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I am always astounded and impressed with the level of safety and the constant strive to exceed safety standards that Britax exhibits as a car seat company. I was fortunate enough to have had the chance to tour the Britax facility this year and witness a crash test of the new Britax Marathon 70. Seeing it in real life, in real time, really resonates the importance of proper car seat usage and safety.
The new generations of Britax car seats feature some really amazing advancements in their basic car seat technology. The number one cause of injury for little kids in a crash is head trauma. This is always a main focus when the engineers at Britax develop car seats. Without getting too technical and wordy, here are a few of the new technologies that have been integrated into the new car seats:
Integrated Steel Bars: The new generation of Britax seats now features Integrated Steel Bars which can minimize the risk of your child being propelled forward and hitting the back of the vehicle seat in front of them. The Integrated Steel Bars provide a further solid connection to the car, reducing the forward movement that occurs during a crash
SafeCell Technology: SafeCell is a waffle-like component in the base of the seat that acts as a shock absorber. It compresses in a crash, lowering the center of gravity thus reducing the forward propelling motion that forces the child forward, minimizing the risk of injury.
Energy-absorbing Versa-Tether: I’d like to stress the importance of top tethering your car seats. It’s true that all Britax seats are crash tested and exceed NHTSA standards for non-tethered seats. But the differences are astounding to examine closer. The BRITAX energy-absorbing Versa-Tether is attached to two points at the top of the seat and attach to an anchor in your car in both rear and forward facing positions. The Versa-Tether helps anchor the seat to minimize the movement and slow down the motion of your child during a crash and also absorbs crash forces away from your child in the event of an accident. It also greatly reduces the forward movement of your child’s head in a crash, minimizing the risk of head injury. Bottom line, top tether!
These are of course additions to the seat on top of the already existing safety features such as the 5-Point harness and True Side Impact Protection present in all their car seats.
Mom Features I Love
Ok so it’s SAFE. Beyond safe. But what about day to day functionality? I’ve found that the seat itself looks really stylish (The sample I received had their crimson fabric) but now that the seat accommodates children forward facing up to 70lbs, it feels considerably roomier and very soft and comfortable. The 5 point harness operates easily and I know it’s secure and tight enough. I also love that they now made the shoulder strap pads removable with velcro. Thank you Britax!
The seat was very easy to install which is KEY because something like 80-90% of car seats are installed improperly. I very much appreciate that Britax has figured out ways to increase the weight capacity on their seats so that you can get the maximum life from your car seat without sacrificing safety.
What’s also a great Mom-feature is the ease of adjustment. You know how fast kids grow… and long gone are the days of re-threading your car seat straps to fit them properly. Now it’s as simple as moving the side-impact protection head rest via a grip handle behind the seat. Simply, lift, pull up and release. Done. That’s it. I have no patience to be smashed in the back seat wrestling a car seat. These seats are a cinch to install and adjust.
Britax Marathon 70 and how it fits rear-facing in a Honda Pilot
Britax Marathon 70 rear-faces up to 40lbs and a seated shoulder height of 9 - 16.75 inches (from rump to shoulder) - whichever comes first.
I’ve heard some rumblings about the new generation seats being a bit smaller than the older models that people love. However, Britax increased the rear facing weight max to 40lbs for the Marathon 70. I think this is where the size and shape of your child falls into play. Granted, my test subject is only 13 months old and doesn’t come close to the 40 lbs weight limit but there is a tremendous amount of space to fill before he is too big to fit rear facing. I’m a supporter of keeping a child rear facing as long as possible but I inevitably end up switching to forward facing by age 2 simply because my kids tend to be long and they get extremely uncomfortable with their legs all folded up. With any seat you consider buying, I’d definitely test the seat out first to make sure it is going to fit your car and your needs regarding rear-facing positioning if that is a selling point for you. I think it’s also important to remember that each child reaches the max height and weight requirements at different times in their life.
But don’t just take my word for it. The awesome guys at DadLabs did a really cool video that demonstrates the physics behind the design of the car seats:
WIN IT!!!
The kind folks at Britax want to give ONE of our lucky readers a chance to have their very own Britax Marathon 70!
To Enter to Win a Britax Marathon 70: (REQUIRED to be elligible)
Watch the awesome DadLabs video above. Leave a comment on this post telling me two things you learned from the video. (If you don’t describe two things in your comment your entry will be disqualified)
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One winner will be selected at random using Random.org. Giveaway open to US residents only. Entries will be accepted until September 4, 2010 at midnight EST. Good Luck! 
Congratulations TARA, commenter #59! Thank you everyone who entered, followed and liked for the giveaway. And thank you to Britax for providing such a wonderful and safe prize!
Britax provided a seat for review but in no way does that affect my opinion of the seat. Car seats that have been reviewed are then donated to a local children’s charity. The Britax Blogger Advisory Board consists of select bloggers who routinely test and review juvenile products. Britax gives these board members previews of its new products or product ideas, in return for the bloggers’ candid assessments. The bloggers are not paid for their service, but are reimbursed for any travel expenses.
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I learned that Britax uses steel to reinforce plastic, making it extremely strong and that head trauma is the leading cause of crash injury to children.
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I learned that 2/3 of injuries to kids during a crash is to their head and that during a crash, even buckled properly, a child can hit their head on the back of the seat in front of them.
Leading cause of death for kids under 12 in car accidents are head injuries. Lowering the center of gravity increases stability.
Fingers crossed for a great giveaway!
Thank you for the informative article and video. Car seat safety is so important & I love Britax for making this such a priority. My son will be 3 and still rear-facing because I’ve taken the time to educate myself about car seat safety with videos like the this one from Britax. I have a new baby on the way, due Oct 1st & winning a quality car seat like this would be awesome!
Here’s what I learned:
Head injury in car crashes is the leading cause of death in children 0-12
Britax lowered the center of gravity in their carseats alowing the child to sit lower resulting in more stability in the event of a crash.
Britax has enforced their carseats with integrated steal bars strengthening the connection to the vehicle & reducing forward flexing during a crash.
Britax has patent pending, ground breaking safe cell technology, upon impact the safe cells are designed to compress further lowering the center of gravity, countering forces that push the seat forward minimizing the movement of my child during a crash. The results exceed federal standards for head excursion & make Britax the best in class for safety.
