Question Boulevard Vs True fit

susieq1202 · Aug 11, 2008

I think I've narrowed my convertibale car seat choice to two...

Boulevard and True Fit

Was wondering if any one had the specs.

I'm looking for inside dimensions... which is roomier?

TechnoGranola · Aug 11, 2008

I don't have the specs, but having tried both, the True Fit is roomier. Also, the True Fit gives you 5 more pounds to rear-face (RF to 35 pounds in True Fit, Boulevard RF to 30 pounds). This may matter to you if you have a heavier child that will outgrow the seat RF in weight before height.

snowbird25ca · Aug 11, 2008

TechnoGranola said:
I don't have the specs, but having tried both, the True Fit is roomier. Also, the True Fit gives you 5 more pounds to rear-face (RF to 35 pounds in True Fit, Boulevard RF to 30 pounds). This may matter to you if you have a heavier child that will outgrow the seat RF in weight before height.

The TF is also going to provide more height in the harness - probably about 1" more in actual use. Since most seats are outgrown by height before weight, I'd definitely factor that into the equation.

Do you have a store near you that you can try both seats out and see how they fit in your car? Zellers should have the TF in stock if your local TRU/BRU doesn't, and a local baby boutique should also have the Blvd if your TRU/BRU is out of stock on it.

I much prefer the TF over the Britax convertibles - it is much roomier in the interior, has 5lbs more in the rf'ing weight limit, and has a deeper shell so I suspect it provides just as much SIP as the BLVD and definitely more than the MA at any rate.

But try them for yourself and decide after that. You might find you like the BLVD better - we all have different likes/dislikes in a seat & not every seat works in every vehicle. :thumbsup:

theshapeshifter · Aug 11, 2008

We just got a True Fit and it definitely seems roomier than the Marathon at least. When the TF was sitting in my dining room this morning I decided to try sitting in it just for a laugh - and sure enough, I fit! I mean, there's no way I could've used the buckles or anything, but my 5'8" 170lb frame could sit in the True Fit and feel surprisingly comfortable. So I'd say there's plenty of hip room for even big kids!

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