Britax Allegiance Convertible Car Seat - Luna

I bought this carseat for my granddaughter as she was outgoing her infant seat. She seems much happier and very comfortable, so much so that she almost always falls asleep now when I'm driving with her.

Do NOT buy this car seat for your baby. It is impossible to safely buckle a baby in this seat. Between the hard rubber shoulder strap pads that are too long for the babies chest and dig into my child's chin and throat when the straps are tightened and the waist strap crossing my babies legs close to his knee and digging into his leg, there was no way to get my child safely and comfortably strapped into the seat. I tried all of the strap and pad options outlined in the directions (even though there is only one setting recommended for newborns) and on the instructional videos. NONE helped to secure the baby in a safe and comfortable position.

I registered for this car seat for my baby shower and was excited about getting a car seat from such a reputable brand, but am now very disappointed and having to buy a car seat from a different company that will provide the safety and comfort that I need for my child.

Security and Comfort
I was excited to receive the Britax Allegiance Convertible car seat from Weespring Parent Panel to test and review. Most of my friends love Britax and now I know why. Britax knows how to make safe and well-made products. The Allegiance car seat has a steel frame and impact-absorbing base which gives stability and strength in an event of a crash. Even having a steel frame, it is not too heavy and actually easy to carry. It has the SafeCell impact protection and has a deep foam lined shell. The Britax convertible car seat is very stable, strong, and even the V shaped tether helps the car seat stay in place better. This gives me such peace of mind knowing my kids are protected as they're riding in the car. My 7 and 5 year old reassure me that it is extremely comfortable. They really like this car seat. I like that it holds up to 65lbs, which is more than a standard convertible car seat. Another reason I like this car seat is longevity. It holds from 5 lbs to 65 lbs, and can be used rear-facing and forward-facing. The car seat also comes with an extra comfortable removable infant cushion for up to 22 pounds. The strap covers are soft and extra padded. I think the velcro that helps hold buckles and straps out of the way is a unique feature. I don't have to reach around trying to retrieve the straps. I love it. The attention to small details make a difference. I really wish every seat in my car had anchors because I absolutely love the latch system this car seat has. I do have anchors on a couple seats in the car. It makes installation so easy because the latch connectors just click to lock in place and can release with a push of a button. The built-in latch storage on the back of the Britax Allegiance car seat is useful and great for traveling purposes. It has helped prevent belt latches from swinging around. The car seat is beautiful as well. I have the city dots style. I am very thankful that the car seat cover is removable, but I really wish it was machine washable. My main love of this car seat is the 10 point harness with adjustable headrest. It took a couple seconds to switch out the height for each of my kids to ride in. I was able to take my daughter's friend home safely using this car seat. I now have the perfect car seat to accommodate for my growing child and it will save me money in the long run. It will last a long time.

I was given this convertible car seat to try as part of the weeSpring Parent Panel.
Pros: So comfy! Easy to install. Easy to use. Total longevity!
Cons: needs the click to tight feature. Needs the self leveling ball feature. Needs a cup holder.

I am a pretty religious user of Britax carseats and this one did not disappoint. We upgraded my 2.5 year old from an older model to this one. It was very easy to install rear-facing with the latch system and tether, in the middle row of my minivan. I have since moved him to forward facing (in the third-row), installed using the shoulder belt and tether. The seat is very easy to install using the shoulder belt with the lock off clips, and the instructions are easy to follow. TI love that I can raise and lower the straps without having to re-thred the straps. The seat padding and shoulder/chest pads are cushy with a nice neoprene feel. Thanks to the weeSpring Parent Panel for providing me with this product!

Installation of this car seat was incredibly simple. My biggest issue with the installation was trying to figure out if the seat was reclined enough for the rear-facing position as it isn't very easy to tell.

It looks like it would be incredibly comfortable. I absolutely love the bit of cushioned fabric they have between the belt clip and my daughter. It's a small thing, but it doesn't leave me feeling like I'm going to accidentally pinch my wriggling toddler's tummy when I buckle her in.

Thankfully I haven't had to put the safety features to the test, and hopefully I never have to. However, I do not worry that this car seat will fail should something occur. The steel frame alone is incredibly sturdy.

Above all, I love how easy it is to remove the cover when the inevitable accidents or spills pop up. I would like to thank the weeSpring Parent Panel for giving me the opportunity to give this car seat a test.

Very well made and durable feeling. I really liked the thoughtful details like the flap that covered the clasp where you click in the straps, they prevent you from pinching your baby. The way the straps held to the sides while putting baby in and out was a great idea and the fabric quality felt great though I wish it were machine washable. I liked the height extender for the head as well. The flexible strap guides felt like they'd keep straps in place and not twist.
The biggest con was its lack of cup holders or armrests or any where my toddler could put his toys when he sat in the seat. For that reason, we chose to not install the seat and kept his previous convertible seat. This Britax would be great for a newborn up to the larger toddler who may need a front facing view.
I received the product from the weeSpring Parent Panel.

I admit to a certain level of intimidation initially at the prospect of installing this car seat into my vehicle. It was incredibly simple, though. All I had to do was move the LATCH clips to the front of the car seat (my daughter is still rear-facing for another 5 1/2 months), attach the clips to the LATCH system, and tilt the seat back. My biggest issue with the installation was trying to figure out if the seat was reclined enough for the rear-facing position as it isn't very easy to tell.

