Britax Duo Isofix Car Seat

...the compatibility sheet on the Britax website (but Ciao guidelines say I shouldn't include the website address - you can guess it!). If you are considering this seat you really MUST check this list first! (Incidentally, this will also tell you if you need to purchase the tether kit, which some cars require for complete installation - Cost about 15GBP I think) I already have a Britax Rennaisance seat, and it does leave a mark on the seat. The Isofix ...
...as much as the other Britax I own, however, I think that because the the seat base is smaller, and the child sits lower (closer to the actual car seat) I think there isn't a real lot of difference. I have to say that now that this seat is installed and rarely taken out, we don't recline it at all. When we were constantly moving the other seat between cars, we did use the recline function more - now we don't. Our daughter sits lower down in the actual ...

ThePuss 03.06.2004 · Read full review
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I had previously used the Britax first-stage car seat which came with our travel system, and my daughter always seemed very comfortable and secure in it. So, when she outgrew it, we looked at several brands, but we did have confidence in Britax already. However, what swung the decision for us was safety - we looked at the encap safety ratings, and when you use the Isofix points in your car, this seat was the best in our price range. It can be used ...
...system. We actually contacted Britax by phone to make sure that we could use the seat in our car - they do have a guide online, but it's not 100% comprehensive. We found the ladies on the phone really helpful, actually, and knowledgable. My hubby actually fitted the seat, so will have to take his word on the ease with which this was done, but he assures me it was simple to do! Certainly getting my daughter in and out is simple - so much less hassle ...

KirstyIsla 13.02.2006 · Read full review
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...fitted into newer cars, and Britax publish a list of approved cars on their website so you can check if yours is suitable. Once the seat was fitted, we could actually move the car just by pulling on the seat, it was so securely attached! The seat also has seatbelt routings, in case you need to swap it to a car without Isofix points, and it seems pretty secure this way as well. In terms of comfort, my baby seems very comfy and will happily fall ...
...lever for adjusting the recline is behind the seat, and so it can be hard to adjust when the seat is occupied! Although the seat is quite expensive, we shopped around and managed to buy it for £159 at Halfords. Overall I would say it is definitely worth paying the price to feel that your baby is safe, and I would recommend this seat to anyone. ...

sunmacca 20.10.2004 · Read full review
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When I bought my vaxhaul Zafira 18months ago I struggled to gain access to the boot ,as my child car seat was attached using a seat belt and this prevented the seat gliding forward. So I invested in a duo isofix and I love it so much I've just bought a 2nd one. The seat can be used on either the isofix points or 3 point seat belt so it offers flexibility if you need to transfer into other cars.. Small disadvantage is you need to slot on a guard ...
...(This is supplied as part of the seat) I store this in my glove compartment but it means I struggle to keep all my cds in there so frustrates me a little. My little girl looks lovely and comfy in her seat and the straps do not rub at the wrong points. However It would be better if it reclined slightly more. Fitting the car seat in the car is VERY simple after a few practise rounds. I can do mine in about half a minute, so I do not mind when hubby ...

Experincecounts 19.08.2005 · Read full review
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...you can check on the Britax Website for updates. We bought ours from Mothercare who actually allowed us to try the seat in our car & demonstrated how to use it. The seat itself is very comfortable – it is adjustable so Baba can recline when sleeping. It is very easy to adjust as you just squeeze the clamp gently and bob’s your uncle. We drive a Clio and the seat’s compact nature has made it a great choice for us. It’s not ...
...as if it was designed just for my car it looks that good. It’s sporty appearance really fits in with the look of the car. Small, compact and racy! Fitting Baba to the seat is straightforward as long as Baba does not try & jump out! The straps are wide and cross over the hips. There are large shoulder and chest foam additional straps, which really do make my little girl look like a racing driver. Imogen always looks supremely comfortable and ...

