The Britax brand is synonymous with quality, safety and reliability and takes its name from ‘British Accessories’, a business that began making automotive safety equipment in 1938. The Britax company initially produced seatbelts and motorcycle accessories and for a short time during the post war years even sold ‘clip on’ engines for bicycles. The business subsequently diversified into car mirrors, sunroofs and aircraft interiors. It wasn’t until the 1970’s, that Britax started to manufacture child safety seats (for which it is well known today).