Updated on 14. September 2020 | Reading Time 11 minutes
Britax Romer is among the LEADING MANUFACTURERS, when it comes to a baby car seat or booster seat. We from Shell4kids feel with this detailed Company Profile the company’s pulse and, after a brief outline of its history, deal with the company’s philosophy. Then we briefly introduce the Product Portfolio before and put the focus on child custody cases and their groups. A performance of Bestsellers rounds off the portrait.
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Company history
The German brand Romer exists already since 1872. Britax from Great Britain was founded in the year 1930. In the year 1978 the two companies joined forces and subsequently celebrated huge Successes. In the 80s the company already began to expand into the USA and later worldwide.
The company developed 60s first standards for safety belts. After the merger, the company played a key role in a European uniform standard for child restraint systems – the famous ECE R44.
Together with Volkswagen became 1997 the ISOFIX Locking system developed. The unique antitipper system “Pivot Link” from 1999 has long since become the standard throughout Europe.
Already in the year 1966 Romer brought out the first own child seat on the market. At that time, child seats were not yet mandatory in Germany. 1971 the child car seat was “Peggy” with Safety Catcher brought on the market.
About 90 percent the production is firmly in England and Germany anchors. With its over 50 years industry experience makes the company one of the leading brands in the field of child safety. The headquarters of the company was initially in Ulm. 2015 is one for larger production areas after Leipheim moved.
Company philosophy
Manufactured with the utmost care
At Britax Romer you can always be sure that the products meet the safety, quality and Comfort always fully meet. All seat covers are produced in Europe produced. For the other parts for the seats, it is exclusively Great Britain and Germany. The materials used are very of high quality and ensured that they were excellent Robustness of the products.
Very important for the brand is also the pollutants. Here the manufacturer goes even one step further and provides again for a significant undercutting the permitted limits. This means that the sensitive skin of children is protected, especially in the Romer baby seat.
This very important Quality criterion is confirmed in the investigations of the ADAC test and the donation goods test again. Thus, since 2015 all of the brand’s child car seats in the harmful substances category with the grade “very good” rated.
What does “Engineered in Germany” mean?
On many products you will find the expression “Engineered in Germany”. What does this mean exactly? In the end, the addition means that the child seat is required in Germany was developed, but not is manufactured in Germany.
Partially Britax Romer shifts the production of the low-priced products to China. That means however by no means Low quality. The everlasting quality management ensures that only flawless goods leave the production halls and enter the trade.
“Made in Germany” products, on the other hand, have Germany developed and also used in Germany manufactured.
Innovation is high on the agenda
The brand has always had pioneering role, when it comes to innovative transport solutions for children. In the meantime, more than 47 patents in terms of child safety to the account of the company. Therefore, it is also not surprising that the Britax Romer child seat has KIDFIX XP SICT with the innovative side impact protection was the first Group 2/3 car seat to be produced in “very good” received from the ADAC test and Stiftung Warentest. Chapeau!
Also on the cooperation with the Car industry The company attaches great importance to the quality of its products. The manufacturer works closely with the leading automotive brands such as z.B Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen and Volvo together. The experience gained from this cooperation is used to a large extent in the development of child seats and infant carriers.
Safety without compromise is the motto
For the company from Laupheim, the words “good enough” are never enough for the high standards of the brand. Since its foundation in 1966, the company has been guided by the following principle “Safety without compromise” – and that has remained so until today.
All the products are made in intensive crash tested for robustness. The test takes place thereby with different vehicle types and different weather and road conditions. The manufacturer even carries a bite and squeak test at the play bar of the child seats by.
Many different test models are used for these tests. Ultimately, only a few of these are produced – products with the highest safety guarantee. This has also recognized the Stiftung Warentest and the ADAC test and the brand already more than 100 awards awarded.
This exemplary model has more than convinced us from Shell4kids. In such a Britax Romer child seat we would also put the own offspring without hesitation and can offer you the brand for a baby seat and child car seat warmly recommend.
Product range
The Product portfolio the brand is right extensive. The company produces not only child seats and infant carriers. Also bicycle seats and baby carriages are represented. Especially in the strollers there are many different subtypes such as jogger, stroller or twin strollers. So every type of family will find the right model for their needs.
In the strollers is more likely to find the brand Britax (without Romer). All Britax baby carriages are designed to Travelsystem designed to give parents maximum flexibility in their everyday life with baby. So baby car seats can be simply uncomplicated with adapter can be placed directly on the stroller. In addition, the brand offers extensive accessories such as changing bags, footmuffs or seat covers on.
In which groups is the brand present with child seats and infant carriers?
