Which strollers does the Britax B-Safe 35 Elite fit?

No maker has published which strollers take this car seat yet.

A parent carrying an infant car seat carrier (illustration) — Illustration

Britax

B-Safe 35 Elite

Carrier weighs 11.5 lb

How to install it in the car

Several Britax B-Safe versions exist. Which one is yours?

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Key specs

Child weight: 4–35 lb
Carrier weight: 11.5 lb
Install: With the base or without

About the Britax B-Safe 35 Elite

The Britax B-Safe 35 Elite is a rear-facing infant car seat for babies from 4 to 35 lb. The carrier alone weighs 11.5 lb. Base: safeCenter LATCH base; seat belt with integrated lock-offs. Britax points to fits 4 to 35 lb, two layers side protection, safecenter latch base, seat belt lock-offs and 4 more; see the details below.

Summary from the makers' published data.

Highlights

Fits 4 to 35 lbFor babies 4 to 35 lb who are 32 inches tall or less. Britax product page (archived copy)
Two layers side protectionA foam-lined shell plus quick-adjust head protection guard the sides. Britax product page (archived copy)
SafeCenter LATCH baseCenter-pull straps tighten the base, and the lower anchors release with a button. Britax product page (archived copy)
Seat belt lock-offsBuilt-in lock-offs hold the vehicle seat belt snug when installing with the belt. Britax product page (archived copy)
No-rethread harnessThe harness height changes as the baby grows without rethreading. Britax product page (archived copy)
Removable body padA body cushion can be taken out once the baby outgrows it. Britax product page (archived copy)
Extra-large canopyA large canopy shields the baby from sun and rain. Britax product page (archived copy)
Cover off, harness staysThe cover pulls off for cleaning without removing the harness. Britax product page (archived copy)

Three strollers side by side (illustration)

Compare the B-Safe 35 Elite with similar infant seats

The closest seats of the same kind by weight and price. Every figure is the maker's.

	BritaxB-Safe 35 EliteThis one	CybexCloud G	CybexCloud G Lux	CybexCloud T
Carrier weight	11.5 lb	12 lb	12 lb	12 lb
Baby weight up to	35 lb	35 lb	35 lb	30 lb
Baby height up to	—	32 in	32 in	32 in
Without the base	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
On a plane	—	Yes	Yes	Yes
Expires after	—	6 yrs	6 yrs	6 yrs
Strollers that fit	0	5	1	6
…with no adapter	0	0	0	0
List price	—	—	—	$649.95
	Check price	Check price	Check price	Check price

Putting it in the carHow to install the Britax B-Safe 35 Elite →Britax's steps for the base with LATCH, the base with the seat belt, no base with a lap belt, the carrier on and off the base, and which bases it goes with.

How to use the Britax B-Safe 35 Elite

Step-by-step guides from the maker's manual. Pick one.

Canopy

1To take the canopy off, unhook its elastic and push the button.
2Lift the canopy up from both sides.
3To put it back, slide the canopy into the slot and hook the elastic onto the seat shell.
4Tuck the elastic at the back of the canopy into the channel on the seat shell.

Retold from Britax manual (PDF) (archived copy).

Common problems with the Britax B-Safe 35 Elite

1. Find the serial label on the seat.
2. The date of manufacture is printed on that label.
3. Many seats made after 2018 also print the expiration date on the same label.
4. If you only see the manufacture date, check the Warnings section of the user guide for how long the seat can be used and count from that date.
1. Look on the inside of the stroller frame, just above the basket.
2. Britax says its strollers do not have an expiration date, unlike its car seats.
1. Britax seats generally expire 6 to 10 years after the date of manufacture; it depends on the model.
2. Your car seat manual gives the exact period for your seat.
3. Stop using the seat once it reaches that date.
1. Open the user guide for your seat.
2. It has a diagram that shows where the serial label sits on that model.
3. Britax posts its user guides on its website if you have lost the paper copy.
1. Press the release button on the lower connector adjuster and pull the strap to make it loose.
2. Open the ClickTight panel.
3. Unclip the lower connectors and pull them out of the belt path.
4. Lift the base (or seat) out of the car.
1. Unbuckle the car's seat belt.
2. Open the ClickTight panel.
3. Pull the seat belt out of the belt path.
4. Lift the base (or seat) out of the car.
1. Yes, you can leave them on.
2. Fold the adapters inward first.
3. Then fold the stroller as usual.
1. Britax recommends spot cleaning the stroller fabrics.
2. Its website has an article with more cleaning tips.

Compare Britax B-Safe versions

Britax B-Safe 35
No adapter
0
With adapter
1
Don't fit
0
strollers
This oneBritax B-Safe 35 Elite
No adapter
0
With adapter
0
Don't fit
0
strollers
Britax B-Safe Gen2
No adapter
0
With adapter
5
Don't fit
2
strollers

How to tell which B-Safe you have

The Britax B-Safe 35 Elite: pros and cons

Why parents pick it

Rated for babies up to 35 lb (typical 32 lb), so it lasts longer. (compared with the strollers and seats we list)

Keep in mind

Heavier carrier than most: 11.5 lb (typical 9.5 lb). (compared with the strollers and seats we list)

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Frequently asked questions (6)

What are the weight and height limits of the Britax B-Safe 35 Elite?

4–35 lb.

Britax product page

How much does the Britax B-Safe 35 Elite carrier weigh?

11.5 lb without the base.

Britax product page (archived copy)

Can you use the Britax B-Safe 35 Elite without the base?

Yes. Britax's manual describes one way to install it with no base: with a lap belt.

Install steps Britax manual (PDF) (archived copy)

How do I install the Britax B-Safe 35 Elite?

Britax's manual gives 3 ways: with the base, using LATCH; with the base, using the car's seat belt; without the base, with a lap belt.

Step by step

What base does the Britax B-Safe 35 Elite use?

SafeCenter LATCH base; seat belt with integrated lock-offs.

Britax product page

Can I buy an extra Britax base?

Willow, Willow S, Willow SC and Cypress infant seats all fit the Aspen and Alpine bases, and those two bases take only these seats.

Britax help article

Specifications

Your baby

Child weight from	4 lb¹
Child weight up to	35 lb¹

Weight and size

Carrier weight (no base)	11.5 lb²

Base, safety and travel

Base	SafeCenter LATCH base; seat belt with integrated lock-offs¹

Price and dates

Released	2014¹

From the makers' fit charts

Strollers that fit	0
…with no adapter	0
Ways to install (maker's manual)	3
Step-by-step guides	6

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