When I was at ABC Kids this year in Louisville, Kentucky, I had the privilege of meeting with some lovely ladies that I have communicated with via email for a couple years now. I was so happy to find out they were just as lovely in person as they are in email 🙂
While at the Britax booth,
I pretty much had a class on just how safe their seats are. As I was being told about this, I knew that it was something I HAD to share with our readers. When you think Britax, if you think like me, you think safe. But why is it actually safe? Keep on reading…
Britax is a name we TRUST in our home. From the moment we were talking car seats, Britax has been on the forefront of the research. Let’s dive in and talk about safety for your little ones while riding in the car!! So please, grab a cup of coffee or tea and get comfy.
Below are 5 components that make this Advocate 70-G3 (shown on the right) – and their “Safety You Can See” motto. All this information can be found on the Britax website. I am condensing and bringing it over here for a thorough post. I mean, why would I try and re-write what they have already perfected?!?!
- HUGS with SafeCell Technology. HUGS (Harness Ultra-Guard System) Chest Pads with SafeCell Technology are affixed to the car seat shell to ensure proper positioning. The chest pads contain SafeCells, which are engineered structures that are designed to compress in a crash and manage energy to reduce the amount of impact forces experienced by your child.
- Side Impact Protection. All BRITAX child seats have been engineered to protect your child’s head and chest during a side impact crash. There are, however, varying degrees of side protection available based on which child seat you choose. Click HERE to head over and see what seats have what level of protection.
- Base with SafeCell Technology. Bases with SafeCell Technology feature SafeCells, an engineered structure, designed to compress in a crash, significantly lowering the center of gravity and counteracting the forward rotation of the child seat which normally propels the child toward the vehicle seat in front of the child restraint. The ultimate job of a car seat is to minimize injury to your child during a crash. One way that your child may be injured during a crash is by hitting something in the vehicle, such as the back of the front vehicle seat. Incorporating technologies, such as a Base with SafeCell Technology, that lower your child’s center of gravity DURING a crash can help to minimize potential injury by counteracting the forward movement of the child.
- Energy Absorbing Versa-Tether. The BRITAX energy-absorbing Versa-Tether is a strap (a.k.a. webbing) that is attached to two points of the upper part of the child seat; there is a hook on this strap that attaches to an anchor in your vehicle. (To learn more about the LATCH system, visit our About LATCH page.) The BRITAX tether system allows you to tether your child seat in either the rear-facing or forward-facing modes. The use of a tether can reduce the distance that your child’s head moves forward (also called head excursion) by four to six inches, thereby minimizing the risk of injury during a crash.
- I found this one to be one of the coolest things. Integrated Steel Bars. Integrated Steel Bars strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat during a crash.
You guys…there is SO much MORE information on the Britax website. PLEASE, please, PlEaSe head over there and read more. I have linked the 5 components above to direct information pages on the Britax site. If you know of anyone, if you are experiencing or if in the future you think you will be experiencing purchasing a car seat, take your time to read this and pass it on! We have a fancy little share tool below 🙂
While this post isn’t concentrating on the Britax Registry Rewards Program – be sure to check that out. Huge deal!! 🙂
Please, take some time and do your research. And start your research with Safety You Can See. Hopefully that is where you will end too! 😉
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Nicole S
December 13, 2012 at 3:09 pmi LOVE the side impact protection! Adds such a piece of mind in the chance on an accident.
Whitney L
December 13, 2012 at 2:15 pmThe Side Impact Protection is really important to me since so many babies die from those type of crashes!
Wendy Vor
December 13, 2012 at 11:51 amHoping to win one!
Tamara Szogedi
December 13, 2012 at 8:40 amI learned about their safe cell technology, which lowers the center of gravity and helps prevent the child from propelling forward in a crash
Molly Bussler
December 12, 2012 at 5:57 pmI learned that Britax has SafeCell Technology, that lowers the child’s center of gravity , which is less likely causing any injury to the child, very good product to have.
Kim Simon
December 12, 2012 at 4:49 pmI learned how important the tether strap can be in that is keeps child head from moving abot 4-6 inches in event of an accident.