The brand is in all groups represented with several models. From the infant carrier the group 0+ and i-Size, about the reboarder of the Group 1, up to combination seats of the Group 1/2/3 and 2/3 you will find here everything your heart desires. All products are adapted to the respective age of your treasure, respectively grow with your child with. If desired then also with ISOFIX fastening or with additional side impact protection. The manufacturer goes here on all needs of parents and child a.
Are you looking for a especially safe Britax Romer reboarder, then would be the DUALFIX something for you. Or should it be a modern i-Size baby car seat? Then reach for the BABY-SAFE i-Size. However, you may also want a model that has many years can be used? Then take a look at the EVOLVA models at. Or should it be a car seat for exactly one group? Then you are at the KING models just right. Decide for yourself!
Baby car seats from birth – on request also with i-Size
Britax Romer infant carriers of the Group 0+ are available from Birth on up to 13 months suitable. The proven BABY-SAFE PLUS SHR II is the benchmark here. It has the Britax Romer Travelsystem and is even approved for use in airplanes.
Do you want a baby seat according to the modern i-Size Standard? No problem – the Baby-Safe i-Size offers maximum safety when driving backwards to 13 months. The range of use here is measured according to the height of the baby and includes 40 cm to 83 cm.
Of course, this Britax Romer baby car seat has a Side impact protection and in combination with the optional BABY-SAFE ISOFIX Flex Base also a particularly flat lying position. Gentle on baby’s back! Of course the BABY-SAFE i-Size also fully travel system compatible. This popular Britax Romer baby car seat with ISOFIX is now also available as a BABY-SAFE 2 i-Size available.
The 5-point harness system at the baby seat is state-of-the art and the padded soft side bolsters provide maximum safety and comfort. The carrying handle on the Romer infant car seat is adjustable and fixable and the integrated Cover protects from prying eyes and even offers a UV sun protection factor of 50+. For newborns and small babies, the manufacturer supplies for the baby car seat an Seat reducer cushion with.
If you have a car without ISOFIX attachment points and you still don’t want to give up the convenience of a base station, go for the BABY-SAFE Belted Base. “Belted” here means “with belt fastening”. That is, you attach the base with the help of the vehicle’s own 3-point harness. The baby seat is then super-easy just clicked in.
Maximum safety – reboarder in group 1
In the Group 0+/1 the premium Britax Romer reboarder is DUALFIX predominant. It has an ISOFIX base and is 360° rotatable. Up to an age of 4 years you transport your child with it rear-facing absolutely safe – five times safer than in a forward-facing car seat.
It has a adjustable reclining position and a Side impact protection. The reboarder child seat is suitable up to a body weight of 18 kg suitable. Theoretically, you can also use this seat from birth onwards. However, it must be remembered that the seat is very heavy due to the rotating base and therefore remains in the car. So you do without the carrying comfort of a real infant carrier with carrying handle.
The DUO PLUS is also a classic group 1 seat. As the name suggests, it can be installed in two directions. forward or backward. The seat is but no true Reboarder but a so-called Pseudo Reboarder.
Or prefer conventional forward facing?
If your child prefers to sit forward facing, then the KING models from 9 months to 4 years are for you. For example, the KING II LS features an interactive harness system and a car seat belt tensioning system. It also has a light and sound indicator. The resting position of this group 1 seat is adjustable several times. The weight range is 9 to 18 kg.
Or may be a combi for group 1/2/3?
child seats, which with the child up to 12 years grow with, is called Across the group Seats. A recommended representative of this 1/2/3 seats the Britax Romer child seat is EVOLVA in its numerous production variants. It has an interactive 5-point harness system, a side impact protection and a multiple adjustable resting position.
Group 1/2/3 child seats are from 9 to 36 kg The DUO PLUS is approved for children up to 36 kg body weight and thus covers the toddler, preschool and school age until the end of the child seat obligation.
Strong seats in group 2/3
Group 2/3 child seats cover a weight range from 15 to 36 kg and an age range of about 3.5 years to 12 years from. Here are the seats from the KIDFIX row of the star. They are with frontal impact protection, Secure Guard, SICT side impact protection and a V-shaped backrest for optimum seating comfort equipped. Buckling up in the car seat is made easier by Soft-Latch Connectors facilitated.
Finds a “fix” in the designation, it points to the ISOFIX attachment of the model towards. Seats from the Kid collection are also available in numerous color and trim options. Below we have listed the most popular models of group 2/3 Kid collection clearly summarized for you in a list. Go exploring right now and find your favorite!
What is special about Britax Romer?
The company holds numerous patents. Some of the most innovative ideas on the subject of child safety in road traffic come from the brand from Leipheim, Germany. Here are some of them.
- The company developed together with Volkswagen the ISOFIX system
- brought to life with the V-Tether system a further optimized fastening option for child car seats on the market
- developed the optimized side impact protection SICT (side impact cushion technology)
- invented the Pivot Link ISOFIX system, which dissipates the forces downwards
- contributed greatly to the development of Reboarder child seats and has since been Specialist on the area
Different types of fastening for a Britax Romer child seat
For fastening Britax Romer infant carriers and child seats there are several possibilities.
