Britax B-Safe 35 Britax Endeavours
The Britax Endeavours Seat has Arrived!
The new Britax Endeavours infant car seat has finally arrived on the US market.
Although the Britax Endeavours looks very similar to the older B-Safe 35 infant seat, it comes with no less than 7 additional safety and convenience features.
So, what exactly are the similarities and differences between the Britax B-Safe 35 and the Britax Endeavours car seat? Is the Endeavours car seat worth the extra money?
Britax B-Safe 35 vs Endeavours – The Similarities
#1 Child Weight Limits
The B-Safe 35 and Endeavours seats both come with maximum child weight limits of 35 lbs.
#2 Child Height Limits
The maximum child height limit is 32 inches for both seats.
Consequently, both are amongst the best infant seats available on the market when it comes to maximum child height limits. Children very often outgrow their infant seats by height before they outgrow them by weight and so this is a very important number to consider when choosing a seat.
NB: Looking at the maximum height limit is usually more important than looking at the maximum weight limit.
#3 Seated Shoulder Height
Again, both seats have the same seated shoulder height of between 6.5 and 11 inches.
#4 Built-In Lockoffs
For those parents that need to install their seat using the adult seatbelt rather than LATCH connectors, both seats come with built-in lockoffs to make it much easier to get a snug and secure installation.
The Britax Endeavours seat, however, has a different option to consider when installing it using the vehicle seat belt rather than LATCH connectors – see below.
Other similarities include:
- 5-Point Harness
- Comfortable Energy-absorbing Foam Inserts
- Newborn Insert Cushion
- Stroller Compatible
- Certified for Aircraft Travel
Britax B-Safe 35 vs Endeavours – The 7 Main Differences
#1 Side Impact Protection
Both seats come with premium Side Impact Protection features that significantly exceed the federal minimum safety standards.
However, they are slightly different.
The B-Safe 35 comes with Safecell Complete Side Impact Protection.
The B-Safe 35′s Safecell Complete Side Impact Protection system comprises 3 elements:
- Rigid Shell (plus integrated steel bars) with Deep Side Wings
- Energy-Absorbing Foam
- Impact-absorbing Safecell Base
The Britax Endeavour comes with Safecell Complete Side Impact Protection Plus.
This Safecell Complete Side Impact Protection Plus system comprises 4 elements:
- Rigid Shell (plus integrated steel bars) with Deep Side Wings
- Energy-Absorbing Foam
- Impact-absorbing Safecell Base
- Extra-padded Head Restraint
The impact-absorbing Safecell base found on both seats comprises a red “honeycomb” structure that help to absorb crash forces (see video below)
#2 Seating Adjustments
The Britax Endeavours has 2 more harness slot height positions than the B-Safe 35, but both have 2 crotch buckle strap depths.
The B-Safe 35 options are:
- Harness Slot Heights at 5/7/9/11 inches
- Crotch Buckle Strap Depths of 4 & 6 inches
The Britax Endeavours options are:
- Harness Slot Heights at 5.5/6.5/8/8.75/10/11 inches
- Crotch Buckle Strap Depths of 4 & 6 inches
Britax have also re-positioned the strap-adjustment button so that it is no longer hidden underneath the seat fabric. The button is now very easy to find and operate without having to fish around underneath.
#3 Seat Weight
The B-Safe 35 seat weighs 10 lbs.
The Endeavours seat weighs slightly more, at 11.5 lbs.
So, the additional features on the Britax Endeavours mean that it is 1.5 lbs heavier. Unless you have physical limitations, this additional weight probably won’t make much difference when carrying the seat around.
#4 Harness Adjustments
The B-Safe 35 harness requires re-threading each and every time that you want to adjust it’s height.
The Endeavour’s harness, however, can be adjusted very simply and without needing to re-thread it.
Personally, I would always pay extra for the convenience of being able to make these seat adjustments without having to re-thread the harness each and every time.
#5 Easy to Remove Cover
The Britax Endeavours comes with an easy to remove seat cover.
Whilst it is possible to remove the cover on the B-Safe and B-Safe 35 seats, the process is not quite so quick and easy.
#6 Anti-Rebound Bar
The Britax Endeavours comes with an anti-rebound bar, but the B-Safe 35 does not.
The anti-rebound bar (seen on image above) is designed to press into the back of the car seat during a collision and is said to absorb energy and reduce rebound rotation by up to 30% during such an accident.
This is a nice extra safety feature to have on an infant seat and Britax seem to be adding anti-rebound bars to as many of their seats as they can, including their convertible car seats.
#7 European Belt Path
The Britax Endeavours seat also comes with a European style Belt Guide.
This means that you have the option of being able to safely and securely fit the Endeavours seat in your vehicle without using the LATCH connectors. Whilst most modern cars are fitted with LATCH connectors and it is much more convenient to simply click the seat in and out of the seat base on every journey, there are situations in which this additional belt path option is very useful.
If you need to use the seat with multiple vehicles and cannot afford to buy multiple seat bases, or if you have grandparents or other occasional carers that need to transport your baby in their vehicles, the option to install the seat using an easy European style belt method is very convenient.
Some Useful Videos …
Here is the Britax B-Safe 35 Promo Video:
Here is the “BabyGizmo” Video Review of the Britax B-Safe 35 & 35 Elite:
Here is the HotMamaTravel Review of the Britax Endeavours:
Buy the Britax B-Safe 35 and Endeavours Seats
The B-Safe 35 and Endeavours are both premium infant car seats, but the Endeavours has many more safety and convenience features. There are 7 important differences between these seats and I certainly wouldn’t hesitate to pay the extra money for the Endeavours seat over and above the B-Safe 35 model.
Check Best Price of the B-Safe 35
Check Best Price of the Britax Endeavours
If you remain undecided, you can read more user reviews of these seats here:
Britax B-Safe 35 & Endeavours Seats in Canada
Find Britax infant seats in Canada here.
Safety Information
After purchasing any child car seat, you should always read the User Manual thoroughly before using it. It is also advisable to visit your local Fire Department or NHTSA Child Car Seat Inspection Centre to ensure that the seat is definitely suitable for your child’s specific requirements and that you have installed it correctly. These services are usually provided free of charge.
You can find your nearest NHTSA Centre here.
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