Test results & awards

Test Results

Top European test organisations, such as independent motoring and consumer organisations consistently rate BRITAX RÖMER amongst the best - and we constantly exceed legal safety requirements
Please see some examples below.

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Which?
Which? are the leading independent test house and have reviewed more than 100 infant carriers, child car seats, booster seats and in-car carry cots over the years so parents know which ones offer the best protection in an accident. Over the years Britax have been awarded many Which? Best Buys:

 

2011 – BABY-SAFE plus SHR II with BABY-SAFE ISOFIX Base (highest score in all Which? Best Buys)
2011 – BABY-SAFE plus SHR II
2011 – KIDFIX SICT
2011 – KID plus SICT
2009 – BABY-SAFE Sleeper
2009 – SAFEFIX plus
2009 – KID plus
2009 – DUO plus
2009 – KIDFIX
 

Stiftung Warentest
Stiftung Warentest is the leading German consumer organisation and foundation, considered to be a test leader in Europe. The organisation carries out independent comparisons of products and services and also educates consumers on economic, health and environmental matters. The equivalent organisation in the UK is Which? and in France “quoi choisir”.

 

2011 – BABY-SAFE plus SHR II – Good (1,8)
2011 – BABY-SAFE plus SHR II with BABY-SAFE ISOFIX Base – Very good: (1,4; Test winner)
2011 – KIDFIX SICT – Good (1,7)
2011 – KID plus SICT – Good (1,8)
2009 – SAFEFIX plus TT – Good (2,0)
2008 – BABY-SAFE SleeperGood (1,8)
2008 – SAFEFIX plusGood (2,0)
2008 – KIDGood (2,1)
2007 – KING plusGood (2,1)
2007 – DUO plusGood (2,0)
2007 – KIDFIXGood (1,7)  
2007 – JOCKEY ComfortGood (2,2)

 
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ADAC motorwelt
The ADAC (German Automobile Club) is the largest automobile club and community in Europe. Their publication ADAC motorwelt features crash test results of cars, special crash tests and restraint systems together with information on daily mobility, services and support.

 

2011 – BABY-SAFE plus SHR IIGood
2011 – BABY-SAFE plus SHR II with BABY-SAFE ISOFIX Base – Very good
2011 – KIDFIX SICTGood
2011 – KID plus SICTGood
2009 – BABY-SAFE Belted BaseGood
2009 – SAFEFIX plus TTGood
2008 – BABY-SAFE ISOFIX Base – Very good
2008 – BABY-SAFE SleeperGood
2008 – SAFEFIX plusGood
2008 – KING plusGood
2008 – KIDGood
2007 – DUO plusGood
2008 – KIDIFXGood
2008 – KID plusGood

 
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ÖKOTEST
Öko-Test (Eco-test) is a German consumer magazine that focuses on ecological topics. The magazine tests up to 1,000 products a month at independent laboratories and the range of products tested includes items for everyday life – from baby comforters, mineral water, washing powder, all kinds of hardware to insurance.

 
2012 – JOCKEY Comfort

 
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Kind+Jugend Innovation Award
Kind + Jugend is the largest international trade fair for baby and children’s products (including carriages, pushchairs, car seats and fashion) and is held annually in Cologne. The Kind + Jugend Innovation Award is given to the most innovative baby product. Winners are selected by a jury of leading experts in infant health and safety, and representatives from well respected international trade media prior to the fair.

 

2008 – BABY-SAFE Sleeper
2007 – KING plus
 
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BPA Baby & Child
The Baby Products Association plays an active role in the development of baby products’ standards and encourages new product development and innovation. The BPA holds an annual trade exhibition in the UK at which Baby & Child Recognition Awards (BACRAs) are awarded to recognise the latest and most innovative products.

 

2009 – Winner, Wheeled Goods Category – B-DUAL
2009 – Winner, Innovative Category – SAFEFIX plus
2009 – Highly Commended, Child Restraint Category – KIDFIX
2008 – Winner, In Car Category – BABY-SAFE Sleeper
2007 – Winner, Safety Category – KING
2006 – Runner-up,Show Product of the Year – EVOLVA 1-2-3
 
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Mother & Baby Awards
Mother & Baby is a pregnancy and parenting magazine for modern mums. Every month it provides advice on every aspect of pregnancy, parenting and baby’s health. Every year Mother & Baby holds its independent awards with magazine readers testing a wide range of products that are available on the market.