This family loves you Britax!
I learned that Britax reinforces the frame with steal bars to improve safety and strengthen the connnection to the vehicle. They also perform twice as many tests as required for them to do so. I would love to win the Britax Marathon 70!
Thanks
I learned that even with a correctly installed forward facing carseat a child’s head can hit the back of the seat in front of them in an accident. SCARY. I did not know that! I also learned that Britax lowers the center of gravity, minimizing the movement of the child in a crash. Very cool!
I like Britax on Facebook.
I Fan/Like Britax on Facebook
I follow @Britax on Twitter. (@GnatMama)
I Followed @Britax on Twitter
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I tweeted: I want to #WIN a @Britax Marathon 70 car seat from @SafeMama, don’t you? #Giveaway ends 9/2 http://tinyurl.com/2bvt68f
I tweeted about it: http://twitter.com/GnatMama/status/22087913242
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I learned about the SafeCells reducing the center of gravity and the staged-release Versa- tether and why those things, along with the steel-reinforced bars makeit safer in a crash – great video!
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Great information on how lowering the center of gravity is so beneficial–amazing technology. Also liked the versa-tether used in the new Marathon 70–again, the physics in saving our kids in a crash is fantastic. Great information in this video.
(Already like Britax & SafeMama on fb)
I learned the staged release tether in Britax car seats are made to absorb crash forces to absorb forward movement and that head injury in car crashes is the leading cause of death in children (from hitting back of front seat). Pick me!
I learned that Britax has lowered the center of gravity on their seats to increase stability and they reinforce the plastic with steel.
I follow safamama.com via feedburner email.
I like safemama.com on facebook.
I like Britax on facebook.
I learned that Britax is the best in class for head safety and their Safecell technology compresses during a crash and lowers the center of gravity so a child’s head will not hit the back of the front seat. Their versa-tether strap features staged release that slows childs forward movement (during a crash). What a genius company! And they perform twice as many safety tests than what is required by Highway Safety Administration.
I subscribe to Safemama.com via feedburner email.
Didn’t know Britax seat has a way to lower the center of gravity of the car seat to make it safer during a crash. They also reinforce the PVC pipe with steel.
Liked Britax on FB
Liked SafeMama on FB
Wow this looks awesome I learned that head trauma is number one cause of injury in kids for car crashes and they develop different ways to protect them, center of gravity seat lowers in impact, they reinforced pvc plactic with steel and a new tether tecnology (versa-tether) that slows down the seat going forward!
Hope I can win it it really looks like a safe seat!!
I’m a fan of britax in facebook!!!
I’m a fan of safemama on facebook!
I’m already a subscriber of safemama via feedburner e-mail!!!
Wow, I learned that the versa tethers offer staged energy absorption to reduce the ultimate stress of impact on the seat itself. I also was surprised to learn that a properly installed carseat in good condition could still allow a child’s head to impact the seat in front of it in the event of a collision.
I subscribe to safemama in an RSS feeder.
I follow @Britax on twitter as @kokanary
I follow @safemama on twitter as @kokanary
I “like” Britax on Facebook
I learned the versa-tether strap uses staged release to absorb crash forces and slow forward motion during the crash. It also offers safe cells that compress during a crash to further reduce a child’s center of gravity.
I “like” SafeMama.com on Facebook
following Britax on twitter- @saywah
I tweeted about the review/giveaway:
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following Safe Mama on twitter- @saywah
I learned that their new Safecell technology lowers the center of gravity upon impact and reduces the forward motion of the seat/child. Secondly, their new Versa Latch technology has a gradual release system that also reduces the forward movement. I am really impressed with this seat and would love to have one.
Most head injuries in children are caused by the hitting the back of the seat in front of them, even when properly strapped in. Britax conducts twice as many safety tests as other carseat companies,focusing on head safety.
I liked Britax on facebook.
like Britax on FB
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I learned that even children up to the age of 12 are in serious danger from a car crash and that they’re new design lowers the center of gravity and the child sits lower than in most cars making it much safer.
I already follow Safemama on Twitter!!
I just liked britax on facebook!
I just liked safemama on facebook!
I just subscribed to feed burner e mails!
I follow Britax on Twitter!
I learned that Britax uses physics to minimize forward head lunge. Also, lowering the center of gravity makes things more stable. =)
I’m a fan of SafeMama on Facebook! (And in real life!)
I learned that Britax lowers the center of gravity in the seat making it safer using safecell technology. They also reinforce the plastic using steel…enough so that a 220lb human can hang from it with no problem making the seat safer and stronger.
I’m a fan of Safemama on facebook.
I subscribe to Safemama via email
I didn’t know that the front seat poses such a risk to kids in a crash. Britax did 2 things to lessen the chance of a child’s head hitting the seat in front – added steel bars to reinforce the seat, and lowered the child’s center of gravity int he seat.
i learned that head injury in car crashes is the leading cause of death in children 0-12.
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that their new safecell technology lowers the center of gravity upon impact and reduces the forward motion of the seat/child.
thanks for the great giveaway!!!
I learned that Britax uses steel to reinforce the plastic and that the leading cause of death of children in car crashes is because of head injuries.
I am a fan of SafeMama on Facebook.
I like Britax on Facebook.
I follow @Britax on Twitter.
I follow @safemama on twitter.
I tweeted about it – http://twitter.com/MamaBAM
I learned that 2/3 of injuries to kids are to the head, and that for kids up to 12, head trauma is the most frequent cause of death.
i “like” britax on facebook
I liked Britax on Facebook
I subscribe to your email list!!
i’m now following britax on twitter
i like safemama on facebook
i follow safemama on twitter
I learned that children hitting the front seat of the car is the leading cause of head trauma in children to age 12 and that Britax has reinforced their seats with plastic/steel as well as added the safe cell technology reducing forward motion in a crash which is great!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
subscribe to SafeMama.com
I learned about the safe cells that lower the center of gravity during a crash and that Britax does above and beyond the number of safety tests required.
like Britax on FB
like Safemama on FB
I learned that the britax seat is way cool! The compressing web and the tethers that slow the forward movement are awesome! I was actually shocked to learn that all carseats don’t have steel in them. But great that Britax does!
