Our Story
Over 85 Years of Child Safety
From Ulm to the world — protecting children, one journey at a time
Our Mission
Our Purpose
To be the world's most trusted child safety brand by continuously innovating, setting new standards, and ensuring that every child arrives safely at their destination.
Years
Countries
Standard
1938
Founded
Who We Are
Our Values
Safety First
Every decision we make begins with one question: is it safer? Over 85 years, this principle has never wavered.
Continuous Innovation
From the inertia-reel seatbelt in 1963 to co-inventing ISOFIX in 1997 — we define the standards others follow.
Made with Love
Our team are parents too. Every seat is designed with the same care you'd give your own child.
Sustainability
From carbon-neutral products to Seawool fabrics, we are committed to protecting both children and the planet.
Proven Excellence
Consistently top-rated by ADAC, the world's most rigorous independent car seat testing organisation.
Global Presence
Trusted by families in 50+ countries. One standard of safety, delivered everywhere.
Since 1938
Our Journey
British Accessories Ltd. (Britax) is founded in the United Kingdom.
British Accessories Ltd. (Britax) is founded in the United Kingdom.
Römer is founded in Ulm, Germany, specializing in child safety products.
Römer is founded in Ulm, Germany, specializing in child safety products.
Britax creates the world's first inertia-reel seatbelt — now standard in every car globally.
Britax creates the world's first inertia-reel seatbelt — now standard in every car globally.
Britax Römer develops its first child car seat, pioneering the category.
Britax Römer develops its first child car seat, pioneering the category.
Britax acquires Römer, merging automotive safety engineering with child protection expertise.
Britax acquires Römer, merging automotive safety engineering with child protection expertise.
Co-invents ISOFIX with Volkswagen. The world's first ISOFIX car seat debuts at the International Automobile Fair.
Co-invents ISOFIX with Volkswagen. The world's first ISOFIX car seat debuts at the International Automobile Fair.
Britax Römer acquired by Nordic Capital, accelerating global expansion.
Britax Römer acquired by Nordic Capital, accelerating global expansion.
KIDFIX i-SIZE becomes Britax Römer's first 100% carbon-neutral product.
KIDFIX i-SIZE becomes Britax Römer's first 100% carbon-neutral product.
Launches BABY-SAFE PRO with Ergo Recline & sustainable Seawool fabric. KIDFIX PRO wins ADAC best-in-class.
Launches BABY-SAFE PRO with Ergo Recline & sustainable Seawool fabric. KIDFIX PRO wins ADAC best-in-class.
Proven Excellence
Awards & Recognition
ADAC 2025
KIDFIX PRO — Best in Class
iF Design Award
Product Design Excellence
Swedish Plus Test
MAX-SAFE PRO Certified
UN R129 i-Size
Full Range Compliance
REACH +500
Chemical Safety Standard
ISO 9001
Quality Management
Experience the Difference
Every seat tells the story of 85+ years of dedication. Discover the collection that has protected generations of children.