to provide advanced protection in side impact collisions. Easy-turn knob quickly adjusts headrest and harness height without having to uninstall the seat. Tangle-free, five-point harness ensures a snug and secure fit.Premium push-button LATCH connectors provide a quick,… More >>
Britax Diplomat Convertible Car Seat Huntington
Tags: Britax, Convertible, Diplomat, Huntington, Seat
#1 by A. O'Connor on January 9, 2010 - 3:08 pm
I would not buy this again for the following reasons.
1 – the Side Impact Protection is a loose piece of foam covered only by the headrest fabric (separate from the cover on the rest of the seat). It can be bumped out of position quite easily. Imagine putting a squirmy baby into a rear-facing carseat in a compact car and you can see that it is easy for this piece to get caught on your elbow or grabbed by the child. In the first 3 days of use, I cracked the foam in 2 places. There is no reinforcement to prevent this from happening.
2 – the concept of adjusting the strap height with a simple knob is a good one, but watch out if you have an older child who likes turning knobs and wheels…. I’m afraid my toddler will one day hurt his little brother by cranking down on that knob too far.
Overall, it is a very safe car seat, comfortable for the child, and a breeze to install. But that piece of foam could use some reinforcement. I can’t imagine that I’m the only one with this problem.
Rating: 2 / 5
#2 by LB Memphis on January 9, 2010 - 4:06 pm
We ordered closeout color huntington and without being told, were shipped color taylor instead–at the greater price! Now we are being asked to pay the shipping to return a car seat that we don’t want and didn’t order. MAKE SURE at checkout that the price you are paying matches the car seat you want to order!
Rating: 1 / 5
#3 by sfshopper on January 9, 2010 - 5:59 pm
I wanted a Britax because it is the best rated on Consumer Reports, and I was very happy to find this one on sale. I assume they are discontinuing the color, because otherwise it is the same as other colors priced over $250. The Diplomat is smaller than the Boulevard. We have a Subaru Impreza hatchback, and this car seat fits fine. The passenger in the front still has limited leg room, but it takes up about the same space as the Graco SnugRide we had for the first few months for our son. My son seems to like the seat. He never complains getting in, and seems quite comfy in it. His head also doesn’t flop forward like in the infant seats. The straps do get twisted up easily like some other reviewers have said, but it’s not a big deal. The only complaint that I have is that my son’s head smells like the “new” car seat smell after riding in it. I don’t like thinking about what chemicals that might be from the manufacturing process, but I guess it’s unavoidable unless there are organic fabric car seats out there. All in all, a great buy! Easy to install in the car too…pretty standard.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Marcey Bicker on January 9, 2010 - 7:42 pm
We got this carseat for my son when he was 1 year old after him hating his infant carrier. He used to cry all the time in the carrier. Not with this carseat. He has not fussed once about being in the car or asked to get out, and we’ve had it for over a year now. My parents live far out of town and when we visit, we have used two other “highly recommended” carseats. It’s not the same. My son’s head never falls over when he falls asleep, and I have the comfort in knowing that his carseat was constructed by a truly reliable manufacturer. When my next baby is ready, I’m buying another one.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by L. Wetzel on January 9, 2010 - 8:30 pm
I think this seat is very good and like all the nice features. It is easy to install and use. However, the manual says that it can recline in the forward facing position. I can see no way in which this would be possible without the seat not being attached to the car in any way. This is extremely disappointing. My son can still sleep in it, but I know he would be much more comfortable if the seat could actually recline like it supposedly should. Maybe I am doing something wrong, but there just seems to be no way to use the recline feature. Other than that, I am happy with the safety features and ease of use, but am thinking of going with something else that will recline since he will probably be in this seat for at least a couple of years.
Rating: 3 / 5