I’m a fan of safemama on facebook!
I follow safemama on twitter
Liked Britax on Facebook J Engstrom
following britax on twitter @jenne_girle
I learned that Britax used physics to design the new carseats and how the versa tether works.
I followed Safemama on FB.
Wow, I had no idea that kids could hit their head on the seat in front of them even when properly belted in to their car seat during an accident. Yikes. I also think it’s fantastic that Britax does so many more safety tests than other car seat manufacturers! Makes me wish I had one!
I enjoyed understanding the physics behind what I learned about this car seat: the steel enforced bars to ensure toughness and the safe cell technology to add more absorption.
I liked Britax on FB
liked Britax on facebook (c.tauris)
liked safe mama on facebook
Following Britax on Twitter
I liked SafeMama on FB
Already following SafeMama on Twitter
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1. leading cause of death in kids in car crashes is head injury
2. Britax uses steel to reinforce the plastic for added safety
I learned that a child’s head can still hit the seat in front of them even when riding in a properly installed forward facing car seat.
I also learned that the versa-tether absorbs crash forces.
I now plan on keeping my baby riding in the rear facing position as long as she can tolerate it.
Liked Britax on facebook!
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I learned that Britax uses safe cells to reduce the center of gravity and that they use reinforced steel to reduce forward flexing. This is all done to reduce head trauma.
I love Britax!
Thanks so much for again sharing your insight on Britax car seats! My family cannot imagine using anything but the best when it comes to car seats, and Britax is it. No cost will ever outweight the safety of our children.
Loved this video too. I just forwarded it on to all my friends with children.
I learn from DadLabs that children 0-12 sustain head trauma as the #1 injury during a crash…due to hitting the seat in front of them! Newer Technology, like steel reinforced bars, Safecell (to lower center of gravity), and Energy absorbing Versa-Tether will help to reduce the impact of our children hitting the seat in front of them.
Thank you Britax, DadLabs and Safemama!
Thanks for sharing! Two things I’ve learned from the video:
-Front seat of a car is dangerous and head trauma is the leading cause of death for kids.
-Britax has reinforced the seats with steel bars.
Subscribed and like safemama. You really have done a fantastic job with this blog. I’ve leanred alot.
Am a fan of Britax also.
The leading cause of death in children 12 and under in car accidents is head injury. Britax is the leader in the industry in head safety.
In the new models, they lowered the center of gravity makes to things more stable and they focused on preventing head injury.
Thanks!
I’m a fan on Facebook, too!
I’m a fan on Facebook, too!
(sorry, my earlier entry didn’t have my first initial and last name.)
I’m following Britax on twitter
heidirmiller
I’m following Safe Mama on twitter
heidirmiller
Liked Safemama.com on facebook
Thank you for this review! I currently use a Sunshine Radian 65 for my 2-yr-old but we are expecting again within the next few weeks and I was happy to learn that:
1) This britax goes rear-facing up to 40 lbs and
2) Head trauma is a major issue for children in crashes. I like the idea of these steel bars!
I learned that the front seat causes head trauma! I had no idea! When I’ve watched other crash test videos, they’ve never talked about the front seat danger! I also learned that Britax is starting to use steel bars in their seats! I’m a fan of Sunshine Kids car seats because they use steel bars and I’m sooo excited that Britax is using it now too! These new seats seem really safe!
Like Britax on Facebook
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I learned about safe cell technology, staged release and to place the car seat on the passenger side if possible.
I learned that lowering the center of gravity makes things more stable and the leading cause of death in children ages 0 to 12 is head injury in car crashes.
Like safemama on facebook!
Liked britax on facebook!
I learned that head trauma is the most frequent cause of crash related deaths in children under 12. I also learned that Britax uses steel bars to reinforce the car seat and make it safer. As a side note, I learned that Britax was pronounced with a long i!
Subscribed to safemama’s newsfeed via feedburner!
I am a fan of Britax on FB. K.Mason
I follow Britax on twitter @akritical
I am a fan of Safemama on Fb. K.Mason
I am following safemama on twitter @akritical
I subscribed to emails.
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I learned about safe cell technology and stage release versa tether strap to manage crash forces and make the car seat safer
I learned about head excursion technology/ lower center of gravity for greater stability and intergrated steel bars for strength a greater saftey.
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I did not know that a big source of head impact was the backside of the front seat even when fastened in a carseat. I also did not know about the use of Safecell Technology. I am so glad that Britax does so much research in regards to our precious cargo!
fan of Britax on facebook
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lowering center of gravity makes you more stable
britax reinforced the car seat’s frame with integrated steel bars
liked on facebook annie f.
superfastreader followed britax on twitter
annie f likes safemama on facebook
superfastreader follows safemama on twitter
subscribed via feedburner
Great giveaway! I liked the staged release of the tethering system…that and the steel bar reinforced plastic seemed to really make the difference above the standard car seats. I liked these features and “learned” more about them in the video. Thanks!
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I knew that head injury in car accidents was the leading cause of death in kids – what I didn’t know was that a child properly buckled into a car-seat can still hit the back of the seat in front. To me, that is terrifying!
It was awesome to learn that Britax car seats are reinforced with steel, and it seems an obviously smart move on their part.
Another brilliant move that I didn’t know about was how much lowering the center of gravity can affect the safety of a seat.
Basically, what I learned was that Britax is pretty much the best there is out there, and that I really want one! (well, two – but I’ll start with one
)
CheshIam is following on Twitter!
following on FeedBurner!
Thanks so much for this giveaway. My daughter is growing, growing, growing and we will need one of these soon!
Here’s what I learned:
In children ages 0-12, head injury is the leading cause of death in car accidents
Britax enforced carseats with steel bars to strengthen the connection to the car
I learned ALOT!
Britax does twice as much testing on their carseats than any other manufacturer.
Britax has totally redesigned their carseats, focusing on head safety. They have lowered the center of gravity and have a patent pending safe cell technology that lowers the seats center of gravity even more…I could go on. Lowering the center of gravity makes things more stable. Thanks for the video! And now I FINALLY know how to properly pronounce Britax!!!!
