83
Highest safety
Britax Poplar
FMVSS 213
Verdict
The Poplar pairs a steel frame with a click-tight installation panel and carries the highest safety sub-score in this comparison. At 17 inches wide, two plus a booster fit in a midsize back seat.
It never leaves the car, so there is no carrier to click into a stroller, and the click-tight panel needs a firm push to close. Families who want a carrier first should start with the KeyFit or Pipa RX.
What we liked
- Highest safety sub-score compared
- 17 in wide
- Click-tight install panel
What we didn't like
- Never leaves the car
- Panel needs a firm push
- Weighs 27.2 lb
Specifications
| Seat weight | 27.2 lb |
|---|---|
| Child limits | 5 to 65 lb, up to 49 in |
| Install | Click-tight panel, belt or LATCH |
| Aircraft | FAA approved |
| Standard | FMVSS 213 |
| Expiry | 10 years from manufacture |
Dimensions
Safety & sources
Recall check
No CPSC recall found for this exact model.
Related recalls
Britax B-Agile/BOB Motion with Click & Go receivers recalled 2017 (CPSC #17088, ~676,000 units); B-Ready recalled 2016 (CPSC #16080); B-Safe 35/35 Elite recalled 2016 (CPSC #16081). None names the Poplar.
Certifications
FMVSS 213
Sources
- Price: www.albeebaby.com — Retailer listing for the base Poplar, $349.99
- Specs: us.britax.com — Manufacturer product page
- Safety record: www.saferproducts.gov — CPSC SaferProducts recall check, exact model
Desk score
83Strong · 80–89
Scored from published specs, safety certifications, recall records and parent ratings. We do not buy or handle the products.
27.2 lb
Seat weight
5 to 65 lb, up to 49 in
Child limits
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Notes · Nov 2026
We score from the published record: the manufacturer’s specs, FMVSS 213 certification and FAA approval status, and CPSC recall records, checked in November 2026. Carrier weights and child limits are the listed figures. We do not buy or handle the products.
Parent evidence: 8.3 — provisional. No published aggregate rating for this model was verified on Nov 11, 2026.
Last updated Nov 2026 · Prices are list prices.