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Britax Poplar

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Convertible

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Technical specifications

Seat weight: 28 lbs

Seat width: 17"

Number of (crotch) buckle strap positions: 3

Lowest harness position: 8"

Highest harness position: 17"

Rear-facing specifications

Rear-facing weight minimum: 5 lbs

Rear-facing weight maximum: 40 lbs

Rear-facing height maximum: 49"

Forward-facing specifications

Forward-facing weight minimum: 22 lbs

Forward-facing weight maximum: 65 lbs

Forward-facing height maximum: 49"

Proper use notes

Crash replacement policy: Follows NHTSA's "Minor crash criteria"

Center seat lower anchor installation: Borrowing the inner bars of outboard LATCH positions is not allowed for any CR or booster

Vehicle seat protector policy: Not allowed (Britax vehicle seat protector has been discontinued)

Inflatable seat belt policy: It is NOT permitted to install this car seat with an inflatable vehicle seat belt.

Seat pad cleaning information (see user manual for details): Refer to product care label for wash instructions

Infant insert/cushioning use: For children who weigh between 5 and 40 lbs (2.3 - 18.1 kg) the positioning layer MUST be folded down rear-facing. For children who weigh between 30 and 40 lbs (13.6 - 18.1 kg) the positioning layer MUST be folded down forward-facing. DO NOT use the lower infant insert with children weighing over 20 lbs (9.1 kg) rear-facing. DO NOT use the lower infant insert forward-facing. The positioning layer MUST be placed behind the head restraint bib when folded up.

Other ways the seat can be outgrown (aside from height or weight limits): Top of child’s head must be at least 1 in (2.5 cm) below the top of head restraint.

Features
anti-rebound bar or panel
approved for use on aircraft
built-in lock-off(s)
built-in recline adjustment
cupholders included
fr-"free" fabrics available
harness pads included
infant insert/padding included
machine-washable fabrics available
narrow (3-across more likely)
no-rethread harness
tumble-dry fabrics available
works well in compact vehicles