Britax Romer car seats: benefits and features

In order for the child to be in the car safely and comfortably, it is necessary to install a special car seat there. There is a large selection of similar products on the modern market. 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 equipment. Britax Römer is one of the world's most sought-after brands for child car seats.

About the brand

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

An important factor is that Britax Römer has its own safety engineering department. Thorough research and constant crash tests allow us to identify possible design flaws and correct them immediately. Thanks to this, child seats of this company are the standard of safety among similar products.

Almost half of all families in Europe choose Britax Römer car seats for their babies.

Model overview

Car seats of this brand are designed to transport 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 infants from birth to 15 months and weighing from 0 to 13 kg (Britax Romer Trifix, First Class plus).
group 1 for preschool children from 9 months to 4 years old, with a height of 61-105 cm and a 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. This means that you can easily select the ideal option that will completely suit you and your child. The manufacturer has made sure that every parent is completely satisfied with the purchase of a car seat. All possible models can be purchased on the official website. And since there are quite a few of them, we will consider the characteristics of only the most popular car seats.

Specifications

Britax Romer Trifix

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

special anchor strap with five attachment points and padded shoulder pads;
a modernized shock absorption system that prevents the child from tipping over;
the ability to adjust the position of the belt and with one hand;
orthopedic form;
large capacity;
removable covers made of premium material.

Chair specifications:

group 1;
weight - weight 10.8 kg;
dimensions - 65x45x54 cm;
mount type - Isofix +;
SI-PAD side protection technology;
4 backrest positions;
the set includes an anatomical pillow.

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

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

Britax Romer Kidfix XP Sict

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

group 1;
weight - 7.2 kg;
dimensions - 68x54x42 cm;
mount type - Isofix;
backrest position adjustment;
the presence of side protection;
additional anatomical pillow;
there are no internal belts, there are only regular ones.

Product evaluation 4.5 out of 5. The approximate cost is 18 thousand rubles. According to the test results, this chair has won a very good mark. In this model, manufacturers have especially thought out the protection of children in side collisions and frontal impacts.

Also, the advantages of the design are:

reinforced side protection, which guarantees an even distribution of the impact force and excludes damage to the child's neck;
easy installation of the car seat;
the ability to adjust the size of the headrest and belt;
removable cover that can be washed in a washing machine;

The cost and weight of such a model is slightly less than that of the previous one. However, this type of seat has short rails, which limits the tilt of the seat in the car. In addition, the height of the back is rather small, which means that it will not be possible to use such a chair when the child is a little older.

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

Britax Romer Duo Plus Isofix

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

universal and simple fastening in the car interior;
increased degree of safety thanks to the side and belt overlays;
function to prevent overturning of the structure in a collision;
the ability to fix the chair in different positions for sleeping, resting and sitting;
adjustment of the position of the internal straps and headrest;
ventilation system for maximum comfort of the child;
removable high-quality cover.

The weight of the chair is 9 kg, dimensions - 60x46x49 cm. The child is 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 Isofix rails, the limited angle of inclination of the chair, and the inconvenient system for changing the position of the headrest.

Pros and cons

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

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

The five-point harness, rear-facing infant position, and more, all provide maximum safety and comfort for your little one while traveling. With such a car seat, every journey will only bring joy. And if the child is comfortable, then the parents will not get a lot of trouble.

However, despite all these advantages, Britax Römer products have certain disadvantages. Mainly, this is the high cost of the 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 be insufficiently long straps and inconvenient mechanisms for fixing them.

Reviews

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

In general, customer reviews indicate that this chair fully meets all safety and comfort requirements. A wide range of models allows you to accurately choose the right product.