Stacey R
December 12, 2012 at 2:07 pmI didn’t really understand the function of HUGS before reading this post. It’s pretty neat technology that the chest pads contain safecells that compress in a crash!
Marie
December 12, 2012 at 11:32 amWow, didn’t know so much went into a carseat! Love the safety of Britax
Rebekah
December 12, 2012 at 11:09 amI learned about the steel bars. How awesome!!
Joana A
December 12, 2012 at 3:49 amtheir carseats have side impact protection
Andrew Johnson
December 11, 2012 at 9:38 pmBritax has SafeCell technology and has great crash ratings.
Lynne
December 11, 2012 at 4:16 pmall the awesome safety features are a plus… especially to my husband!
Bekah Kuczenski
December 11, 2012 at 3:53 pmI learned about the HUGS technology that contains SafeCells which reduce the amount of impact on your child
Ruth V.
December 11, 2012 at 1:08 pmI learned about the HUGS (harness) with Safecell technology! Awesome feature!
Trisha
December 11, 2012 at 11:23 amThe steel bars!
Lena Naef
December 11, 2012 at 7:06 amI learned that the Integrated Steel Bars reduce flexing in a car crash.
Aubree Faunce
December 11, 2012 at 2:26 amHUGS (Harness Ultra-Guard System) Chest Pads with SafeCell Technology are affixed to the car seat shell to ensure proper positioning. Super important. Really it all is, this is an amazing carseat!!!
Lolli S
December 10, 2012 at 11:22 pmI like that the base has SafeCell technology!
Nancy
December 10, 2012 at 10:56 pmI learned about SafeCell technology. I also like the intergrated steel bars, I never new that seats without this can flex in an crash. This car seat is safe, functional and looks great.
Kelly D
December 10, 2012 at 8:50 pmI learned that the use of a tether can reduce the distance that your child’s head moves forward (also called head excursion) by four to six inches
Laura
December 10, 2012 at 8:33 pmThe safety features are impressive
Kimberly
December 10, 2012 at 4:20 pmThe Safe Cell Technology and Integrated Steel Bars are amazing — Britax carseats are so safe!!
Addison Kat
December 10, 2012 at 12:39 pmBRITAX tether system allows you to tether your child seat in either the rear-facing or forward-facing modes
Andrea
December 10, 2012 at 8:53 amI learned about the steel bars and the safe cell technology. Good to gain some knowledge on why I trust Bristax!
Samantha Allen
December 10, 2012 at 6:40 amThis…”Integrated Steel Bars strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat during a crash.” That’s amazing! I’m so impressed with the new technology britax is using to provide a safer product for our dear little ones!
Jessica
December 9, 2012 at 9:36 pmI learned that Britax seats have integrated steel bars to reduce flexing car seats in the event of a crash
Emily M
December 9, 2012 at 1:57 pmThe HUGS feature is awesome.
Deborah
December 9, 2012 at 11:55 amI read about SafeCell Technology and Side Impact Proctection.
Char
December 8, 2012 at 11:34 pmHUGS with safe cell technology. So cool!
Priscilla Benavides
December 8, 2012 at 9:37 pmBritax has a Registery Rewards Program!
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nannypanpan
December 8, 2012 at 9:12 pmi learned about side impact protection
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Sarah
December 7, 2012 at 3:07 pmI learned about safe cell technology (way cool for my big guy) and integrated steel!
Heidi Daily
December 7, 2012 at 3:07 pmI learned that “All BRITAX child seats have been engineered to protect your child’s head and chest during a side impact crash.”
christine jessamine
December 7, 2012 at 12:46 ami learned this has amazing safety features including the side impact protection
Tiffany Winner
December 6, 2012 at 7:08 pmi learned i can get different amounts of side impact protection
Janell
December 6, 2012 at 3:05 pmThe base of their seat “lowers your child’s center of gravity DURING a crash”…I’ve never thought about all the things a car seat can do to keep my kids safe. I just trust them to be safe but I know my 4 year old is not in a seat with this type of base!
