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| Britax Diplomat Convertible Car Seat Onyx | 
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| Brand: Britax USA
Category: Baby Product
Buy New: $259.99
New (7) from $259.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  27 reviews
Sales Rank: 2605
Color: Onyx
Shipping Weight (lbs): 24.5
Dimensions (in): 24 x 20 x 18.5
MPN: E9L6669
Model: E9L6669
UPC: 652182058067
EAN: 0652182058067
ASIN: B000RHGNO8
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| Features:
| • | 5 point harness with patented Floating HUGS system and True Side Impact Protection | | • | Built-in lock-off clips, Versa-Tether & Safe Guard LATCH Connectors | | • | EPS and Comfort Foam for safety and comfort | | • | Quick adjust headrest and recline | | • | Rear facing: 5 to 35 pounds. Forward facing: At least 1 year old and 20 to 40 pounds |
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Amazon.com Product Description
Specially designed for use in smaller vehicles, the Diplomat from Britax is a compact, convertible car seat that's comfortable for baby on long drives, easy for parents to work with and--most importantly!--safe. It fits children weighing five to 35 pounds in rear facing and one year and up to 40 pounds in forward facing, with both positions able to accommodate a standing height of up to 40 inches.  | The Britax Diplomat offers: - HUGS system for maximum safety.
- True Side Impact Protection.
- Light weight for easier transportation.
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The HUGS system exceeds US safety standards. (Huntington color shown.) View larger. | Proper Positioning for a Safe, Comfortable Ride
Proper positioning helps keep your child secure in the car, and that's why the Diplomat is chock full of features that ensure your child is seated and strapped in at the safest angle. An easy-turn knob quickly adjusts headrest and harness height without requiring you to uninstall the seat, while the tangle-free, five-point harness ensures a snug and secure fit at multiple heights. There's also a rear-and forward-facing recline option and soft body pillow for child comfort and proper positioning. Convenient belt holders keep the harness to the side so you can comfortably place child in the seat, and premium push-button LATCH connectors provide a quick, simple and tight installation. Finally, built-in lock-off clips tightly secure the vehicle seat belt without the need for additional parts you could misplace. True Side Impact ProtectionTM and Versa-Tether for Peace of Mind
The Companion also gives you additional peace of mind by featuring engineered True Side Impact ProtectionTM. Deep side walls and head support provide advanced shock-absorption and cushioning in side impact collisions, helping to reduce the risk of injury. Additionally, EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) impact foam lining around the baby's head and torso absorbs energy in side and rear impacts, cradles baby's head to keep it away from protruding parts, cushions violent side to side movements, and creates a comfortable resting spot. Secondly, the rear- and forward-facing recline allows the patented Versa-Tether, an energy management top tether, to anchor the top of seat to the vehicle in the event of impact, thereby reducing movement. Specifically, the Versa-Tether fastens the top of the car seat to factory installed automobile anchor points, minimizing the possibility of a head injury. This system also allows for rear-facing tethering to help keep the seat consistently stable. 
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When it comes to safety, the Diplomat truly delivers. First, the patented floating HUGS (Harness Ultra Guard) system exceeds U.S. safety standards by reducing forward head movement as it gently cushions the neck and chest with soft padding--a feature that's particularly important both in the case of an accident and during nap time. In addition, this system better distributes the webbing loads, reducing head movement and minimizing harness irritation on baby's neck in case of an impact. HUGS also reduces the chance of improperly positioning the chest clip. Lightweight at 15 pounds, and measuring 19 x 25 x 23.5 inches (WxHxD), the Britax is also certified for air travel. The Diplomat comes with a 1-year limited warranty. The Diplomat is also available in the following colors: Taylor and Huntington.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 22 more reviews...
 Perfect size! July 15, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After searching and searching for the right fit, I am very happy I purchased the Britax Diplomat. I first purchased the Britax Boulevard, but it was way too big for my car (Infiniti G35). So, our super girly Boulevard is now in my husband's truck.
The Diplomat has all the positive features of the Boulevard plus the push button release found on the other Britax car seats. The Diplomat is the best combination of the Britax convertible car seats!
I definitely recommend the Diplomat. I could only find the Onyx color online.
 Pads not machine washable! July 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I know this is a top-of-the-line car seat, and it is very plush and comfy and easy to adjust and all that, but the seat pads are not machine washable. Our baby threw up all over the seat the very first time we used it and then again a week later. It is very inconvenient to have a baby product that is not machine washable. Had I known this, I would have just got the Graco.
Comfy and Safe Ride July 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My 3.5 month old son grew too long for his infant car seat. We purchased this one to accommodate his growth and he no longer cries when getting in his seat. It's small enough not to crowd up all the space in our small honda civic hybrid and is easy to install. The seat belt adjuster in the front is a handy feature.
very happy with our purchase July 7, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
we bought this carseat when our baby was too long for the infant seat although still did not weigh enough to face forward. It easily fits behind any seats is easy to adjust and washes easily (as we discovered within the first week when our poor little one got a stomach bug). It has one of the better safety ratings and I would recommend this seat to anyone. It's definitely worth the money.
 Great seat, strap trouble July 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Overall great seat, easy to install, very cute. However the straps are constantly getting twisted and I miss the hugs. I wish there was a hybrid between the diplomat and the roundabout. I want side impact w/ hugs. Oh well. I'm glad I got it and would recommend it.
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