Britax Car Seats
#1
Britax Car Seats
If anyone can help me with this, I'll send you as much Karma as I can. (Generous, I know.)
I live in England, and I'm interested in this American car seat product. I called Britax to see if there were any UK equivalent models to the American ones so the stroller would fit, and they said no.
Once a year the kid and I are going to be schlepping to and fro across the pond and owning this contraption would be worth it's weight in valium.
My questions:
Has anyone had any problems using an American made car seat in England?
Does anyone here own this stroller thingy, especially with a UK model seat?
Chin chin!
I live in England, and I'm interested in this American car seat product. I called Britax to see if there were any UK equivalent models to the American ones so the stroller would fit, and they said no.
Once a year the kid and I are going to be schlepping to and fro across the pond and owning this contraption would be worth it's weight in valium.
My questions:
Has anyone had any problems using an American made car seat in England?
Does anyone here own this stroller thingy, especially with a UK model seat?
Chin chin!
#2
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Re: Britax Car Seats
Originally Posted by commoner
If anyone can help me with this, I'll send you as much Karma as I can. (Generous, I know.)
I live in England, and I'm interested in this American car seat product. I called Britax to see if there were any UK equivalent models to the American ones so the stroller would fit, and they said no.
Once a year the kid and I are going to be schlepping to and fro across the pond and owning this contraption would be worth it's weight in valium.
My questions:
Has anyone had any problems using an American made car seat in England?
Does anyone here own this stroller thingy, especially with a UK model seat?
Chin chin!
I live in England, and I'm interested in this American car seat product. I called Britax to see if there were any UK equivalent models to the American ones so the stroller would fit, and they said no.
Once a year the kid and I are going to be schlepping to and fro across the pond and owning this contraption would be worth it's weight in valium.
My questions:
Has anyone had any problems using an American made car seat in England?
Does anyone here own this stroller thingy, especially with a UK model seat?
Chin chin!
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#3
Re: Britax Car Seats
This looks like a neat attachment.
Have bought over a Britax Marathon to the UK and found no problem putting it in different cars belonging to different relations in the UK - used seat belt attachment, as LATCH afaik is a US-only standard.
Have bought over a Britax Marathon to the UK and found no problem putting it in different cars belonging to different relations in the UK - used seat belt attachment, as LATCH afaik is a US-only standard.
#4
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Re: Britax Car Seats
We had a Britax when we moved over here a few years ago - would have loved the little wheel jobby when we had to lug it through airports.
#5
Re: Britax Car Seats
We've always used US car seats in the UK and had no problem at all.
Also, if you're doing the "hoping across the pond" thing often, then you might look at which carseats are FAA approved so your little one can sit in the carseat during the flight. Sounds silly I know, but having a 2 year old in their comfort zone in the carseat they know, versus sitting in an aircarft seat on their own...there's no competition!!
Also, there's the whole safety thing ..(this from the FAA website)
Child Restraint System (CRS)
Did you know the safest place for your little one during turbulence or an emergency is in an approved child restraint system (CRS), not on your lap?
The FAA strongly urges parents and guardians to secure children in an appropriate restraint based on weight and size. Keeping a child in a CRS during the flight is the smart and right thing to do.
Check out this link...
http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/crs/
Also, if you're doing the "hoping across the pond" thing often, then you might look at which carseats are FAA approved so your little one can sit in the carseat during the flight. Sounds silly I know, but having a 2 year old in their comfort zone in the carseat they know, versus sitting in an aircarft seat on their own...there's no competition!!
Also, there's the whole safety thing ..(this from the FAA website)
Child Restraint System (CRS)
Did you know the safest place for your little one during turbulence or an emergency is in an approved child restraint system (CRS), not on your lap?
The FAA strongly urges parents and guardians to secure children in an appropriate restraint based on weight and size. Keeping a child in a CRS during the flight is the smart and right thing to do.
Check out this link...
http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/crs/
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Re: Britax Car Seats
Originally Posted by paul_TX
We've always used US car seats in the UK and had no problem at all.
Also, if you're doing the "hoping across the pond" thing often, then you might look at which carseats are FAA approved so your little one can sit in the carseat during the flight. Sounds silly I know, but having a 2 year old in their comfort zone in the carseat they know, versus sitting in an aircarft seat on their own...there's no competition!!
Also, there's the whole safety thing ..(this from the FAA website)
Child Restraint System (CRS)
Did you know the safest place for your little one during turbulence or an emergency is in an approved child restraint system (CRS), not on your lap?
The FAA strongly urges parents and guardians to secure children in an appropriate restraint based on weight and size. Keeping a child in a CRS during the flight is the smart and right thing to do.
Check out this link...
http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/crs/
Also, if you're doing the "hoping across the pond" thing often, then you might look at which carseats are FAA approved so your little one can sit in the carseat during the flight. Sounds silly I know, but having a 2 year old in their comfort zone in the carseat they know, versus sitting in an aircarft seat on their own...there's no competition!!
