Britax Grow with You ClickTight Review – 2-in-1 Harness Booster with Highest Limits

Britax Grow with You Click

Overall Rating

 4.8/5

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With excellent quality, superb safety features, great comfort, and amazing weight and height limits that are almost the best in its class, the Britax Grow with You ClickTight model doesn’t just look the business – it means it. Straddling the worlds of entry-level and performance car seats, the Grow with You ClickTight suits growing little ones from 2-year toddlers to 8-year-old preteens. Featuring Britax’s unique ClickTight feature, the Grow with You ClickTight is not cheap among the 2-in-1 harnessed boosters. But you’ll love it if you’re busy parents who prefer a quick, easy and correct car seat installation to ride your kids safely and comfortably for every car trip.

Britax Grow with Your ClickTight Review - 63" Height Limit Booster

Pros & Cons

The good and the bad

What is it best for

Who we recommend it for

Value for Money

Is it worth the price tag?

Design

Dimensions, weight, color, etc

Safety Rating

Crash tests, FMVSS213, SIP

Performance

Weight/height limits, airplane, etc

Installation

Install with LATCH or seat belt

Alternatives

Other car seats to consider

1. Pros and Cons

Pros

Up to 120 lb weight limit for big kids
Up to 63-inch booster height limit
ClickTight for easy installation
V-shaped tether for stability
Armrest on both sides
Two cup holders on both sides
9 years of lifespan
Can be installed on airplane

Cons

2. Who Is It Best For?

Will the Britax Grow with You ClickTight be a good option for your child?

The Britax Grow with You ClickTight is a great fit for bigger toddlers who grow a bit faster than their peers.

It’ll suit parents looking for the second or third car seat; who want to take the step up after their kids outgrow the convertible car seats.

Thanks to its top 120-pound booster weight limit and 63-inch booster height limit, the Grow with You ClickTight is good for taller kids to stay in a car seat for longer, up to 8-10 years.

It’s a pity that it does not have a higher harness height for parents who prefer to put their kids in harness mode for a longer time. Chicco MyFit would be a better option for its 54-inch harness height limit.

3. Value for Money

Is the price tag worth it?

With more than $300 for a harness to a booster seat, few parents are going to be claiming that the Grow with You ClickTight is budget-friendly. But is it worth the outlay? It depends.

As we’ll see shortly, it’s the best performer for weight and height range in its car seat type, whilst its ClickTight technique puts it amongst the prestigious ranks of the industry’s top performers.

While it delivers a blistering ride, you can get more bang for your buck elsewhere. It just depends on what you’re looking for.

For better portability performance, you should check the Graco Atlas 65. For longer riding in a 5-point harness, the Chicco MyFit features up to 54-inch higher harness height.

If your kid likes heroes like Spiderman or princesses from Disney, the Kidsembrace is going to make your boy or girl happy in the car seat.

All these are great options that also cost hundreds of dollars less than Grow with You ClickTight.

However, this does not mean the Britax Grow with You ClickTight is not worth your consideration. If you are busy parents and want an easy car seat installation, its ClickTight feature saves you much time.

This harness booster car seat has a longer lifespan that is ultra-friendly for fast-growing children.

It’s a pity that the fabric is not machine washable. That’s really a pain.

4. Britax Grow with You ClickTight Design

Dimension and Width

The Britax Grow with You ClickTight is a bulky harness booster seat, due to its width and height.

The 19-inch is at least one or two inches wider than other slim car seats. Don’t underestimate this 1-2 inch gap, which is really a big thing in a motor vehicle, especially in compact cars.

Because it absolutely won’t fit 3 across, if you have two or more kids in a car seat but with a small motor vehicle, it should not be a great option anyway.

The 25–inch height does not seem to match its 120-pound weight limit and 63-inch height limit. It is good but a bit common compared to its competitors, beaten by the KidsEmbrace’s 29.5-inch height and Chicco MyFit’s 27-inch height.

The 21-inch depth is just average. But Grow with You ClickTight supports overhang across a small back seat, just like most Britax models do.

