Britax Romer Car Seats: Benefits and Features

In order for the child to be in the car to be safe and comfortable, it is necessary to install a special car seat there. On the modern market there is a large selection of similar products. They are distinguished by their design, size, technical characteristics, material of manufacture. The cost of car seats also varies and depends on the manufacturer of the product and configuration. One of the most sought-after global brands for the production of child seats for the car is Britax Römer.

The German company Britax Römer has been on the market for about 40 years. During this time, its products managed to gain the trust of many parents around the world. At the beginning of its activities, this company specialized in the production of seat belts for cars. After the corporation began to expand, automobile and bicycle chairs and accessories of this category were added to the belts. All products of the German brand had a first-class quality, and therefore quickly gained recognition in the global market.

An important factor is that Britax Römer has its own design office, which deals with security issues. Careful research and permanent crash tests allow you to identify possible shortcomings of structures and immediately fix them. Due to this, child seats of this company are the standard of security among similar products.

Automobile seats of the specified brand are intended for transportation of children of different ages. Depending on this parameter, they are of 3 types (for each segment several models of car seats have been developed):

• group 0 for babies from birth to 15 months and weighing from 0 to 13 kg (Britax Romer Trifix, First Class plus).
• group 1 for children of preschool age from 9 months to 4 years old, having a height of 61-105 cm and weight of 9-18 kg (Britax Romer Kidfix XP Sict, Britax Romer Duo Plus Isofix, King II, Evolva Storm Gray).
• Group 2-3 for older children from 3.5 to 12 years old, whose height is 100-150 cm, and weight 15-36 kg (Kidfix II XP Sict).

The range of car seats of this brand is simply huge. So, you can easily find the perfect option that will completely suit you and your child. The manufacturer made sure that each parent was completely satisfied with the purchase of the car seat. All possible models can be purchased on the official website. And since there are quite a lot of them, consider the characteristics of only the most popular car seats.

The design of this car seat guarantees an unsurpassed level of safe and comfortable ride, due to the following advantages:

• special anchor belt with five attachment points and soft shoulder pads;
• a modernized system for the redemption of blows, which prevents the child from tipping over;
• the ability to adjust the position of the belt with one hand;
• orthopedic form;
• large capacity;
• removable covers from a first-class material.

Technical indicators of the chair:

• group 1;
• weight - weight 10.8 kg;
• dimensions - 65x45x54 cm;
• mounting type - Isofix +;
• side protection technology SI-PAD;
• 4 positions back;
• Included is an anatomical pillow.

The rating of such a chair on the Yandex market is 4.5 out of 5. Moreover, this car seat model has earned a rating of “good” when tested in an independent laboratory ADAC.

With all the advantages of the chair, its disadvantage is a lot of weight and high cost, which is about 31 thousand rubles.

This is a universal chair for children 4-12 years old, having the following technical characteristics:

• group 1;
• weight - 7.2 kg;
• dimensions - 68x54x42 cm;
• mounting type - Isofix;
• backrest adjustment;
• lateral protection;
• additional anatomic pillow;
• There are no internal belts, there are only regular ones.

The product rating is 4.5 out of 5. The estimated cost is 18 thousand rubles. According to the results of tests such a chair won a very good rating. In this model, manufacturers have especially thought over the protection of children during side collisions and frontal impacts.

Also advantages of the design are:

• enhanced side protection to ensure even distribution of the impact force and avoid damage to the child’s neck;
• easy installation of the car seat;
• the ability to control the size of the headrest and belt;
• removable cover that can be washed in a washing machine;

You can learn more about this car seat model by watching the following video.

This type of construction is suitable for children weighing 9-18 kg. It has the following characteristics:

• universal and simple mount in the car;
• increased safety due to overlays on the side and on the belts;
• collision avoidance function
• the possibility of fixing the chair in different positions for sleeping, resting and sitting;
• adjustment of position of internal thongs and head restraint;
• ventilation system for the maximum comfort of the child;
• removable quality case.

The weight of the chair is 9 kg, dimensions - 60x46x49 cm. The child is placed in it facing forward. The cost of such a chair is about 17 thousand rubles, the estimate is 4.5 out of 5.

The disadvantages of this model are the insufficient length of the Izofix guides, the limited angle of inclination of the chair, and the inconvenient system for changing the position of the headrest.

Based on the characteristics of the 3 models listed, it is already possible to reveal some of the natural advantages of the Britax Römer car seats, which can be attributed to all types of designs.

• High degree of safety (this is the main parameter that you should rely on when choosing a child seat in the car). Products of the German mark are fully consistent with all safety standards, regular crash tests and continuous improvement of designs make them one of the best on the market;
• Convenience and comfort. The models are equipped with orthopedic inserts and anatomical pillows for the maximum comfortable and correct position of the baby in the chair (in addition, almost all designs can be adjusted in accordance with the characteristics of a particular child);
• Quality materials. Car seats are made of hypoallergenic fabrics that are easy to remove and wash in a washing machine, which greatly facilitates the care of the chair.

The five-point system of fastening of belts, the position of the baby against the movement, etc. - all this ensures the maximum safety and comfort of the baby when traveling. With this car seat every trip will bring only joy. And if the child is comfortable, then the parents will not get a lot of trouble.

However, despite all the listed benefits, the Britax Römer products have certain disadvantages. Mostly, it is high cost seats. Not every family can afford to buy a chair for 30 thousand for several months (in the case of newborns). However, the quality, safety, reliability and durability of such car seats fully justify their price.In addition, on some models of child seats there may not be enough long straps and uncomfortable mechanisms for fixing them.

Each parent seeks to ensure maximum safety for his child, especially when it comes to driving in a car, because dozens of accidents happen on the roads every day. That is why Britax Römer baby seats have become an unsurpassed favorite for many English, American, French and German families. The high popularity of such seats in Europe is due to a higher standard of living and income for average families. In addition, there the prices for such designs are slightly different. In Russia, not every family is able to buy an expensive chair, so the popularity of such a brand in our country is relatively lower.

In general, customer reviews suggest that this chair fully complies with all safety and comfort requirements. A large range of models allows you to accurately select the appropriate product.