Britax Grow with You ClickTight Harness Contour SafeWash Booster Car Seat - Black

I bought this seat 2+ years ago to have a mobile car seat that was adaptable over time. We are working grandparents that have our separate vehicles and we spend a lot of time with our grand kids. These click tight seats seemed like they would be convenient for shuffling between 2 cars. They turned out to be cumbersome, heavy, difficult to adjust and contained many poor design features for the high price. Granted, they are well built and probably one of the safest seats available, but are NOT easy to use. I would even suggest buying 2 cheaper seats as opposed to the difficulty of moving this seat car to car. The strap for the lower push on connectors is too short. You made it adjustable so why not add 2 inches so that you can connect them with little hassle then tighten?

I ordered 2 of these car seats on May 10th. They arrived within a couple days but one of them had a salvage sticker on it and when I called Target customer service, they told me they could not guarantee its safety and that I should send it back and they would send a replacement. I did and then waited over a month for a replacement with literally zero communication from them on what the delay was. Finally I just gave up and ordered through a service that could get me a safe care seat next day. I like the seat but my experience with Target purchasing online was awful.

I was really hoping this great looking and safe (based on reviews) car seat would work out! There is only one, but big complaint I have about this seat. In our case the total deal breaker! We returned the next day and opted for a completely different brand and style. One big flaw with the design of this car seat, is the way the material/cushion sits on the back rest. Either when the expandable back is extended or not, there is a big bump that is created by how the padding rest on top of each other (One flap of material sits over the other to allow room for the expanding of the back and head rest as the child grows). Unfortunately that bump created by the padding, sits right in the center of a child’s back. We tried to remedy the problem by trying to expand the back rest in all positions, but the “bump” only gets moved slightly but does not disappear. I was able to find a couple of other reviews that mention the same problem only after having discovered it myself. It’s such a simple design flaw, but again, one that could really create discomfort or in some cases, back problems for any child who rides in it. I really hope they go back to the drawing board and address this simple design issue that could really make this potentially great child seat stand out amongst competitors! Do not take my word for it, but would definitely recommend parents try out the seat first and look into the issue I have outlined in this review.

Easy install of car seat.

I never received the item. It was delivered to a FedEx location of my choice to hold, and afterwards, it somehow got lost. Target issued a refund

Overall it is a great booster seat. We upgraded from Britax one for life to this one so my other daughter can use that one when ready. The seat is very safe and sturdy,. Looks great. What I think it needs improvement: 1) the cup holders don’t remove and are smaller than most bottles( my one for life had them larger and removable 2) the recliner latch is in a weird spot and is very hard to tell if it is reclined or not and only reclines on a flat surface aka outside car and it doesn’t have a gauge to guide like one for life does 3) it doesn’t have a handle to carry, and believe me it’s really helps when moving it, one for life has one. 4) the arm rest gets very hot even on a day when it’s one 70-80’s outside, britax definitely need to work on this, I noticed chicco and graco have material covering their arm rest. I love the click tight products and their nice padded seats but I am thinking to return it and get the one for life or a chicco one.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was thrilled to receive this seat through the Stellar Product Testing Panel because, quite simply, Britax clicktight car seats are the best out there. If you've ever installed any other car seat, you know the huffing and puffing, pulling, pushing, and readjusting, that car seat installation usually involves, only to check and find out that the seat isn't in tight enough. You can skip all that pain and frustration by buying a Britax clicktight. This seat can literally be installed in under a minute, and is in so tight that it won't move at all. You don't have to sit on it and apply pressure while you tug at a non moving strap, you don't have to check if you can safely use a rolled towel behind it, you just follow the installation directions and go on with your life. I have no idea why other brands haven't tried to make a similar product because it's so vastly superior to anything else on the market. The seat I received also has a machine washable/dryer safe cover which makes it even more amazing. I've been buying clicktight seats for the last 8 years and will continue to do so until all my kids are out of car seats.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this booster seat from the Stellar Product Testing Panel. I have only used this seat in harness mode so far. I like that this has a simple but sleek design with some neat details. I had the “Grey Contour” style; the light grey fabrics have a subtle ribbed texture and the black fabric is smooth and somewhat shiny. The combination of colors and textures of the materials are so pleasing to look at! I thought the rugged appearance of the harness was particularly cool and unexpected. I love that this car seat was quick and easy to install! The v-shaped tether is super convenient and there isn’t a step that involves awkwardly stuffing your vehicle’s seat belt through a hole to thread and secure the seat! The process for adjusting the buckle position was mostly simple. Removing and replacing the seat cover was slightly annoying just because of the retaining clips that are apparently only on “select covers”. There are no visual indicators, you won’t know if your seat cover has these clips until you attempt to remove the cover. The position of these clips on the seat cover and where they are supposed to clip onto when reattaching it are not illustrated in the manual, so that was mildly infuriating and required some fumbling around. However…moving the buckle to the second position was ridiculously easy! You just give the belt a twist then slide it to the appropriate notch. The only things I truly dislike about this car seat are the “Impact Absorbing Chest Pads”. The pads move independently from the chest clip, so moving those pads and the clip is inconvenient.