Iestyn 18.02.2004 (19.02.2004) · Read full review
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...had previously been using the Britax isofix cosy tot premium and had been very pleased with it. We bought it from kiddicare.com for £130 in "harold" which was a blue with small white spots. When it arrived the straps have nice chunky padding bits on them which do make it harder for the child to get their arms out of- this is a common problem with the odler age carseats! The seat in itself does not feel really padded like some other carseats but it ...
...to sleep in. Admitedly it would be nice if it could recline more but she does not seem to mind at all! Once it is fitted in the car ( which is done very easily) it is rock solid and is so much safer than your average seatbelt types. The bonus with this seat though is that it can also be used with seatbelts! Overall we are very pleased with it and it has fitted perfectly in both our Renault Laguna and Toyota Avensis. Very usefully you can also remove ...

f1re_cr4cker 23.07.2007 · Read full review
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This is a very easy to fit , sturdy and comfortable looking car seat. I have fitted it using both the isofix mechanism, which is extremely easy and fool proof, and also using the seat belt. The seat belt installation can be a bit fiddly, but no more so than a rear facing infant carrier. It is expensive, but i think definately worth the money. the recline is good, and my liitle one has no problems sleeping in it and his head does not lop forward. ...

helen11 26.04.2007
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I cannot reccomend this highly enough. I find this easy to install, easy to use, and it feels solid as a rock in the car. The isofix mechanism is extremely easy to use, and really cannot be installed incorrectly. Even using a seatbelt to install it the carseat is very secure, though it does take a bit of effort to get it tight enough! Gives the child a good view, and is nicely padded for comfort. I find it very easy to clean, which was handy when ...

hatcher56134 31.01.2008 · Read full review
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...the seat and it tilts back enough to stop a sleeping child's head from falling forward. If this seat fits your car (which you can check on the Britax web site) then get it now!! Its quite expensive, but well worth it for the peace of mind it brings. ...

clairelewis27 31.07.2006 · Read full review
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...of cars so check the britax website. They come in a variety of covers to try and match the decor of the interior of your car. Well built, solid and robust, what parent wouldn't want the safest and robust car seat for their child. It is a bit pricey, but don't be fooled by going into a car dealership and buying the branded ones for the cars e.g BMW and Renault, they are dearer, stick to the normal child car seat retailers, or better still check the ...

achtunglady 17.03.2006 · Read full review
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Britax Duo Plus Isofix is a Great car seat, that is strong and secure when fitted correctly. Contoured seat shape and plenty of padding with wide wings make this a comfortable seat for your baby/child. Clear instructions and easy to fit using seat belt or isofix system (in compatable cars). I'm sure this seat will stand the test of time (and our baby!) The design of the car seat is very good and also looks very cool. It gives the design of a racing ...

Hakam62 02.05.2005 · Read full review
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...I know of. The Britax is quite expensive, but then what price do you put on the safety of you child? In the mainstream shops they retail at £190.00 but we bought ours online from kiddicare.com and saved £60.00!!! They are very simple to fit and rock solid. It's even very simple to transfer between cars (not something I would like to do with the belted in seats). They only have two positions; upright and slightly inclined, but this doesn't seem to ...
...is as safe as the Britax ISOFIX as long as it is fitted correctly and it is ALOT harder to fix securely inplace! - WHICH report). I would highly reccommed subscribing for a free month with WHICH Online and downloading the crash test reports. The only problem with the WHICH report is only a small selection of seats are tested. The Britax ISOFIX comes top in the satge 1 tests. We are very happy with our seat especially having seen how friends seats ...

mashford01 11.07.2006 · Read full review
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I think Britax Duo Isofix car seats are great, they fit in many cars safely and securely giving parents total peace of mind. It is very worth while shopping around for this car seat though as there is often stores with exceptionally good discounts. It's also worth remembering that Isofix car seats can fit into non isofix fitted cars, ie for short trips in a grandparents car, the seat fits in just as well using this method with easy to follow instructions. ...

Tail-Swishing 03.10.2007
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We bought this seat when my daughter was 4 months old as she was already too big for her initial car seat. Be aware that it is difficult to clean so probably not ideal for children this young! However, the reason we bought it was for safety and although, thank goodness, it hasn't been tested properly, we have certainly had peace of mind. It is an expensive item and becomes more so if you don't have the plugs already in your car, but I would say it ...

Panikki 03.02.2005 · Read full review
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I have recently purchased this carseat and I am amazed at how easy it was to fix into the car. It took us probably as long to remove all the packaging as it did to fit the seat! If your car already has isofix it really is as simple as pushing the seat into the slots. It is very secure and does not move at all once fitted. It also feature 3 positions for the chair so it can recline for a sleeping baby. This is done by lifting a lever at the front ...

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