I subscribed to SM via email
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I LIKE Britax on FB
I learned why the versa tether is so important–I don’t think I ever really realized how it affected the car seat in a crash–I never knew that the most severe injuries are from the back of the seat in front of them and I am amazed at the techonology that allows the center of gravity to be lower during an accident. I have always had Britax car seats for my kids but am thinking it is worth purchasing the new one based on the improvements they have made for the new releases. Thanks for bringing this up!
I’ve learned that head trauma is the most common reason of crash injury to children. I also learned that Britax uses steel bars for their car seats to make them safer
I like Britax on FB (Linda P.)
I like you on FB (Linda P.)
I like Britax on FB (Lida P.)
I follow Btitax on twitter @ponilinda
I follow you on twitter @ponilinda
I’m email subscriber
I’m glad to have seen this video! I have older britax car seats, and I am impressed by the changes they’ve made. Here’s what I learned:
Head trauma often occurs from a child hitting the back of the seat in front (as improbable as that seems!) Considering this, Britax is focusing on ways to improve head safety, and reduce head excursion in crashes. They redesigned the seat to include technologies to lower the center of gravity to make a child more stable (the safecell), they have reinforced the seats with steel to make them flex less in a crash, and they have a staged release in the versa tether system that helps prevent the top of the child seat from moving too far forward.
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I learned that the Britax car seat is designed to lower the center of gravity during an accident and that the strap is designed with staged-release technology.
I learned that Britax has created two different features to work againist head trama in kids forward facing ->
1.) Safe Cell
2.) Versa-Teether
All to help protect our precious cargo well in a car!!
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I like SafeMama on facebook
I liked Britax on facebook
2/3 of injuries are head injuries, even in a properly buckled child as their heads hit the seat in front of them. Britax has developed a new technology (safecell) to lower the center of gravity to help prevent this. Always use the top tethers on car seats!
daily tweet: http://twitter.com/saywah/statuses/22179202683
I learned that Britax lowers the center of gravity to protect our kids in the event of an accident and it also developed Safe cell technology to compress the center of gravity even more. They also reinforced the seats with steel to make them safer.
I tweeted! https://twitter.com/GnatMama/status/22187542136
I learned that Britax added steel bars to reinforce their seats. I also learned that they lowered the seat’s center of gravity so the kids are safer due to the seat’s better stability. Thanks Britax and safemama!
Liked Britax on facebook. I. Gooding.
Liked safemama on facebook.
I learned that a child can go as far forward as the seat in front of them and get head trauma from that in a crash. Also that the new Marathon has the new staged release technology in the Versa Tether system in order to absorb the crash forces.
Love Britax!
2/3 of the injuries in crashes to children are head injuries!
Britax lowers seat center of gravity which counterats force of seat going forward and they have the new safe cell technology, patent pending – counter force to also counter force of seat moving.
I subscribe to your feed.
Stephanie Thomas
I liked Britax on facebook (S. Thomas)
I liked safemama on Facebook (S. Thomas)
A lower center of gravity creates stability and Britax performs twice as many safety tests than what is required by Highway Safety Administration.
I like Britax on Facebook (S. Finer).
I follow Britax on twitter (@channynn).
I follow Safemama on twitter (@channynn).
http://twitter.com/channynn/statuses/22199149724
daily tweet 8/26
http://twitter.com/akritical/status/22204064031
Great video. I learned that the back side of the front seat is the source of many head injuries during a crash. I would have never guessed that my child’s head could actually hit the back of my seat!
I also learned that Britax lowers the center of gravity for their car seats with safecell technology, which minimizes the movement of a child during a crash.
I am a fan on facebook.
i follow on twitter.
http://twitter.com/txkincart/status/22208907084
I learned that Brutax uses safe cell technology which compresses in an accident to further lower the seats center of gravity making it more stable.
Also learned that head injuries are the leading cause of death in accidents in children ages 0-12.
I am already a fan on Facebook and I “liked” the Britax enrtry!!
I liked Britax on facebook!!!
I learned when watching this video the the head of a child forward facing can hit the back of the seat in front of them in a crash!!!!!!! Britax accounts for this using safety technology to prevent the forward head lunge. They reinforce the seat with steel bars to reduce the forward flexing.
daily tweet 8/27
https://twitter.com/akritical/status/22256917895
http://twitter.com/channynn/statuses/22264969007
I learned that Britax is the leader in car seat safety and does twice as many tests. I also learned that Britax is best in class for head safety.
Great video. I learned that a child’s head can hit the back of the seat in front of her even if the car seat is installed properly and that Britax has safecell technology, staged release back tethers and steel inforced plastic to lower the chance of that happened when a child is in a Britax seat.
I tweeted… http://twitter.com/GnatMama/status/22273447111
I learned that Britax lowered the seat’s center of gravity and they do twice as many tests.
wow! I never knew that a child’s head could hit the seat in front of them in a crash. (it seems so far away) I learned that Britax uses safecell technology to lower the child’s center of gravity and that their versa tethers work like staged release to give that seat just enough give and save that child from going too far forward. Whew… everyone should have a seat from Britax!
Great video. I learned that Britax’s Versa Tether straps absorb crash forces. Also learned that Britax seats minimize forward head lunge. I didn’t realize how dangerous the back of the front seat is.
i learned that that britax’ versa tether system absorbs energy through staged release. i was surprised to learn that head injury is the leading cause of death up to 12 years old!
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Great video! I learned that your child can acutally hit the back of the seat in a car crash and that by lowering your center of gravity, in combination with the other technology, helps prevent them from injuring their head.
I learned that Britax uses integrated steel bars to reinforce their seats and that children under 12 are most at risk of head injuries in a serious car crash.
Great giveaway! We have the Britax infant chaperone and love it. I learned the primary cause of the head injury for kids is the back side of the front seat. According to this video, Britax seats minimize forward head lunges and therefore head injuries. I also learned that Britax reinforces the plastic in their seats with steel bars making them extra safe.
daily tweet 8/28
https://twitter.com/akritical/status/22351797020
I learned that 2/3 of injuries to kids during a crash is to their head and that during a crash, even buckled properly, a child can hit their head on the back of the seat in front of them.
http://twitter.com/sewingmema/status/22352420775
I learned that Britax uses steel to reinforce the plastic and they lower the center of gravity for their car seats with safecell technology, which minimizes the forward movement of a child during a crash.
http://twitter.com/channynn/statuses/22378591425
I learned kids usually get injured from the back side of the front seat. Also, Britax reinforces with steel bars.
