Review: Britax Safe-n-Sound b-grow ClickTight+

By Tell Me Baby Mum Critic Road Tester Jen B.

I’m beyond impressed with the top-of-the-line safety features, sleek look and feel, and just how easy the whole installation process was with the Britax Safe-n-Sound b-grow ClickTight+!

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First impression of the Britax Safe-n-Sound b-grow ClickTight+

My first impression of the seat was just how plush and incredibly sturdy it is! It definitely offers luxurious safety. The back of the seat is so solid and there’s so much protection around the head area – straightaway I felt confident that this seat is going to keep Jake (6 years old) safe when we are on the road.

I also loved how luxe the seat looks, it really is such a stylish car seat! I love the contrasting rose gold coloured stitching and logos; the fabric is soft and plush, and the dark fabric colour will be great for hiding any marks. It’s the perfect colour palette to blend in with the interior of my Mazda CX7.

Installation of the Britax Safe-n-Sound b-grow ClickTight+

In the past I’ve dreaded installing car seats and have given this job to my husband. But when I saw that the instruction manual had a QR code, I watched the brief 3-minute step by step installation demonstration video and was pleasantly surprised at just how easy the process looked. 

So, for the first time ever I installed the car seat myself! It was so easy and quick.

It was a little heavy to lift and position in the car, but once in place the entire process was completed in 5 minutes, which is amazing! 

Here’s a quick summary of steps:

• The first step was to twist and push the ClickTight button which easily flips up the bottom of the seat.
• Next you feed the seat belt through the bright yellow sections and click the seatbelt into place. (Shown below)

• A feature I had never seen before is the adjustable crotch buckle, which is amazing as the seat grows with your child. There are 4 levels to choose from, and you simply slide the lever up to your desired level. Jake has just turned 6, so I moved it to level 3 which fitted him. Once that was done, I pushed the bottom of the seat back into place. (Shown below.) 

• Next you anchor the top tether straps to the hook in the back boot.
• Then I needed to get the headrest in the correct position. Again, this was so easy to do, as you just slide the lever up and down until it’s in the correct position.
• The seat comes with Advanced Side Impact Cushion Technology, which is designed to provide optimum safety in the event of a side collision. This is a new feature I haven’t had with the previous seats but it is very reassuring that in the event of an accident Jake will be as protected as possible. He’ll be so safe. For this step I simply turned the 2 knobs until they were at full extension.
• I pulled on the seat with force and was beyond impressed at how it was anchored down to the car and there was NO movement – it was like it had been professionally fitted!

And that’s it – the entire installation was complete!

‘It’s so comfy, Mum!’ 

Our previous booster seat only used the adult seat belt, so I was worried Jake might think he’d reverted back to a babyish seat with the harness belt. I didn’t need to worry as he jumped straight in and when I asked him what he thought he said ‘It’s so comfy mum’. That’s a big win for me, especially as we go on a lot of road trips, so comfort is key.

Jake was excited to discover he had TWO drink bottle holders, which were very easy for him to open and close. These have come in handy as he uses one for his drink bottle and the other to store his favourite toys he brings with him when we are on the go! 

Overall

Jake’s previous booster seat was nowhere near as secure as this one, plus he could move around a lot with the adult seat belt. The switch back to a harnessed style is very welcome as he just looks really safe and secure.  This seat is really plush and I can see why he finds it ‘so comfy’. Plus on the rare occasion he might have a quick nap in the car he has great head support!

I also carpool to school and sport, so it was great to see that although the seat is very solid and sturdy it’s slimline and everyone in the backseat has enough room and is comfortable!

The Britax Safe-n-Sound b-grow ClickTight+ gets 5/5 from me and Jake. 

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