Felicia R
December 5, 2012 at 2:39 pmI didn’t know about the safecell technology and that britax car seats use it!
Daisy
December 5, 2012 at 2:32 pmThey are 1 great safe car seat Britax is a name you could TRUST in your home
courtney hennagir
December 5, 2012 at 12:32 pmthe integrated steel bars are awesome! i was in an accident while i was pregnant with my daughter and it just made me more aware of safety features on car seats.i am definitely buying this one if i don’t win it!
Lily Ivey
December 4, 2012 at 9:54 pmI’m really impressed with the Integrated Steel Bars and learned that now I need a Britax for my infant.
Sarah
December 4, 2012 at 11:37 amThe integrated steel bars is what sold me on the Britax for our son, plan on keeping #2 in a Britax when s/he arrives next year!
Jen Spica
December 4, 2012 at 10:02 amThe hugs system was very interesting. I thought the soft things on the straps were more for comfort not for safety.
erin, maker chimes
December 4, 2012 at 8:40 amsteel bars and the highest level of safety
Caryn s
December 3, 2012 at 10:41 pmI learned about SafeCell technology from your article!
Cassandra Eastman
December 3, 2012 at 9:51 pmI learned about the Energy Asorbing Versa-Tether , I love that The BRITAX tether system allows you to tether your child seat in either the rear-facing or forward-facing modes. Our van doesn’t have the latch system so this would make the carseat MUCH more secure in our vehicle! Sounds amazing!
jenna
December 3, 2012 at 9:40 pmI like the idea of the integrated steel bars. This sounds like a very safe, stylish carseat. Thanks for the giveaway!
Kim K
December 3, 2012 at 6:50 pmI love how much engineering has gone behind the creation of their seats! Never have to question the safety!! Love it!
bonnye sensenig
December 3, 2012 at 10:20 amI had no idea that the Chest Pads are there to ensure proper positioning – I just thoguht they were there for comfort.
Liz Robinson
December 3, 2012 at 8:56 amI learned about HUGS. The Harness Ultra Guard System
designhermomma
December 3, 2012 at 8:27 amLike many, I had never heard of the HUGS technology either. That’s a pretty rad feature!
Jaime :: owner
December 7, 2012 at 12:05 pmagreed!!
Khanh
December 3, 2012 at 7:55 amThanks for your post, we’re currently researching car seats as my son is ready to “graduate” out of his infant seat. The Britax line of convertible seats is definitely among our top choices! I learned from your post that “The use of a tether can reduce the distance that your child’s head moves forward (also called head excursion) by four to six inches, thereby minimizing the risk of injury during a crash.”
Shannon
December 3, 2012 at 7:15 amI’ve learned how important side impact protection is.
Stephanie Precourt
December 2, 2012 at 8:53 pmI had never heard of Hugs safe cells before! And we are actually shopping for a new seat for Ivy now- this would be so perfect!
Steph
Christine
December 2, 2012 at 5:03 pmI learned that car seats expire so you should never buy a used one.
Thanks for the chance!
kelly tillotson
December 2, 2012 at 3:21 pmbritax has the highest safety rating!
*kelly
kelly-tillotson@hotmail.com
Austin Baroudi
December 2, 2012 at 10:56 amilearned that SafeCells are engineered structures that are designed to compress in a crash and manage energy to reduce the amount of impact forces experience.
Amanda Alvarado
December 2, 2012 at 1:23 amI learned that their bases have SafeCell Technology that are designed to compress in a crash. We have A Britax and love it!
Natalie S
December 1, 2012 at 11:20 pmPinterest name nat5732
Natalie S
December 1, 2012 at 11:19 pmI am pretty impressed with the integrated steel bars as well!
hyperactivelu
December 1, 2012 at 11:17 pmI definitely didn’t know about the energy-absorbing Versa-Tether or the SafeCell technology! We have had one Britax seat and we were really impressed with the quality.
sindy murray
December 1, 2012 at 10:39 pmBritax has Harness Ultra-Guard System Chest Pads with SafeCell Technology are affixed to the car seat shell to ensure proper positioning.
latanya
December 1, 2012 at 9:15 pmhe BRITAX energy-absorbing Versa-Tether is a strap (a.k.a. webbing) that is attached to two points of the upper part of the child seat; there is a hook on this strap that attaches to an anchor in your vehicle.