I’ve been researching a few days, and this is the exact seat I decided on!
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L Winslett – I liked Britax on FB!
Daily tweet 8/28
http://twitter.com/GnatMama/status/22407037813
I learned that a lot of injuries are caused by head impact on the back side of the front seat.
I also learned that Britax has lowered the center of gravity in their seats so kids can sit lower, creating stability during a crash.
I Liked Britax on Facebook as Victoria G,
I follow Britax on Twitter as @mommyisgreen
I Liked SafeMama on Facebook as Victoria G.
I follow SafeMama on Twitter as @mommyisgreen
I learned that, unfortunately, even when buckled in correctly, a child can hit the car seat in front of them, causing serious head injury. I also learned that lowering the center of gravity can help stabilize a child and minimize their injuries in a crash.
http://twitter.com/ponilinda/status/22417007107
http://twitter.com/channynn/statuses/22426184728
I learned that Britax has lowered the center of gravity to help stabilize the child and reduce the risk of injuries and that Britax preforms more saftey tests than what is required of them.
I like Britax on FAcebook J. Causby
I follow Britax on twitter @JCausby
I like Safe Mama on Facebook J. Causby
I learned that the front seat is the most dangerous spot for little heads, I previously would not have guessed that. I learned a lot of about the design of the new Britax seat and how safety truly does seem to be the number one goal of the company. Good goal for good business. We already have Britax seats but I am going to check out the new models as we are close to transitioning into the next round of seats.
http://twitter.com/channynn/statuses/22526249315
I learned that head injuries in car crashes are the leading cause of death in children 0-12, the safe cell technology increases stability by lowering the center of gravity in the case of a crash, the integrated steel hrs reduce forward flexing, and the Versa tether slows forward movement.
I did not know that hitting the front seat was the number one cause of child death in an accident – nor how much those seemingly sturdy seating can FLEX. Yipes.
Thanks
I learned that lowering the center of gravity makes things more stable in a crash and reinforcing the car seat frame with steel bars reduces forward flexing in a crash.
Liked Britax on FB (E Hsu)
Following Britax on Twitter (betshsu)
daily tweet 8/30
http://twitter.com/akritical/status/22566463476
They lowered the center of gravity and they reinforced with steel.
I liked Britax on FB (D Gatto)
Following Britax on Twitter (daniellegatto)
Following Safemama on Twitter (daniellegatto)
Liked Safe Mama on FB (D Gatto)
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I did not know that kids are often injured from hitting the front seat. I also learned that lowering the center of gravity minimizes forward movement in a crash.
Following SafeMama on Twitter (betshsu)
I learned about Britax head safety technology and how lowering the center of gravity will make it stable and prevent injuries. I also learned that Britax reinforces with steel bars.
I like Britax on FB
I like SafeMama on FB
http://twitter.com/channynn/statuses/22613596522
Like SafeMama on FB (E Hsu)
Subscribed to SafeMama.com
I follow SafeMama on FB
I like britax on FB
http://twitter.com/daniellegatto/status/22663427580
Subscribed via Feed Burner
daily tweet 8/31
http://twitter.com/akritical/status/22663706717
“liked” safemama on facebook
“liked” britax on facebook
I learned that Britax’s safe cell technology compresses to further lower the center of gravity and prevent head trauma. I also learned that the integrated steel bars Britax uses helps to reduce forward flexing.
Amazing car seats.
liked Britax on Facebook!
http://twitter.com/ponilinda/status/22687564970
daily tweet 9/1
https://twitter.com/akritical/status/22700069350
http://twitter.com/channynn/statuses/22704125396
Liked Britax on facebook!
Liked SafeMama on Facebook!
Followed Britax on Twitter
I am now following SafeMama on Twitter
I learned that most major head injuries to kids in car accidents are caused by impact with the back side of the front seat. I also learned that the tether webbing in Britax seats absorbs most of the force in a crash, i.e., stayed release.
liked Britax on Facebook
And, finally, I am now subscribed to SafeMama via Feedburner!
I have never doubted the safety and reliability of Britax car seats! And we have never used anything but a Britax. My 4 1/2 year old is still in his Marathon and we are looking to replace the Companion with another Marathon for his 11 month old sister.
Britax has improved upon their carseats focusing on reducing forward flexing during a crash as head injury in car crashes is the leading cause of death in children ages 0-12. One of the ways they do this by using safe cell technology which compresses upon impact, further lowering the center of gravity and therefore reducing forward flexing. Another way is by reinforcing plastic with steel in the carseat frame which strengthens the carseats connection to the vehicle further reducing forward flexing.
Thank you SafeMama! You are a wonderful resource that I have used countless times over the last few years!
fan/liked Britax on facebook
fan/like SafeMama on facebook
I learned that Britax uses safe cell technology to lower the center of gravity in the seat and prevent head trauma. Also, they integrated steel bars in the seat to help reduce forward flexing.
Like Safemama on facebook.
I learned there is a real difference in carseats. I was not aware that head injury is the leading cause of death related in children under 12. Also learned Britax goes the extra efforts to find a better safer way. And wish them luck with the new technology and their patten
http://twitter.com/MeanRottenMama/status/22742373114
http://twitter.com/daniellegatto/status/22744531823
I learned that lowering the center of gravity makes things more stable which is why the new safe cell technology is so cool. Also, I learned that staged release is the brilliance behind the “versa tether” technology in the car seat.
Daily tweet: https://twitter.com/GnatMama/status/22768500078
http://twitter.com/MeanRottenMama/status/22775067781
http://twitter.com/ponilinda/status/22777226290
i learnt that head injury is the number cause of accidents for kids, and that Britax reinforce the carseat with steel bar.
like britax on facebook
like safemama on facebook
daily tweet 9/2
https://twitter.com/akritical/status/22793458419
Britax is the best in class for safety. They do twice as many tests as required by the NHOFSA. 2/3 of injuries of children in car crashes are head injusries and Britax focusses strongly on head injury prevention. Britax carseats are enforced with steel bars.
