Britax
New Britax Willow S Infant Car Seat with Alpine Base (Glacier Onyx)
The Britax Willow S Infant Car Seat with Alpine Base is a rear-facing infant car seat designed for newborns and infants weighing 4 to 30 pounds and up to 32 inches in height. It features ClickTight technology for easy, secure seatbelt installation, a RightSize system with adjustable hip, shoulder, and leg positions, and a machine-washable SafeWash cover with naturally flame-retardant fabrics. The Alpine base includes a ReboundReduce stability bar, and the seat attaches to compatible Britax strollers (Brook, Brook+, and Grove); note that it does not work with older Britax adapters or non-Britax strollers.
- Color
- Teak
- Material
- Naturally flame-retardant SafeWash fabrics
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- lightweight, travel-friendly
- Category
- Baby & Toddler > Baby Transport > Baby & Toddler Car Seats
- GTIN
652182743628- MPN
BRITAX-652182743628-NEWOVERSTOCK
Specifications
Ride with peace of mind with the Willow® S infant car seat and Alpine® base. With ClickTight® technology, you can install with confidence, every time.
ClickTight technology, RightSize system, washer and dryer-friendly cover, naturally flame-retardant fabrics, UPF 50+ canopy with peek-a-boo window, ReboundReduce carry handle, side impact tested, SpaceSaver design, 5-point harness, Quick-Push LATCH connectors, lightweight and portable.
- Color
- Teak · brown
- Material
- Naturally flame-retardant SafeWash fabrics
- Style
- lightweight, travel-friendly
- Occasion
- travel, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- infant
- Condition
- new
- Dimensions
- 28.1 in x 16.9 in x 24.11 in
- Category
- Baby & Toddler > Baby Transport > Baby & Toddler Car Seats
Additional Attributes
- ClickTight technology
- RightSize system
- washer and dryer-friendly
- naturally flame-retardant
- UPF 50+ canopy
- peek-a-boo window
- ReboundReduce carry handle
- side impact tested
- SpaceSaver design
- 5-point harness
- Quick-Push LATCH connectors
- lightweight and portable
- Alpine base included
- base-free stability extra belt path
- premium car seat cover
- extra-plush infant car seat inserts
- expiration: 6 years
- warranty: 1 year
Image Analysis
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Product
Rear-facing infant car seat mounted in its black plastic base. Visible components include a light gray fabric canopy and inner padding, a black plastic shell and arm/handle assembly, a silver-toned metal stabilizer/handle on the base, instruction/warning labels on the shell, and a visible harness buckle area.
- Overall geometryOne-piece infant carrier shell with integrated base; rounded canopy and contoured bucket seat shape with a deep seating well and raised sidewalls.
- CanopyLight gray fabric canopy with a smooth matte textile surface that arcs over the seat and tucks into the shell at the rear.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.62 · h 0.44 (high) - Interior paddingLight gray cushioned infant insert and side head supports with visible seam lines and a smooth fabric finish.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.24 · w 0.32 · h 0.36 (high) - Carrying handleTall single-piece dark gray to black molded plastic handle that arches from one side of the shell to the other with rounded rectangular cross-section.
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x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.54 (high) - Base shellMatte black plastic base with angular molded contours and a recessed front area that accepts a metal stabilizer bar.
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x 0.12 · y 0.54 · w 0.76 · h 0.40 (high) - Front metal handle/stabilizerCurved silver metal tubular bar attached to the front top of the base with visible rounded ends and a central black strap or cover underneath.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.56 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Harness and buckle areaBlack padded crotch and buckle cover visible at the seat bottom between the leg area and the front of the shell.
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.42 · w 0.26 · h 0.22 (high) - Instruction and warning labelsMultiple white and blue instruction/warning labels applied to the exterior side of the shell and base; one yellow safety label is visible near the canopy hinge.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.56 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.46 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (medium) - Brand marking on side pivotRound dark pivot cover on the shell side with a white lowercase brand wordmark.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Brand text on base front“Small white lowercase wordmark printed on the front top surface of the base.”
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Visible printed wordmark“britax”
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.48 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Front base wordmark transcription“britax”
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.66 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a mottled concrete floor background with soft diffuse lighting and a slight shadow cast to the left rear of the product.
- Background and surfaceNeutral gray mottled concrete floor surface fills the image background and foreground.
- Lighting and shadowEven diffuse lighting with soft shadow visible beneath and slightly to the left of the base, minimal specular highlights.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front-left perspective showing the carrier mounted on its base, centered in frame and fully visible.
Colors
light gray· canopy and interior padding#DDDAE3black· shell and base#1C1B1Bsilver· front metal stabilizer barwhite· instruction labels#EFEBF9
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Britax
Willow S Infant Car Seat with Alpine Base - Britax
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Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
70 total70 reviews · out of 5
Great design!
