Infant Car Seats FAQs

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• What is the difference between the Britax® Willow™/Willow S/Willow SC/Cypress™ infant car seats?

  The Britax Infant Car Seat Comparison Chart provides a breakdown of the similarities and differences between each of the rear-facing only Britax car seats.

• What are the child weight and height capacities of the Britax Willow/Willow S/Willow SC/Cypress infant car seats?

  The Britax Willow/Willow S/Willow SC/Cypress infant car seats should only be used rear-facing with children who weigh between 4 and 30 lbs. (1.8 and 13.6 kg) and who are 32 in (81.3 cm) in height or less.
  

• Can I install the Britax Willow/Willow S/Willow SC/Cypress infant car seats without using a base?

  Yes. These infant car seats can be installed without a base using one of three methods:
   

  1. Lap-Shoulder Belt with European Belt Guide
  2. Lap-Shoulder Belt without European Belt Guide
  3. Lap Belt Only

  Always secure your child in the seat before installation, check your vehicle owner’s manual for seat belt compatibility and locking instructions, and ensure the recline angle is correct using the level line on the carrier. For step-by-step help, refer to your user guide or visit our installation video library. Both resources can be found here.

   

   

• Is the ReboundReduce™ carry handle on the Britax Willow/Willow S/Willow SC/Cypress infant car seats required to be in the upright position when the car seat is installed in a vehicle?

  In the US, the carry handle is approved to be in any locked position. For additional stability, Britax recommends the upright position (Position 1 - see user guide) to help reduce rebound movement in an accident. In Canada, the carry handle must be locked in the upright position for travel.
  

• Do the Britax Willow/Willow S/Willow SC/Cypress infant car seats meet the applicable requirements in the new FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard) Side Impact Rule?

  Yes, these car seats meet the requirements of the FMVSS Side Impact Rule.

• Does the Britax Aspen™ or Alpine™ Base require caregivers to manually lock the vehicle seat belt after installing it with ClickTight®?

  No, not when installing with a lap-shoulder belt using ClickTight. However, if using a lap-only belt, it MUST be locked according to your vehicle’s owner manual.

• Should I use a seat belt or lower connectors when installing the Britax Aspen/Alpine infant car seat base?

  You may use either mode of installation. Choose the one that provides the most secure installation, but do not use both modes simultaneously.

• What bases are compatible with the Willow/Willow S/Willow SC/Cypress infant car seats?

  The Willow/Willow S/Willow SC/Cypress infant car seats are compatible with the Aspen and Alpine bases. Refer to the Britax Infant Car Seat Base Compatibility Chart for more details.

• What car seats are compatible with the Aspen/Alpine infant car seat bases?

  The Aspen/Alpine infant car seat bases are compatible with the Willow/Willow S/Willow SC/Cypress infant car seats. Refer to the Britax Infant Car Seat Base Compatibility Chart for more details.

• Which Britax strollers are compatible with the Britax Willow/Willow S/Willow SC/Cypress infant car seats?

  They are compatible with the Brook™/Brook+/Grove™ modular strollers, as well as the Britax B-Free™ and B-Lively® single strollers when used with the appropriate adapter. Please review the Stroller Compatibility Chart for more information.

• How can I customize the Britax Willow/Willow S/Willow SC/Cypress infant car seats to create the perfect fit for babies of all shapes and sizes?

  Customize with the RightSize™ system, which includes adjustable points at the hips, shoulders, and between the legs for a better fit. Follow your user guide for instructions on how to adjust the harness system to achieve the proper fit.

• Which infant car seat is best for my child?

  The best infant car seat will be the one that fits your vehicle, fits your baby, and is easy for you to install and correctly adjust every time. Ensure the seat specifications meet your current needs by reading all product labels and the user guide. It’s smart to review your vehicle user’s manual as well for child restraint use. 

• Can crotch rolls (rolled blankets or cloths) or side rolls be used for supporting newborn positioning in rear-facing Britax infant car seats?

  Britax does not recommend the use of crotch rolls with any of our car seats, as they can interfere with the proper positioning of the harness. For additional lateral support, rolled receiving blankets may be placed on either side of the child, but this should only be done if the car seat’s existing inserts do not adequately support the newborn. Given the advanced design and multiple inserts in current Britax infant car seats, additional side rolls are generally unnecessary. Always follow the user guide for proper fit and positioning.