I like Britax on facebook.
Betsy Hoff
I follow Britax on Twitter.
I follow Safe Mama on twitter
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I follow safe mama on facebook
Betsy Hoff
I learned a car seat could move forward enough during a crash for a child to hit their head on the seat in front of them. I had no idea. I also learned a car seat flexes if involved in a crash and that plastic isn’t really strong enough. Reinforcing with steal is a true improvement. Thanks Britax!
As a first time mom to a 4 month old, almost everything I hear is new to me! I learned that 2/3 of car injuries to infants are head injuries and that the back side of the front seat is what causes most injuries. Britax has lowered the center of gravity for increased stability. What a great car seat!
I liked SafeMama on Facebook.
Two things I learned:
1> Lowering the center of gravity makes things more stable so the Britax safe cell technology compression lowers the center of gravity to prevent which minimizes movement of child in crash resulting in best of class for safety.
2> The versa teether strap absorbs the forces in a crash to slow the forward motion of the seat/child.
Thanks!
I like SafeMama on Facebook!
I like Britax on Facebook!
http://twitter.com/channynn/statuses/22810673928
I had no idea that even if they are in a car seat, the leading cause of death for 12 and under in a car crash is due to head injuries caused by hitting the seat in front of them. I always figured since the car seat is strapped in so securely and the child is strapped into the car seat with a 5 point harness that they would be safe.
I like that Britax has addressed this issue with the Safe Cell Technology, energy-absorbing steel bars, and Versa-Tether. By lowering the center of gravity with the Safe Cell Technology, forward propulsion is minimized. I never thought about that before. It also makes sense to add steel bars to provide extra strength and support to the car seat. I love the LATCH system (even though my car is not equipped with it) and the Versa-Tether seems to improve the LATCH system that much more.
Last night, after realizing the car seat we have for our DS due in 2 weeks will not fit in our tiny backseat with the base, my DH went to BRU to try all the seats they have. He found the only car seat that would fit is the Britax Marathon 70. I for one am happy that this model is smaller than older ones. Imagine my joy when I found out all the safety features this one has and the technology that has gone into it.
Great website, btw.
new head safety tech uses physics to min forward head lunge! britax lowers the center of gravity to counter the forces that push the seat forward.
they reinforced plastic with steel to help better connect the seat to the car
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i am a fan of britax on facebook
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i follow britax on twitter
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i am a fb fan of safemama
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My last tweet http://twitter.com/ponilinda/status/22838736782
Keeping my fingers crossed. Thank you for the giveaway!
We love Britax car seats! I’m looking to buy one right now to replace our infant car seat. I learned from this video that things stay more stable when their center of gravity is lower. The versa tether stages the release of the tether to absorb crash forces.
http://twitter.com/daniellegatto/status/22855825948
I learned:
• Lowering the center of gravity minimizes the forward movement of the carseat.
• Britax reinforces the carseat with steel bars to improve safety.
I “liked” Britax on facebook
I learned that the leading cause of death under 12 is from brain injuries. (even in a car seat) I learned that even with a correctly installed forward facing carseat a child’s head can hit the back of the seat in front of them in an accident
I “like” britax on facebook
I ama fan of safe mama on facebook
I follow britax on twitter
I follow safe mama on twitter
Thanks for sharing this video!
I learned that even when a child is properly strapped into an approved carseat, the child’s head can still hit the back side of the seat in front during an accident. The Britax design helped to prevent that trauma.
I also learned the Britax performs twice as many tests as required by NHTSA — impressive!
I follow SafeMama on Facebook!
for kids up to 12, head injury is the leading cause of death; how the versateather keeps our kids safer and intergrating steel and plastic makes it stronger and the seat safer!
I am a fan/like Britax on FB (E.Cantey)
I follow Britax on Twitter (ECantey)
I follow SafeMama on Twitter
I like SafeMama on FB
I follow Britax on Twitter.
Follow Safemama via feedburner
I follow safemama.com on Twitter. (janellenelson)
I tweeted (not sure how you link to it, but maybe here http://twitter.com/ecantey)
daily tweet: http://twitter.com/GnatMama/status/22887337397
learned Safe cells are engineered to compress upon impact. and that Britax re-enforced the seat with integrated steel bars.
I tweeted about it. https://twitter.com/janellenelson
Things I learned:
Head injury in car crashes is the leading cause of death in children 0-12
Britax has enforced their carseats with integrated steal bars strengthening the connection to the vehicle
I am following Britax on Facebook
I am following SafeMama on Facebook
I tweeted: I want to #WIN a @Britax Marathon 70 car seat from @SafeMama, don’t you? #Giveaway ends 9/2 http://tinyurl.com
oops retweeted correct date:
I want to #WIN a @Britax Marathon 70 car seat from @SafeMama, don’t you? #Giveaway ends 9/4 http://tinyurl.com …contest extended!
Thanks for the review and the link to DadLabs… I had never heard of that blog but love it!
I watched the video and had no idea that the back of the front seat was a source of head trauma… learn something new every day!
I also learned about how Britax lowers the center of gravity upon impact keeping our babies safer in a car crash – awesome!
Thanks again for the recview and the link to DadLabs!
2 things I learned.
They reinforce their plastic with steal.
They lower their center of gravity for safety.
I like safe mama on facebook
I like Britax on facebook
http://twitter.com/kdogg150
Britax performs twice as many safety tests then are required by the federal government.
lower point of gravity increases stability. Britax created and uses safe cell technology which helps even lower point of gravity during a crash.
I learned:
Lowering the center of gravity makes things more stable and minimizes forward movement in a crash. The Britax staged release tether webbing minimizes the forces during a crash. Great video!
I’m a Safe Mama Facebook fan
daily tweet 9/3
https://twitter.com/akritical/status/22890986810
I learned about the versa tether system and that head injury during a crash is the leading cause of death for 0-12 year olds. Great video, we have 2 Britax seats, but I didn’t know all the really great stuff that is in them.
I like Safemama on Facebook.
i learned head injuries are the leading cause of death in children under 12 and that britax lowers the center of gravity in their seats
safemama FB fan!
2/3 of all kid injuries from a car crash are to the head.