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have used a different brand of carseat for the past 6 years, so it took me a bit to understand the directions on how to install this one. I feel like the belt placement instructions were kind of hard to decipher - and I still am not positive that I threaded the latch belts out the correct spot. However, I have never been able to get a seat installed and tight enough to my liking in such a short amount of time! There was no sweating or swearing - and that's saying something! I also really like that the top latch is connected to the seat in two spots so strap creates a triangle and secures the top of the seat much better than when it is just one single spot. (I am attaching a picture of what I am talking about). The crotch latch has a padding added to it that keeps it accessible, and you don't have to dig between your kid's legs. The chest buckle has rubber "stoppers" on the straps that keep the buckle in the correct position - those things are not moving, and that gives me great peace of mind. I LOVE that feature I had a hard time adjusting the height while it was installed in the car, but once I removed the car's headrest, it was much smoother - it stuck a bit, and wasn't as smooth as I liked, but it was doable. The ClickTIght system is really snazzy, and definitely makes me feel like the seat is securely installed - HOWEVER, it is HARD to get it back open when the seat is installed. One of the latches keeps getting stuck and that's where the swearing came in. I'm not sure if it is like this because I used the latch system and maybe I DIDN'T feed the straps out correctly. Overall, I think this is a great seat, and once it is installed and adjusted correctly there are no issues. It was cumbersome to install, but most car seats are! My petite 4 year old has a ton of room in the seat, and she says it is very comfortable. I had my tall 6 year old in it before I installed it, and she fit in great as well. It will be very easy to convert this to a high back booster, once I feel like she is mature enough, and I love that I know that it will be securely installed and she won't be sliding all over the car's seat. Thank you to Stellar Product Testing Panel for this seat in return for an honest review!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Grow With You ClickTight Harness-to-Booster Car Seat is a great car seat! I really like the click tight feature. It makes it easy to adjust and install this car seat. The car seat was easy to install. It took me less than 5 minutes to secure the car seat in my car. I love the removable fabric for easy cleaning and the fabric is soft and comfortable. Both my 5 and 3 year old like sitting in the seat. I also like how I can easily grasp the handle at the top of the seat to adjust the height of the back/headrest. My kiddos also love how much the headrest sides come out to easily rest their head when tired. And I really like how there are two cup holders and extra little holders for toys/snacks. I am really grateful I was able to test and review this car seat through the Stellar Product Testing Panel.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using Britax for all 3 of my kids for over 8 years. I choose Britax because of the amazing safety ratings! I love that I can put my 3yr old in the harness now and it will grow with her! It will be the only car seat she needs from now on! Another awesome feature is the built in cup holders! It’s also incredibly easy to remove (and put back on) the cover for washing. If you haven’t used the push button latch connectors, you’re really missing out! Super easy to install, and remove! It always feels very secure as well. This is a great feature when you’re always moving car seats from one vehicle to another. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this booster seat.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was super excited to swap out our current convertible carseat. It was so deep on the sides and lifting my toddler daughter into it, while 6 months pregnant, was like lifting a heavy kettle bell while my core was compromised. On top of that the buckles always seemed to get screwed up and twisted. All this to say I was glad when my daughter fit the age, weight, and height requirements of the Britax Grow with You Clicktight and I had the opportunity to try it as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel. Several things I love: 1. every piece is removable for easy cleaning, down to removal of the straps. Not always the case! 2. the straps are fool proof for getting twisted 3. Super easy to install 4. I love the captain chair construction with cup holders and additional space for all the random things that end up in a car! My daughter has a bit more freedom and it is way easier for me to get her in and and out of the chair.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this product through the Stellar Product Testing Panel. We were very excited to test it out, as my daughter was just about ready to transition to this harness-to-booster type seat. She’s very tall and this seat is great for her. It’s actually space-saving as well, our previous one was quite bulky in comparison. The harness and headrest are easily adjustable and I look forward to using it as a booster seat in time as well. It has cup and snack holders on both sides, which are easily accessible and very convenient since my daughter usually ends up with both a cup and a snack. I also love that the covers are removable and easy to clean/wash. Overall, I highly recommend the Britax Grow With You Harness-To-Booster seat as a great investment to keep your little ones safe and comfortable as they grow.