What sets the Companion apart from other infant carriers? Quality.
The Companion is a rear-facing only infant carrier, with True Enhanced Side Impact Protection, that fits children from 4 to 22 pounds, up to 30 inches.
Features:
- Height adjustable base features Britax's upscale LATCH connectors, complete with LATCH storage right on the base
- Angle recline adjuster to help you achieve the perfect angle for your vehicle
- Anti-rebound bar on the base helps to reduce rebound movement in the event of a crash
- Built in lock-offs are designed to offer you a better installation, without having to worry about losing any parts
- 5-point harness with protective comfort pads is easy to adjust and offers tangle free webbing
- Premium comfort pads protect baby's delicate skin from coming in contact with the harnesses
- EPS impact foam around the child's head and torso, plus the full comfort foam, make every ride comfortable for your child
- Full canopy for ultimate sun protection from every angle.
- The Companion is approved for aircraft use and conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Standards
Specifications:
- Weight 18 lbs (with base)
- Rear Facing: 4 lbs. to 22 lbs., up to 30 inches tall
Gift Wrap not available.
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Britax Companion Infant Car Seat
Most safety experts agree that infants are best protected in rear-facing only seats, rather than those that convert from rear to forward facing. Rear-facing only car seats are better suited for a smaller body and allow the baby to travel in a semi-reclined position. The Britax Companion is the only car seat offered by Britax that is specifically designed as a rear-facing only seat for infants. The Companion holds infants from 4 to 22 pounds and up to 30 inches long or one year old. The Companion includes a car seat base that conveniently stays in your vehicle, while the removable car seat doubles as an infant carrier.
Britax is well regarded for its innovations in safety, and the Companion infant seat is no exception. In addition to conforming to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Standards, the Britax Companion employs technologically advanced safety features, including True Side Impact Protection, a patented infant head support system that distributes crash forces and minimizes lateral head movement in the event of a side-impact collision. The reinforced headrest cradles the baby's head to keep it away from protruding parts. The Britax Companion head pad also includes a width adjustment feature, which allows easy inflation or deflation of the head support, creating a customized fit for your child.
The Companion includes a tangle-free, five-point harness system, the gold standard for child seats, as well as three harness heights and two buckle positions to ensure a secure fit as your child grows. The Companion's extra-low harness height and minimum weight of 4 pounds makes it a great choice for lower birthweight or premature babies. The seat's front, single-pull harness adjustment allows for quick and easy strap adjustments. The EPS protective foam liner around the child's head and torso and high density comfort foam around the entire seat absorb motion and gently cushion the child, providing a safe and comfortable ride.
Because safety features mean nothing unless a car seat is properly installed, the Britax Companion makes installation simple. The Companion's seat base is compatible with lap belt and shoulder belt harnesses as well as the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) anchoring system that accompanies most vehicles made after 2003 and a few models made in 2000 to 2002. The seat base includes premium push-button LATCH connectors to ensure a quick, simple, and tight installation. If you do not have the LATCH anchoring system or if you'll be using the car seat in an older model automobile with metal locking clips on the safety belts (think of grandma's car), the Companion includes a built-in lock-off system to tightly secure the vehicle's seat belt. The Companion also includes vehicle belt paths for a secure fit using a lap belt or shoulder belt without the base. On the front of the seat base is a convenient adjustable base height dial for proper seat angle and positioning. Unique to the Britax Companion seat base is the patented anti-rebound bar, which stabilizes the seat and reduces rebound movement in the event of a collision.
In addition to state-of-the-art safety and installation features, the Britax Companion also offers comfortable, plush seating to keep your little one cozy and content. Britax premium comfort pads protect baby's delicate skin from coming into contact with the harness system, and the matching belly pad keeps the lower buckle from irritating or pinching the your baby's tummy. The Companion's microfiber cover is removable and washable, and the large fabric canopy offers full sun and weather protection from every angle. The Companion, which doubles as an infant carrier, has a smooth contoured adjustable carry handle with a soft grip.
The Companion infant seat can be partnered with the Britax Preview or Britax Vigour stroller to create a travel system, or car seat and stroller combination. Many parents appreciate the convenience and versatility of travel systems. Using the Companion infant seat and a compatible Britax stroller, the car seat can be quickly removed from its vehicle base and attached to the stroller without ever having to rouse your sleeping baby. Plus, the compatible stroller can be used well after your child outgrows her car seat.
For those parents who plan to travel by air during their tike's first year, the Companion car seat is approved for aircraft use, meaning you can secure the Companion into an aircraft seat to keep your baby snug and your hands and lap free. Of course, always check with your airline for any size requirements or other regulations regarding child seats.
The Companion infant car seat features the quality, safety, and luxury that parents have come to expect from the European-based Britax line of products. BabyEarth offers the Britax Companion car seat in two sleek, urban styles - Unity Blue and Onyx. BabyEarth also carries the compatible Britax Vigour stroller to create a complete Britax infant travel system.
