Britax Grow With You ClickTight
Britax Grow With You ClickTight Review (US)
- You have a tall child.
- You want a car seat that’s easy to install.
- You want a car seat with a seat belt lock-off.
- Your vehicle has non-removable headrests
- You need to fit 3 people in one row of the vehicle.
- SafeWash fabric option is flame-retardant free
- Seat Belt Lock-off
Our Review of the
Britax Grow With You ClickTight
Britax Grow With You ClickTight Review (US)
Our recommendation: 2 years+ until the seat is outgrown (average 11/12 years old)
A 2-in-1 car seat that can be used forward-facing and in high-back booster mode
Preferably after your child has outgrown their rear-facing convertible car seat, but can be used from 2+ years
Stand Out Features of this Car Seat
SafeWash fabric option is flame-retardant free
Britax is moving over to all flame retardant-free fabrics. But until the other fabric options are out of stock, make sure to choose a version with SafeWash fabric if this is important to you. Cover removal: The removable cover is washer-and-dryer friendly for easy cleanup!
Seat is good for you if
You have a tall child.
With a harness height of 20″ at the tallest setting, this is the highest harness height available today. This makes it a great option for kids with tall torsos. It still has a 49″ standing height limit, like the majority of the harness seats on the market. If you want a seat with a limit higher than that, check out the Chicco MyFit.
You want a car seat that’s easy to install.
It’s hard to find a seat that has a seat belt installation easier than the ones that feature Britax’s ClickTight technology like the Britax Grow With You ClickTight does. The ClickTight panel is located behind the padding. After opening it up, all you have to do is thread the vehicle seat belt through the belt path, buckle it in, gently remove any obvious slack, and close the ClickTight panel. Note that the ClickTight panel is designed to be used with the vehicle seatbelt. Don’t even bother with a lower anchor installation; a seatbelt is the way to go for this seat!
You want a car seat with a seat belt lock-off.
This seat has a seat belt lock-off. So it can be a good option in vehicles older than 1996 that don’t have locking seat belts or need to be installed in international vehicles.
Use caution if
Your vehicle has non-removable headrests
If your vehicle has non-removable headrests that tilt forward, we do not recommend that you buy the Britax Grow With You ClickTight. It may not be compatible with the vehicle. You can check this post for car seat options that do work with non-removable headrests.
You need to fit 3 people in one row of the vehicle.
Since the Britax Grow With You ClickTight is 19.5″ wide, it’s not a good option for caregivers who are looking to fit 3 across in their vehicle. You can find narrower options here that will work better for that situation.
Quirks to be aware of
V-Shaped Tether
The top tether should always be used when a child is forward-facing. Britax’s top tethers are v-shaped instead of the typical top tether design. Generally this kind of top tether will go around both sides of the vehicle’s headrest.
Child Fit Information
Installation Information
Airplane Use
The Britax Grow With You Clicktight is an FAA-approved car seat in harness mode. Like all booster car seats, the booster mode of this seat does not have aircraft approval. See the manual for installation on a plane as it differs from installation in the vehicle. But 24.6 pounds, it is one of the heaviest options available. If traveling internationally, this seat has a belt lock-off, so it will work well. For help with all things airplane travel and car seats, check out our Wheels Up Course and private Facebook group.
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SITS Bottom Line
The Britax Grow With You ClickTight is a good option for caregivers who are looking for a forward-facing only car seat as long as their vehicle has removable headrests and there is no need to fit 3 across in the vehicle. It’s easy to install, making it a great option for caregivers who may choose to move the seat to other vehicles or for caregivers who typically have trouble installing car seats.
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Specifications
Britax
Product Information
Weight: 24.6lbs
Width: 19.5"
Highest Harness Height: 20"
Rear Facing Limits
Forward-Facing Limits
Height: 34-49"
Weight: 22-65lbs
Head Height Rules: ears must be below the top of the headrest
Lower Anchor Connectors Weight Limit: 40lbs
No Back Booster Limits
Highest Belt Guide Settings
22"
High Back Booster Limits
Height: 44-63"
Weight: 40-120lbs
Other Important Details
Expiration Limits
9 years
Crash Replacement Policy
replace after a moderate or severe crash
Harness
no-rethread
Lock-off
yes
Vehicle Seat Protector
This brand does not permit a vehicle seat protector.