Britax Safe-n-Sound Premier

poorly designed – I don't know why the sea keeps getting good reviews. it's difficult to adjust. when the child falls asleep there's not enough support to stop the child's head from falling forward and flopping around loosely. I find this seat frustrating and difficult to adjust and would not recommend this seat.

Excellent – My husband and I decided on a convertible seat rather than buying a baby capsule and then a seat later. We've been very happy with the seat...we actually bought 2 of them...one for each car. The only problem is that it takes up quite a bit of space when in the rearward facing position. We have a Subaru which is smaller so only a super small person… Read more

can sit in the front passenger position whilst the car seat is in place. Our other car is a much larger Ford station wagon but we still have a problem with fitting an adult in the front passenger seat whilst still allowing for the safe distance of the back of the passenger seat from the baby seat. I'm pregnant with our second child and we will probably purchase another of these seats as the safety aspect far outweighs the inconvenience of space. It's just lucky that our first born will be able to have his seat turned front facing by the time the second baby arrives otherwise we'd be up for a new car. Don't have to purchase a separate baby capsule as it can be used from birth. Soft and comfy for our baby and has an excellent safety rating. Does take up a lot of space when rearward facing.

Good – We got recommended the Safe-n-sound brand of car seat for their safety ratings. We like this car seat and has been easy to use. Essentially we have had no problems/issues with it. It has no sunshade but if it is rear facing you can hang muslin/cloth over the seatbelts holding it in to make a suncover easy enough. Would recommend. Baby falls asleep… Read more

in it everytime! :) It's comfortable and looks nice and cozy for our babe. Easy to take babe in and out of, goes from Newborn - 3yrs.

Seat belt is easy to use, has a pull lever to release and you pull on the belt to tighten. Good warranty. Also Safe-n-sound have a policy to replace/check seats if you are in an accident for free. Has side crash protection as well as all the standard safety stuff. It does take up a lot of room when rear-ward facing. We have a moderate sized car and have to put the seat forward quite far for it to fit in the back properly (on passenger side of car). We couldn't fit it into the middle seat for this reason (pushes the drivers seat too far forward for us).

Also I found that the seat belt, although easy enough to use, you do have to pull quite hard to get the seat belt tight enough as it is 'stiff' (when our baby started putting more weight on this became less of an issue).

Bad – i used to really like this car seat until one day I had to move it from one car to another and I noticed that the retractor belt was badly frayed. this caused concern because in an accident i wasn't sure if the belt would do its job anymore. i called the company and the representative for NSW said it was probably caused by mice in my car. he said… Read more

to send it back to him through the retailer i purchased it through and he would fix it. it came back to me weeks later and just the belt had been replaced not the buckle that was causing the problem in the first place. older styles of this car seat have a larger buckle and so don't have this problem but most of the new safe and sound range does. it has a removable cover which is essential when dealing with children in cars and the frame is solid. it is one of the easiest car seats to use and install. there is a major safety problem with the retractable seat belt, in which one of the buckles continually rubs on the seat belt fraying it more and more every time you tighten the seat belt.

Great car seat – We bought 2 of these car seat and have had both of them for 4 years, we have used them for both of our kids and not problems. Great and easy to use and dont take up to much room on the back seat. we have washed the covers several times and always wash up like new. Over all a great seat. Not taking up to much room.

Great seat – Love this car seat. Fits into our little fiesta. Has a rear facing weight limit of 12kg unlike a lot of the other seats out there which is great as my little one is almost 9kgs. Love that it has the cushion insert and 8 months on she still has huge sleeps in it. So easy to install and simple to change the shoulder straps too. Loved the price also :) Small, extended rear facing

Durable Product – This Car Seat was given to me by MIL second hand. It is very durable and has been used by 3 children. It is still going strong (has never been in a car accident). The material is suitable as it does not bring up stains easily. Certainly enough padding for a comfy baby. 0-18 kgs (approx 4 years old) depending on how quickly ur bub is going. Unsure… Read more

of cost. But would recommend to others. Durability and comfortable for bubs Need to purchase a new car seat once bub reaches 18kgs

OK – We are happy with this car seat but would spend the extra money to buy the automatic retractor next time, I get sick of fighting with it. Would also buy something with a higher back. We loved that it came in a lighter colour (sand) Really good for not getting a hot as say black! It is very comfortable for baby and easy to install in either… Read more

forward or rear facing positions. It can be used in the rear facing position up to 12kg, which is safer. It is really difficult to tighten up the seat belt, there is no sun hood, the back is relatively short so bub will not fit for as long as he could.