Also, there's the whole safety thing ..(this from the FAA website)
Child Restraint System (CRS)
Did you know the safest place for your little one during turbulence or an emergency is in an approved child restraint system (CRS), not on your lap?
The FAA strongly urges parents and guardians to secure children in an appropriate restraint based on weight and size. Keeping a child in a CRS during the flight is the smart and right thing to do.
Check out this link...
http://www.faa.gov/passengers/fly_children/crs/
#7
Re: Britax Car Seats
Originally Posted by lolly
Make sure that you can read the label on the seat, we had a problem once with the airline the label was worn and there was a big debate as to was it ok or not.
Also, some airlines publish the list on their websites...or at least their customer services department should be able to advise you.
#8
Re: Britax Car Seats
Originally Posted by commoner
Has anyone had any problems using an American made car seat in England?
That contraption looks great though, doesn't it!
#9
Re: Britax Car Seats
Originally Posted by lolly
Make sure that you can read the label on the seat, we had a problem once with the airline the label was worn and there was a big debate as to was it ok or not.
Never seen that gadget, but it looks good!! Will have to check it out.
We've been through the UK/US model discussion with Britax as well. We have used UK models in the US, and US models in the UK without problems, although as someone else mentioned, the US models have LATCH attachments and UK cars have a different system - can't remember the name. One thing that Britax did mention was that because UK models aren't rates in the US and vice versa, if we were unlucky enough to have a crash using the "wrong" model, we may find our insurance would be invalidated and we may actually be prosecuted for failure to adequately restrain an infant!!
#10
Re: Britax Car Seats
Originally Posted by Yorkieabroad
We had a similar problem, although the label was very clear, the aircrew refused to let us use it, which is (apparently) their prerogative, regardless of what the FAA/CAA say!! See reply #18 on http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...light=european
Didn't read the whole thread so that might have been said already.
#11
Re: Britax Car Seats
Originally Posted by commoner
Once a year the kid and I are going to be schlepping to and fro across the pond and owning this contraption would be worth it's weight in valium.
Has anyone had any problems using an American made car seat in England?
Ash
#12
Re: Britax Car Seats
Thanks to all for the fantastic ideas. Many of you have brought up possible problems I haven't even considered.
Up until our daughter is about 4-years-old, she's going to have her own seat on the plane. I'll email Delta and ask about their acceptable car seat list.
I have been wanting one of those strollers for months, but trying to make sure I'll be able to use it on a UK car seat has been challenging. The people at Britax UK weren't able to confirm if the bases of the car seats for the UK and US models were similar.
My grandfather is willing to buy the stroller for us, and he constantly reminds me he's not cheap. Asking him to buy the new car seat as well just may be taking the piss.
Up until our daughter is about 4-years-old, she's going to have her own seat on the plane. I'll email Delta and ask about their acceptable car seat list.
I have been wanting one of those strollers for months, but trying to make sure I'll be able to use it on a UK car seat has been challenging. The people at Britax UK weren't able to confirm if the bases of the car seats for the UK and US models were similar.
My grandfather is willing to buy the stroller for us, and he constantly reminds me he's not cheap. Asking him to buy the new car seat as well just may be taking the piss.
#13
Re: Britax Car Seats
Originally Posted by dinosaur
This looks like a neat attachment.
Have bought over a Britax Marathon to the UK and found no problem putting it in different cars belonging to different relations in the UK - used seat belt attachment, as LATCH afaik is a US-only standard.
Have bought over a Britax Marathon to the UK and found no problem putting it in different cars belonging to different relations in the UK - used seat belt attachment, as LATCH afaik is a US-only standard.
I love the LATCH system makes life a lot easier.
Ash
#14
Re: Britax Car Seats
Originally Posted by lolly
Make sure that you can read the label on the seat, we had a problem once with the airline the label was worn and there was a big debate as to was it ok or not.
Ash
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Re: Britax Car Seats
Originally Posted by commoner
Thanks to all for the fantastic ideas. Many of you have brought up possible problems I haven't even considered.
Up until our daughter is about 4-years-old, she's going to have her own seat on the plane. I'll email Delta and ask about their acceptable car seat list.
I have been wanting one of those strollers for months, but trying to make sure I'll be able to use it on a UK car seat has been challenging. The people at Britax UK weren't able to confirm if the bases of the car seats for the UK and US models were similar.
My grandfather is willing to buy the stroller for us, and he constantly reminds me he's not cheap. Asking him to buy the new car seat as well just may be taking the piss.
Up until our daughter is about 4-years-old, she's going to have her own seat on the plane. I'll email Delta and ask about their acceptable car seat list.
I have been wanting one of those strollers for months, but trying to make sure I'll be able to use it on a UK car seat has been challenging. The people at Britax UK weren't able to confirm if the bases of the car seats for the UK and US models were similar.
My grandfather is willing to buy the stroller for us, and he constantly reminds me he's not cheap. Asking him to buy the new car seat as well just may be taking the piss.
I know with BA, Britax is the only make they allow you to take on board..