Review – Britax Baby-Safe Plus SHR II Car Seat

I am trying to get organised for the baby which is coming in a few weeks. One of the things that is a necessary is making sure the car seat fits in your car. Fits well and you can get it in and out ok.

Being part of the Britax Mumbassadors program meant I got sent a Britax Baby-Safe Plus SHR II with the iso fix base. I fitted this into the car to try it out and see how we got on, it’s a tricky one having three car seats in the back but they all fitted in.

The Isofix is really easy to fit and fits in securely using the back fixtures. To fit you put down the foot prop, then put in the isofix guides, next you slot it into the base until you hear the click and the release button pops out showing green. I know I don’t need to worry about the car seat moving. What I always found difficult putting in baby car seats in the past was getting the seat belt to fit around the car seat and in all those wee fittings. This way I don’t have to worry about that as the car seat will fit into the Isofix and get clipped in.

Here we have the car seat all fitted in and ready to go. Of course I’ve taken the tags off it but I was too excited to see how it all fitted in and how easy it was. I was certainly not disappointed. It went in with ease. Not stiffness and clipped in very securely even after trying to shuffle it a bit.

However, I also tested putting the car seat in without the use of the Isofix in the front and it was a doddle, a lot easier than the ones I’ve used in the past. The seat belt is loosened by using the button under the seat’s padding. The seat belt is well padded and the baby’s head will be secure and well protected. The shoulder straps also look secure and comfortable for the baby.

All I need now is the baby to fit in it. I cannot wait to bring my new little bundle home in this car seat. Watch this space.

Here’s the science bit:-

FEATURES:

D-SIP® technology – giving Superior Side Impact Protection
Single handed release mechanism – for easy release from pushchairs
Aircraft Approved – TUV Certified for air travel
5-point safety harness – with one pull adjustment
Integral recline system – for a flatter position for your baby to lie
Deep softly padded side wings – for baby’s safety and comfort
Height adjustable headrest and harness – with easy single handed adjustment from the front, prevents re-thread errors.
Suitable for use with most BRITAX pushchairs – that include the CLICK & GO® feature
Integrated adaptors – allowing attachment to most BRITAX pushchairs with the CLICK & GO® feature
Soft touch area on the handle – for comfortable carrying
Sun/wind canopy with 50+ UV protection – can be used when the handle is in the downward position.
3 position carry handle – with single handed adjustment
Softly padded and washable quick-remove cover – that can be replaced without interfering with the harness
Curved base – for rocking or feeding
Chest pads – for the child’s comfort
Installation rearward facing with the vehicles 3-point seat belt or with BABY-SAFE Belted Base or BABY-SAFE ISOFIX Base (bases not included available extra)

SPECIFICATIONS:
Group 0+
Dimensions – H:57 x W:44 x D:65 cm (approx)
Weight – 3.9 kg (approx)

The Baby-Safe plus SHR II is the ideal first car seat from birth, offering superior side impact protection with Britax’s innovative D-SIP technology. The integral recline system allows for a flatter position for your baby to lie, while the integrated adaptors allow you to attach the infant carrier quickly onto any Britax pushchair that include the CLICK & GO® feature to form a travel system. The single-handed release button also offers easy release from the pushchair using just one hand.

Disclaimer:- I was sent the above items as stated in the post. I’ve not been paid further for mentioning any of these products in this post. All words and opinions are my own and the links have been included out of courtesy.