Don’t complain about the large size in a rush. A few moms and dads appraise its width on the shoulder area. Plus, the Britax Grow with You ClickTight provides plenty of room for the little ones to grow and stay comfortable.

Portability

Weighing up to 25 pounds, the Britax Grow with You ClickTight is a TANK. It is the heaviest harness booster seat and might have a name in the weight ranking of all the car seats.

As a result, it gets a rating of 6 out of 10 for its portability performance.

It’s so heavy that you won’t take it for air travel even though it’s certified for airplane use in the harness mode.

If you really need a car seat for your boy or girl to travel by plane, the Graco Atlas 65 is less in weight.

However, it’s not the most portable one. Among our reviews for the child safety seats, the Diono Radian 3R gets the highest score in portability for its folding design.

Parents can carry it easily to the airport with two shoulder straps.

Further Information

Best portable car seats for travel

Two Cup Holders

On each side, there is a cup holder that is used to hold the water bottles or snacks.

They are not big in size but still convenient for your boys or girls to easily reach for their drinks.

The cup holders are just under the armrest and within easy reach even for toddlers.

It’s a pity that they are not removable. This means that it will be a bit more difficult for you to wash them if they get dirty.

Not as good as those dishwasher-safe cup holders that can be detached from the car seat for machine washing.

6. Crash Tests and Safety Ratings

The Britax Grow with You ClickTight has a few additional features to enhance its protection for a better safety rating, more than the basic requirements to meet or exceed the child restraint criteria for a frontal crash test under the US FMVSS 213 and the 5-point harness for side impact protection test.

The first thing to appraise is the ClickTight feature, which enables installing a car seat with a seat belt much easier, under the guidance of the belt route.

Many parents, including my best friend – Jessica, have very positive comments on this feature that will help the parent install the car seat correctly and tightly for a safe ride.

Secondly, the SafeCell protection system which consists of a high-strength steel frame, energy-absorbing base, and a V-shaped tether is helpful to minimize seat rotation and reduce forward movement in the event of a crash.

6. Performance

Weight and Height Limits

Here are the weight and height requirements for using the Britax Grow with You ClickTight for riding a boy or a girl.

Harness Mode:

Use only with children who weigh between 25 and 65 lbs (11.3 and 30 kg) and whose height is between 34 and 49 in. (85 and 125 cm) and are at least 2 years of age.

Harness Mode Children must:

1. Be at least two years of age; and

2. Weigh between 25 and 65 lbs (11.3 and 30 kg); and

3. Stand between 34 and 49 in. (85 and 125 cm) in height; and

4. The top of the child’s ears must be below the top of the head restraint when seated; and

5. The harness straps must be in the closest position at or above the child’s shoulders when seated.

Booster Mode:

Use only with children who weigh between 40 and 120 lbs (18 and 54 kg) and whose height is between 44 and 63 in. (110 and 160 cm). • Snugly adjust the belts provided with this child restraint around your child.

Booster Mode NOTE:

Britax recommends booster mode only after the child outgrows harness mode. Children must:

1. Weigh between 40 and 120 lbs (18 and 54 kg); and

2. Stand between 44 and 63 in. (110 and 160 cm) in height; and

3. The top of the child’s ears must be below the top of the head restraint; and

4. The vehicle shoulder belt must lay straight across the center of the child’s chest, with the shoulder belt guide positioned above the child’s shoulders and does not contact the child’s neck; and

5. The lap part of the vehicle seat belt should be worn under the armrests and rest low on the child’s upper thighs.

Age Range

Like all harness to booster seats, the Britax Grow with You ClickTight is good for toddlers and big kids, whilst it lacks the ability to ride newborns and small infants

It’s suitable for toddlers 2 years or older, only forward-facing. You can easily know this from its minimum weight and height requirement – 25 pounds and 34 inches.

As a booster seat with a harness, this unit is going to grow with your boys or girls to preteens around 9-10 years old, thanks to a 120-pound top weight and 63-inch top height.

