Britax First Class > Reviews (21)

I bought this car seat about 2 months ago when my son was 9 months old although I wish I'd seen it sooner!! I spotted the seat in Halfords and it had been reduced by a third at the time to £89.99. This may sound expensive but when you consider that it is one of the few car seats that is suitable from birth to approx 4 years then you can see the value.

The seat is very well padded and is available in a number of different seat covers. I went with a black/grey style which is also fully removeable and washable, spare covers are available in selected fabrics only but you can find this out by ringing the Britax customer helpline 01264386034.

It is rear facing as well as forward facing and comes with a newborn insert which when inserted raises baby nearer to the top so that the seat is not so deep. When in the rear facing position the seat must always be fully reclined.

In the forward facing position it has a 5 position reclining handle from fully upright to fully reclined which is easily adjustable by lifting the handle and sliding the seat forward without disturbing your child. It has the usual 5 point harness strap which is easily adjustable with four shoulder heights.

The seat is fitted using the diagonal belt and there are a number of seat belt locks to ensure the seat is well fitted and although Halfords offer a free fitiing service, the instructions are easy to understand. It can be a little fiddly when you first try and when moving the seat from car to car.

Although suitable for most cars, all makes, models and years of car differ and it is not guaranteed but you can check before you buy on 01264386034 or by visiting fit-finder on the website www.britax.co.uk.

I'm pleased with the purchase and my son seems to be very comfortable whenever we are in the car plus I will be able to use it from birth if I have any more children so all round good value for me.