The Britax Advocate™ CS convertible car seat is now available for purchase at retailers. The Advocate CS debuts Britax’s patented Side Impact Cushion™ Technology, making it the safest car seat in the Britax product line.
According to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, approximately one in four of all motor vehicle crashes that involve children occurs from the side, and these crashes result in a significantly higher injury rate than front or rear crashes. During a side impact crash, the side impact cushions on the Advocate CS compress to absorb the incoming crash forces and safely expel the air through strategically placed vents. In doing so, Side Impact Cushion Technology reduces side impact crash energy by 50 percent by diverting crash forces away from the child. The cushions also provide the child seat’s exterior with a soft protective surface next to an adjacent passenger, which helps to prevent injury to them as well. To further protect the occupant in a side impact crash the Advocate CS also offers Britax True Side Impact Protection® with deep head wings and sides, energy-absorbing foam, and an adjustable head restraint.