Laura Love
December 1, 2012 at 9:06 pmI learned that the Britax car seat has a tether that helps reduce head injuries during a crash. So important.
Anastasia @ eco-babyz
December 1, 2012 at 8:06 pmI learned that the seats are made with integrated steel bars! Awesome!
Jennifer T.
December 1, 2012 at 8:01 pmI learned that Britax seats have a tether that can decrease head excursion for up to 6 inches during a crash.
Kristi P
December 1, 2012 at 7:30 pmI learned that Britax seats have new HUGS with SafeCell Technology.
Carrie Phelps
December 1, 2012 at 5:09 pmImportant to me is side impact protection and energy absorbing Versa-Tether.
amy pugmire
December 1, 2012 at 9:19 amI learned that All BRITAX child seats have been engineered to protect your child’s head and chest during a side impact crash. There are, however, varying degrees of side protection available based on which child seat you choose
Kate
December 1, 2012 at 7:39 amGreat post Shannon! I will ONLY use Britax carseats. They are simply THE BEST! I love having the peace of mind that my kids are buckled up in the highest quality carseats out there. They are worth every penny. Preslee looks ADORABLE in that picture!!
I’m excited for whomever wins the carseat!
Jaime :: owner
December 7, 2012 at 12:04 pmHey lady….I do not own a Britax and I learned a lot from this. Definitely a great peace of mind. MISS YOU!
Daiva
December 1, 2012 at 7:03 amI’ve learned that it comes with a new HUGS Chest Pads with SafeCell Technology that are affixed to the car seat shell to ensure proper positioning.
Louis
December 1, 2012 at 4:38 amI learned that the Integrated Steel Bars strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat during a crash
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
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Jennifer K. C.
December 1, 2012 at 1:36 amIt really sucks to say this but if we could afford it, both of my children would be in Britax seats. I think you did a nice compact review and I am impressed with the safecell technology…. every baby deserves the best safety and protection… with that said, I hope hope hope I win 🙂
Jessica O
December 1, 2012 at 12:11 amThis is the carseat I have been looking at for my daughter since she is outgrowing her infant seat! I love all their safety features especially since I have an older car and this seat would protect her even more!
michelle gilliland mcafee
November 30, 2012 at 11:33 pmthe chest pads have safe cells for more safety.
Erin
November 30, 2012 at 10:08 pmWe are Britax users, and I knew a great deal of that info from previous research. I LOVE the options, and the many, many, MANY safety features; this was a good review and reminder of why I chose Britax!
Selena
November 30, 2012 at 7:36 pmI love britax, we have one for my daugther and will soon need one for our new little one!
Sus
November 30, 2012 at 7:15 pmWhat HUGS means – HUGS (Harness Ultra-Guard System) Chest Pads with SafeCell Technology are affixed to the car seat shell to ensure proper positioning
Anne N.
November 30, 2012 at 7:12 pmI like all the things they have added to make the car seat extra safe.
Sonya Morris
November 30, 2012 at 7:11 pmI had no idea about the integrated steel bars, I need to see if our car seat has that.
Jennifer Rote
November 30, 2012 at 5:39 pmI learned all BRITAX child seats have been engineered to protect your child’s head and chest during a side impact crash.
Jaclyn Koszegi
November 30, 2012 at 3:53 pmI like that I can tether my daughters seat in either the rear-facing or forward-facing modes.
Kim
November 30, 2012 at 2:54 pmI learned this— useful!!
Bases with SafeCell Technology feature SafeCells, an engineered structure, designed to compress in a crash, significantly lowering the center of gravity and counteracting the forward rotation of the child seat which normally propels the child toward the vehicle seat in front of the child restraint.
