Product Description

Britax Chaperone Infant Car SeatThe name you have grown to love and trust now features an infant car seat! The Chaperone features all the best safety essentials you are looking for. This infant car seat has True Side Impact Protection that distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, contains the head and body, and keeps the head, neck, and spine aligned to limit injury. This car seat also has an Anti-Rebound Bar which stabilizes the child seat by minimizing rotational forces associated with front and rear collisions. The Quick-Adjust Head Restraint & No Re-Thread Harness means easy adjust of the harness shoulder height and head restraint without disassembling the harness.The Chaperone Infant Car Seat features everthing you need for superior energy management, superior fit and comfort, and superior ease-of-use. Rear-Facing: 4-30lbs; up to 32 inches

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6706 in Baby Product
• Color: Cowmooflage
• Brand: Britax USA
• Model: E9L69P5
• Dimensions: 25.30" h x 18.30" w x 30.00" l, 20.00 pounds

Features

• True side impact protection distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion
• Anti-rebound bar stabilizes child seat by minimizing rotational forces associated with front and rear collisions
• Quick-adjust head restraint no re-thread harness easily adjust the harness shoulder height and head restraint without disassembling the harness
• Extra large canopy blocks wind, rain and harmful UV rays from baby
• Ergonomic carry handle designed to contour to forearm and body to allow for more comfortable carrying of child in carrier

Amazon.com Product Description
Loaded with innovative safety and comfort features that keep your baby secure in the car, the Britax Chaperone Infant Carrier offers side impact protection, an easy-to-adjust head restraint, LATCH connectors for proper installation, and more. Built for babies' safety and parents' convenience, the Chaperone is a snap to install and releases easily with the push of a button. Lightweight and portable, this car seat is available in three attractive colors and is compatible with many major stroller brands when used with the adaptor strap (sold separately).

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True Side Impact Protection distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, contains the head and body, and keeps the head, neck and spine aligned to limit injury

Quick-Adjust Head Restraint & No Re-Thread Harness easily adjust the harness shoulder height and head restraint without disassembling the harness

True Side Impact Protection System for Optimum Safety
During a side impact crash, a child's head and chest are extremely vulnerable to injury. To best protect your baby in the event of such a crash, the Chaperone Infant Carrier features Britax's True Side Impact Protection system. This system protects your baby by distributing crash forces and shielding your child from vehicle intrusion.

The True Side Impact Protection System also ensures that your baby's head and body are safely contained within the car seat, and that your child's head, neck, and spine are properly aligned to help prevent injury. Making sure that this vital system protects your baby's entire body, the True Side Impact Protection system encompasses multiple areas of the seat, including the deep side walls of the seat shell and the adjustable head restraint that is lined with energy-absorbing foam.

No Re-Thread Head Restraint for an Easy, Accurate Fit
The Britax Chaperone Infant Carrier features the No Re-thread Head Restraint, which allows parents to adjust the height of the head restraint and the harness straps to provide the safest and most comfortable fit for their child. Additionally, the Chaperone's no re-thread mechanism helps moms and dads achieve an accurate harness fit without any hassle.

Unlike many other car seats, the Chaperone eliminates the need to worry about attaching, detaching, threading, and rethreading harness straps. In addition to saving parents' time, the No Re-Thread Head Restraint is designed to ensure a baby's proper positioning and to simplify adjustment so there's less chance for error.

Parent-Friendly Design for Easy Installation and Proper Positioning
Moms and dads will appreciate the Britax Chaperone Infant Carrier's easy-to-install seat-to-base design that self-guides the carrier into the proper locked position in the base. Premium push-button LATCH connectors make for a simple, quick, and tight installation. A built-in lock-off tightly secures the base when installed with the vehicle seat belt and releases easily with the push of a button. In addition, easy-to-read level indicators provide at-a-glance reference for the correct angle of incline, saving precious time and ensuring a safe ride.

Superior Fit and Comfort Features for Babies and Parents
A comfortable baby is a happy baby, which is why the Britax Chaperone Infant Carrier has a cozy, supportive design and an extra large canopy that blocks wind, rain, and harmful UV rays from your baby's sensitive skin. The tangle-free, five-point harness offers seven heights and two buckle positions for a snug and secure fit, even as your baby grows. A fully-lined back and seat with high-density foam absorbs energy in case of impact and provides an extra layer of padding to keep baby snug and comfy.

Because parents' comfort is just as important as their baby's, this car seat includes an ergonomic carry handle designed to contour to the forearm and body, making for easier carrying. Additionally, parents will love the plush, removable covers that machine wash for easy clean-up.

The Chaperone is intended for use in the rear facing position only. It's safe for babies weighing from four to 30 pounds and measuring 32 inches or less, with a seated shoulder height of 6.9 to 11 inches.

What's in the Box
Car seat, removable cover, and user guide.

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From the Manufacturer
With True Side Impact Protection and a patented Anti-rebound bar, the Britax Chaperone Infant Car Seat provides industry leading front, rear and side impact protection. Soft, padded materials, harness pads, supportive comfort foam and an extra large canopy keep children comfortable and safe throughout their first year of life. Other smart features such as a quick-adjust headrest with no-rethread harness adjustment, a built-in lock-off, premium push button LATCH connectors and an ergonomically designed carry handle make the seat easy to use each and every time. The Chaperone fits infants rear facing from 4 to 30 pounds and up to 32" tall and is compatible with the Britax Chaperone Stroller and other major brands.

