Britax Römer First Class Plus car seat review

Britax Romer First Class Plus - the versatile baby seat

Another successful and popular car seat model from the world-renowned manufacturer of restraint devices Britax Römer. A German-British company has developed a child carrier that is versatile.

First of all, it is worth mentioning that the car seat is designed for babies from the first days of life until the age of four. From 0 to 9 months, the device must be installed exclusively against the direction of movement of the machine using a special stop, which gives the desired angle of inclination.

When the child is 9 months old, the chair swivels to face the direction of travel. In both cases, the restraint is attached exclusively with the vehicle belt. This method is considered universal, since it allows you to mount the product in any machine.

Manufacturers are concerned about the safety and comfort of young travelers. A special system will signal the optimal degree of strap tension with a characteristic click, and the deepened sides will protect in side collisions.

For the convenience of children, the upholstery of the car seat is made of multilayer nanomaterials that allow air to pass through and provide good ventilation. This is especially important during the hotter part of the year, as the baby sweats less in the seat.

Main characteristics

A country	Germany
Mounting features	This restraint is attached to the vehicle interior using the standard vehicle belt. Isofix fastening is not provided.
Construction weight	7.5 kilograms
Latch mount	No
Category	"0 + / 1" (0 months to 4 years of age)
Dimensions (WxDxH)	45 × 57 × 66 centimeters
Installation	The First Class plus car seat is installed against the direction of travel (from the first days of life up to 13 kilograms) or in the direction of travel (from 9 to 18 kilograms)
Internal shoulder straps	Five-point, with soft tabs
Car seat transformation into a booster	No

Design features

Side impact protection	there is
Headrest adjustment	there is
Backrest adjustment	Yes, stepped extension of the chair relative to the base
Removable cover	there is
Anatomical pillow	Yes, applied from birth

Extra features

Compartment for small items	Absent
Cup holder	Absent
Sun shade	Absent
Application as a rocking chair	Absent
Carrying application	Absent
Swivel mechanism	Absent
Wheelchair compatible	Absent

How safe is the restraint?

Britax Römer is a company that stands out for its high degree of reliability and compliance with the European Safety Standard ECE R 44/04. The First Class Plus is another example of a carefully thought-out design that provides maximum protection for the little passenger.

For babies under 9 months old and whose body weight is less than 13 kilograms, the car seat is installed with its back forward, the back is thrown back, and a special anatomical insert is placed. All this allows you to ensure an optimal position for sleep and wakefulness.

Another safety factor is the 5-point inner straps. They provide an even load distribution, preventing damage to the abdominal area. They also keep the young traveler in the seat in the event of a serious traffic accident.

An additional measure of protection for babies is a special stand, which creates an optimal tilt for the car seat and prevents the restraint from sliding down in the event of an unpleasant situation.

Recessed sidewalls with soft liners effectively protect your child from side impacts. And the tilt control mechanism reduces the degree of displacement of the car seat forward in an accident, providing better protection for the baby.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to find out safety indicators directly from experts from independent laboratories. The First Class Plus model did not take part in the crash tests conducted by the ADAC auto club and other well-known expert communities.

Pros and cons of the device

The Britax Römer First Class Plus car seat is ideal for toddlers who have already become a small car seat but cannot travel in a seated position for long periods of time.

Feedback from parents shows that this restraint has numerous positive qualities that relate to both safety and comfort. Let's list the main advantages:

mounting against the direction of travel ensures maximum baby safety;
five-point straps can be adjusted in one movement with a centralized tensioning system;
Click & Safe system confirms the optimal level of tension of the standard safety strap;
the possibility of giving the chair 5 positions - for sitting and sleeping (in this case, positions can be changed without disturbing the sleeping baby);
recessed sides with soft inserts protect against side collisions;
thin base for mounting the restraint in cars with embossed passenger seats;
the covers can be removed, and quite simply, and washed on a delicate mode in a washing machine;
high-quality nanotechnological materials perfectly let air through and quickly absorb sweat, so the child will feel good even in the heat;
an orthopedic insert allows you to give a physiological position to a car seat, which is very important in infancy;
the inner straps are equipped with special padded shoulder pads.

The device for transportation also has drawbacks, if you carefully study consumer reviews. So, parents note:

high price in domestic outlets;
short straps;
not very convenient mechanism for locking the straps.

The average cost of a Britax Romer First Class Plus car seat in Russian stores is 21,000 rubles. This is quite expensive for a restraint in this age category.

Features of mounting and fastening

As noted on several occasions, the Britax Römer First Class Plus car seat can be installed in two main ways, which should be explained in more detail.

From the first days of life until the age of 9 months (for babies less than 13 kilograms), the car seat is installed exclusively against the direction of travel using a special stop, which gives the desired angle of inclination of the holding device.

This car seat can be installed on the front seat even against the direction of travel of the car. However, in this case, it is imperative to “turn off” the frontal airbag, otherwise the child in the event of a frontal impact may be seriously injured and even die.

In addition, a special anatomical insert should be installed in the child seat. This element is required if the child has not reached a body weight of 8 kilograms. How exactly to install this constructive "substrate", the official instructions for the product will tell you.

When your child is 9 months old or weighs 9 kilograms, the car seat swings in the direction of travel, in which case the device is also secured with a standard car seat belt.

However, the instructions offer 2 fastening options: the first (standard) is used when the length of the machine belt is sufficient for fastening, the second (alternative) is used if the standard car belt is too short, as a result of which the seat is not installed.

Whichever installation method you use, be sure to check before each ride to see if the belt is twisted or slipping out of the latches. The child seat itself must not wobble or tilt in any direction.

Where to buy Britax Römer First Class Plus?

There are several options for purchasing a restraint device. Some people prefer a traditional trip to the store, while others buy a car seat on online sites. It is the second method that often turns out to be the most promising, so we will consider the most popular online stores.

~~Car seat group 0/1 (up to 18 kg) BRITAX ROMER First Class Plus~~

Summing up

The First Class Plus model from the British-German company Britax Romer is characterized by high quality and reliability. This car seat can also be considered a universal purchase, since it is suitable for a baby from birth to four years old.

Parents note the rather simple installation, tight fastening, ease of use. The only thing that can confuse users is the high price. However, in this case, it is possible to order a car seat from a German online store. It will definitely be cheaper!

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