ISOFIX: The base or the child seat are fixed snapped into the ISOFIX fastening eyelets on the back seat. The risk of incorrect installation is significantly lower.
ISOFIX+: The child seat is additionally equipped with a V-Tether belt attached to the top. Thus, impact forces are better absorbed and the stability is higher.
ISOFIT: was developed especially for Group 2/3 Child seats developed. The seat is fixed with ISOFIX and the child is secured in the seat by the 3-point harness. Also only the vehicle belt can be used.
With FIT FINDER® the manufacturer maintains on its website practical tool ready to take the Compatibility of the desired model with the vehicle to check.
Basically, universal child seats are secured with the car’s own seat belt. The belt is threaded through the child seat.
Baby seats become backwards on the back seat or with deactivated airbag also on the Passenger side placed. The belt here is also threaded through the baby seat and must be long enough to do so.
Using a Romer ISOFIX Base or Belted Base for the infant carrier, the base is first fitted with ISOFIX or. fixed to the vehicle belt and then the baby car seat only latched onto it. One Color indicator indicates the correct attachment of the shell.
accessories for child seats of the brand
Britax Romer holds for its child seats and infant carriers a comprehensive Accessories ready. Here you can choose for example between different Summer covers choose. Especially for hygiene, the covers should be removed and washed more often. For the protection of their car seats the manufacturer keeps a Seat cover ready.
The bestseller of Britax Romer car seats
Above we have already briefly touched on some of the products of the baby car seats and child seats of the brand. Here again the Highlights this Britax Romer child seat bestseller.
Highlights:
- group 0+ baby car seat
- SHR One-hand operation
- SICT Side impact protection
- 9-way adjustable headrest
- up to ca. 13 kg suitable
- Made in Germany
- Airplane approval
- Own weight only 4.7 kg
- with Harness attachment
- ISOFIX Station optional
Highlights:
- Group 0+/1 Reboarder System
- 360-degree rotating function
- growing
- side impact protection
- Frontal impact protection
- ergonomic reclining position
- up to 18 kg Suitable
- Dead weight 14,7 kg
- with ISOFIX base
Highlights:
- Group 2/3 Child seat
- growing with
- Frontal impact protection – XP-PAD
- adjustable Side impact protection
- Made made in Germany
- High backrest
- from 15 to 36 kg suitable
- Dead weight 7,4 kg
Our TOP 3 Cybex child seats sorted by groups
Group 0+ – TOP baby seats of the brand at a glance
incl. 19% VAT.
| brand | Britax Romans |
| Group | 0+ (infant carrier up to 13 kg) |
| Recommended age | Birth to 13 months |
| installation | rearward |
| Fastening | Harness/ISOFIX with base |
| Own belt system | yes, 5-point harness |
| side impact protection |
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| Brand | Britax Romans |
| Group | 0+ (infant carrier up to 13 kg) |
| Recommended age | Birth to 13 months |
| Installation | backwards |
| fastening | harness/ISOFIX with base |
| Own harness system | yes, 5-point harness |
| side impact protection |
Group 0+/1 – The best-selling baby car seats/child seats
incl. 19% VAT.
| Brand | Britax Romer |
| group | 0+/1 (infant carrier/KS up to 18 kg) |
| Recommended age | birth to 4 years |
| Installation | backward/forward |
| Reboarder | |
| Attachment | ISOFIX |
| Own belt system | yes, 3-point harness |
| Side impact protection | |
| Swivel seat | yes |
incl. 19% VAT.
| Brand | Britax Romans |
| group | 0+/1 (baby shell/KS up to 18 kg) |
| Recommended age | birth to 4 years |
| Installation | backward/forward |
| Reboarder | |
| Fastening | Harness |
| Own belt system | yes, 5-point harness |
| Side impact protection | |
| Swivel seat | no |
Group 1 – The top sellers at a glance
incl. 19% statutory VAT.
| Brand | Britax Romans |
| Group | 1 (9 to 18 kg) |
| Recommended age | 9 months to 4 years |
| Installation | forward |
| Fastening | ISOFIX or harness |
| Own harness system | yes, 5-point harness |
| Side impact protection | |
| Swivel seat | no |
incl. 19% VAT.
| Brand | Britax Romans |
| Group | 1 (9 to 18 kg) |
| Recommended age | 9 months to 4 years |
| Installation | forward |
| Fastening | Harness |
| Own harness system | yes, 5-point harness |
| Side impact protection | |
| Swivel seat | no |
incl. 19% VAT.