Customer Reviews

Nice Carrier, still needs a little improvement
Just received my Britax Chaperone infant carrier from Amazon (pre-ordered on April 30th). My wife and I were pretty excited to get this in time for an anticipated late June baby.

As expected, the carrier seems to be made in a higher quality attention to detail than most. As an owner of a Graco SafeSeat infant car seat, I'd say that Britax made an effort to emulate convenient features around the industry with quality materials & workmanship.

Pros:
-Safety features such as anti-rebound bar & side impact protection. If you're trying to compare apples to apples, this is where Britax sets themselves apart.
-Quality construction/materials like a Peg Perego and better quality than Chicco KeyFit 30 or Graco SafeSeat/SnugRide product. The difference is attention to detail & density or significance of materials used. The LATCH mechanism on my Chaperone v. SafeSeat is a prime example. Same function, nicer mechanism. Another example would be the strap required to cinch down the base. Nicely thought out with a loop to pull on.
-Oversized sun shade
-Fashionable and soft yet sturdy appearing fabrics (we'll see how they hold up). Replacements are available & registering your seat online is supposed to yield a 40% coupon off replacement parts. The coupon email is supposed to come up to a few weeks after submitting online registration.

Cons:
-HIDDEN INSTRUCTION MANUAL. After calling Britax, I found out the instruction manual is permanently affixed to a bungee lanyard UNDER the seating foam (which is under the fabric). They say that they've been nationally recognized for this ingenuity. As much as this is great for always having the manual with the seat, I had no idea it was there. A callout would be nice.
-Price, I'm not sure this is going to be any better functioning than our Graco infant carrier. The extra base is $90 alone. I'd sooner buy a $100 Graco SafeSeat (they're out there on the web) for the 2nd vehicle.
-That nice oversized sunshade is kinda flimsy at the point it connects to the carrier. At least not seemingly as well made as the rest of the carrier. On par with Graco. I do appreciate the velcro tabs to hold the sunshade to top of the carrier.
-Size, this is a big seat. We knew that going in. I just don't see this seat being very easy to install in the center position of a smaller car. My standard size SUV seems to be pushing the boundries of ability to fit.
-Needs more cowbell! Just a small quip. My wife noted and I agree the cowmooflage pattern could use a litle more pattern and less use of black fabric.

Overall:
You get what you pay for in terms of fashion, materials, & attention to ergonomics. It really depends what type of consumer you are & maybe how big your car is. I was willing to pay for the perceived extra quality, peace of mind safety features, & fashionable Cowmooflage pattern.

My first impression is that I'd buy this seat again but, think families could probably do just fine under budget constraints with a similar Graco SnugRide 32 or Chicco KeyFit 30 product. This seat is more of a threat to Peg Perego Primo Viaggio 30/30 in terms of price/quality. More patterns like Cowmooflage and they'll an advantage over Peg as well.

I need more COWBELL!
Ok...
I also keep thinking... Give me more COWBELL... just like the last reviewer... This seat so far seems great... Granted my babes is due any day and it hasn't been utilized in real life. Let me note right off... the MANUAL is located under the child seat cover. Britax always stores their manuals in this place... but it should be noted somewhere obvious for people new to Britax seats. They are going to get a TON of calls/complaints about this... as everyone is going to think they are missing their manual.

I have been waiting for this seat for the last few months... I am happy it made it's appearence before my baby did. I love the Cowmoo print... although I am sure not everyone will. I was hoping the fabric would be more "plush" like the Britax Convertible Toddler Seats... but it's not. It's kind of a "slick poplin" of sorts. The good thing is it is NOT that plasticky crap found on a lot of other infant seats. I could not bring myself to buy a seat with fabric like that... I tried one with my last baby and her head would sweat constantly... It looked uncomfortable and I hated it. The whole seat must have been so hot... So this Britax fabric is a big upgrade...

The chest plate is refined and easy to use... The grow with me "no re-thread" harness system is awesome... Just click it up a notch as baby grows.....Anti rebound bar sets it apart from other infant seats... Also I agree that this seat is big. We have it placed in a Honda Odyssey... There is zero room for entry around the seat once the seat is installed. There is room to get thru to back seats as long as the base is installed only. Canopy is large and I like the velcro that helps keep it in place.
Side impact headrests are firmer than I would have expected. I imagine it has to be this way... but I was expecting something a little more "cushiony".

At this point there are nothing unfortunate to note. I'm glad I waited for this seat... It's at the top of my budget but I imagine resale will be decent. I haven't decided whether I'll get the coordinating stroller system but I am looking forward to seeing it (release late July/Aug).

Update: Two months later my little one has been using the Britax carrier now for 8 weeks. I have to say that I am completely happy with this seat. She falls asleep in this sleep and loves it. My last seat was a nightmare and my babes would scream from the moment she entered it. Not sure if it was the seat or my baby... but either way this seat is a delight. Yep, it's big and deep but fits a big baby and last a long time, so I am not complaining. I am thinking I will purchase the stroller when they are released since baby likes the seat so much. I've gotten so many compliments on the Cow print... I love that the handle bar can stay in the upright position during travel (according to the manual). So far after having 5 kids... this seat is by far my favorite... wish it would last forever.

Lovely, but too long for a Subaru Outback
Because we love our Britax forward-facing toddler seat, we bought the Chaperone. There is no way to fit it in the back seat of a Subaru and have an adult fit in the front seat space, without totally squishing the adult into the dashboard. We had to return it!!