The job of a car seat really is quite simple. It’s meant to prevent injury. Injury can be prevented by using a car seat because the car seat is used to:
- Make contact with the strongest parts of the body.
- Minimize movement of the body both front and back and side to side.
- Provide protection to the brain and spinal cord.
Injuries occur when crash energy forces come in contact with your child. Energy cannot be destroyed; it can only be managed or diverted away from your child. At Britax we have incorporated numerous features into our car seats to manage those crash energy forces away from your child and therefore minimize the risk of injury.
Superior Energy Management Features
True Side Impact Protection™
Britax seats featuring True Side Impact Protection include deep side walls and an adjustable head restraint to distribute crash forces, shield from vehicle intrusion, contain the head and body, and minimize side to side head movement. Learn more
Side Impact Protection
Britax seats featuring Side Impact Protection include deep side walls with energy-absorbing foam that distribute crash forces, shield your child from vehicle intrusion, and contain the head and body. Learn more
Anti-Rebound Bar
An Anti-Rebound Bar stabilizes a child seat by minimizing rotational forces associated with front and rear collisions. Learn more
SecureGuard
SecureGuard is an easy-to-use Britax exclusive feature that works with the vehicle safety belt to prevent the child from sliding under the lap belt portion of the safety belt (submarining) during impact. Learn more
The Shell
Made of exclusive, proprietary engineered resin with deep side walls, the shell creates a rigid barrier that protects your child’s head and chest by transferring energy away from your child.
EPS Foam
Expanded Polystyrene Foam, also known as EPS Foam, is an energy absorbing padding used to line the shell of all Britax seats. Learn more
Comfort Foam
All Britax seats feature a fully-lined back and seating area with high-density comfort foam, which absorbs energy while providing an extra layer of padding for your child.
Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether®
The Britax energy-absorbing Versa-Tether® is a patented tether system that features two attachment points on the upper-back of the car seat and anchors to the vehicle. Learn more
HUGS™
The Britax Harness Ultra-Guard System, HUGS, provides resistance to forward movement in the event of a crash. Learn more
High Rear-Facing Weight Limits
Britax child seats are designed to support the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics and allow children to remain rear facing up to 35 pounds.