Specifications checked against Britax’s US site and manual on . Not hands-on tested. How I research
Who is the Highpoint 2-Stage Belt-Positioning Booster for?
The Britax Highpoint is a belt-positioning booster that converts from high-back to backless. With the backrest it fits children 40 to 120 lb and 44 to 63 in; backless, 48 to 120 lb and 46 to 63 in. It uses the vehicle lap and shoulder belt, adds optional lower connectors and a SecureGuard clip, and expires after 10 years.
Reasons to consider it
High-back mode to 120 lb and 63 in, with a seated shoulder height up to 21.5 in
A 10-position headrest to place the shoulder belt guide
A SecureGuard clip to keep the lap belt low on the upper thighs
Quick-push lower connectors to keep the booster secured when empty
Things to weigh up
Lap-only belts, motorized belts and belts anchored on the door are not compatible
Backless mode needs a vehicle head restraint in that seating position
Not certified for aircraft
No overhang is allowed, including side overhang
My take on the Highpoint 2-Stage Belt-Positioning Booster
It suits a child who has outgrown a harness and needs a high-back booster that later becomes a backless one, in a seat with a lap and shoulder belt. The trade-off is that only the vehicle belt restrains the child; the lower connectors just hold the booster in place. Compared with the Skyline, it adds the SecureGuard lap belt clip, and Britax lists it at 12 lb against 11 lb for the Skyline, with the same 16" x 21" x 27.5" dimensions.
A research summary of Britax’s published specifications and manual, read . Not a hands-on test or a crash-safety rating.
Who the Highpoint 2-Stage Belt-Positioning Booster fits
This seat covers 2 stages, and a child has to meet every limit of the stage they are in. Britax gives it a 10-year life from the date of manufacture, so check the date label before using a hand-me-down.
High-back booster40 to 120 lb · 44 to 63 in
The seat’s own back and belt guide route the vehicle belt across the shoulder, and the sides give the child something to lean on when they sleep.
Backless booster48 to 120 lb · 46 to 63 in
Only the base is left, so the vehicle seat has to support the child’s back and head, and the belt guide sits at the hip.
What are the Highpoint 2-Stage Belt-Positioning Booster weight, height and age limits?
Britax Highpoint 2-Stage Belt-Positioning Booster limits by mode
Mode
Child weight
Child height
Minimum age
Conditions
High-back booster
40 to 120 lb
44 to 63 in
Not published
Seated shoulder height up to 21.5 in
Backless booster
48 to 120 lb
46 to 63 in
Not published
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A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.
Britax does not publish a width for this seat, so measure your back seat and compare it with the seat in a store before buying. It weighs 12 lb, which matters if you will move it between cars or carry it through an airport.
Check your vehicle manual for lower anchor positions and any head-restraint rules.
Rear-facing seats need front-seat room: try the install behind the driver before you commit.
Not certified for aircraft use: plan on gate-checking it or using a different seat to fly.
What features does the Highpoint 2-Stage Belt-Positioning Booster have?
Converts high-back to backless
Quick-push lower connectors
10-position headrest
SecureGuard clip
Colors listed in the US
Black Ombre, Grey Ombre, Green Ombre, Purple Ombre.
What to know before you live with it
Positioning the booster and the lower connectors
The lower connectors are optional. They attach the booster to the vehicle's lower anchors so it stays put when empty, but they do not restrain the child. To use them, release the adjuster strap fully, then push each connector onto its lower anchor until it clicks. The backrest should lie flat against an upright vehicle seat back, which may mean adjusting or removing the vehicle head restraint. The base must not hang over the edge of the vehicle seat. If the lower anchors keep the belt from fitting the child properly, the manual says not to use them.
To set the headrest, squeeze the adjuster, slide it, then pull up to check it has locked. The shoulder belt should cross the middle of the chest at or just above the shoulder, and the top of the headrest should be above the ears. Do not recline the backrest past the first click. The lap belt runs under both armrests, over the base belt guides and through the SecureGuard clip. The clip's bottom edge should be level with the upper thighs without pressing into them, and the lap belt must not rest on the abdomen.
Backless use starts at 48 lb and 46 in. The manual allows it only in a seating position with a vehicle head restraint, and the top of the child's ears must be below the top of that head restraint. The lap belt still goes under both armrests and through the SecureGuard clip, and the shoulder belt goes under the armrest on the buckle side. To take the backrest off, push it down until it lies flat and clicks, then keep pushing until it separates from the base.
The base, backrest and headrest covers come off by unhooking elastic loops. Take the plastic insert out of the headrest cover before washing and put it back before use. Follow the care label, and do not bleach or iron. Sponge clean the shell with warm water and mild soap, with no solvents or abrasive cleaners. The cup holders are dishwasher safe, top shelf only. Stop using the booster after 10 years or a moderate or severe crash; the date label is under the base cover.
Is the Highpoint 2-Stage Belt-Positioning Booster recalled?
No campaign in the current NHTSA child-restraint data names this model family, and I have not run a separate review for it. Check your seat’s model number and date of manufacture before use.
Does the Highpoint need to be installed with LATCH?
No. The lower connectors are not required. If you do not use them, keep them stored in the base and buckle the vehicle belt across the empty booster so it is not loose in a crash.
What is the difference between the Highpoint and the Skyline?
The Skyline lists the same booster limits and 16" x 21" x 27.5" dimensions, weighs 11 lb according to Britax, and its page does not list a SecureGuard clip.
Britax's product page describes a SafeWash cover that is safe to machine wash and dry. The manual says to follow the care label and not to bleach or iron it.
Answers refer to the model and manual version on this page. Check the instructions supplied with your seat.
Before you buy
Weigh and measure your child. The limits above are the manufacturer’s, and a child has to meet all of them for the mode they will use.
Confirm the exact version. Colors, retail exclusives and model numbers change limits more often than you would expect; Britax lists 4 colors of this seat.
Read the manual before you buy, not after. It is linked above and holds the fit rules, the install methods and the expiry.
Check recalls by model number and date of manufacture, and register the seat with Britax so you hear about the next one.