As you may already know, Britax Isofix car seats are safe and secure when positioned correctly and this is much easier to do with the Isofix system. However, while these seats are rigorously tested by Britax, other independent organizations put them through equally challenging tests to verify the claims made by the company.

Looking at the Britax Duo Plus in particular, it received a rating of ‘good’ in ADAC Motorwelt magazine in 2007, the European NCAP recommended test / good award in 2007, and Stiftung Warentest also rated the seat as ‘good’ in 2007. Most The prestigious award in the UK must come from Which magazine, which awarded Britax Duo Plus a ‘Best Buy’ in June 2009.

For your information, ADAC is the largest automobile club in Europe and has existed for more than 100 years. ADAC’s publication, Motorwelt magazine, has the largest circulation in Germany and some of the tests it performs include automotive-related products such as child car seats.

Euro NCAP publishes safety reports for new cars, including crash test performance of vehicles, including front, side and pole impacts, and pedestrian impacts. In the Euro NCAP reports it is of interest that Britax was the preferred car seat in more than ¾ of the vehicle tests conducted by them.

Stiftung Warentest is a German consumer safety group with more than 40 years of experience in product testing. The results are published in two magazines and often on television. As with most of these groups, the findings you post affect consumer behavior, and any ratings a product receives are proudly displayed alongside any advertisements.

Which magazine speaks for itself in the UK and was first published in October 1957. Formerly the Consumers Association, Which Ltd now runs this product testing and campaign charity. It has a solid reputation for consumer protection, as well as participating in promotional campaigns on behalf of its members.

In short, these particular Britax Isofix car seats offer two installation modes, Isofix or a 3-point method. The unique Pivot Link system helps stop forward movement and the 5-point safety harness is quick and easy to put on. The Britax Duo has side impact protection, indicators to confirm that your seat is properly attached to the Isofix hooks, and a ratchet system for secure installation. High-performance chest pads help protect your child and the seat has 3 reclining positions for added comfort. If you want to further secure the seat, you can choose to add the top strap and a 3-point seat belt. The seat is height adjustable for when the baby grows and the covers are well padded and washable.

Overall, the Britax Duo Plus Isofix car seat is one to consider for your child. It has received several safety awards from independent bodies and continues to be a popular choice with consumers.