Britax Companion

Britax Companion Reviews



Overall 4.5 star rating4.47 of 5 (by 17 users)



Britax Companion Review Summary

With a ton of safety features and “a very stylish design,” the Britax Companion Infant Car Seat is considered to be well worth the money by our reviewing moms. The Britax Companion is fairly easy to install and can be used with or with out the car seat base. In addition to a secure install, the Britax Companion features the HUGS strap system, which allows for a secure fit and an anti-recoil bar, which helps stabilize the seat. One mom states “I feel like my baby is safe in this car seat.” The Britax Companion is also a recommended car seat for preemies since it has an optional low birth weight foam insert to fit babies under 7 pounds. Does the Britax Companion have any downfalls? According to our reviewers, the Britax Companion Car Seat is downright heavy. Also, one reviewer cautions about being able to get the car seat to click in to the base. Need to know more about what car seats are available. We have many more car seat reviews available to help you pick just the right car seat for your precious cargo.
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Britax Companion Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
NOV
15
2007
We asked around a lot before buying our carseat and everyone we trusted said Britax was the best.  Then at the store, the salesperson basically said the same thing, even though other models were more expensive.  We've been very happy with it.  Our daughter doesn't really like being in her carseat,... review »
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a first-time parent, safety conscious

mandita
Los Angeles, CA
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
AUG
3
2009

I like knowing that my baby is safer in this car seat, and I really appreciate the head pillow that it comes with. However, I find myself frustrated in the day-to-day use by the difficulties I have getting it out of its base and by how hard it is to engage the buttons simultaneously to move the handle....

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DearEs
Chattanooga, TN
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Britax Companion Ratings and Reviews

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experienced parent, willing to pay for quality, a comparison shopper, parent of toddlers

NOV
17
2007
I wasn't going to get a bucket seat this time around and was going to go straight to a convertible seat.  But as my due date approached and we didn't have the cash for the seat we planned on, we decided to buy the Companion used from a friend.  I liked that it worked as a travel system with the Britax Preview stroller which we already owned.   I don't use this option often, preferring to keep my baby with me in a sling.  However I have used the seat on the stroller a few times when he was sleeping and I didn't want to disturb him.  In general I try not to detach the seat from the base though. ... review »
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4 star rating
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julbug
Fredericksburg, VA



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looking for value, safety conscious, budget conscious, Safe on the road, married

AUG
31
2009

I bought the Britax companion seat for my first child, and it was definitely worth the investment. The higher price tag was initially a turnoff, but after I took a look at the safety features and got to see/use the seat myself, it was well worth it. The adjustable head rest and the seat pad made it easy to fix the seat for your baby's size, and the fact that the head rest was the same material as you'd find in a bicycle helmet-I felt like I was putting a little helmet on my little boy! I used the seat until he absolutely would not fit in it anymore. I did a lot of research and the Britax seat,...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Reviewer
clcaudill
Olive Hill, KY



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looking for value, experienced parent, frequent driver, safety conscious, married, a comparison shopper, budget conscious, not rich

NOV
29
2008
Britax is the best of the best when it comes to car seats, and you get what you pay for - and the Britax Companion Infant Seat is no exception.  While not the most expensive on the market, they are pricey.  But with features like Hugs protection straps, TSIP head protection, and the optional low weight birth foam insert (contact Britax to purchase), this seat is the most versatile, safe, easy to use seat on the market.  It was a sad day when my two little ones both outgrew this seat. The base is easy to install using Latch straps, or use the seatbelt with or without the base.  Very convienent... review »
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5 star rating
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ddot
Telford, PA



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frequent driver, safety conscious, married, a comparison shopper, budget conscious, eco crazy

APR
10
2009

After much research while I was pregnant with our first baby, we decided on the Britax Companion despite the weight and price. We were lucky to find it really cheap from someone who only used it a couple of times, it was basically new.

I am very happy with our decision! I was really satisfied especially when I saw our car seat standing next to a Graco which looked like it has no side-impact padding at all, it wasn't even soft and the baby looked uncomfortable in there. Our daughter looks super comfy in her Britax and I have the peace of mind that it is one of the safest car seats out there, after...

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5 star rating
2008 Reviewer
AnaB
Methuen, MA



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looking for value, safety conscious, married, budget conscious, Safe on the road, a comparison shopper, not rich

APR
16
2009

Well my wife and I chose to get this seat for many reasons and I will try to touch base on as many as I can.  First off it has a rebound bar and no being an engineer I do feel like if we were in an accident particularly a rear end accident that the bar would absorb a lot of the force keeping my baby safe.  We also liked it because it has the head pillow that keep your babies head supported when they are too weak to in the first few months.  Our baby was 5 weeks early so this came into play much more than we would have ever thought.  Being able to have multiple bases is a plus for us since we...

