The majority of parents understand that for the very first few weeks connected with baby’s life that baby should travel absolutely flat wherever possible, particularly when they’re premature. Even so, most carrycots are soft sided and not really ideal for car use. The new complete Britax B-Smart travel system can sometimes be brought without its soft-sided carrycot, however, if you need it, you may also add the Baby-Safe Sleeper that is especially helpful for premature babies.
What exactly would be the choices with the new Britax travel systems? First of all, you will have the Britax B Smart-3 or the B Smart-4 pushchairs which can be bought individually or as part of a complete travel system. The key distinction is with the number of wheels, with the B Smart-3, not surprisingly having three wheels and also the B Smart-4 with four wheels. The B-Smart may be the identity given for the British market, however, if you’re in the usa, the equivalent would be the 4 wheeled Britax B-Ready Stroller or the 3 wheeled Britax B-Scene Stroller.
The B-Smart 3 and B-Smart 4 3-in-1 Britax Travel Systems consists of the B-Smart 3 pushchair, the Baby-safe Plus SHR II and a soft-sided carrycot. In the event that you don’t have a newborn baby, there is also a choice of just purchasing the push chair and child car seat. There’s a nice range of colours, such as venetian red and purple rain, blue not to mention, the obligatory black.
The B-Smart pushchairs are lightweight and versatile with comfortable padded and removable seats. You may also use the seat forward or rear facing (great when they are really young). The seat also offers a multi-position recline facility including a lay-flat one. Using the integrated Click & Go adaptors, you can convert the pushchair easily into a travel system and also add the Baby-Safe sleeper should you desire. There is a simple, compact fold with an automatic lock and quick release wheels to allow for easy storage. You’ll find it is manoeuvrable as a result of lockable front swivel wheels that have puncture resistant tyres and a press on / off brake system. A tremendous help for some would be the adjustable handle height to protect your back.
Moving on, the Baby-Safe Plus SHR II car seat. The car seat shares lots of the same comfort and safety features found in the Baby-Safe Plus II making it an ideal first car seat for your newborn. There is superior side impact protection, padded side wings and a 5 point harness. The recline system allows you to put your little one in a flatter position that will be more comfortable for a very small baby to lie in. The adjustable head rest and harness makes it ideal for growing or larger babies as well. You can install the seat using your cars normal three point belt system, using the Baby-Safe belted base or the Baby-Safe isofix base (recommended).
The soft sided carrycot completes this unique release of the Britax travel systems. It is suitable from birth to six months and will attach securely and easily using the Click’n Go system. Additionally there is D rings fitted beneath the mattress so you can use alternative harnesses (these must conform to BS 6684) if you wish).
The Baby-Safe Sleeper is a must when you have a premature baby because it provides a completely lay-flat system. It can slot into your car or onto the pushchair base easily, and with its hard sides and ‘roll bar’ effect once the handle is up, provides the ultimate protection. The energy absorbing interior provides all over body protective zone around baby when the handle is up. The newborn protector will deliver additional support for tiny babies while keeping them flat and secure all the time.
Finally, on the Which Magazine tests, the Britax B-Smart 3 wheeled version of the pushchair scored 4/5 for ease of use, handling and comfort to push. Not perfect, but not bad either! I suggest you do your own research and read all the reviews before buying the Britax B-Smart travel system. It’s cheaper than the Bugaboo range but with the travel system coming in around 400 and the pushchair on its own for about 240 (cheapest I can find), it is mid price for this style of system and it’s obviously too soon to get it second-hand.
Discover more on the Britax B Smart Travel System together with the Britax Duo Plus, car seat safety and much more at www.britaxduoplusisofix.com.
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