Krystal
November 30, 2012 at 2:39 pmI learned that the chest straps compress in a crash, which minimizes the impact for the child.
Julie Ghrist
November 30, 2012 at 2:37 pmLove our Britax and would love to win one for baby #2 who is on her way… I learned that the tether actually helps reduce the impact from a crash on baby! Thanks Britax for making such safe seats for our children!
Katie L
November 30, 2012 at 1:31 pmI love the side impact protection that was noted in the post
Brandy
November 30, 2012 at 1:27 pmI didn’t know about the internal bars. very safe!
Lindsey K
November 30, 2012 at 1:09 pmLove the HUGS chest pad feature.
Beth R
November 30, 2012 at 12:55 pmI learned that the seat lowers the child’s center of gravity so the impact of a crash isn’t as bad
Elizabeth P.
November 30, 2012 at 12:52 pmI learned that Integrated Steel Bars strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat during a crash. What a unique feature and so awesome for my little meaty.
Jennifer Young
November 30, 2012 at 12:48 pmI learned that the BRITAX energy-absorbing Versa-Tether is a strap (a.k.a. webbing) that is attached to two points of the upper part of the child seat; there is a hook on this strap that attaches to an anchor in your vehicle.
Emi
November 30, 2012 at 12:26 pmI learned that there are different levels of side impact protection and Britax offers these with deep side walls and rigid sides
Jeanna
November 30, 2012 at 12:23 pmI learned that all Britax child seats have been engineered to protect your child’s head and chest during a side impact crash.
Audra Weathers
November 30, 2012 at 11:58 amI learned that all the Britax child seats have varying degrees of side impact protection. From their website, they explain how this can shield a child from vehicle intrusion. I really like their seats that have the side impact cushion technology that can result in a 45% reduction in side impact crash energy. In my opinion Britax seats are the best out there.
Krista
November 30, 2012 at 11:34 amTo me, side impact protection is one of the most important things. It’s nice to see Britax cares about this too! 🙂
D Schmidt
November 30, 2012 at 11:30 amI learned that the BRITAX energy-absorbing Versa-Tether is a strap (a.k.a. webbing) that is attached to two points of the upper part of the child seat; there is a hook on this strap that attaches to an anchor in your vehicle.
Anne Perry
November 30, 2012 at 11:27 amIntegrated Steel Bars strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat during a crash.
Heather Wone
November 30, 2012 at 11:11 amWow they have some really great safety features in their car seats! I found this safety feature/information most interesting: “Bases with SafeCell Technology feature SafeCells, an engineered structure, designed to compress in a crash, significantly lowering the center of gravity and counteracting the forward rotation of the child seat which normally propels the child toward the vehicle seat in front of the child restraint.”
nichol tone
November 30, 2012 at 11:01 amBritax is the highest in safety
Melanie
November 30, 2012 at 10:53 amWhoa, even the chest pads are engineered to protect baby!
Patricia
November 30, 2012 at 9:56 amI love the safety feature. Also it is a never a good idea to use an expired car seat no matter how good it looks.
Jaimie Adams
November 30, 2012 at 9:19 amI love that it has the Integrated Steel Bars so that the kids are more secure during a crash and the chest pads have SafeCells which reduce the amount of impact during a crash. What an awesome car seat! Thanks!
Nicole Laura
November 30, 2012 at 6:51 amWow, the iPhone murdered my comment…I meant to write : My little guy is just about ready for a new “big boy seat”…I would love to win this Britax, especially with the integrated steel bars–I had no idea how many extra safety features Britax had before reading this post!
Shannon :: owner
November 30, 2012 at 8:48 amAww, I’m so glad you learned some things in this Nicole! Good luck!
Nicole Laura
November 30, 2012 at 6:47 amMy little guy is just about ready for a new “big boy seat”…I would live towin this Britax!
brooke t
November 30, 2012 at 6:03 amI love the HUGS (Harness Ultra-Guard System) Chest Pads with SafeCell Technology
Karen Medlin
November 30, 2012 at 3:06 amlearned from this post the tether system allows you to tether your child seat in either the rear-facing or forward-facing modes
Anne Lehnick
November 29, 2012 at 10:08 pmI learned there are steel bars integrated into the seat
Denise Beeman
November 29, 2012 at 8:23 pmI learned that this seat has Integrated Steel Bars which strengthen its connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat during a crash.
