Does the Willow S need the Alpine base?

No. The seat can be installed with the vehicle belt alone; the Alpine base is included for quicker, repeatable installs and for the ReboundReduce bar.

How does ClickTight work?

You route the seat belt through the base and close the ClickTight panel, which tensions the belt. It is designed to give a tight install without a separate locking clip.

Which strollers does it fit?

It attaches to Britax Brook and Brook+ strollers in both parent-facing and forward-facing modes. It does not click into other brands' strollers without an adapter.

How long can a baby use it?

It is a rear-facing infant seat, so it is used until the baby outgrows the seat's height or weight limit, then replaced with a convertible seat.

Does the harness adjust without rethreading?

The RightSize system has adjustment points at the hips, shoulders and between the legs. Some changes still require moving the harness, so check the manual for your child's fit.

Is it side impact tested?

Yes, Britax states the Willow S is side impact tested.

Britax Willow S Infant Car Seat With Alpine Base, Rear Facing Car Seat

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Britax Willow S Infant Car Seat With Alpine Base, Rear Facing Car Seat

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Our take on the Britax Willow S Infant Car Seat With Alpine Base, Rear Facing Car Seat

The Willow S is Britax's rear-facing infant car seat, sold with the Alpine base. Its main draw is ClickTight installation, a belt-tensioning system that lets you install the base with the seat belt and get a tight fit without fighting a locking clip. The RightSize harness adjusts at the hips, shoulders and between the legs, so the fit grows with the baby. The Alpine base adds a ReboundReduce stability bar to limit movement in a crash. It clicks into Britax Brook and Brook+ strollers in both parent-facing and forward-facing modes. Against Graco and Chicco infant seats it trades a lighter carry weight and lower price for a heavier, more feature-heavy base; owners tend to praise the install and the harness, and some find the seat plus base bulky to move between cars.

Best forFirst-time parents who want a secure install without a locking clipFamilies with a Britax Brook or Brook+ strollerParents who move the base between cars oftenBuyers who want a harness that adjusts as the baby grows

Pros

ClickTight makes a tight seat-belt install repeatable
RightSize harness adjusts at hips, shoulders and crotch
Alpine base has a ReboundReduce stability bar
Clicks into Brook and Brook+ strollers in both directions
Side impact tested

Cons

Seat plus base is heavy to carry and swap between cars
Base takes up back-seat room
Stroller compatibility limited to Britax Brook line
Harness rethreading still needed for some adjustments

Britax Willow S Infant Car Seat With Alpine Base, Rear Facing Car Seat prices at every store

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 569 ratings

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 69 ratings. Owners mostly praise the secure install and the harness fit; complaints center on weight and bulk.

What people mention

InstallationPraisedOwners say ClickTight gives a tight, repeatable fit without a locking clip.
Harness fitPraisedThe RightSize adjustment points are said to fit newborns and growing babies well.
WeightCriticisedReviewers find the seat heavy to carry, especially with a baby inside.
Base sizeMixedThe Alpine base is described as bulky in compact back seats.
Stroller compatibilityMixedIt clicks into Brook and Brook+ strollers, but not other brands.

About the Britax Willow S Infant Car Seat With Alpine Base, Rear Facing Car Seat

The Britax Willow S is a rear-facing infant car seat that comes with the Alpine base. It is side impact tested. ClickTight technology is used to install it securely.

The seat has a 5-point harness and a RightSize system. The system has adjustment points at the hips, shoulders and between the legs to fit your baby. The Alpine base has a ReboundReduce Stability Bar to help minimize movement.

The seat attaches to Britax Brook and Brook+ strollers. It works in both parent-facing and forward-facing modes.

Type: Rear-facing infant car seat
Color: Gray
Harness: 5-point harness
Installation: ClickTight technology
Fit system: RightSize system with adjustment points at the hips, shoulders and between the legs
Base: Alpine base with ReboundReduce Stability Bar
Safety testing: Side impact tested
Stroller compatibility: Britax Brook and Brook+ strollers, parent-facing and forward-facing

Specifications

color: GraySource

Questions and answers

Does the Willow S need the Alpine base?: No. The seat can be installed with the vehicle belt alone; the Alpine base is included for quicker, repeatable installs and for the ReboundReduce bar.
How does ClickTight work?: You route the seat belt through the base and close the ClickTight panel, which tensions the belt. It is designed to give a tight install without a separate locking clip.
Which strollers does it fit?: It attaches to Britax Brook and Brook+ strollers in both parent-facing and forward-facing modes. It does not click into other brands' strollers without an adapter.
How long can a baby use it?: It is a rear-facing infant seat, so it is used until the baby outgrows the seat's height or weight limit, then replaced with a convertible seat.
Does the harness adjust without rethreading?: The RightSize system has adjustment points at the hips, shoulders and between the legs. Some changes still require moving the harness, so check the manual for your child's fit.
Is it side impact tested?: Yes, Britax states the Willow S is side impact tested.
Where is the Britax Willow S Infant Car Seat With Alpine Base, Rear Facing Car Seat cheapest?: At Walmart, for $279.99, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Britax Willow S Infant Car Seat With Alpine Base, Rear Facing Car Seat?: Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 69 ratings.