| Mode | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing infant | 4–30 lb | 17–32 in |
- Seat weight
- 9.7 lb
- Width
- 16.9 in
- Usable life
- 6 years
- Aircraft
- Certified
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Britax Arbor Infant Car Seat with StayTight Base
An infant car seat with one mode: rear-facing infant 4 to 30 lb, 17 to 32 in.
At a glance
- Fits children from 4 to 30 lb
- Up to 32 in tall
- Rear-facing infant only
- Anti-rebound protection
- Seat weighs 9.9 lb
- 6-year usable life
- Certified for aircraft use
Not sold on Amazon
Britax lists this seat on its US site. Buy from Britax or an authorized retailer, and confirm the exact model number before you buy.
Who the Arbor Infant Car Seat with StayTight Base fits
This seat covers one stage. Britax gives it a 6-year life from the date of manufacture, so check the date label before using a hand-me-down.
- Rear-facing infant4 to 30 lb · 17 to 32 in
- The child faces the back of the car, which keeps the head, neck and spine supported in a frontal crash. Keep this mode as long as the child fits it.
What are the Arbor Infant Car Seat with StayTight Base weight, height and age limits?
| Mode | Child weight | Child height | Minimum age | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear-facing infant | 4 to 30 lb | 17 to 32 in | Not published | Product page states height 'Less than 32 in'; 17-32 in and 4-30 lb from manual |
A child must meet every limit for the mode they use. The labels on your seat and its manual are the final word.
Arbor Infant Car Seat with StayTight Base specifications
- Seat weight
- 9.9 lb
- Width
- Not published
- Usable life
- 6 years
- Aircraft use
- Certified for aircraft (see manual for which modes)
- Base weight
- 7.4 lb
- Harness slot heights
- 5.5, 7.5, 9.5, 11.5 in
- Buckle strap depths
- 2.5, 5.5 in
- Seat area depth
- 12 in
- Seat area width
- 8.25 in
- Shoulder width
- 7.75 in
- Seat back height
- 18 in
- Included base
- StayTight base
How the Arbor Infant Car Seat with StayTight Base installs
- Belt lock-off
- StayTight base with built-in seat belt tensioner and automatic lock-off. A lock-off clamps the vehicle belt so you do not have to switch the belt's retractor into its locked mode.
Every install is a fit between one seat and one vehicle. Read both manuals, and use a free inspection station if anything is unclear.
Will it fit your car?
Britax does not publish a width for this seat, so measure your back seat and compare it with the seat in a store before buying. It weighs 9.9 lb, which matters if you will move it between cars or carry it through an airport.
- Check your vehicle manual for lower anchor positions and any head-restraint rules.
- Rear-facing seats need front-seat room: try the install behind the driver before you commit.
- Certified for aircraft use, so it can travel as a seat rather than checked baggage.
What features does the Arbor Infant Car Seat with StayTight Base have?
- StayTight base with built-in seat belt tensioner and automatic lock-off
- ReboundReduce carry handle
- Baseless installation
- UPF 50+ canopy
Colors listed in the US
Raven Black, Teak.
Is the Arbor Infant Car Seat with StayTight Base recalled?
No campaign in the current NHTSA child-restraint data names this model family, and I have not run a separate review for it. Check your seat’s model number and date of manufacture before use.
Before you buy
- Weigh and measure your child. The limits above are the manufacturer’s, and a child has to meet all of them for the mode they will use.
- Confirm the exact version. Colors, retail exclusives and model numbers change limits more often than you would expect; Britax lists 2 colors of this seat.
- Read the manual before you buy, not after. It is linked above and holds the fit rules, the install methods and the expiry.
- Check recalls by model number and date of manufacture, and register the seat with Britax so you hear about the next one.
Sources
Other Britax infant car seats
| Model | Top child weight | Seat weight | Width | Usable life |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor Infant Car Seat with StayTight Base (this seat) | 30 lb | 9.9 lb | — | 6 years |
| Cypress Infant Car Seat with Alpine Base | 30 lb | 9.7 lb | 16.9 in | 6 years |
| Willow S Infant Car Seat with Alpine Base | 30 lb | — | 16.9 in | 6 years |
| Willow SC Infant Car Seat with Alpine Base | 30 lb | 9.3 lb | 16.9 in | 6 years |
| Willow Infant Car Seat with Aspen Base | 30 lb | 8.99 lb | — | 6 years |