Terrible – I bought this car seat three years ago and have since destroyed it! We had a car accident about a year ago we were doing 30kms when we hit another car the force was enough to make the car seat unbuckle and send my son flying into the back seat. Called company and all they did was say that I did not buckle him in properly. This is my biggest fear… Read more

in having my child in a car and from birth have always checked he seat is buckled properly throughout our drives so i know this was the fault of safe-n-sound, Very disappointed as apparently this is the best car seat on the market then and unfortunately still is which leaves me searching high and low for a better seat for my new baby Nothing now Safety

OK – This seat is nice and more up market that some of the SNS branded seats. They do need to look at how it installs in a range of cars. Back is short. EPS SIP foam layer inside head area. Did not fit well in cars without restraint locking seat belts (fully extend then release/lock mode) too much side to side movement. Only installed well in the middle.

Good safe seat – I bought this seat when my bub outgrew his capsule and I wanted to keep him rear facing as long as possible. It's been a great seat, he been in it since 5 months and he's now 20 months. He's a very tall boy tho so I am going to need to upgrade his seat again soon sadly. But the seat looks very comfy, he sleeps well in it. The seat is easy to wash.… Read more

I wouldn't say the fabric looks brand new anymore after regular washing but its still ok. I trust the safe n sound brand and its been great for my baby, just wish it was taller so he could stay in longer!! Color, cushioning, safety Fabric is a bit pilly after regular washing, not tall enough for tall babies (tall toddlers quickly outgrow)

Great Seat! – Bought this seat for $280 after heaps of research for our daughter, has been in and out of heaps of cars from a jeep, to a landcruiser, to a hilux, to a falcon and has always fitted fine and been easy to fit and take out. Has been washed every month for the last 17 months and the fabric is still perfect! We do a lot of long trips and when my… Read more

daughter goes to sleep, we can recline it just a little more so that her little head doesnt flop around-love this!! So easy and so much more comfy for her! Expecting bub number 2 in 5 months and will purchase another safe n sound for our daughter to move into, and use this for bub 2. A great alroound seat, great value for money, love it!

Extremely Comfortable at all stages. Both of my kids love it! – If we didn't have the second child my 1st would have been in it until she reached her 4th birthday (or the max. weight limit). Since it reclines the kids are able to have their daytime sleeps in it without their heads bobbing around all over the place. what a god send especially for our fortnightly trips to Sydney from the central coast. It's easy… Read more

to clean and wide enough for chubbier babies. With the extra padding its just as ideal for the petite ones as well. Plus the brand name says it all. Worth every cent spent. Was so happy with this one that I bought the maxi rider for my 4 year old. This chair is so comfortable that even my 2nd child who hated travelling in the car for the first 4 months (in a hired capsule) become settled in this seat. Highly recommended. Value for money! comfortable. safe. easy the install. easy to clean. a smart purchase. dont waste your money on the bells and whistles.

A great seat! It looks so comfy I want one! – I love this seat! Its looks so comfy and with my bubba fast approaching 9kg I am glad it rear faces to 12kg unlike a lot of cheaper seats which only rear face until 9kg. It was easy to instal and adjust and the instruction manual was easy to read and helpful. It was easy to install, easy to use and adjust. More expensive than other brands but well worth the money

Excellent – My husband and I looked at quite a few car seats and decided that this one was best in terms of safety, size and price. We have a Toyota 4Runner which doesn't have a very large backseat - when in the rear facing position the front seat has to be all the way forward for the car seat to fit in the back. We like that the baby can be in the rear… Read more

facing position to 12 kg as we think this is safer than turning them around earlier. I would recommend this to any family - the lack of space in the front seat is a small price to pay for safety of your child. Both rear and front facing, reasonably priced, soft and comfortable, Next time we would probably opt for the automatic seatbelt retractor as the manual one gets a little annoying to use when you're in a hurry.

Excellent – This is a good quality child car seat that can be used from a newborn up. It fits easily in a sedan and was even used in our small hatchback previously with no problems. Definitely worth it for the price. I purchased this product because in the store it looked to be sturdy and made of good quality materials. The price was not too bad either. I… Read more

have had no problems with the seat, which is both rear and front facing and is very comfortable even for a newborn. My 17-month-old is still very comfortable in it. There is none.

