I was sold on a Boulevard until I started reading about the Advocate. DS is 16 months old and we have a 1992 Volvo wagon, so there is plenty of space for a big car seat.
The thing is a tank (with no safety bells and whistles like airbags, etc.) so I don't mind a tank of a car seat to go with it.
I'm now leaning toward the Advocate for the added side impact protection, but is it really worth it? I don't mind spending the extra $$, it's more that it doesn't seem to get as good reviews as the Boulevard.
Any advice?
Thanks!!
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Thread: Is the Britax Advocate worth it?
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05-11-2013 #1
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Is the Britax Advocate worth it?
One DS, three strollers! Uppababy G-luxe, a Volo at Grandma's, Inglesina Trip at Auntie's (& pining for a Snap I don't need). Adjusting to car travel in his new Britax Boulevard.
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05-12-2013 #2
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I would go with an Advocate, yes. Or a NextFit. Both have super duper side impact protection and rebound control for rearfacing. Well, the Advocate also meets forward facing safety standards without using a top tether, and it may be hard to get a top tether anchor installed in that car, so yeah, Advocate.
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05-12-2013 #3
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I watched the Youtube crash videos of the Advocate and it was super impressive. Those side pillows really seemed to work. I got one even though my seat is in the center of a car with side airbags!
DD1 9 yrs old 12/2011
DD2 7 yrs old 01/2014
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05-12-2013 #4
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Advocate it is, thank you both! How about middle seat RF install with lap belt only? Should that work ok?
One DS, three strollers! Uppababy G-luxe, a Volo at Grandma's, Inglesina Trip at Auntie's (& pining for a Snap I don't need). Adjusting to car travel in his new Britax Boulevard.
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05-13-2013 #5
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Yep, lap belts are super nice for installing carseats, RF and FF.
Julie
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05-13-2013 #6
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I don't know if I'm allowed to mention, but there is an Advocate on sale in the Amazon mom sale. With 20% off it is $217. I bought the Pavilion last year during the sale.
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Thank you!! I just bought the Boulevard for 182.76 thanks to the Amazon mom sale! In the end I opted for the Boulevard over Advocate because upon really assessing, I don't think there's enough room for the Advocate with a middle install - any backseat passengers would be squished. The Volvo is long but pretty narrow upon further inspection.
I think I'd rather a middle seat Boulevard install than outboard Advocate.
Did I choose right??One DS, three strollers! Uppababy G-luxe, a Volo at Grandma's, Inglesina Trip at Auntie's (& pining for a Snap I don't need). Adjusting to car travel in his new Britax Boulevard.
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05-14-2013 #8
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I use an outboard boulevard. Really like it.
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05-15-2013 #9
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Yeah, that's a fine call, and a great bargain!
Julie
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Thank you both! Yeah I'm psyched about the great deal. Got it today and I love it! Got the Aztec pattern to match our tan car. Question about installation I'll post in a new thread...
And good to know I can confidently install it outboard if need be...One DS, three strollers! Uppababy G-luxe, a Volo at Grandma's, Inglesina Trip at Auntie's (& pining for a Snap I don't need). Adjusting to car travel in his new Britax Boulevard.
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