Which strollers does the Britax B-Safe Gen2 fit?
0 strollers take it with no adapter and 5 with one adapter, according to the makers.
BOB strollers that take the Britax B-Safe Gen2
You'll need this adapter.
Baby Jogger strollers that take the Britax B-Safe Gen2
You'll need this adapter.
Mockingbird strollers that take the Britax B-Safe Gen2
You'll need this adapter.
WonderFold strollers that take the Britax B-Safe Gen2
You'll need this adapter.
* The maker names the model but not which version; open the card for what to check.
Doesn't fit (2)
Key specs
- Child weight
- 4–35 lb
- Child height
- up to 32 in
- Carrier weight
- 10.9 lb
- Install
- With the base or without
- Expires
- 6 years after it was made
About the Britax B-Safe Gen2
The Britax B-Safe Gen2 is a rear-facing infant car seat for babies from 4 to 35 lb and up to 32 in tall. The carrier alone weighs 10.9 lb. Base: safeCenter LATCH base (lower anchors). Britax gives it a 6-year life from the date of manufacture. Britax points to fits 4 to 35 lb, steel base, crumple zone, side impact protection, safecenter latch base and 4 more; see the details below.
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5 strollers take it according to the makers. By kind: 2 full-size strollers, 2 jogging strollers and 1 stroller wagon. The lightest pairing we have figures for is the Baby Jogger City Select 2 at 26.71 lb, about 37.6 lb with the carrier on.
Summary from the makers' published data.
Highlights
- Fits 4 to 35 lbRear-facing for babies from 4 to 35 lb and under 32 inches tall. Britax product page
- Steel base, crumple zoneThe base is reinforced with steel and has a SafeCell crumple zone. Britax product page
- Side impact protectionA foam-lined shell surrounds the head, neck and torso. Britax product page
- SafeCenter LATCH baseConnect the lower anchors, pull the straps to tighten, then click the carrier onto the base. Britax product page
- No added FR chemicalsThe SafeWash cover is naturally flame retardant and can go in the washer and dryer. Britax product page
- Roomier seat, tagless knitThe seating area is roomy and the cover is a tagless soft knit. Britax product page
- One-hand buckle releaseThe harness buckle opens with one hand. Britax product page
- Clicks into Britax strollersPairs with select Britax single strollers as a travel system. Britax product page
Build your travel system
Pick the other half to see the whole set at the makers' list prices.
List prices from the makers; stores and sales vary.
Compare the B-Safe Gen2 with similar infant seats
The closest seats of the same kind by weight and price. Every figure is the maker's.
| BritaxB-Safe Gen2This one | CybexAton M | ChiccoFit2 | ChiccoFit2 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier weight | 10.9 lb | 10.9 lb | 11 lb | 11 lb |
| Baby weight up to | 35 lb | 35 lb | 35 lb | — |
| Baby height up to | 32 in | — | 35 in | — |
| Without the base | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| On a plane | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Expires after | 6 yrs | 6 yrs | 6 yrs | — |
| Strollers that fit | 5 | 14 | 15 | 6 |
| …with no adapter | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| List price | — | — | $329.99 | — |
| Check price | Check price | Check price | Check price |
How to use the Britax B-Safe Gen2
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 Gen2
- Find the serial label on the seat.
- The date of manufacture is printed on that label.
- Many seats made after 2018 also print the expiration date on the same label.
- 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.
- Look on the inside of the stroller frame, just above the basket.
- Britax says its strollers do not have an expiration date, unlike its car seats.
- Britax seats generally expire 6 to 10 years after the date of manufacture; it depends on the model.
- Your car seat manual gives the exact period for your seat.
- Stop using the seat once it reaches that date.
- Open the user guide for your seat.
- It has a diagram that shows where the serial label sits on that model.
- Britax posts its user guides on its website if you have lost the paper copy.
- Press the release button on the lower connector adjuster and pull the strap to make it loose.
- Open the ClickTight panel.
- Unclip the lower connectors and pull them out of the belt path.
- Lift the base (or seat) out of the car.
- Unbuckle the car's seat belt.
- Open the ClickTight panel.
- Pull the seat belt out of the belt path.
- Lift the base (or seat) out of the car.
- Yes, you can leave them on.
- Fold the adapters inward first.
- Then fold the stroller as usual.
- Britax recommends spot cleaning the stroller fabrics.
- 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
- Britax B-Safe 35 Elite
- No adapter
- 0
- With adapter
- 0
- Don't fit
- 0
strollers
- This oneBritax B-Safe Gen2
- No adapter
- 0
- With adapter
- 5
- Don't fit
- 2
strollers
The Britax B-Safe Gen2: 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: 10.9 lb (typical 9.5 lb). (compared with the strollers and seats we list)
- 6-year life from manufacture. (maker)
Frequently asked questions (12)
What are the weight and height limits of the Britax B-Safe Gen2?
4–35 lb, up to 32 in tall.
Can you use the Britax B-Safe Gen2 without the base?
Yes. Britax's manual describes one way to install it with no base: with a lap belt.
How do I install the Britax B-Safe Gen2?
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.
When does the Britax B-Safe Gen2 expire?
6 years after the date it was made; the date is on the seat's label.
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.
Which strollers does the Britax B-Safe Gen2 fit?
5 strollers, according to the makers: 0 take it with no adapter, 5 with one adapter.
Does the Britax B-Safe Gen2 fit the Mockingbird Single Stroller 2.0?
Yes, with the Mockingbird 5-in-1 car seat ring.
Does the Britax B-Safe Gen2 fit the WonderFold W2 wagon?
Yes, with the WonderFold W2 wagon adapter for Britax seats.
Does the Britax B-Safe Gen2 fit the Baby Jogger City Select 2?
Yes, with the Baby Jogger City Select 2 adapter for Britax seats.
Is the Britax B-Safe Gen2 sold with a stroller?
Yes, as a set with the BOB Revolution Flex 3.0.
Specifications
Weight and size
| Carrier weight (no base) | 10.9 lb1 |
|---|
Price and dates
| Released | 20212 |
|---|
From the makers' fit charts
| Strollers that fit | 5 |
|---|---|
| …with no adapter | 0 |
| Ways to install (maker's manual) | 3 |
| Step-by-step guides | 6 |