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Infant Car Seats FAQs

• 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. There is an extra belt path on the back of the seat for added security when the seat is installed without the base. Follow your user guide instructions to properly install the car seat without using the base. Installation videos 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.

• Are the Britax Willow/Willow S/Willow SC/Cypress infant car seats compatible with B-Safe® Gen2 infant car seat bases?

  No, they are not compatible with previously manufactured Britax base models. Refer to the Britax Infant Car Seat Base Compatibility Chart for details.

• Is the Britax Aspen/Alpine infant car seat base compatible with oldert Britax infant car seats?

  No, they are not compatible with previously manufactured Britax infant car seat models. Refer to the Britax Infant Car Seat Base Compatibility Chart for 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 perfect fit. Follow your user guide instructions to adjust the harness system to achieve the proper fit.
  

• Can crotch rolls 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.

• 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 adjust correctly 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.