Britax Safefix Plus Group 1 Isofix Car Seat (Max/Black)

The Britax Safefix plus provides the best in all-round protection and comfort

This forward-facing Group 1 car seat offers a secure and comfortable car journey for your toddler.

The Safefix plus is ideal for:

• Toddlers weighing 9 to 18kg
• Cars with Isofix fittings

Only 30% of child car seats are installed correctly when using an adult seat belt compared with 96% using the ISOFIX system

A foot prop supports and stabilises the child seat via the vehicle floor, which minimises the tilting and rotational movements of the seat.

ISOFIX Pivot Link System reduced the forward movement of the child and diverse the forces mainly downward

Side Impact Protection provides optimum body protection in the event of a side collision

Keep Cool Cover with OUTLAST Technology (available separately) regulates your child’s temperature on even the hottest days

Key features of the Britax Safefix plus car seat

Advanced ISOFIX technology from Britax

ISOFIX is an international recognised way of fixing a child seat to a vehicle without using a seat belt. It was developed by Britax in association with VW in 1997 and as of February 2011, it is required by law that the system be integrated into a minimum number of seats in all new cars. ISOFIX anchorage points are installed in the vehicle with matching connectors on the child safety seats. This allows ISOFIX seats to be securely, correctly and permanently attached to the vehicle body. Its simple installation minimises the risk of the car seat being installed incorrectly.

Britax ISOFIX-system with pivot link – what is it and why is it better?

This unique patented system was developed by Britax and is used in all ISOFIX Group 1 seats, including the Safefix plus. In the event of an accident, the Pivot Link system reduces much of the forward rotation of the seat, which channels a large part of the energy downwards into the car seat. This means that in the first phase of a collision, the movement of the child that is directed forward is markedly absorbed and reduced by means of the seat being initially pressed into the car seat. In the second phase, the forward movement of the child safety seat is slowed down. All in all, this causes the pivot link to reduce the strain placed on the child’s body and the cervical spine in particular. This reduces the risk of head injury through, for example, collision with the front seat.

Deep, softly padded wings provide side impact protection

One out of four car accidents is a side collision and side collisions account for 20% of child car seat crash fatalities. With this in mind, all Britax car seats have side impact protection for full head containment and optimum body protection, thanks to the energy absorbing and soft, deeply padded side wings. The side wings also support your child from the side during sleep and rest, ensuring the remain in the correct position.

Five-point harness

Five attachment points: two at the shoulder, two at the hips, and one between the legs. A core tenet of the Britax child passenger safety philosophy is that children should remain in a properly positioned five-point harness as long as possible. The simple one-pull adjustment enables you to simply adjust the child car seat harness by pulling the adjuster strap.

Installation

The best way to install the Safefix plus is with ISOFIX, but it can also be installed using your vehicle’s 3-point seat belt if you have an older car without an ISOFIX system.

Safefix plus complete feature list

It is important that you make an informed decision when buying a car seat. This list of all the safety and comfort features should help you decide if the Safefix plus is the right car for your child and your requirements.

• Side Impact Protection with deep, softly padded side wings
• Indicators confirm that the ISOFIX hooks are engaged
• Performance chest pads
• Height adjustable headrest and harness easy single handed adjustment from the front
• Foot prop giving extra stability
• Four recline positions
• Harness retainers make it easy to get your child in and out of the seat
• Quick-remove cover without interfering with the harness, avoiding the need for a refit
• Softly padded and washable cover
• Ventilation channels in the back area to help air circulation
• Option to install with 3-point seat belt

If this car seat does not have all the features you want, why not look at the Britax Car Seat Buying Guide to see which of their other car seats might be more suitable.

Why buy a Group 1 single group car seat?

Single group seats have the optimum shape designed for the weight of the child. They also offer additional comfort and practicality. Group 1 seats have comfortable recline systems that are easy to adjust while the child is in the seat and seat is fitted to the car.

Group 1 car seats are suitable for children weighing between 9 and 18kg (approximately 9 months to 4 years old). You should move from a Group 0+ to a Group 1 seat when your child exceeds the weight limit and can sit up unaided with confidence or if their head is higher than the top of the infant carrier.

Fabric choices to suit all tastes

The 2012 Safefix is available in a choice of seven Trend Line covers and one High Line cover. Part of the Trend Line range, the Max cover is a classic black--the most popular choice for car seats. Trend Line covers are easy to clean, being removable and machine washable.

Spare covers are available separately for the Safefix plus, which you can use when the original is being washed or just to give the seat a new look. For car journeys in hotter weather, you may also want a Summer Cover or a Keep Cool Cover.

Car seat safety essentials

• Never buy a second hand car seat--you cannot know its full history and it may have been weakened or damaged in a previous incident or have parts missing.
• Buy the right car seat for your child's weight--age ranges are just a guideline.
• Move your child up to the next car seat group when they outgrow their current seat, but don’t be in a rush to do this too soon.
• Install the seat according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Always use the car seat, even on very short journeys.

Why choose a Britax car seat?

When you buy a Britax car seat, you can be reassured that you are benefitting from over 40 years of experience and innovation in child safety. Britax made its first child car seat in the 1960s and has continued to innovate and influence in this market ever since. In collaboration with VW, Britax developed the ISOFIX system that is now an international standard, as well as creating the first adjustable child seat and the first ever baby carrier specifically for newborn passengers.

Britax’s products are tested to the highest standards and it is one of very few brands to own in-house crash-test systems--the kind used in the automotive industry-–ensuring it provides optimum protection and safety for children. This is one of many reasons that the brand has become a much-appreciated partner of automobile clubs, government agencies and other transport-related institutions. Beyond this, Britax listens to its customers and feeds their experiences into future product developments, so that their car seats and travel systems meet real-life needs.