 

2010 – Gold Award - Best Pushchair – B-SMART
2010 – Gold Award - Best Car Seat Group 123 – EVOLVA 1-2-3 plus
2010 – Silver Award - Best Car Seat Group 23 – KID plus
2010 – Bronze Award - Best Car Seat Group 1 – KING plus
2010 – Bronze Award - Best Travel System/Tandem – B-DUAL
2009 – Gold Award - Best Car Seat Group 1 – KING plus
2009 – Silver Award - Best Car Seat Group 123 – EVOLVA 1-2-3 plus
2009 – Bronze Award - Best Car Seat Group 1 – FIRST CLASS plus
2009 – Bronze Award - Best Pushchair – VIGOUR 4+
2008/9 – Gold Award - BRITAX – Award for Excellence
2008/9 – Bronze Award - Best Baby/Toddler Car Seat – KING plus
2005/6 – Gold Award - Best Infant Carrier – BABY-SAFE plus
2005/6 – Gold Award - Best Junior Car Seat – ADVENTURE
 
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Mother & Baby
Mother & Baby magazine has regular product reviews on various nursery items with readers trying and reviewing the products. Within these features they give Best Buy and Best Value awards to specific products.

 

2011 – Best Buy - BABY-SAFE plus SHR II
2010 – Best Value - FIRST CLASS plus
2010 – Best Buy - EVOLVA 1-2-3 plus
 2009 – Best Buy - VIGOUR 3+
2008 – Best Buy - EVOLVA 1-2-3
2007 – Best Value - EVOLVA 1-2-3
2006 – Best Buy - BABY-SAFE plus
 
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Prima Baby Reader Awards
Prima Baby and Pregnancy Magazine is a baby magazine for expectant and new mums. The magazine contains practical information on pregnancy, birth and childcare and essential consumer information.
Each year readers vote for baby products and services which make their life easier, rating products as either a Best Buy or Best Value.

 

2011 - Gold - Forward Facing Group 1 Seat Range
2011 - Gold - BABY-SAFE plus SHR II
2009 – Double Winner – Best Buy/Best Value - Forward Facing Group 1 Seat Range
2008 – Best Buy – ECLIPSE
2008 – Best Value – ECLIPSE
2007 – Best Buy – ECLIPSE
2006 – Best Buy – BABY-SAFE plus
2006 – Best Value – BABY-SAFE
2006 – Best Value – ECLIPSE
 
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Prima Baby
Prima Baby’s essential consumer information includes buyer’s guides where products are reviewed and Editor’s Choice and Best Value awards given.

 

2010 – Best Value – ECLIPSE
2010 – Best Value/Best Buy – SAFEFIX plus TT
2010 – Best Value – B-SMART
2010 – Best Value/Best Buy – PRINCE
2010 – Best Value/Best Buy – KING TS plus
2010 – Best Value/Best Buy – ECLIPSE
2010 – Best Value/Best Buy – KING plus
2010 – Best Value/Best Buy – DUO plus
2010 – Best Value/Best Buy – SAFEFIX plus
2008 – Best Value – VIGOUR 3+
2006 – Editor’s Choice – VIGOUR 3+
2006 – Editor’s Choice – VIGOUR 4+
 
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Practical Parenting Awards
Practical Parenting & Pregnancy Magazine has features on all areas of pregnancy, birth, babies and pre-school children. Each month the magazine has essential information and advice for mums and mums-to-be. Every year baby products are shortlisted, tested and judged in the Practical Parenting Awards.

 

2010 – Gold – Car Seat Group 1KING plus
2010 – Silver – Travel System – B-SMART
2010 – Silver – Car Seat Group 1 – SAFEFIX plus
2009/10 – Winner/Gold – Car Seat Multi-Stage – FIRST CLASS plus
2009/10 – Winner/Gold – Travel System – BABY-SAFE Sleeper & VIGOUR 4+
2009/10 – Winner/Gold – Lightweight Buggy – NEXUS
2009/10 – Silver – Car Seat Group 1 – KING plus
2009/10 – Silver – Car Seat Multi-Stage – EVOLVA 1-2-3 plus
2009/10 – Silver – 3 Wheeler – VIGOUR 3+
2007 – Winner/Gold – Car Seat 9 months plus – EVOLVA 1-2-3 plus
 
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Practical Parenting
Practical Parenting & Pregnancy magazine has regular best buy guides. Products are tested by mums and Best Buy awards given.

 

2010 – Best Buy – BABY-SAFE plus
2008 – Value Buy – ECLIPSE
2007 – Best Buy – EVOLVA 1-2-3 plus
2006 – Best Buy – EVOLVA 1-2-3 plus
 
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Pregnancy & Birth
Pregnancy & Birth is a pregnancy magazine for mums-to-be. The publication features comprehensive shopping guides for baby products, pregnancy health information, fashion and beauty. Within these shopping guides the magazine may select a product for an Editor’s Choice award.

 

2006 – Editor’s Choice – FIRST CLASS plus
 
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Junior
Junior Magazine is a glossy, parenting magazine aimed at parents with children aged from birth to 8 years old. It contains features and advice on children’s fashion, shopping, family travel and more. Products featured in the shopping section are sometimes given an Editor’s Choice award.

 

2006 – Editor’s Choice – EVOLVA 1-2-3