Britax Safe-n-Sound Brava Review
Specifications
RRP
$499 at Baby Bunting only
Type
Type A4/B convertible car seat
Weight
9.2kg
Age
Rearward facing: 0 – 2-3yrs (approx)
Forward facing: 12mo – 4yrs (approx)
Dimensions
H 68.5 x W 44 x L 42.5 cm
(51cm depth in rearward facing mode)
Height markers
Lower marker
(must rearward face under marker): n/a
Middle marker (turn to forward facing): n/a
Upper marker (stop use): n/a
Anchoring
ISOFIX
Seatbelt
Adjustability
2-position recline
Height adjustable headrest
Harness
5-point harness
Other features
Active Head Restraint side impact protection
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 safety rating using ISOFIX
Protection rating
Ease of use rating
CREP safety rating using seat belt
Protection rating
Ease of use rating
Pros and cons
Pros
+ Active Head Restraint side impact protection
+ Narrow enough to allow 3-wide in the rear
+ Short length gives front passengers greater space
+ Extended rearward facing to 2-3 years
+ ISOFIX
Cons
– Basic fabric
– Can be difficult to tighten the straps
Bottom line:
The Britax Brava is a Baby Bunting only special model that marries a basic Britax seat with the valuable ISOFIX connection tethers. While both seat belt and ISOFIX are equally secure when anchored properly, ISOFIX arguably is much simpler to connect. A very compact footprint makes this suitable for the smallest cars including for 3-wide in the rear. Like with most of the Britax range, extended rearward facing is also possible. What you give up compared to more expensive models in the Britax range is in side protection and in the fabric quality – none of the special Thermo5 fabric is included. But at $499 and occasionally on deep discount, ISOFIX may just be the game changer.
Who this is for:
Parents who need a narrow convertible car seat to fit 3 in the rear with ISOFIX.