You may find that Grow with You ClickTight has higher weight and height limits. This combination makes it great for bigger kids.

Stages

The stage informant can be easily found via its name. It’s obvious that the Britax Grow with You ClickTight is capable of riding a boy or girl through two of the four car seat stages – harness (forward-facing) and booster.

It’s designed for toddlers and big kids, missing the first stage to ride an infant who is 2 years or younger in the rear-facing stage.

Airplane

Is a Britax Grow with You ClickTight allowed on planes?

Yes. This restraint is certified for use in aircraft when used in harness mode.

But you should not use it on planes in the booster mode because belt-positioning boosters require lap-shoulder belts that are not available in aircraft.

From the above, you may know that you should install the Britax Grow with You ClickTight with the lap belt for air travel.

It’s STRONGLY recommended to call the airline to make sure this car seat can be installed on their planes before onboarding.

Further Information

12 tips for air travel with kids in a car seat

Lifespan

How long is Britax Grow with You ClickTight good for

Britax Grow with You ClickTight has a long 9-year lifespan. That’s the average among the Britax car seats longevity before expiration.

However, this does not mean you can use it for 9 years. The lifespan is generally calculated from its manufacturer date.

But it’s still good and long-lasting to match its performance to ride a child from toddler to tween until your child is ready to use the vehicle’s seat belt for safety.

Here might be the real case, you purchase the car seat for a toddler at 2 years, then it goes through less than 8 years of usage. After that, your child grows to 10 years or younger, but guessing older than 8 years of age.

Whilst all US states do not require a child older than 8 years to travel in a car seat, the real usage is quite long.

Further Information

What to do with expired car seats

Warranty

The Britax Grow with You ClickTight indicates in the user manual that this harness booster is warranted against defective materials or workmanship for one year from the date of original purchase.

It’s required to provide proof of purchase to claim for this warranty. And Britax will, at its option, provide repair or replacement components for this product.

To make a claim under this warranty, you must contact Britax Consumer Services at 1-888-427-4829 or 1-704-409-1699, or write to the manufacturer using the address on the back cover of the user manual.

Advanced tip:

You should complete the registration within (30) days of purchase. You may also register online at us.britax.com/registration.

7. Britax Grow with You ClickTight Installation

Britax Grow with You ClickTight Installation in Harness Mode

Before you begin:

Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor.
Britax recommends that the top tether be used at all times when installing the child seat. Using the top tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for tether anchor locations.
Loosen the tether and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during installation.
Adjust the child seat to desired position and place forward-facing on the vehicle seat.

Lap-Shoulder Belt with CLICKTIGHT (Preferred Method)

1. Release the buckle and open the CLICKTIGHT. a. Locate the two slots in the CLICKTIGHT cover. b. Squeeze the CLICKTIGHT release levers.

2. Pull the vehicle belt out and route along the green belt path. Verify that the belt is not twisted and then buckle.

3. Remove slack from the lap part (A), then shoulder part (B) of the vehicle belt. IMPORTANT: Overtightening the belt may prevent the CLICKTIGHT from properly securing.

4. Close the CLICKTIGHT. A click helps confirm the CLICKTIGHT is secure. NOTE: The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation or use a different seating location.

5. Firmly press the tether hook over a designated vehicle tether anchor. Remove slack.

6. Secure excess webbing with the elastic strap.

LATCH with CLICKTIGHT

Before you begin:

Check that your vehicle has lower anchors. Use the vehicle belt (not lower connectors) for harness mode installations with children who weigh more than 40 lbs (18.1 kg).
Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor. Britax recommends that the top tether be used at all times when installing the child seat. Using the top tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for tether anchor locations.
Loosen the tether and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during installation.
Adjust the child seat to desired position and place forward facing on the vehicle seat.

1. Release the buckle and open the CLICKTIGHT to access the lower connectors. a. Locate the two slots in the CLICKTIGHT cover. b. Squeeze the CLICKTIGHT release levers.

