With over 100 years of history, BeSafe is more than just a family-owned business; it is a pioneer in child car safety. Since 1963, they have been dedicated to creating car seats that emphasize rear-facing travel systems, ensuring the utmost protection for young passengers. The all-new BeSafe Stretch car seat is revolutionizing how children travel in vehicles, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation and safety. To delve deeper into the intricacies of their design process, we spoke with the team behind BeSafe, uncovering the meticulous thought and expertise that have gone into bringing the BeSafe Stretch car seat to life, ensuring that every journey is as safe as it is comfortable for little ones.
The BeSafe story began in 1919 in Norway with the Torgersen family, who initially produced horse saddles. It wasn’t until 1959 that this family-owned company ventured into car interiors, paving the way for the iconic BeSafe brand we recognize today. Over the decades, BeSafe has taken great pride in crafting high-quality child car seats with a dedicated emphasis on safety and comfort, evolving to meet the changing needs of families and the demands of modern lifestyles. From their humble beginnings, innovation has remained central to their operations, and they continue to operate from their main office in Norway, ensuring that every product reflects their unwavering commitment to protecting children on the road.
With over 50 years of expertise in car seat manufacturing and a strong advocacy for rear-facing travel, BeSafe's latest offering, the Stretch, stands out as a thoughtfully designed multi-stage car seat suitable for children ranging from 6 months to 7 years old. This innovative car seat combines safety with versatility, accommodating the growing needs of young passengers while ensuring optimal protection during every stage of travel, reinforcing BeSafe’s commitment to excellence in child safety.
The BeSafe Stretch prioritizes safety, boasting outstanding results in rigorous crash tests, including the challenging Swedish Plus Test, recognized for its strict safety standards. Engineered to excel even with the heaviest test dummy, the car seat features a robust external frame that effectively absorbs forces during frontal impacts, ensuring no damage occurs and providing peace of mind to parents regarding their child's protection on the road.
The BeSafe Stretch not only emphasizes safety but also provides impressive legroom, accommodating older children with up to 125 cm of space. Remarkably, it is the first car seat capable of supporting a weight of 36 kg, ensuring that as children grow, they can travel comfortably without compromising on safety or space, making it an ideal choice for families seeking longevity in a car seat.
The Stretch is built with durable materials like aluminium, which contribute to an impressive lifespan of approximately 15 years. At the end of its lifecycle, the car seat is designed to be easily disassembled, and its recyclable materials promote environmental sustainability, making it a thoughtful choice for eco-conscious families.
Offers exceptional versatility for families with children of various ages, functioning as a belt-installed car seat that maximizes space for side-by-side installations, perfect for siblings. Its compatibility with vehicles lacking ISOFIX compliance makes it an excellent option for grandparents or caregivers needing a flexible solution for different aged passengers, ensuring both safety and convenience in any car.