How to Buy a Britax Regent Car Seat
Parents and caregivers want children in their care to be as safe as possible when riding in a vehicle. A five-point harnessing car seat like the Britax Regent is a safe option if your child is too large to sit in a rear-facing seat and you want to keep her harnessed as long as possible. The Britax Regent harnesses children up to 80 pounds. Harnessing past 4 years old is safer than putting the child in a booster seat.
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Assess the size and dimensions of your current vehicle. The Britax Regent car seat is large when compared to other forward-facing toddler seats.
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Use a local store to test the Britax Regent car seat in the vehicle. Call ahead to ensure that the store carries the seat and has it in stock. Have a sales associate assist with the installation and ensure that the seat fits properly in the vehicle according to the manufacturer's directions.
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Shop online during February and September for deals on Britax Regent car seats. Britax has well-known online sales during these months. Some seats are discounted as much as $50 or more.
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Check free classified listing sites online. Buying a brand-new Regent from a seller on one of these sites can save money. When purchasing from these sites, meet in person and check the manufacture date of the seat. Buying an older seat, even if it has never been used, will shorten its life due because car seats have expiration dates.
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Wait for sales at local chains. Although these sales are not predictable as are the twice-yearly Britax sales, stores do run sales on car seats throughout the year.
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Take the new seat to be inspected by a child-passenger safety technician after purchase. Technicians can assist with ensuring a perfect fit. The Britax Regent has specific directions regarding the weight of the child and the use of distinct seat-belt paths and top tethers. Always consult a technician when making a change to the seat installation.
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Tips & Warnings
The Britax Regent is a forward-facing-only seat. If the child is still able to fit in a rear-facing seat, wait to purchase the Regent. Purchasing the seat before it is needed will shorten the time that it can be used.
Never buy a car seat that has been in an accident or is expired. If you don't know the history of the seat, do not purchase it.
