Bringing you the highest standards in car-seat safety

IMMI, the manufacturers of Safeguard car seats have been producing child seats for over three decades and pride themselves on their high safety standards, so much so that they have their own in-house safety standards testing facility. Safeguard car seats currently come with an astonishing limited warranty of 7-years which covers them against defects in their materials or workmanship.

IMMI currently produce two car seat models; the Safeguard GO-Booster Hybrid and the original Safeguard Child Seat. Both these seats are front facing and are designed to be used for children aged one year or over, weighing a minimum of 22 pounds which in accordance with current safety regulations.

The Safeguard GO-Booster Hybrid seat is current IMMI’s most popular model and provides good value for money at around $150. It can be used as a conventional forward facing seat as described above, or as a backless booster seat for children weighing between 40 to 100 pounds and between the heights of 43 and 57 inches.

The key feature of this seat is it’s lightweight and portability. It folds away easily and can be stored in its handy carry-bag. It boasts top and bottom LATCH anchors which means that it can be installed easily; the manufacturers claim that this can be done in under one minute although in theory it does take a little longer than this especially on the first fitting. The top tether requires LATCH connectors to be present in the car but the bottom section can be anchored using a standard seat-belt.

The GO-Booster has an adjustable 5-point safety harness and meets and exceeds federal safety standards. The side protection is somewhat limited on the body section but side-wings provide a generous amount of side-coverage on the head-rest. Unfortunately, the seat does not recline but armrests are present to provide a little extra comfort.

The original Safeguard Child Seat retails at the heftier price of around $350 and can accommodate children between 22 and 65 pounds. It is ergonomically designed with shoulder pads and a height-adjustable head-rest. The seat is well padded with a super-comfy memory foam which guarantees a smooth ride for little passengers.

Safety features on the Safeguard Child Seat include the standard 5-point harness as well as a decent amount of side protection all the way around the seat. The frame is made of an aircraft-quality aluminum and it has a Smart-core to absorb energy in the event of a collision. This seat also supports a LATCH connecting system but a standard seat belt can also be used. Although it is still lightweight, it is not as easily transportable as the Go-booster and is beat being used in a fixed location.

Safeguard car seats are sturdy in construction and are manufactured to the very highest standards. In terms of safety, ease of use and comfort, they compare very well to other leading brands and with their generous weight tolerances, are likely to last your child a very long time.

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