A lower center of gravity provides greater stability and less likely to fall over.
Reinforced seats with steel provide a stronger connection to a car.
Liked Britax on Facebook
Liked SafeMama on Facebook
I love Britax, and was excited to see this review of the new marathon. I learned that a forward facing carseat (even if properly installed) can allow the baby’s head to still hit the front seat.
Britax’s lowering the center of gravity helps by inhibiting movement of the baby if in a crash. And they are reinforced by steel bars.
I learned that head excursion is the #1 cause of injury for children in accidents
and
safe cell technology has enabled Britax seats to lower the center of gravity, making them more stable.
SafeMama FB fan
Britax FB fan
I learned that you can reinforce PVC by adding steel, and that most head injuries in car crashes (for ages 0-12) are caused by the back of the front seat.
1. I was surprised to learn that Britax completes 2x the tests required by the NTSA, exceeding “standards” to make children safer and 2. Britax has redesigned their already top-rated car seats to lower the center of gravity and reduce the tendency for forward propulsion/head excursion. Brilliant!
Here are the two things I learned from the video:
1. Most head injuries involving a child in a car accident come from the child’s head hitting the backside of the front seat. Britex’s car seats’ designs minimize the forward movement of the child in the case of a car crash.
2. With the design technology used in Britex car seat, there is a lower center of gravity which prevents forward motion of the child towards the back of the front seat. The reinforcement with steel bars also strengthens the connection to the vehicle also decreasing forward motion.
2/3 of injuries to a child in a car accident are attributed to head trauma.
The backside of the front seat is the most dangerous aspect of a car accident.
Lowering the center of gravity improves safety and stability.
Fan of Britax on Facebook (Diana A.)
Fan of Safemama on Facebook (Diana A.)
Following Safemama on Twitter (username: IAmTheLaw2U)
Following Britax on Twitter (username: IAmTheLaw2U)
Subscribed to SafeMama.com via FeedBurner email
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I learned that Britax lowers the center of gravity by allowing the child to sit lower in the seat and uses steel bars to limit forward flexing & provide a stonger connection to the car.
Thanks!
Britax lowers the center of gravity in their seats and uses steel to reinforce plastic.
I love Britax. I’m excited about these new seats because I just learned that lowering the center of gravity makes things more stable and Britax did that with this new technology. I also learned that the stage release tether webbing absorbs crash forces and slows the child’s forward movement in a crash. That just wonderful!
I liked Safemama on facebook
I liked Britax on facebook
I subscribed to safemama.com
Thanks!
I learned that the seat has a new lower center of gravity, and that the seats are reinforced with steal.
follow @Britax on Twitter (Anniep625)
follow @safemama
Integrated steel bars strengthen seat AND more securely attach it to the car.
The straps use ‘staged release’ to slow the childs movement in a crash.
great video. I love Britax and it’s commitment to safety. I learned that head injury is the leading cause of death for 0-12 year olds in car crashes and that lowering the center of gravity minimizes forward movement during a car crash.
While I currently own a Britax car seat for my two year old son, I would love to have another for my next baby, too. I know that this is the BEST car seat out there.
The two things I learned from the Dadlabs video are that the new Britax has something called Safe Cell built into it that helps lower the center of gravity of the car seat to keep children safer.
The new Britax also combines steel and plastic in its frame that makes it super strong. In the video it was demonstrated that this combo is strong enough to hold a 225 lb man!!
SafeCell technology, developed by Britax, lowers the center of gravity, counteracting the foreward momentum of your child in a crash, keeping them safer. The steel reinforcing bars in the Britax seats strengthens the connection to your vehicle as well as counteracts forward flexion during a crash.
Things I learned from the Dadlabs video:
Kids can (and often do!) sustain head injuries in crashes from hitting the seat in front of them, which was surprising to me. Also, Britax lowered the seat’s center of gravity by putting “safe cells” underneath the child’s bum to make it the seat more stable.
Thanks!
I’m following Britax on Twitter (my Twitter name is @slg03
Also following @SafeMama on Twitter
I learned that head injuries are the leading cause of death in car accidents for kids between 0-12. Also learned that Britax created safe cell tech that lowers the child’s center of gravity when in an accident which creates more stability.
I learned that Britax has lowered the center of gravity, reinforced the plastic with steel and are using a new safe cell technology all to better protect the childs head in a crash.
Liked Safemama on Facebook
Liked Britax on Facebook C.Chow!
I like britax on facebook!
I learned a lot, but I am in shock that 2/3 of injuries in accidents involve the head, and most of these caused by the backside of the seat in front of them. I had never thought of that. I also liked learning the physics of how this seat works! The versa tether system is impressive how it absorbs the force of the crash and help protect the head.
Wow, I had no idea the most dangerous thing for a child in an accident is hitting the seat in front. That’s a real eye opener. I also learned that plastic reinforced with steel is extremely strong and lowering the center of gravity increases stability, which is achieved in the Britax car seat.
Fan of Britax on facebook
and a fan of safemama on facebook
2 pieces of information that I learned from the video are that the new Britax seat has technology to lower the center of gravity of the seat to minimize forward “head excursion” and that it has also reinforced its seat with steal bars.
Thank you for the video, our little one will outgrow the infant seat soon.
I’m a fan on FB. Before FB, I regularly visited your blog back in 2007 when I had my first child.
I learned that head injuries are the leading cause of death in children who are in car accidents 0-12 and that Britax lowered the center of gravity to reduce the risk of head injury and increase stability.
I follow @britax on twitter (@HeatherW1406)
I liked Britax on facebook (HWhitley)
I learned that Britax uses steel-enforced plastic in their carseat frames in addition to the Versa tether. I also learned that head injuries in car crashes are the leading cause of death in children ages 0-12. Great video!
I am a facebook fan of Britax.
I am a fan of Safe Mama’s facebook page.
Great video. I learned that lowering the center of gravity makes things more stable and that Britax reinforces carseats with steel bars.
Liked Safemama on Facebook
Yikes, I had no idea that a child in a properly installed car seat can still injure her head on the front seat! I didn’t know what exactly the VersaTether was for or how it could prevent head injuries. I liked the demonstration with the shelves – very illuminating. (I also didn’t know that DadLabs was kind of like Mythbusters for parents – fun!)
