Britax

Willow Brook S+ Travel System

I am happy with this purchase for my little one. I gifted my sister a Britax travel system years back when she had her first baby and even back then I loved the convenience, easiness of it and how secured it seemed - she loved it as well! My baby has not expressed any discomfort with either of the seats so far and this has done us well on our outings, both daily and special outings. My husband was overseas when this arrived at our door and I had no issues putting it together 36+ weeks along and such an easy time installing the base with the ClickTight system. I love the added ability to use the seat without the base in case we use it in another vehicle. The stroller glides like a dream across a multitude of terrain; we have used it on concrete, asphalt, tile, grass, dirt and I can't remember what else but I never had any issues with it. I do want to briefly mention that I have seen other reviewers point out the seat getting stuck in the base and while I can say, yes, I have experienced this, I would like to point out that it is usually a case of the angle that you are attempting to remove it. There is no release issue when you lift it straight up and out of the base. With that being said, I do need to use quite a bit of muscle to lift a decently weighted seat with a decently weighted child in it straight up and then out on a lifted SUV on a sloped driveway but it's not that much of a hassle to where I felt it wasn't a good buy. If I needed to point out anything that does make me frown a bit, it would be that folding the stroller with the toddler seat on it is not my favorite thing about it. It has a bulkiness to it. Granted, still more compact than many other models out there, but it doesn't fit nicely in my SUV because the footrest part adds a good amount of length. This will very much vary from person-to-person but I can't tell you the postpartum rage I have felt trying to load the stroller with the toddler seat into my cargo area and realized my door just won't shut unless I place it at an awkward angle. I just keep the pieces separated but stacked on each other and click it on when I need to use it. It adds a step for me but I definitely didn't want to switch to something else just because of that.

Love! Currently using it every day. My baby is 6months (99 percentile dude) and still fits infant car seat. We also purchased the bassinet attachment (sold separately), which we use the most for our long walks/napping away from home! My only wish was that the bassinet could collapse with stroller base so we didn’t have to assemble each time.

I loved this carseat when i bought it. Didnt take long and the carseat will not detach from the base and gets stuck on the stroller! This is extremely annoying, you have to take the baby out and wiggle the carseat intensely to get it off the base. Also ive been stuck in parking lots trying to get it off the stroller in the rain. Overall it would be a nice travel system if it didnt have this problem!

Britax really thought of every detail with this travel system because they have more perks than was even on my wish list for baby #2! The car seat has the click-tight system I am currently spoiled by and anti rebound bar for added safety. I can adjust the handle with one hand and it's very lightweight to carry. One of my favorite features about the stroller is that it can be parent facing or forward facing. Also has an insert to catch any accidents before I need to throw anything in the washer- Mom win!

The cargo space fits my overstuffed diaper bag and the extended canopy offers superb sun-protection on both the carseat and stroller. This travel system is top tier and I considered several others before taking the plunge. I provided this Honest and True Product Review in exchange for a rebate on my purchase.

As a first time mom, I spent hours upon hours looking for the right car seat for my little one and let me tell you this one is a MUST HAVE. It’s was simple to install, literally just locks in place and takes less than 30 seconds to install. The functionality from car to stroller is unmatched, everything just perfectly locks in place and it’s so easy to switch. I also like the fact that the padding can be moved around to best suit your baby. I love this travel system, from the safety rating I’ve seen, to the all around functionality of the product, and not to mention the look of it. If your a skeptical first time mom like me looking for a travel system for your new addition, this one is it I PROMISE!

I will start by saying I have been a long time fan of the quality and designs of Britax. My original stroller and car seat combo was amazingly well made and lasted over a decade of everyday use. It was fantastic and I was hopeful this Willow Brook S+ combo was an improvement in design.
Initially, I loved this stroller and car seat. Right out of the package it looked chic with its monochrome black frame and fabric, both of which felt very durable, it rode so smooth and easy, folded great without scratching itself up, and the attachments included were a bonus, so I was excited to use it daily.

Fast forward a month after use and I was having trouble always getting the car seat off the base. It would sometimes get stuck and I’ve had a few too many instances where I actually couldn’t get the seat out and had to change my activity plans. I also have back problems so when it would get stuck this was a strain on my back when you go to pull up and it won’t unlatch. Very annoying.
A small complaint I have with the car seat is the fabric. Although it’s amazing, easy to clean and very durable (doesn’t snag or get ugly quick), it does cause skin rashes as I don’t find it’s breathable. If we are travelling a good distance, we are almost guaranteed a bum rash due to the heat it traps. Not ideal.
I also noticed right away that the wheels seem to only be useful on smooth concrete surfaces like store floors. I took my baby for a stroll on my new sidewalk and it was too jarring, her head was jiggling way too much for my comfort and she would startle while riding. Not ideal. The wheels are terrible. Fast forward 6 months and the tire product is very warn looking. I will forever regret not getting an air filled tire stroller, because I can’t go on any gravel, sidewalk, grass, brick, or even road without difficulty. The front wheels get catch on everything and bang all the time which jars my child.
Another feature which should actually be recalled in my opinion is the plastic, clip-on parent cup holder. It has now fallen on my child 4 times so I will cease using it. The clips loosen after a short ride (likely because the shocks are useless and it bounces the clips free!), and I’ve had a hot coffee and heavy Pepsi bottle land on my child’s lap. THANKFULLY the coffee broke open towards the side and didn’t burn my child!! I reported this to Britax and hopefully they take it seriously. Not impressed with the clip on design and this needs to be improved for safety reasons. The cellphone holder is awesome however.
Another complaint is the toddler seat. I didn’t use this until my child was about 15lbs, otherwise I would have returned it immediately as the canopy pops back anytime it’s used. It doesn’t stay open! Super annoying when it goes and pops back revealing full sun in my child’s eyes! Also the back parent peek flap is just for that-peeking, because it doesn’t have a magnet like the older version stroller did. So no airflow allowed as it doesn’t stay propped open.
Those are my main complaints. Otherwise this stroller could have been REALLY good. The frame itself is my favourite as it is SO easy to open and close and ia so lightweight, which is ideal for quick trips in and out of stores. It feels sturdy yet folds compact and firm.

Please improve these design flaws, Britax!

The car seat cover (visor) gets stuck when pulling it down and isn't long enough to really cover anything. The harness is really hard to snap in and out. The car seat get stuck when trying to remove it from the base. The stroller is very hard to fold and the car seat wobbles when it's snapped into the stroller. I do not recommend for the price.