Good – We bought a Safe & Sound car seat as it has good safety record. The seat looks very sturdy. Yet, comfortable for baby. The khaki coloured seat we bought blends well with our car seat as well. - nice design - very comfortable - secure, firm & sturdy - easy to install - reasonably priced - manual retractor

Great carseat, good price – A great carseat that's easy to install and clean. After reviewing on this website for carseats we brought the Safe-n-Sound Premier when it was on sale. Our little guy loves the seat and he is very comfortable while he is in it. It is both rear facing and front facing. Can convert from rear facing to front facing, very comfortable for baby, good… Read more

brand, very safe Straps are annoying since they get tangled, without the infant insert the seat is less padded

Good quality carseat! – This carseat comes with a super comfortable padding insert for newborns but they will grow out of the baby insert very quickly. I found that without that padding insert the carseat was left with not much padding at all. I would always put a a pram blanket in the seat to add some comfort for my child. Suitable from birth up to 18kgs, has a rearward… Read more

facing and forward facing seating option, very generous space for growing babies. Reliable brand name, but expensive The straps always got twisted which is frustrating at times.

Excellent car seat, a must for any new parent – This car seat is awesome, it has a liner for wher bub is new born so it keeps them nice and snug, can take it out for easy cleaning. My fave feature is the recline when bub turns to forward facing. Makes sleeping in the care more comfy for when they are forward facing. I have had no issues and two of my bubs have used it. Great price, and great materials still looks brand new after 3 years.

Good – A moderately priced choice for a Safe n Sound car seat, with their quality design, fabrics etc. Probably best to make sure that this fits in your car before buying because it's a little bit wide and it's long rearward facing. Solid with quality fabric and padding. Tall seat so 2-4 year olds have a chance of fitting. 12kg weight limit for rearward… Read more

facing which means you can keep baby facing backwards for longer. Quite wide, which means it's not great if you want to have others sitting next to it or seats next to it. It's middle of the range in price for a Safe n Sound seat, but still quite expensive compared to other brands. When rearward facing for babies it takes up a fair bit of room, so not great for small cars or behind the driver's seat.

Love this product – We have one in each car and its been wonderful investment. The seats have a number of inserts making very versatile from a new born through to a toddler. One thing we did find with this seat was our daughter being quite tall grew out of it around 20 months as her head was close to the top of the seat. Easy to take the covers of to wash… Read more

and to change between recline and upright as well as shoulder positions. Value for money, easy to use, solid product. Tall babies may grow out of it sooner then advertised.

Good – Overall, this is a well-priced seat from a reputable company. It has ample safety features and is very comfortable for the child. I would recommend this seat to other parents. This seat is from a trustworthy company, so your mind is put at ease just by knowing it's a SnS seat. The fabric is easy to clean and you can remove the whole cover to wash… Read more

without a fuss. My daughter always looks extremely comfortable sitting in this seat (forward facing). Even when it is forward facing, the angle is still quit reclined, so children can really lay back and relax. It's a pretty big seat and we were warned by the shop staff when we selected it that it may not fit in our car. We drive a 2001 Toyota Corolla and it fits in the back fine, although you might not want to put it behind the driver's seat, as you won't be able to put it back as far if the driver has long legs.

Great mid range convertible car seat for 0-4 yo – Bought both the Premier and the Premier retractor model as we needed one for each car and the shop did not have two of the Premiers. The Premier retractor has an automatic harness adjustment and is therefore not as user friendly as the Premier model where you adjust the harness manually. For obvious reasons it kept getting stuck so the seatbelt… Read more

was either really tight or really loose. Not really good when you need to go somewhere in a hurry with a newborn and don't want to have to fiddle with seatbelt every time you get in the car. Good value, nice fabric and colour, recline option a godsend as baby/child always slept very well when in it No messy mat, Premier retractor model not very user friendly although the other Premier (manual) model was great

Perfect! – Great product, never had any issues. Would definitely buy one again for baby no 2. Recommended to be the best brand and the safest on the market. Comfy for baby, safe and easy to install.