| Brand | Britax Romans |
| Group | 1 (9 to 18 kg) |
| Recommended age | 9 months to 4 years |
| Installation | forward |
| Fastening | Belt |
| Own harness system | yes, 5-point harness |
| Side impact protection | |
| Swivel seat | no |
incl. 19% VAT.
| Brand | Britax Romans |
| Group | 1 (9 to 18 kg) |
| Recommended age | 9 months to 4 years |
| Installation | forward |
| Mounting | Harness |
| Own harness system | yes, 5-point harness |
| Side impact protection | |
| Swivel seat | no |
Group 1/2/3 – TOP cross-group seats in focus
incl. 19% VAT.
| Brand | Britax Romer |
| Group | 1/2/3 (9 to 36 kg) |
| Recommended age | 9 months to 12 years |
| Installation | forward |
| Fastening | ISOFIX or harness |
| Own harness system | yes, 5-point harness |
| Side impact protection | |
| Swivel seat | no |
incl. 19% VAT.
| Brand | Britax Romer |
| Group | 1/2/3 (9 to 36 kg) |
| Recommended age | 9 months to 12 years |
| Installation | forward |
| Fastening | harness |
| Own harness system | yes, 5-point belt |
| Side impact protection | |
| Swivel seat | no |
incl. 19% VAT.
| Brand | Britax Romer |
| Group | 1/2/3 (9 to 36 kg) |
| Recommended age | 9 months to 12 years |
| Installation | forward |
| Fastening | Belt |
| Own harness system | yes, 3-point harness |
| Side impact protection | |
| Swivel seat | no |
incl. 19% legal VAT.
| Brand | Britax Romans |
| Group | 1/2/3 (9 to 36 kg) |
| Recommended age | 9 months to 12 years |
| Installation | forward |
| Fastening | ISOFIX |
| Own belt system | yes, 5-point harness/car seat belt |
| Side impact protection | |
| Swivel seat | no |
Group 2/3 – The best station wagon seats presented
incl. 19% VAT.
| Brand | Britax Romer |
| Group | 2/3 (15 to 36 kg) |
| Recommended age | 3,5 to 12 years |
| Installation | forward |
| fastening | ISOFIX |
| Own belt system | no, vehicle belt |
| Side impact protection | |
| Swivel seat | no |
incl. 19% VAT.
| Brand | Britax Romans |
| Group | 2/3 (15 to 36 kg) |
| Recommended age | 3,5 to 12 years |
| Installation | forward |
| Fastening | ISOFIX |
| Own harness system | no, vehicle belt |
| Side impact protection | |
| Swivel seat | no |
incl. 19% VAT.
| Brand | Britax Romans |
| Group | 2/3 (15 to 36 kg) |
| Recommended age | 3,5 to 12 years |
| Installation | forward |
| Fastening | Harness |
| Own belt system | no, vehicle belt |
| Side impact protection | |
| Swivel seat | no |
incl. 19% legal VAT.
| Brand | Britax Romans |
| Group | 2/3 (15 to 36 kg) |
| Recommended age | 3,5 to 12 years |
| Installation | forward |
| Fastening | ISOFIX or harness |
| Own belt system | no, vehicle belt |
| Side impact protection | |
| Swivel seat | no |
incl. 19% statutory VAT.
| Brand | Britax Romans |
| Group | 2/3 (15 to 36 kg) |
| Recommended age | 3,5 to 12 years |
| Installation | forward |
| Fastening | ISOFIX |
| Own belt system | no, vehicle harness |
| Side impact protection | |
| Swivel seat | no |
incl. 19% statutory VAT.
| Brand | Britax Romans |
| group | 2/3 (15 to 36 kg) |
| Recommended age | 3,5 to 12 years |
| Installation | forward |
| Fastening | ISOFIX or belt |
| Own belt system | no, car seat belt |
| Side impact protection | |
| Swivel seat | no |
incl. 19% statutory VAT.
| Brand | Britax Romans |
| group | 2/3 (15 to 36 kg) |
| Recommended age | 3,5 to 12 years |
| Installation | forward |
| Fastening | ISOFIX or harness |
| Own harness system | no, vehicle belt |
| Side impact protection | |
| Swivel seat | no |
incl. 19% statutory VAT.
| Brand | Britax Romans |
| Group | 2/3 (15 to 36 kg) |
| Recommended age | 3,5 to 12 years |
| Installation | forward |
| Fastening | ISOFIX or belt |
| Own harness system | no, car seat belt |
| Side impact protection | |
| Swivel seat | no |
incl. 19% statutory VAT.
| Brand | Britax Romans |
| Group | 2/3 (15 to 36 kg) |
| Recommended age | 3,5 to 12 years |
| Installation | forward |
| Fastening | harness |
| Own harness system | no, vehicle belt |
| Side impact protection | |
| Swivel seat | no |
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