Britax Poplar vs Britax Poplar S
The Poplar lists for $50 less.
Only the differences are shown.
| Britax Poplar | Britax Poplar S | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| List price | $349.99Lowest price | $399.99 |
| Rear-facing weight | 5–50 lb | Up to 50 lb |
| Rear-facing height | 18–49 in | 18–49 in |
| Forward-facing weight | 30–65 lb | Up to 65 lb |
| Forward-facing height | 35–49 in | 35–49 in |
| Seat weight | 27.2 lbLightest | 28 lb |
| Width | 17 in | 17 in |
| Head rule | Rear-facing: when the top of the child's head is at least 1" (2.5 cm) below the top of the head restraint. Forward-facing: when the top of the ears are below the top of the head restraint. | Rear-facing: when the top of the child's head is at least 1" (2.5 cm) below the top of the head restraint. Forward-facing: when the top of the ears are below the top of the head restraint. |
| Newborn insert | Lower infant insert (optional): MAY be used for children who weigh 20 lbs (9.1 kg) or less rear-facing; not forward-facing. Positioning layer MUST be folded down for 5-40 lbs rear-facing. | Infant inserts (optional, two per product page): DO NOT use any infant inserts with children weighing over 20 lbs (9.1 kg) rear-facing; not forward-facing. |
| Installation | seat belt (ClickTight) | seat belt (ClickTight) |
| Load leg | No | No |
| Anti-rebound bar | No | Yes |
| Rotates | No | No |
| Harness heights | 14 | 14 |
| Recline positions | 6 | 6 |
| Aircraft label | Certified for aircraft, per the maker | Certified for aircraft, per the maker |
| No added flame retardants | Yes | Yes |
| Expires after | 10 years | 10 years |
Britax Poplar
A slim 17-inch Britax convertible with a ClickTight seat belt install and a no-rethread harness. It rear-faces up to 50 lb.
- Slim 17-inch width
- High 50 lb rear-facing limit
- 10-year life
- No anti-rebound bar listed (that is the Poplar S)
Britax Poplar S
The Poplar with extras: a ReboundReduce stability bar, upper-body support pillow and contrast stitching. Same slim 17-inch frame.
- Slim 17-inch width
- Includes rebound-reducing stability bar
- 10-year life
- Costs more than the Poplar for mostly comfort and bar extras
Ask the meadow
Poplar or Poplar S?
Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.
Which is easier to travel with?
Poplar: certified for planes, 27.2 lb. Poplar S: certified for planes, 28 lb.
What does the extra $50 for the Poplar S get you?
Per the makers, the Poplar S adds an anti-rebound bar. Both meet the same federal crash standard.
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