Perfect carseat! – Because there's just so many to choose from, it's hard to know what works well and what you should avoid, but this seat is fantastic. It's easy to use, bub fits well and the colours are nice. My little miss hated rear-facing so as soon as she was 8kg, we turned her around. I'm not sure about other models/brands but this one reclines slightly in… Read more

the front facing position so she didn't have to sit straight up to begin with. Priced reasonably, harness adjusters easy to use, fits well in an SUV Manual is hard to understand if this is your first child and you aren't sure what you're doing, wouldn't recommend for small hatchback kind of cars

Excellent – We chose this car seat because it has been well known for being safe and reliable for years. It has been lovely to use and our son has always loved riding in it. It also saved us money not having to buy a baby capsule and then a car seat. Despite the few annoying things and trouble fitting it in our car, we still loved this car seat and are very… Read more

happy with it. Very comfy and cosy right from newborn use, lovely soft material, easy to strap baby in, has excellent safety rating, great warranty from Safe-n-Sound. You can use it from newborn up to 18kgs so no need to buy a baby capsule. We barely fit it in the rearward position in our Hyundai Excel - it is very long. When put in the front facing position, it seemed to need a lot of padding underneath to stop it from sliding from side to side when placed in the centre seat. It was a bit of a pain to have to loosen the main strap every time you got bub out in the rearward position.

Great quality, comfy carseat – Our very large baby quickly outgrew the Safe and Sound capsule we hired for him. We needed to find something that would suit him length and width wise as he is going to be a big kid, but would also fit in our pretty compact Hyundai i30 hatch. We wanted a Safe and Sound as they are rearfacing to 12kgs, and our baby is already 9kg+ at 4 months and… Read more ·  1

still needs to face rearwards for at least another two months. We chose the Premier because its bigger than the Safe-and-Sound Compaq (which would be better for our smallish car). Reliable brand, good quality fabric, comfy for baby Manual is really confusing, tricky to get baby in and out

Good – Safe n Sound is a brand we trust and this seat appears to be really good quality. It seems to have as good a safety rating as the Meridian but is much cheaper! This seat is recommended by motoring associations as a safe choice for infants (although they do recommend a capsule for newborns) and this was one of the main reasons we purchased it. The… Read more

seat is really well padded and our baby falls asleep in it all the time, so it must be comfortable! Easy to adjusy the length of the safety straps. It will secure our baby from newborn up to 18kg so we haven't had to spend extra on a capsule. In the reverse facing position it takes up a lot of room so that the seat in front is rather upright. But I guess we could overcome this by putting it on the middle seat.

Excellent – All I knew when buying a car seat was that I wanted it to be reward facing til 12 kilos and this fit the bill at a good price. I liked the colours and it seemed really comfortable for baby. It is a bit bulky but if it was really an issue i could have bought the safe and sound compact. reasonable price, seems comfortable, good quality and seems… Read more

very secure in the car, and really easy to get baby in and out of. A bit bulky in smaller cars and in the reverse position the passenger seat had to be all the way forward.

Good – Love the design and the colour. Reasonable price. The comfy cushion with extra padded with no extra charge. A bit bulky. As I have 7 seater car and we install it in the middle seat make it really hard to pull down the side seat for people to sit at the back. Love the colour and the design. Reasonable price. Very comfortable. Difficult to fit in… Read more

the car according to the person who fit the car seat for us. We ask a qualified professional person to install.

Excellent – Available in a range of colours to suit the interior of most cars. We bought the manual version. Initially I was annoyed I didnt spend the extra and get the auto retractor version, but now Im glad we went for the manual version. I can guarantee Im happy with the tension of the seatbelt on my baby. The infant insert is soft and cushy. Seems very… Read more

comfortable. Id like one myself! We were so happy with the car seat we ended up buying an identical one for our other car. Well priced. Bought ours for $269 at Penrith Baby Kingdom Nothing really.

Excellent – This was purchased because of the reputation that SNS have in manufacturing safe baby seats and it hasn't disappointed. Can't fault it in any way, in terms of safety for the child. And it must be comfortable too, as our baby often falls asleep in it when we're going out. Well structured, sound design, as you would expect from SNS. Easy to… Read more

install/uninstall and doesn't take up too much space in the car. Comfortable material that is easy to remove. Straps are sometimes difficult to loosen and you need to tighten before loosening. Doesn't have a sun visor so can't shield the baby from sun coming in from the sides, back. May move side to side if not properly installed.

Excellent – I'm very happy with this seat so far (6 months). It is easy to install and adjust, and looks great. The cover comes off easily for cleaning and the fabric wears well. I don't see the need to go up to the next model up, or pay for the automatic retractor option - the manual retractor is probably actually safer and easier to use. Great looking car… Read more

seat. It has a colour and fabric that I haven't seen in other car seats. There is not a lot of room in the front passenger seat when in the rearward facing position (I drive a mid-size 4WD). Not sure if this is because of the seat being too big, or the car being too small.

amazing product – used this seat for my son from birth until 2 years easy to fit in the car easy to clean and adjust great price