Britax Safe-n-Sound B-First / B-First+ / B-First TEX review
Specifications
RRP
B-First: $849
B-First+: $849 at Baby Bunting only
B-First TEX: $899
Type
Type A4/B convertible car seat
Weight
12.6kg
Age
Rearward facing: 0 – 2-3yrs (approx)
Forward facing: 12mo – 4yrs (approx)
Dimensions
H 65 x W 47 x D 54 cm
(72.8cm depth in rearward facing mode)
Height markers
Lower marker
(must rearward face under marker): 35cm
Middle marker (turn to forward facing): 39cm
Upper marker (stop use): 43.5cm
Anchoring
Seat belt (Clicktight installation system)
Adjustability
4-position recline
Harness
5-point harness
Other features
Advanced Side Impact Cushion Technology (SICT) – Head & Torso
Clicktight Installation System
Thermo5 High Performance fabric
Additional on B-First+:
Thermo5 Fabric with Memory Foam
Additional on B-First TEX:
Thermo5 Fabric with Nanotex
Warranty
5 years on Safe-n-Sound car seat moulding, harness and fittings
2 years on softgoods supplied with Safe-n-Sound car seat at the time of purchase (including accessories)
With extended warranty:
10 years on Safe-n-Sound car seat moulding, harness and fittings
5 years on Thermo5 soft goods.
CREP rating
Protection rating
Ease of use rating
Pros and cons
Pros
+ Latest side impact protection technology
+ Clicktight Installation System makes it easy to install
+ Quality fabric options
Cons
– Expensive
– Heavy
– Very deep in rearward facing mode
Bottom line:
Britax’s latest car seat is revolutionary in Australian car seats. Not only does it come with the latest Advanced SICT head & torso safety technology, it also has a brand new installation method with its unique and leading Clicktight installation system. No longer do you have to thread a seat belt through a maze of holes and gaps with a traditional opening or reach behind the crumbs at the seat fold to find the ISOFIX connector. Clicktight lets you simply install the seat by lifting up the hinged seat pan, connecting your seat belt as normal, and closing the seat with a reassuring click. Yes, really, check it out for yourself.
With all these features will be lifting extra kilos getting the seat in and out of the car. And in rearward facing mode, at 72.8cm, it is deep. Very deep. Unless you are in a very large car, front passenger prepare to sit with your knees in your chest.
Quality fabric options are available depending on your preference (Plus for memory foam, TEX for NanoTEX moisture/odor repellant) are additional price options. The latest technology and convenience does come at a steep price, but it is worth checking out.
Who this is for:
You want the newest technology, are taking the seat in and out regularly, and have a big budget.
