I myself, have been one to grunt and moan at the thought of having to switch my kids car seats from my car to the hubby’s. I have even been know to say ok lets just take my car, because lets face it fighting with a car seat, knee on top, pulling, yanking etc is just not worth the struggle after rangling 2 kids and all the accessories that are needed for a 10 minute ride to grandmas. All this effort, (done differently by each of us) with many distractions is probably one of the reasons 3 out of 4 child car seats are installed incorrectly.
Leading child car seat brand Britax, is continuing their mission to improve these alarming statistics with the announcement of their new ClickTight Technology, which uses your vehicles seat belt to give you a safe, secure install you can count on every time whether you are installing the car seats rear-facing or forward-facing. With a few easy steps, mom, dad, grandparents, or caregiver will have a safe, secure and easy install with the vehicle seat belt every time.
For the fashion savvy parent the Britax convertible seats are available in thirteen new fabric choices to ensure your family is riding in style. The covers are also easy to remove to allow convenient cleaning for parents without having to uninstall the child seat from the vehicle. I for one am singing Hallelujah, because we toss our car seat covers in the wash machine enough to say I don’t appreciate getting hit in the nose while removing the buckle.
Car Seat Facts:
Did you know car seats have an expiration? YEP they do, and the new Click Tight Technology from Britax are good for 10 years!
Did you know you have to change your car seat if your vehicle has been in an accident? Although the insurance company will not inform you of this, it is true. You may not see the stress on the seat itself but both the seatbelt and harness stretches in an accident changing the way it performs for the next time. Also you can put a claim in for it, and most likely the insurance company will cover!
The safest place in the car is the middle seat.
There are actual car seat installers, (no, I am not speaking of your local fire/police department), and they have to be re-certified every two years! Look for one in your area via Safe Kids and lets work together in bringing the statistics down and keeping our babies safe!
The ClickTight Technology will be available September 2014, in the Britax Marathon, Boulevard and Advocate styles at retailers nationwide.
Car seats are so important. I’m glad that you found one that you like and is safe for your children!
We have the Graco Size4Me for both our girls and love them. Sounds like these are great too!
Well, I learned a few things about car seats. Thanks for an informative article.
Those look like some really great car seats. I love the Britax brand.
I love that car seats are getting even more advanced than when we used them a decade ago. Can never make your kids too safe!
My husband is certified to teach people how to install their car seats properly. He had to take a week’s worth of training.
It is so important that these seats are installed properly. There was just an accident here where the car rolled 4 times but the baby was just fine because he was in his car seat and it was installed properly
Those look like great car seats. I wish I had that when my son was little. I remember the car seat shuffle.
I won’t be needing a car seat anytime soon I hope, this is some advanced technology for a car seat. I like that they are rear-facing, that’s important.
Car seats have come such a long way…This is great for making sure our kids are safe..
Car seats can be a real pain! But this sounds a great and trusted brand that you are using. Thank you for the information
That looks so much easier than trying to find that bar underneath the seat and ripping fingernails off!
Looks like an amazing seat, I hear nothing but great things about Britax!
Compared to what I was strapped into back in the day that looks super high tech. It’s great that car seat safety has taken such big steps.
I have to say, they did not make such fancy car seats when my kids were small but I love all of the safety features now. Oh, so cool.
This looks like a good carseat, we are in the market for one right now that is rear-facing for our toddler, he’s still in his baby seat.
I appreciate the thoughtful innovation with the new click-tights. I wish that Britax would work towards a narrower model though.
Great to read about this innovation in car seats. They are so important.
I’m not a parent and can only imagine how important it is to have a good car seat! Wish they made something so great for my cats lol 🙂
The britax car seat looks a lot safer than regular car seats. It’s also more durable and can last 10 years.
I love Britax car seats and I’m looking forward to checking these out, It would be so nice not having to wrestle a seat in and out! Thanks for all the safety tips, I’ve never heard of car seat installers, I guess that’s something else we’ll be checking out!
I did know car seats had an expiration date. I’d like to get a new booster for my son, he’s outgrowing the seat in his dad’s car. I like the new changes Britax is going with, this sounds great!
I am right there grumbling with you so this is some good information. I just switched to a bigger car seat and am still getting the hang of things.
Car seats have come a long way. I don’t miss using them lol
For the convenience and safety, I will give this product A+. I love how manufacturers nowadays think about the welfare of the consumers. I am glad there is a product like this.
Carseats have come a long ways since my oldest was born. This looks very nice, now I want one for my youngest.
We have been looking at carseats nonstop lately. My daughter is having twins and we want to find the best ones out there. These sound great thank you!
We’re int he market for something like this – our daughter is outgrowing her seat and needs a larger one but moving them between cars is a pain! Thanks for bringing up this brand!
I think it is awesome that they are making easier for parents with the car seats. Thanks for sharing.
Ugh. I also don’t like switching seats between cars. This looks like it will make things much easier. Thanks for sharing!
That looks like a very nice car seat. Wow!
Man! These car seats today are like a piece of machinery. I would feel very safe to have my child in one of the awesome seats.
What a great idea! I know a few parents that would find this very useful. The few time I had my son in a car seat it was a pain in the you know what.
very nice one! i hope my friend can find this brand too here in malaysia
I had absolutely no idea about having to change the car seat out after an accident. Especially not the part of including it in the claim!
Car seats have come so far! Can’t wait for September
Sure these look all cool and fancy, but who seriously have $260 to spend on ONE carseat? I surely don’t and I have 4 kids which 3 are in carseats, yea.. Other than that, these are coo.
Looks like a great seat! My son is too big for car seats but choosing the right one is a big desition.
These look like really great car seats. My son is too big for a car seat now and he brought it to my attention today that he no longer wanted to sit in the booster seat. He told me that he was a big kid and only babies sit in those…lol. Guess he is growing up.
Having the right car seat is so important. These look really nice. I don’t have kids, but these will be great for a lot of people out there.
Car seats are always a minefield, and you need to rely on everyone knowing how to fit them properly.
What an amazing car seat! I’ll have to remember this brand for the future!