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The Best Group 1 Car Seat 2012

| April 5, 2012

At around 12 months our baby was starting to outgrow her Group 0+ car seat.

We loved the Britax Baby-Safe Plus SHR II car seat so much and know Britax is a reliable and safe brand so we decided to upgrade to the Group 1 Britax Safefix Plus ISOFIX Group 1 Car Seat.

This car seat has won several awards and since using it with my baby, I firmly believe it is the Best Group 1 Car Seat 2012. The Britax Safefix Plus ISOFIX Group 1 Car Seatwon the Mother & Baby Gold Award for Best Group 1 Car Seat 2011.

The Britax Safefix Plus ISOFIX Group 1 Car Seatis suitable from 9 months to 4 years (9kg to 18kg). It comes with an ISOFIX base and can be used with the ISOFIX base or with a seat belt.

Britax Safefix Plus ISOFIX Group 1 Car Seat

Features of the Britax Safefix Plus ISOFIX Group 1 Car Seat

  • ISOFIX system – anchors the seat directly to the cars ISOFIX connection points
  • Pivot link system – reduces the child forward movement within the seat
  • 5-point safety harness – with one pull adjustment
  • Side Impact Protection – with deep, softly padded side wings
  • Indicators confirm that the ISOFIX hooks are engaged
  • Performance chest pads
  • Height adjustable headrest and harness – easy single handed adjustment from the front
  • Foot prop – giving extra stability
  • 4 recline positions
  • Harness retainers – make it easy to get your child in and out of the seat
  • Quick-remove cover – without interfering with the harness
  • Softly padded and washable cover
  • Ventilation channels – in the back area to help air circulation
  • Option to install with 3-point seat belt

You can read more about the Britax Safefix Plus ISOFIX Group 1 Car Seat at Britax Safefix Plus Car Seat.

First Holiday with Baby in Orford

| February 21, 2012

We ventured to Orford on our first holiday with our baby when she was just 8 weeks old.

Suddenly it was no longer about throwing a few clothes into a bag, it was now about making sure we had absolutely everything we needed for our precious little one!

The car was laden full with baby gear including her baby monitor, moses basket, baby bath, activity play mat, numerous outfits of clothing to cover all eventualities of weather, Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier, breast pump, pram, Moby Wrap (we were still in the fourth trimester) and my parents!

We weren’t even going very far, staying within the confines of the UK so we could drive a reasonably short distance. Up until this point our baby had only travelled in a taxi home from the hospital.

Travelling from London to Orford near the Suffolk coast was going to take at least 2 hours. We were certain we’d need to take several breaks to ease the journey (and calm ourselves should our baby take an extreme dislike to her car seat or the car or her Daddy’s driving)!

Pump Street Bakery


Thankfully I’d remembered to include her soothing classical baby music which helped her to sleep almost the entire journey (we were shocked) and kept us relaxed during the busy drive out of London.

Orford is a stunning small town, dominated by the 12th century Orford Castle and Orford Church.

It has some of the best restaurants in the area including Ruth Watson’s Crown and Castle and the Butley Orford Oysterage.

Orford Castle

If you’re after a family friendly pub in Orford with the best fish and chips you’ll discover it at The Jolly Sailor. And for delightful lunches and afternoon teas, the Pump Street Bakery will satisfy your food desires!

Suffolk is an amazing and fairly untouched part of England.

It has a stunning coastline and some of the most beautiful inland forests suitable for walking, horse riding and cycling with plenty of walkways and bridal paths.

You can find out more about this amazing location for family holidays at Discover Suffolk.

For somewhere to stay visit Suffolk Secrets which has some of the most beautiful cottages, houses and beach huts for holidays in Suffolk. These are available for rental by the week or for a short break.

The Best Newborn Car Seat

| December 28, 2011

When looking for a car seat for your newborn baby you want to make sure it is safe, easy to use and adaptable should you wish to incorporate it as a travel system.

After much research I felt satisfied that our decision to purchase the Britax Baby-Safe Plus SHR II Infant Carrierwith the Britax BabySafe ISOFIX Basewas the right one. This is a safe, robust and flexible car seat.

This Group 0+ best newborn car seat is suitable from birth to approximately 12 months (birth to 13 kg).

The Britax Baby-Safe Plus SHR II Infant Carrieris just as easy to use with a 3-point seatbelt (which came in handy for taxi rides) or with the Britax Baby-Safe ISOFIX Base which we leave fixed in our car for ease of quickly fixing the car seat in and out.

The Britax Baby-Safe Plus SHR II Infant Carrierhas integrated adaptors which can be used to attach it onto the Britax B-Smart 3 Pushchairor the Britax B-Smart 4 Pushchairwhich is suitable from birth. The click and go system provides an easy release button, making this a very versatile travel system.

Features of the Britax Baby-Safe Plus SHR II Infant Carrier

  • D-SIP® technology – giving Superior Side Impact Protection
  • Single handed release mechanism – for easy release from pushchairs
  • Aircraft Approved – TUV Certified for air travel
  • 5-point safety harness – with one pull adjustment
  • Integral recline system – for a flatter position for your baby to lie
  • Deep softly padded side wings – for baby’s safety and comfort
  • Height adjustable headrest and harness – with easy single handed adjustment from the front, prevents re-thread errors
  • Suitable for use with most BRITAX pushchairs – that include the CLICK & GO® feature
  • Integrated adaptors – allowing attachment to most BRITAX pushchairs with the CLICK & GO® feature
  • Soft touch area on the handle – for comfortable carrying
  • 3 position carry handle – with single handed adjustment
  • Softly padded and washable quick-remove cover – that can be replaced without interfering with the harness
  • Curved base – for rocking or feeding
  • Chest pads – for the child’s comfort
  • Installation rearward facing with the vehicles 3-point seat belt or with BABY-SAFE Belted Base or BABY-SAFE ISOFIX Base

The Britax Babysafe Plus SHR II Infant Carrier won the Mother & Baby Best Buy Award 2011. You can find out more about the Britax Baby-Safe Plus SHR II car seat at Britax Baby-Safe Plus SHR II.

At 13 months old Imogen was beginning to outgrow the Britax Baby-Safe Plus SHR II car seat so we bought the best Group 1 car seat the Britax Safefix Plus ISOFIX Car Seat.