The Britax Infant Car Seat Comparison Chart provides a breakdown of the similarities and differences between each of the Britax car seats.
The Britax Willow/Willow S/Willow SC/Cypress infant car seats should only be used rear-facing with children who weigh between 4 and 30 lbs. (1.8 and 13.6 kg) and who are 32” (81.3 cm) in height or less. Note: As of December 5, 2024, ICS seats will have a height range of 17-32 inches, introducing a minimum height requirement.
The Britax Willow/Willow S/Willow SC/Cypress infant car seats are certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft. Follow your user guide instructions to properly install the car seat on an airplane.
Customize to baby’s size with the RightSize™ system. It provides adjustment points at the hips, shoulders and between the legs to help create your baby’s perfect fit from the start. The infant car seats have four shoulder harness slots ranging from 5.5 to 11.5 inches, two hip anchor slots, and three crotch buckle slots ranging from 2.25 to 5.5 inches for the perfect fit.
The Britax Willow/Willow S/Willow SC/Cypress infant car seats are not compatible with previously manufactured Britax base models. For base compatibility, refer to: Britax ICSA Base Compatibility Chart
The Britax Willow/Willow S/Willow SC/Cypress infant car seats are compatible with the Brook™/Brook+/Grove™ modular strollers. These infant car seats are also compatible with the Britax B-Free® and B-Lively® single strollers when used with the Britax Adapter Accessory for MAXI-COSI, CYBEX, and NUNA. For stroller compatibility, refer to: Britax Stroller Compatibility Chart
NOTE: Compatibility on the US vs. Canadian products may be different.
In the US, the carry handle is approved to be in any locked position (with or without the base) in the vehicle. For additional stability, Britax recommends that the ReboundReduce carry handle be in the upright position (Position 1) to help reduce the rebound movement of the child restraint in the event of an accident. It is required for the carry handle on Canadian models to be in the upright position (Position 1) for use in a vehicle. Always use the upright position (Position 1) to carry.
Yes. There is an extra belt path on the back of the seat for added security when installed without the base. Before installing the Britax Willow/Willow S/Willow SC/Cypress Infant Car Seat without the base, follow these steps:
1. Secure the child in the child restraint before installing in the vehicle;
2. Check that your vehicle seat belt is compatible with the child restraint by referring to your vehicle owner’s manual; and
3. Check your vehicle owner’s manual to determine how to lock your vehicle belt system.
NOTE: Compatibility for US and Canadian products may be different. If the positioning insert provided with the Britax car seat does not position the child as needed, it is acceptable to place a rolled receiving blanket on each side of the child for lateral support once the child is properly secured within the harness as instructed in the user guide. The rolled receiving blankets should not be placed between the child and the harness.
It is not acceptable to use a crotch roll with any BRITAX car seat to position a child.
The best infant car seat is one that fits your child, fits in your vehicle, and is easy for you to use every time. You will notice that some child seats are easier to use than others, while some will not fit into certain vehicles, and some of each type are less suited for the child's size and development. Read all product labels and verify that the specifications of the child seat meet your current needs.