2. Route the lower connector strap along the green belt path.

3. Firmly attach the lower connector onto their adjacent lower anchors. For push-on lower connector only: A click helps confirm attachment. NOTE: Verify that the strap is not twisted.

4. Pull the end of the lower connector strap to remove slack.

5. Close the CLICKTIGHT. A click helps confirm the CLICKTIGHT is secure. NOTE: The child seat is secure when it cannot be moved front-to-back or side-to-side more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child seat is not secure, repeat the installation or use a different seating location.

6. Firmly press the tether hook over a designated vehicle tether anchor. Remove slack.

7. Secure excess webbing with the elastic strap.

Lap Belt with CLICKTIGHT

Before you begin:

Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine what type of vehicle belt you have and how it can be locked for use with child seats.
Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor. Britax recommends that the top tether be used at all times when installing the child seat. Using the top tether will improve the stability of your child seat and reduce the risk of injury. Check your vehicle owner’s manual for tether anchor locations.
Loosen the tether and place it over the child seat back to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during installation.
Adjust the child seat to desired position and place forward-facing on the vehicle seat.

1. Release the buckle and open the CLICKTIGHT. a. Locate the two slots in the CLICKTIGHT cover. b. Squeeze the CLICKTIGHT release levers.

2. Pull the vehicle belt out and route along the green belt path. NOTE: Verify that the belt is not twisted and then buckle.

3. Lock your vehicle seat belt system as instructed by your vehicle owner’s manual and remove slack from the vehicle belt. IMPORTANT: Overtightening the belt may prevent the CLICKTIGHT from properly securing.

5. Firmly press the tether hook over a designated vehicle tether anchor. Remove slack.

6. Secure excess webbing with the elastic strap.

Check List

All connections are secure and the vehicle belt is not twisted.
Vehicle belt is locked as directed by your vehicle owner’s manual.
Child restraint cannot be moved front to back or side to side more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) at the belt path. If the child restraint is not secure, repeat the installation or use a different seating location.
Excess top tether webbing is contained within your vehicle and secured.

Installation in Booster Mode

LATCH with CLICKTIGHT

Before you begin:

IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to use lower anchors or tether to position this child restraint in booster mode. To use this seat in booster mode without lower anchors, see instructions for Securing Your Child.

IMPORTANT:

Use lower anchors to secure the child seat to the vehicle seat even when unoccupied, since in a crash an unsecured child restraint system may injure occupants.
Secure your child using the vehicle’s lap shoulder belt system.
Check that your vehicle has lower anchors.
Check that your vehicle has a top tether anchor. Do not use top tether without securing lower connectors.
Loosen the tether and place it over the back of the child seat to keep it from becoming pinned between the child seat and vehicle seat during positioning.
Adjust the child seat to the upright position and place forward facing on the vehicle seat.

1. Release the buckle and open the CLICKTIGHT to access the lower connectors. a. Locate the two slots in the CLICKTIGHT cover. b. Squeeze the CLICKTIGHT release levers.

2. Route the lower connector strap along the green belt path.

3. Firmly attach the lower connector onto their adjacent lower anchors. For push-on lower connector only: A click helps confirm attachment. NOTE: Verify that the strap is not twisted.

4. Pull the end of the lower connector strap to remove slack. IMPORTANT: Overtightening the webbing may prevent the CLICKTIGHT from properly securing.

5. Close the CLICKTIGHT. A click helps confirm the CLICKTIGHT is secure.

6. Firmly press the tether hook over a designated vehicle tether anchor. Remove slack.

7. Secure excess webbing with the elastic strap

Securing Your Child

Harness Mode

WARNING! Never route the vehicle belt over the child when using this child seat in harness mode.

Adjust the belts provided with this child seat so they fit snugly around your child. A snug strap should not allow any slack.

It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position.

Verify that the child seat is secure and the harness is properly adjusted around the child each time the child seat is used.

Before you begin: Always check the seat area for debris and remove it to prevent interference with the harness adjuster mechanism or CLICKTIGHT.