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5 star rating
heavya1974
Colorado Springs, CO



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experienced parent, looking for value

APR
17
2009

Is it more expensive? yes! Is it worth it? absolutely!!!! Straps that dont twist, super safe, easy in and out the Britax companion is the ultimate car seat for an infant. Comes in dark patterns (hides stains) and has the best recline positions of any other car seat ive used and im on my third child. Its durable and of an obvious high quality that other cheap car seats just dont have. The head support is sturdy and actually does its job.  The worst i can say is its really heavy. The front bar is also an innovation unique to the britax companion any safety feature that works is a good safety feature....

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4 star rating
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aquariuscook
Sayville, NY



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a comparison shopper, fun loving

JUL
30
2009

well this is one very good carseat and to tell the truth my family and the kids we have in are very happy. I have got into 1 fender bender and that was it and the baby was okay because of the safety constraints it had on it were very very good. it also keeps the baby asleep when you are driving, Because of the whole fact that it has so many cushions it keeps it quiete and comfortable for the baby. i would highly reccomend this baby seat to a mother who wants their kid to have a comfortable drive aswell as safe one. also it is very affordable in many diffrent ways. you get a very dense plastic indestrucable...

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5 star rating
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dudemycar
Temecula, CA



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budget conscious, married, Safe on the road, a comparison shopper, looking for value, not rich, fun loving, busy mom

AUG
11
2009

We were quite satisfied with the Britax companion. It was a little difficult to install the base but once it was in it was very simple to pop the seat in and out so daily easy was quite simple. Our child was very secure in the straps and the head protection cradeled her head properly. We felt certain that our child was as safe as she could be in a moving vehicle and that was our major priority. Great quality. Efficient. Safe. Super cute. There were a few downsides which we didn't perceive as dealbreakers but you might... It is very large and doesn't fit well in small cars. We have an aveo and...

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4 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
linzlu85
Bessemer, AL



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safety conscious

SEP
21
2009

Britax Companion with Side Impact protection - I love this car seat.  I have a 4.5 month old daughter & this is the only car seat we have, so I can't make too huge of a comparison, but just seeing the graco or other car seats makes me glad I bought this one.  It looks so much more substantial.  Another feature I love is the anti-rebound bar which is on the base & pushes against the seat back so the whole thing doesn't go flying around as much as other car seats in a crash.  The side impact piece fits around my girl's head and is 1000 x better for neck support in a crash than a useless fleece...

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5 star rating
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michelles198
Portland, OR



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experienced parent, safety conscious, married, Safe on the road, a comparison shopper

APR
29
2009

We bought the Britax Companion carset when we had our second baby. We never used an infant seat with our first and thought it might be handy when having two little kids. Britax had finally come out with an infant only seat so we knew it was the one we were going to get. We loved it. Yes it is heavy but that is one of the great things about it. It has a bunch of great safety features that make it one of the best infant seats out there. It is expensive but you can not put a price on safety. Plus since they are good for 6 years before they expire you can use them for more then one kid soit is worth...

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5 star rating
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goobergrl6
Scotland, MD



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married

DEC
3
2008
The Britax Companion® infant car seat features True Side Impact Protection™ with deep side walls and head support to provide advanced protection in side impact collisions. Patented anti-rebound bar stabilizes the child seat and reduces movement of the child during vehicle impact. Head support cradles the child’s head and maintains proper positioning. The tangle-free, five-point harness with three harness heights and two buckle positions ensures a snug and secure fit. Premium push-button LATCH connectors provide a quick, simple and tight installation.
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4 star rating
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jaffar311
Sycamore, IL



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Safe on the road, looking for value, safety conscious, married, a comparison shopper, budget conscious, not rich, a woman

DEC
19
2008
Britax Companion has the most safety features, with a anti-rebound bar - something that other car seats do not have (believe me I have looked up and down). It is also a good value for a good price. I would recommend this car seat above all others. It also has a very stylish design. It's easy to use and install and has a secure attachment. I feel like my baby is safe in this car seat.
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5 star rating
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lehmanrebekah
Shelocta, PA



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not rich, experienced parent, frequent driver, safety conscious, married, budget conscious, Safe on the road, a comparison shopper

MAY
7
2009

I loved this carseat. I was never worried about my daughter in this seat with all the extra safety features. It is heavier than most seats but the benefits outweigh that draw back. It is also one of the few carseats that can be used with a premiee.


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5 star rating
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babydollrj15
Columbia, MD



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