Britax Diplomat: A Consumer Review

The Britax Diplomat is one of the recent car seat models launched by Britax USA. Although smaller compared to older, popular models such as the Marathon, the Diplomat contains the same high-end safety features and materials.

The features of the Britax Diplomat are the following:

• Weighs 15 pounds and measures 19 x 25 x 23.5 inches (WxHxD)
• True Side Impact Protection (TSIP) - protects your child more from impact by distributing the crash forces, shielding the body from vehicle intrusion and lessens your baby’s side-to-head movement
• Energy-Absorbing Base - it absorbs strong impact by deforming in the event of a crash
• Small Contoured Base - makes sure that the car seat is installed tightly in all kinds of vehicles
• No Re-thread Harness Adjustment - allows the height of the harness to be adjusted without having to re-thread the straps
• Convenient Harness Holders - keeps the straps in place and out of your way while you place your baby in the car seat
• Premium Push-Button Lower LATCH Connectors - allows you to install the car seat quickly and easily
• Patented, Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether - minimizes forward movement of your baby in the event of a crash with the staged-release tether webbing, which secures the top part of the seat at two points

The Britax Diplomat also has Plush, Premium cover set with matching belly pad and Infant Body Pillow, which adds to the comfort of the seat.

Just like its high-end cousins, the Britax Diplomat is equipped with the True Side Protection feature, which provides more protection for your baby’s head with its deep side walls. The seat has wings on each side which supports the head and neck without getting in the way of your baby’s natural movement. The Britax Diplomat can hold a child weighing five to 35 pounds in the rear-facing position

Adjusting the seat to your little one’s height is made easy with the adjustable belt, which allows you to arrange the height of the harness without the need to unhook the seat from the car. The Diplomat takes after the Britax Roundabout when it comes to providing comfort for newborn babies. It is equipped with a removable body pillow which makes for a snugger fit when in the rear-facing position.

The smaller size of the Britax Diplomat has its pros and cons. Your child will likely outgrow the seat by the time he turns three years old, which means that you probably need to buy a new one sometime in the future. However, the Diplomat is less expensive and because of its size and lighter weight, the Diplomat fits easily in compact cars and provides more convenience for airplane travel. Securing the Diplomat to the car is definitely child’s play with the push-button LATCH connectors, which makes installation fast and easy.

The Britax Diplomat comes in many colors and designs. You will never have a problem finding a comfortable yet stylish car seat for your baby. If you prefer a basic color and style for the car seat, you can never go wrong with the Onyx, Davenport and Barrington designs. If you like something more wacky and colorful, check out the Taylor and the very cute Cowmooflage designs.

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