I am already a fan of SafeMama on FB. Does that still count?
I just became a fan of Britax and left a comment on the Wall.
Now following SafeMama on Twitter!
Now following @Britax on Twitter (@anooshink)
I am following you on twitter (@HeatherW1406)
I am an email subscriber
I tweeted about it https://twitter.com/HeatherW1406
I learned that Britax has reinforced the seat with steel, and that the Versa tether helps to slow the forward movement during a crash.
I liked Britax on Facebook
I liked/commented on SafeMama on Facebook
I learned that head trauma is the leading cause of death in children under age 12. I also learned that they lower the center of gravity with the safety cells. My Boulevard is a year old and now I want a new one with all the additional features.
I liked Britax on FB – J.Todd
Steel reinforced car seat with squishy stuff to lower the center of gravity in an accident! I was going to buy britax marathon anyway because of the recline handle, the deep recline, cleanable seat liner, and comfy looking seat, I tried to sit in it but …
Now I know that because of my lowered center of gravity, namely my bottom, I’m safer than most people if I were to be in an accident. Also, britax definately didn’t make my smiley shaped closet rod.
daily tweet 9/4
http://twitter.com/akritical/status/22973405953
Testing the date stamp…
1. The seats are reinforced with the intergrated steal bars (to reduce forward flexing in a crash)
2. The child sits lower in the seat with the theory of more stability in a crash.
Love this seat!
1. I learned that head injury is leading cause of death 0-12.
2. How scary that 2/3 of those injuries are heads hitting the front seats.
3. Britax new seats are steel reinforced.
I like safemama on facebook! a.whaley
I like britax on facebook! a.whaley
I learned:
1. Leading cause of death for kids under 12 in car accidents are head injuries by hitting their head on the back of the front seat (even if they are properly strapped in the car seat).
2. Britax reinforced carseat with steel bars.
I’m a Fan/Like Britax on Facebook – Amy H
I’m following @Britax on Twitter – hillfam2005
I’m a Fan/Like SafeMama on Facebook – Amy H
I’m following SafeMama on twitter – hillfam2005
Retweet today:
https://twitter.com/anooshink/status/22989636895
https://twitter.com/daniellegatto/status/22995052702
I have never heard about foward flexing before, who knew that your childs head could hit the back of the front seat. I like that Britax uses steel enforcement and I didnt know that the position of your child in the car seat could make such an impact in the event of a crash. Thanks for the info.
Wow, what an informative and fabulous video! I did not know that the backside of the front seat was the main source of bad head impacts and the leading cause of death of children between the ages of 0-12. Britax has circumvented this problem by three changes to traditional car seats: lowered the center of gravity, reinforced the seat with integrated steel bars, and with their safe cell technology. Thank you for providing the tools and resources to constantly stay up to date with the latest safety products to keep our children safe!!!
I’m following Britax on twitter!
I follow safemama on twitter
I like Britax on facebook-B.Friant
Two of the things I learned from the video:
1) Safe Cell Technology – Revolutionary Britax design that upon impact they are designed to compress, further lowering the center of gravity and counteracting the forces that push the seat fortward which miminizes the child moving forward during the crash.
2) Versa Tether Strap – for head safety. The energy absoring versa tether is a staged release tether webbing to absorb crash forces and slows forward movement during the crash.
Having been in a car accident when I was a child where my head hit the back of the front seat and I suffered a concussion, I’m excited about the advancements Britax has made with their car seats.
2/3 of injuries, suffered by children, in car crashes are to the head and even children that are properly strapped in can impact the back of the seat in front of them (forward facing). Britax has introduced an innovative head safety car seat!
Love the safe cell technology and lower center of gravity too
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Subscribed to SafeMama via Feedburner!
I liked Safe Mama on FB (M. Wilson)
I followed Britax on Twitter
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I subscribed to Safe Mama via email butterflynjesus at gmail dot com
I followed Safe Mama on Twitter (@butterflysnbees)
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I want to #WIN a @Britax Marathon 70 car seat from @SafeMama, don’t you? #Giveaway ends 9/4 http://tinyurl.com/2bvt68f
21 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone
I liked Britax on FB (M. Wilson)
Wow! Loved this video & learned so much! I’m forwarding the video to my friends. I just wish it explained if there was any difference between ff and RF with this new technology.
I have a rear facing 19m/o and would love to out her in a carseat of this quality!
I learned:
Britax lowered the center of gravity in their carseats
Britax’s Intregrated steel bars strengthens connection to the vehicle reducing forward flexing
This will help to avoid a little one’s head from hitting the back of the front seat, which incidentally is the primary cause of head injury child suffer from in car accidents.
Head injuries are the leading cause of death for children 12 in car accidents
learned that 2/3s injuries to children during a crash is too their head–and even with correct installation a children’s heads are still hitting the front seat.
I would love to win this carseat for my grandbaby! The lowered center of gravity makes me feel more secure about traveling in the car with our precious treasure. And the integrated reinforced steel bars are a must for safety!!
Slowing my granbaby’s forward movement and keeping him free from harm is a real blessing! Thank you…for making us grandparents more secure!
My wife and I love Britax. We currently have a roundabout for our one year old and our 3 year old is in a Marathon. We would love to win this for our 5th child who will be moving out of the infant seat soon.
I learned that Britax has lowered the center of gravity on their seats and has integrated steel bars. I learned that they are doing this to better protect the childs head in a crash.
Thank you Britax for making such quality car seats!
I learned that with the safecell technology they lowered the center of gravity to make it more stable.
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Also, that head injuries are the leading cause of death in children under 12 years old, that is why they are trying to protect the childs head better with the reinforced steel bars.
Would love to win this seat
I like Safemama on FB!
I subscribe to Safemama e-mails and love them!
I like Britax on FB!
I retweeted about it. https://twitter.com/janellenelson
I learned alot about Britax. I’ve been researching convertible seats because my son is about to move in to. I thought it is great that the video give great details of what the seat does. I learned that the Safe cells help lower the center of gravity, which make objects more stable and
Car seats are reinforced with steel bars because it is much stronger. Thanks for the info!
I am a fan on FB of Safemama
I comments and am a fan on FB of Britax.