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A convertible car seat with 2 modes: rear-facing harness 5 to 50 lb, 18 to 49 in; forward-facing harness 30 to 65 lb, 35 to 49 in.
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The Britax Poplar is a convertible car seat in a slim 17 inch design. The manual allows rear-facing from 5 to 50 lb and 18 to 49 inches, and forward-facing from 30 to 65 lb and 35 to 49 inches. It installs with ClickTight, is certified for aircraft in both directions, and expires after 10 years.
The Poplar suits a family that needs a narrow convertible for a crowded back seat and wants one seat from 5 lb rear-facing to the 65 lb forward-facing limit. The main trade-off is bulk to move: Britax lists it at 27.2 lb. The Poplar S shares its limits and 17 inch width but adds a ReboundReduce stability bar for rear-facing use and a second infant insert, and Britax lists it at 28.0 lb.
A research summary of Britax’s published specifications and manual, read . Not a hands-on test or a crash-safety rating.
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.
| Mode | Child weight | Child height | Minimum age | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 5 to 50 lb | 18 to 49 in | Not published | Lower anchor installation limited to 35 lb (manual) |
| Forward-facing harness | 30 to 65 lb | 35 to 49 in | Not published | Lower anchor installation limited to 35 lb (manual) |
A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.
Every install is a fit between one seat and one vehicle. Read both manuals, and use a free inspection station if anything is unclear.
At 17 in at its widest, this seat is one of the narrower ones in its class and is a candidate for three across in many mid-size cars. It weighs 27.2 lb, which matters if you will move it between cars or carry it through an airport.
Stone Onyx, Glacier Graphite.
You set the recline before installing: rear-facing, the indicator ball must be completely in the blue section, and Britax recommends the most reclined position for a baby without head and neck control. A rolled towel or pool noodle is allowed if needed. The base must be flat and parallel on the vehicle seat with no more than 3 inches over the front edge. To install, you lift the front cover flap, squeeze the ClickTight release buttons, slide both parts of the belt through the rear-facing belt paths, buckle, remove slack from the lap and then the shoulder part, and close the ClickTight. The tether stays attached to its storage hook.
Forward-facing, the recline indicator ball must sit within the dashed green lines, and Britax strongly recommends using the tether. The manual describes the tether as a crash indicator: if any of its colored stitching has ripped, the seat is no longer acceptable for use. It also warns that a vehicle head restraint can stop the seat's head restraint from rising high enough in a reclined forward-facing position. In that case you raise or remove the vehicle head restraint, or move the seat upright or to another seating position, and never force it.
A positioning layer sits under the child and changes with weight. Rear-facing, it must be folded down from 5 to 40 lb and may be up or down from 40 to 50 lb. Forward-facing, it must be folded down from 30 to 40 lb and may be up or down from 40 to 65 lb. When folded up, it goes behind the head restraint bib. The lower infant insert sits on top of the positioning layer, may be used for children of 20 lb or less rear-facing, and is never used forward-facing.
The cover comes off in three parts: a head restraint cover, a seat pan cover and an outer rim cover, each with its own steps in the manual. For washing, it points you to the care label and says not to bleach or iron. The shell and harness are sponge cleaned with warm water and mild soap, and the harness is never taken apart. The buckle is rinsed in warm water and tested until each tongue clicks. The two cup holders are removable and dishwasher safe, and either the cup holders or the cup holder caps must always be in place.
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.
The manual allows rear-facing from 5 to 50 lb and 18 to 49 inches, and forward-facing from 30 to 65 lb and 35 to 49 inches. Rear-facing, the head must be at least 1 inch below the top of the head restraint; forward-facing, the tops of the ears must be below it.
Britax Poplar user guide P15154500 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
The manual says it is certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. Rear-facing, the aircraft lap belt goes through the rear-facing belt paths; forward-facing, the seat is upright and the belt goes through the forward-facing paths.
Britax Poplar user guide P15154500 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
The manual says not to use the lower anchor attachment for a child over 35 lb, rear-facing or forward-facing. Above that, you install with the vehicle belt.
Britax Poplar user guide P15154500 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
Britax lists the seat at 27.2 lb, gives dimensions of 20.5 x 17 x 23.5 inches and calls it a slim 17 inch design. It says the seat is designed to fit 3 across but that fit cannot be guaranteed in all vehicles.
Britax Poplar Convertible Car Seat product page (opens in a new tab)
Britax lists the Poplar S with the same 50 lb rear-facing and 65 lb forward-facing limits, a ReboundReduce stability bar for rear-facing use, two infant inserts and a 28.0 lb seat weight.
Britax Poplar S Convertible Car Seat product page (opens in a new tab)
The manual says to stop using it once it is older than ten years, or after a moderate or severe crash. The date is on the serial number and manufactured date label.
Britax Poplar user guide P15154500 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
Answers refer to the model and manual version on this page. Check the instructions supplied with your seat.
| Model | Top child weight | Seat weight | Width | Usable life |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Convertible Car Seat (this seat) | 65 lb | 27.2 lb | 17 in | 10 years |
| Poplar S Convertible Car Seat | 65 lb | 28 lb | 17 in | 10 years |
| One4Life ClickTight All-in-One Car Seat | 120 lb | 30 lb | 19.5 in | 10 years |
| One4Life Slim All-in-One Car Seat | 120 lb | 28 lb | — | 10 years |
Other convertible seats whose published weight and height limits overlap the Poplar Convertible Car Seat.
| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 5–50 lb | 18–49 in |
| Forward-facing harness | 30–65 lb | 35–49 in |
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| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 5–50 lb | 18–49 in |
| Forward-facing harness | 30–65 lb | 35–49 in |
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| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 4–40 lb | Up to 43 in |
| Forward-facing harnessfrom 12 months | 26.5–65 lb | Up to 49 in |
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| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing harness | 5–40 lb | 19–40 in |
| Forward-facing harness | 30–65 lb | 34.4–49 in |
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