Love love love the stability bar and the click tight feature to the base! I feel that is something you see with more of the luxury brands. The fabric overall seems cushy but not bulky. Previously I had Chico key fit with their upgraded fabric sold on website. This fabric seems thinner but not in a bad way. Canopy is stretchy and seems breathable. Seat itself seems bigger than key fit but maybe slightly lighter? Takes a little push to click it in to the base but no biggie. Also I am SO HAPPY that the adapter connection area is the same as maxi cosi Nuna etc. so it works with the stroller I want haha
A just have I always have loved britax car seats 😍😍
I loved it we got this car seat because I always have loved britax products This is an amazing rear, facing only car seat. The quality of this product is far superior to any product I have experienced in the past when it comes to car seats. All the levers and buttons are of nice material and precision. It has levelers on each side. The cloth is also really nice and seems very washable. And the base is very sturdy and really makes it a cinch clicking this car seat in and out of the car. There are no watch out or gotcha‘s on this one. It really works. Just plug and play and it’s really nice. I highly recommend. This is a really cute car seat. It has an adorable newborn insert that helps the baby fit snugly inside. It has an unfolding top which is great for sunshade and rain. There is an instruction guide and a base and a rebound reducer that it comes with. It is not lite but feels very durable and sturdy. It's great quality. The material is excellent and feels very soft as well. I would highly recommend this. Can't wait to get out baby into this when she is born When you have a new baby , you have to take care to get the right seat. You need one that's easy to take in and out of the car. This seat is easy to maneuver, install, and the base fits securely. The cover has a sun protection, which is great for sunny days. It has several points on the harness and is easily adjustable for a good fit. This works with a stroller of the same brand, which is also convenient, if you want to buy it. It snaps right in. I like this a lot. And they never disappoint britax products are the best
Obsessed! Easy to Use!
This carrier is very good looking, is high quality, and the base makes getting the carseat into the car a breeze! The base has a smart click technology, so all you have to do is set the car seat on the base and it'll click itself into place. Love the stability bar too!
Great car seat
I loved it we got this car seat because I always have loved britax products This is an amazing rear, facing only car seat. The quality of this product is far superior to any product I have experienced in the past when it comes to car seats. All the levers and buttons are of nice material and precision. It has levelers on each side. The cloth is also really nice and seems very washable. And the base is very sturdy and really makes it a cinch clicking this car seat in and out of the car.
Reddit Insights
5 threads · r/BabyBumps, r/CPST, r/parentsofmultiplesReddit users find the Britax Willow S a safe and reasonably priced infant car seat with easy ClickTight installation, though some are concerned about the normal seat movement and limited stroller compatibility.
Overall, the seat is well-regarded for safety and ease of installation, but the seat wiggle (though normal) causes concern, and the lack of adapters for non-Britax strollers is a notable drawback.
Themes
Use Cases
- Newborn transport
- Travel system with Britax strollers
Watch Out For
Community Q&A
- Is the seat supposed to move/wiggle on the base?
- Yes, a small amount of movement is normal as long as it's securely latched and the base doesn't move more than 1 inch.
- Can you use LATCH in the center with latch borrowing?
- The manual does not state latch borrowing is allowed; using the seatbelt with ClickTight is easy and recommended for center install.
- Does the Willow S work with older Britax adapters or non-Britax strollers?
- No, it is a new generation seat and currently has no cross-compatible adapters for non-Britax strollers.
Compared To
vs other infant car seats
Chosen for its favorable safety ratings and price.
Source Threads
Comment choosing Britax Willow S for safety and price
We chose our car seat (the Britax Willow S) based on safety ratings and price! Check out a comparison if safety ratings here: https://www.babygearlab.com/topics/vehicle-safety/best-car-seats
u/emeileir/BabyBumpsView thread →
Comment explaining ClickTight makes seatbelt install easy for center
Your seat is specifically designed to make a seatbelt install easy, that’s what ClickTight does. I would install it with seatbelt if you want it in center.
u/daydreamingofsleepr/CPSTView thread →
Comment attesting to loving the seat and normal movement
we’ve been using this seat since bringing our son home in December and I’ve loved it! Ours did wiggle in the base but we wound up going to a fire station near our home to confirm we’d installed it correctly and they said it was normal.
u/whoamannipplesr/CPSTView thread →
Comment noting limited stroller compatibility for new Willow S
The Willow S is part of Britax’s new generation of car seats. Unfortunately it does NOT work with the adapters for previous generation Britax seats (ie B-Safe 35 line and B-Safe Gen 2 line). With the redesign of stroller compatibility and completely new line of seats being brand new to the market, there are no cross-compatible adapters that I’m aware of to make the new Britax seats compatible with any non-Britax strollers at this time.
u/IllustriousPiccolo97r/parentsofmultiplesView thread →
Comment confirming seat movement normal per manufacturer
We called and they said it sounded normal. But they confirmed when we left the hospital that it was normal. They said as long as your hear the latch and it cannot be lifted out, it was safe!
u/JustABunchOfPhotonsr/BabyBumpsView thread →