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received this seat from Stellar Product Testing Panel in exchange for my honest review. My 5-year-old was very excited to see this seat arrive in the mail! She feels like a big girl now that she has a booster combo seat. We are currently on a road trip 6.5 hours in and it’s been great! She loves her drink holder and we all love how comfortable the head rest is; it supports her head well and makes sleeping easier than other seats we’ve used. I really like the ClickTight system as I always have a difficult time getting other seats in tightly enough when installing. My two critiques are that I find it difficult to tighter her 5-point harness straps adequately (but I think I just need some more time getting used to it) and the only spot to stash snacks is very small. Overall I would recommend!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It was time for an upgrade from the convertible seat to a booster for the big sister, as little sister is ready to use it. The problem is she is still isn’t quite tall enough for a booster (just a couple inches more!). Thankfully, Britax’s Grow With You ClickTight Harness-to-Booster Car Seat is the perfect solution. We received this thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel, and big sister was more than happy to help me review this. First things first is that it was easy to install, and while installing and adjusting it to her size, I tried taking the covers on and off to see easy it would be to wash them. I can safely report that like other Britax models, the covers are easily removed and can be machine washed - perfect for kids who love to eat snacks and get a bit messy while on the road. Speaking of snacks, there are two cup holders and snack holders, which made her quite happy! Whether we are going on a road trip or simply picking her up from school, she always wants a snack. Now she had plenty of room to stash her snacks and water bottles. She had also reported that the seat is super comfy (she fell asleep the first time in it!), and she likes the colors. I personally loved the easy install (simply lift up the seat under the cushions, follow through with the seatbelt, and close it!). Eventually, we will to move her from the harness to the seatbelt, and I know she is looking forward to that. All in all, while it is heavy, it is a great transition booster seat!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was given this booster seat to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel and so far it has not disappointed! The seat is a little heavy, but that is to be expected for something of its size. Installation was super easy; it only took about 10 minutes. It probably would have been less under normal circumstances, but I’m currently pregnant and had a hard time climbing in the back of my SUV to get to the tether hook lol. It was also simple to adjust the height. All I had to do was push the button on top of the headrest and pull. The fabrics feel nice and I love that you can easily remove the cover to wash, but the cup holders are probably my favorite feature. My son is a big water-drinker so he likes having a place to keep his water bottle. Overall, I’m liking this seat and my son is too!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have been using this booster for my 5-year-old son, and have been very impressed by the design and ease of use. Here are my thoughts on various aspects of the product: INSTALLATION: Installation was a breeze! The instruction manual was very clear and user-friendly. There is a lower connector (LATCH) system that can be used for harness mode or for added stability in booster mode. The straps were easily accessible and simple to use. The “Click-Tight” feature makes it easy to reach the belt path and makes switching cars much more convenient. EASE OF USE: This model is an ideal choice for anyone who needs a seat that can be used for kids of multiple sizes and ages, or for someone who wants a seat that will grow with the child from 5-point harness to booster. It easily coverts from harness to booster mode, with the harness straps tucking conveniently behind material on the backrest. There is no need to uninstall the car seat to make the switch. The seat is very comfortable with lots of soft padding, and the 2 cup holders are very helpful. One thing I will note is that my other child uses a booster from a different manufacturer, and the design is slimmer and more lightweight than this one. This makes it more convenient when switching cars often and is easier to toss in the trunk when not in use. This booster, however, seems more sturdy and protective. The adjustment levers, etc., seem more durable as well. That being said, I would probably recommend a less expensive, less bulky option for families who will be switching cars frequently. MAINTENANCE AND CARE: The material for the seat covers is one that will wipe clean easily. Unfortunately, it seems that most parts are not machine washable. The seat covers are also a bit more involved to remove due to the added padding, side impact protection, etc. There are lots of little crevices and multiple overlapping layers of material, which makes cleaning up crumbs and spills less convenient. SAFETY: My favorite feature of this booster is that is feels SO much more stable and sturdy than other brands. I am an absolute stickler for car seat safety. When expecting my first child, I was horrified to read that a huge percentage of car seats are installed incorrectly. For that reason, I always had my car seats installed or checked by a certified child passenger safety technician (many fire and police stations have at least one person with this certification). This booster has been designed to make installation as fool-proof as possible. It even has color-coded seatbelt paths so you know you’ve got everything in the right spot! I was surprised to learn that many brands of booster seats do not come with LATCH systems or any other means of attaching the seat to the car. They are simply placed on the seat, and the vehicle seat belt secures both the child and the seat once buckled. While this meets legal safety standards, I am grateful for the added stability this booster offers by including a LATCH system. It can keep the base from shifting sideways during a side impact, thus helping maintain proper positioning of the vehicle seat belt. Another obvious safety bonus for this booster is the added side-impact protection. In summary, this is a fantastic booster that is sturdy, protective and easy to install. It converts easily from harness mode to booster mode. It is a bit bulkier and heavier than some brands, so might not be as convenient if it needs to be moved often. In my opinion, however, it cannot be beat for safety and durability among boosters. Thanks to the Stellar Product Testing Panel for providing me with this booster seat.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] We have had a Grow With You Britax seat for our oldest since 2018 and I was ecstatic to receive this one for use with my other two children (thanks to Stellar Product Testing Panel)! I absolutely love the ClickTight installation system on these seats. Our other car seat brands can never get nearly as tight as these Britax ClickTight seats can. We have a mini van and use it as our main family car, so we actually have to remove seats quite often (to haul larger items). Reinstalling car seats is such a pain, but the Britax seats are so much easier than competitors! It truly makes a difference as a busy mom of three (6 and under). The covers are fully removable and machine washable, which is so important to me because the kids make such a mess constantly. I don’t have time to hand wash things and don’t buy anything that asks me to spot clean it! So this is perfect and I’ve never had an issue with the covers not washing up to new quality. A big plus to this seat is it’s versatility. I have kids aged 3-6 with lots of neighbor kid friends. We often need to switch up who sits where. So the fact that I can go from a harness to a booster, from a smaller child to a tall child, is amazing! Instead of swapping seats around, I can just have these which work for all my children. If there is anything negative, it is that these are pretty wide. If you want to fit three across, it probably will not work. However, the wide width allows the kids to have cup holders on both sides, which is great for the kids. It also means less “Mom! I can’t reach my …” which is a bonus to everyone in the car. Whenever another mom asks what car seat to get, I send them to Britax. I have been so happy with my Britax products and especially this car seat specifically! As I said, we’ve owned a version of this since 2018 and still feel the same about it. Packaging related, high five to your product design team on reducing the size of your shipping box! This seat came in a more compact, form fitting package than my last, which is great for reducing waste, space on trucks and so on. Just gives me another reason to feel that Britax is great company.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] By far the most secure and fashionable car seat we have ever owned. My husband can not stop raving about the look of the product he said it looks like a racing seat and it was perfect for our BMW I4 as it is thinner in design so fit well in the backseat. Being the mom I was most concerned with safety functionality and it is by far the most secure car seat we own. I thought that having a swivel car seat would be best to have for getting him out of the car even if not as secure but I couldn’t have been more wrong. I find this car seat to be easier to get him out of because it is thinner in design but most important is this car seat will not budge an inch! Also, so easy to install. I used a video for guidance and it was the easiest three steps I have ever done. I am so used to the lower hooks in the back and honestly those never felt that secure. The only issue I had was adjusting the straps, you really have to pull hard on the strap and on the tightening cord to adjust. My son is 2 but the size of a 3.5 year old so fit it extremely important and never easy. The removable fabric though makes installation easy and will make cleaning seamlessly in our household. I am looking into buying a second one to replace the other one we have in my car now because of how much I love and trust it for my child. I am so happy I received this product from the Stellar Product Testing Panel.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] With three boys under five and many visiting cousins and friends, we have gone through many car seats. But when I go the email from Stellar Product Testing Panel that I was being sent a Britax Clicktight, I literally squeaked with excitement. Transiting my eldest from traditional seats to harness boosters has been very hard for this Mama heart. They don’t seem to fit as tightly against the seat and it makes me nervous if there was a collision that the seat won’t do it’s job. The Grow With You Clicktight Harness to Booster is the perfect solution, it hardly moves when properly installed and it doesn’t take much to install it because of the Clicktight technology. I love the addition of the new back tether - that seriously ups the game in my ability to tighten it without having to get my husband out there to muscle it together. The fabrics and straps are all great quality fabric and I love that it’s washable for the day that ketchup gets on it. I’m so glad to have a car seat to grow with my kids, and am considering replacing our other seats with more of this one. Truly top of the line.