Bianca
November 29, 2012 at 7:52 pmI like the ‘safe cells’ technology.
teresa herrera-honores
November 29, 2012 at 7:31 pmTheir features are one of a kind and have safety in mind 100%! the hugs, side impact protection , energy absorption teether, they think of everything and ease of mind too!
joanna garcia
November 29, 2012 at 7:22 pmi knew al this already since I LOVE Britax! with our first child we went with them but would love to have this chair for my second one! they are great and safety for your babies have no price!
Shannon :: owner
November 29, 2012 at 11:21 pmYou got that right Joanna! 🙂
Jessica Beard
November 29, 2012 at 7:06 pmBritax is the best! It is the only kind I will buy for my son. I love the side impact protection and all the safety features.
Anna Cooper
November 29, 2012 at 7:00 pmI learned about the integrated steel bars, but really like the fact that it lowers the child’s center of gravity during a crash.
Aura
November 29, 2012 at 6:13 pmI didn’t realize it had integrated steel bars
kelly
November 29, 2012 at 6:09 pmI like all the safety features.
robin phillips-knotts
November 29, 2012 at 6:00 pmI love all the safety features that Britax uses from the special shoulder straps to the steel frame integration – The more I read about them the more I love them. Thanks for the giveaway!
Tracie
November 29, 2012 at 5:58 pmBritax is highest rated carseat in safety
Nicky K-B
November 29, 2012 at 5:48 pmI didn’t really learn anything new since I researched Britax carseats prior to purchasing one for my son. I love their side impact protection, HUGS pads and steel frame.
Cate
November 29, 2012 at 4:59 pmWe are Britax owners and I still found I had a lot to learn. I love the integrated steel bars. Our current seat does NOT have that feature. And, the SafeCell base is so cool! What a great safety feature to prevent your child from impacting something in the vehicle during a crash. That’s the thing I found most interesting about SafeCell base, that it does its job DURING a crash.
Thanks for such a great offer and such wonderful information!
Shannon :: owner
November 29, 2012 at 9:21 pmYou are welcome Cate! I’m so glad you found this informative! 🙂
Jenny
November 29, 2012 at 4:53 pmI like the HUGS feature!
Theresa J
November 29, 2012 at 4:47 pmI learned about the Integrated Steel Bars that reduce flexing in an accident
Kimberlie
November 29, 2012 at 4:46 pmI learned that Britax has SafeCell Technology, that lowers the child’s center of gravity DURING a crash to help to minimize potential injury by counteracting the forward movement.
Amber D.
November 29, 2012 at 4:44 pmI learned that the model lowers the center of gravity of the child so that crash impacts are far less damaging!
Katelyn
November 29, 2012 at 4:36 pmI love Britax! We have the Chaperone right now and are currently looking at this model for when our daughter outgrows hers. Would love to win!
Maureen Polderman
November 29, 2012 at 3:42 pmI found the safety information to be so important!! So glad Britax goes above and beyond to protect kids…integrated steel bars?? Who knew?!
Shannon :: owner
November 29, 2012 at 9:21 pmI had the same thought on the steel bars! 😉 I didn’t know either!
Rachel
November 29, 2012 at 3:18 pmHey! I saw your post on mama at homes blog about entrusted! I did the class at my church in Chicago and now I am leading women through it at my new church in eau Claire. Just wanted to say hi!
Kim
November 29, 2012 at 3:12 pmWe are long time lovers and users of Britax carseats. I currently have a Marathon, 2 Frontiers and an infant seat in my van right now!
I love how safe they are. It makes me so happy that they are continually improving on the safety features of their seats!
Shannon :: owner
November 29, 2012 at 9:22 pmI couldn’t agree more Kim! 😉