1. Loosen the harness. a. Press the release lever. b. Pull both harness straps forward.

2. Open the chest clip. a. Press tabs. b. Pull apart.

3. Release the buckle and place the harness straps around the armrests.

4. Place the child in the restraint with child’s back flat against the seat.

5. Position the harness straps around the child (see page 21). NOTE: Adjust the harness to fit the clothes the child is wearing. Remove bulky coats, jackets and/or bulky sports equipment before putting the child in the child seat.

6. Fasten the harness buckle. Proper connection is confirmed with a click after inserting each buckle tongue.

7. Pull the harness adjuster strap to tighten the harness. NOTE: The harness should have a snug fit around the child. A snug strap should not allow any slack. It lies in a relatively straight line without sagging. It does not press on the child’s flesh or push the child’s body into an unnatural position. You should not be able to pinch excess.

8. Fasten the chest clip and place at armpit level.

Check List

Before traveling, verify that the:

Harness straps are not twisted.
Harness is snug.
Buckle is fastened.
Chest clip is at the child’s armpit level.
Remove bulky coats, jackets and/or bulky sports equipment before putting the child in the child seat.

Booster Mode

WARNING! Warning! Use only the vehicle’s lap and shoulder belt system when restraining the child in this booster seat.

Use the shoulder belt guides on the child seat to ensure proper fit.

Ensure the lap part of the vehicle belt sits low across the child’s upper thighs and that the shoulder part does not contact the child’s neck.

Before you begin:

If your vehicle seat back is adjustable, ensure it is in the upright position before placing the child seat on the vehicle seat.

Adjust the child seat to the upright position and place forward-facing on the vehicle seat, if not already installed.

1. Adjust the head restraint to the highest position.

2. Place the child in the restraint with the child’s back flat against the seat.

3. Route the shoulder part of the vehicle belt through the red shoulder belt guide and fasten the vehicle belt across the child.

4. Adjust the head restraint so that the vehicle shoulder belt lays straight across the center of the child’s chest, above the child’s shoulder and does not contact the child’s neck (A).

The lap part of the vehicle belt should be worn under the armrests and rest low on the child’s upper thighs (B). NOTE: Ensure the head restraint has locked into position.

Britax Grow with You ClickTight Car Seat Manual

Reading the user manual is the most important thing you should do at the very first. It includes detailed instructions for you to follow up.

You’ll learn how to install and use the Britax Grow with You ClickTight for the optimal protection for your boys or girls.

It’s usually included in the package and stored on the back of the car seat, but you can always find the online user manual on its official website, or download the PDF here.

8. Specification and Comparison

Brand
Brand	Britax
Type
Suitable for	Toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids
Positions	Forward-facing
Design
Portability (1-10)	6; bulky and heavy
Weight (lb.)	25
Weight limits (lb.)	25-65 for 5-point harness, 40-120 for highback booster
Height limit (inch)	34-49″ for forward-facing, 44-63″ for high back booster
Dimension	21 x 19 x 25″
Cup holder	Two on both sides
Performance
Age Range	2-10 years old
Stage	2nd, 3rd
Installation	LATCH and seat belt
Headrest Positions	9
Recline Positions	2
Airplane	Yes in harness mode
Lifespan	10 Years
Extra Features	ClickTight for easy installation, V-shaped tether

Britax Grow with You ClickTight vs Grow with You Plus vs Grow With You

Car Seats Comparison	Grow with You ClickTight	Grow with You ClickTight Plus	Grow with You
Price	$329	$369	$209
Harness Capacity	25 - 65 lbs	25 - 65 lbs	25 - 65 lbs
Booster Capacity	40 - 120 lbs	40 - 120 lbs	40 - 120 lbs
ClickTight	✓	✓	-
Layers of Protection	2	3	2
Quick-Adjust Harness	9	9	9
Recline Positions	2	2	2
Chest Pads	✓	✓	✓
Machine Washable Fabric	-	✓	-

Britax Grow with You ClickTight Review – 2-in-1 Harness Booster with Highest Limits