When my daughter is in our older car seat that we got with our travel system, I worry that it is uncomfortable for her. With the Britax Allegiance, I do not have that concern. It looks like it would be incredibly comfortable. I absolutely love the bit of cushioned fabric they have between the belt clip and my daughter. It's a small thing, but it doesn't leave me feeling like I'm going to accidentally pinch my wriggling toddler's tummy when I buckle her in.

Thankfully I haven't had to put the safety features to the test, and hopefully I never have to. However, I do not worry that this car seat will fail should something occur. The steel frame alone is incredibly sturdy.

Above all, I love how easy it is to remove the cover when the inevitable accidents or spills pop up.

I would like to thank the weeSpring Parent Panel for giving me the opportunity to give this car seat a test.

I have a few britax car seats and receiving the Britax Allegiance Convertible Car Seat did not disappoint! Installation is quick and easy and the design is simple and classy. Britax is wonderful for comfort and safety. There were a few differences I noticed and loved. First, the tether strap to anchor the seat is shorter than my other seats. This was great because it leaves less strap to bother with and have to hide. My favorite part of the seat is the size and quality of the crotch/belly cover. It actually makes putting the little one in the seat easier and it won't fall off and get lost like most. The attention to detail is why I would highly recommend this seat to anyone wanting a better quality seat for their child. I was given this product to try as part of the weeSpring Parent Panel.

As baby girl has grown out of her infant car seat, which could be clicked into multiple bases housed in different cars, we have moved on to a convertible, all-in-one car seat. This means we are not as flexible for transferring this car seat between cars, because installation is not very easy. So, we were looking to buy another all-in-one, convertible car seat and weeSpring Parent Panel gave us the opportunity to try the Britax Allegiance Convertible Car Seat. This car seat impressed on two major fronts: ease of installation and comfort. Baby girl is 10 months old, so we use this car seat in the rear-facing, infant configuration. It attaches to the metal loops of the back seat with a snap, removing these hooks is simply done with the push of a button. My absolute favorite part of the car seat is the design of the tightening straps. Made with wide loops on the end of these straps, the Britax Allegiance Convertible Car Seat is easily tightened and secured (see photos). We also appreciate the comfort of this car seat, as the padding around baby girl's head and shoulders is sturdy and provides great support. The shoulder straps click into a padded buckled, which eliminates any accidental pinching of baby girl's legs during buckling. The shoulder straps have comfortable pads that cover the plastic adjustments parts and have a rubber alignment bar to ensure proper buckling, making sure that both shoulder straps are level before snapping into place and tightening (see photos). Safety straps are tightened by pulling on a strap on the front edge of the seat and loosened by pushing up on a concealed button just below the buckle. Our baby girl is very tall for her age, so we had to adjust the height of the headrest, which is housed with the shoulder straps; thus, adjusted the height automatically adjusts the height of the straps. No more manually fishing straps through tiny holes to accommodate your growing child. The only negative about the installation of this car seat was that initially setting the recline of the seat and height of the headrest were a bit clunky and required more strength than anticipated to move each part. But after doing it a few times, the kinks worked themselves out. Overall the Britax Allegiance Convertible Car Seat meets our safety and comfort needs and makes transferring between cars a breeze. Thank you to the weeSpring Parent Panel for giving us the opportunity to test this great product!

I've had the Allegiance convertible seat for just over a month now and use it for my 16 month old daughter. Previously she used a Britax infant seat and I have to say that I've been very impressed with the quality seats the company manufactures. While my daughter is petite, I felt that she would be more comfortable in a larger seat and knew we'd soon be in the market for a convertible one anyways. The Allegiance provides a moderately deep seat with thick cushioning, making it a comfy ride-- my 3 year old tested it out when it first arrived and verified! The seat also comes with a removable cushion for infants, or toddlers I believe under 22 lbs. My daughter was right at the weight recommendation so I decided to leave out the infant cushion and she fits nicely. The seat is easy to install BUT unlike my other Britax and my son's Graco convertible seat... there is no level indicator window... there is a picture of a line that you are supposed to use to tell whether the seat is in a level position--- I don't like the lack of this feature at all and recommend this is fixed on future models. The seat, being that it can be forward or rear-facing has 3 levels of tilt to it based upon weight etc. These modes are not indicated on the seat, so you have to guess which position you're putting it in... this should also be updated on future models. I do love that the seat grows with your child, with multiple positions and back heights... simply extend the back and you're done! I love that the height of the straps self-adjust and you don't have to fidget with them. Unlike infant seats that don't need a cupholder, I think that one is a must in a convertible seat if it is truly the best seat to grow with your child.. this one however does not have a cupholder. Overall, this is a good quality product that I would recommend to anyone in the market for a convertible seat. I am grateful to the weeSpring Parent Panel for sending me this carseat in exchange for my honest opinion, review and recommendations.

Pros:
Easy to install
Deep seat, thick padding, removable strap padding
Convertible, multiple positions/heights-- no need to adjust straps

Cons:
No window that indicates if seat is level when installed
No informative picture (or similar) to indicate which tilted position the seat is in
No cup holder