Britax Affinity
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Britax Affinity

DISCONTINUED in 2015
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The Britax Affinity is the first version of the luxurious model replaced by the Affinity 2 in 2016. The chassis has a specific wavy design and a shaped leatherette handle. The wheels with typical spokes have soft suspension. The bucket seat is suitable for children from about 6 months of age. Newborn insert makes the seat suitable even for a smaller baby. You can also buy a carrycot or a car seat, or a complete stroller system.

You can personalize the Affinity completely. The chassis is available in silver, white and black. The gray seat has to be completed with a separately purchased Color Pack - a hood, harness pads, a seat liner and a basket insert in the chosen color. The security system offers protection against theft thanks to the unique code for each piece.

Britax Affinity Features & Specifications

The Basics

Type
Pushchair (seat and chassis only), 2in1 stroller system, 3in1 stroller system
Stroller weight
11 kg
Unfolded dimensions (h×w×l)
107 cm x 60 cm x 101 cm
Folded dimensions (h×w×l)
66 cm x 60 cm x 32 cm
Chassis material
Aluminum
Country of origin
Germany
Stroller available as a pushchair (seat unit configuration) only; newborn accessories (like a carrycot) need to be purchased separately
Yes

The Seat unit

Maximum weight capacity - seat load
17 kg
Recommended age range (best to use with a child of)
0-30 months
Reversible seat unit
Yes
Easy-release memory button(s) on the seat or the carrycot
No
L-shaped, bucket-type seat unit
Yes
Reclining backrest
Yes, 3 positions
Full-recline backrest (a bigger-than-a-150-degree-angle to a lie-flat)
Yes
Backrest recline type
Side-buttons-operated recline mechanism
One-hand backrest recline system
No
Extendable backrest
No
Legrest positioning
Yes, 2 positions
Extendable leg rest
No
Wipe-clean layer on the leg rest
Yes
Footrest
No
Backrest height
53 cm
Width and depth of the sitting surface
31 x 22 cm
Total length of the seat unit
95 cm
A higher seat unit's position on the chassis
No
Height-adjustable seat
No
Seat unit's proper attachment indicator
No
2in1 convertible carrycot/seat unit (pramette travel system)
No
Fabrics removable for cleaning
No
Seat fabrics cleaning
Wipe-clean only
Safety harness type
5-point
Harness padding
Yes
Height-adjustable harness belts
Yes
Ventilation integrated into the seat
No
Second seat can be attached (single-to-double convertibility)
No

The Canopy (Hood)

Seat unit equipped with a canopy/hood
Yes
Extendable canopy/hood
Yes
The canopy/hood features a sun visor
No
Floating, follow-the-sun canopy
No
Height-adjustable canopy
No
Removable canopy
Yes
Waterproof canopy
Yes
UV protection in the (canopy) fabrics
Yes
Ventilation integrated into the canopy
Yes
A pocket integrated into the canopy
No
Peek-a-boo viewing window present on the canopy
Yes
Peek-a-boo window can be closed/covered
Yes
Quiet (magnetic/no velcro) peek-a-boo window
Yes
Reinforcing side clasps present on the canopy
No

The Bumper bar

Bumper bar
Yes
Bumper bar type (style)
Bar
Removable bumper bar
Yes
Gate-opening (swing-away) bumper bar
Yes
Height-adjustable bumper bar
No
Bumper bar features a fabric (non-wipe-clean) cover
No
Bumper bar features an extra crotch strap
No

The Wheels

Number of wheels
4
Front wheel(s) type
EVA foam-coated wheels
Rear wheels type
Air-filled (inflatable) tires
Front wheels diameter
15 cm
Rear wheels diameter
30 cm
Swivel wheels
Yes
Lockable wheels
Yes
Removable wheels
Yes
All wheels are double wheels
No
Wheels equipped with mudguards
No,
Two-wheel mode
No

The Suspension

Suspension
Yes
Wheels with suspension
All
Suspension type
Open springs, Mechanical (internal spring-loaded mechanism)
Adjustable suspension softness
Yes
Rocking chassis
No

The Brake

Central brake system/type
One-step rocker pedal (flip-flop friendly)
Deceleration handbrake
No,

The Fold

Folding system
Flat (compact) fold
One-hand fold
No
Plane-travel-friendly stroller with an ultra-compact fold (suitable as carry-on luggage)
No
Folds with the (forward-facing) seat attached
Yes
Folds with the rearward-facing seat attached
No
Self-standing fold
Yes
Auto-lock feature of the folded chassis
Yes
Folded stroller can be pulled behind like luggage
No
Stroller folds and/or unfolds by itself
No
Equipped with a carry strap/carry handle
No
Outward fold (the seat fabrics are on the outside after folding)
No

The Handlebar

Handle height adjustment
Pivoting
Handlebar material
Leatherette (PU/eco-leather)
Handlebar height
81-104 cm
Reversible handlebar (handle can be flipped to the other side)
No
Safety wrist strap
No

The Basket

Shopping basket
Yes
Large shopping basket
Yes
Basket's weight capacity
4 kg
Closable basket
No
An extra basket can be attached to the frame
No
A pocket integrated into the seat/elsewhere on the stroller frame
No

The Carrycot

Carrycot compatible
Yes (without adapters)
Internal dimensions of the carrycot - mattress measurement
74 x 30 cm
Carry handle on the carrycot
Yes,
Inclining carrycot mattress
No,
Foldable carrycot
No,
Rocking-base carrycot
No
Ventilatilated carrycot base (bottom ventilation system)
No,
Carrycot installable in the car instead of a group 0+ car seat (Auto carrycot)
No,
Carrycot positioned high on the frame
No

The Car seat

Car seat compatible
Yes (without adapters)
Car seat sold separately
Yes
Maxi-Cosi/Cybex car seat attachment-type adapters available
Yes
Britax Römer car seat attachment-type adapters available
Yes

The Accessories & Extra features

Parent tray/organizer on the handlebar (included)
No
Cup holder can be attached
No
Reflective elements
No
No pushchair mode/seat-unit configuration available
No
Rain cover included
Yes
Mosquito net included
No
Leg cover (apron) included with the seat unit
No
Seat liner/insert included
No
Changing bag included
No
Carry bag/transport cover for the folded stroller included
No
Motorized/Baterry-powered
No
LED light(s)
No
Built-in audio speakers
No
A storage/bag can be attached instead of a seat
No

Parent reviews of the Britax Affinity

3.6/5
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Amazing

4
  • All was awesome
  • Small canopy. I have nothing else

Amazing! Great seating area for the baby, reclining bucket seat (best for me), big inflatable rear wheels, easy to operate.. This stroller is TOP.

The best

4
  • light weight
  • easy and quick to fold
  • adjustable
  • faces both directions
  • bucket seating style
  • I know no cons

The best... :-)

I was not happy with this

3
  • Option to turn the seat to face the parent
  • One of the few pushchairs with leg rest positioning
  • Small seating space
  • Despite suspension on both front and rear wheels, it can't handle rough terrain
  • Front wheels are not inflatable
  • Short canopy
  • The colour set is washable but the seat is not

I was not happy with this stroller.

My daughter was happy in it

4
  • Quality design
  • Easy steering
  • Price

I was very happy with the stroller. My daughter was also happy in it. It reclines easily for sleeping without me having to move my daughter.

  • quality German brand
  • small and compact
  • plenty of storage space in the lower part of the chassis
  • seat part usable also for child that doesn't sit by itself yet
  • seat part faces both forward and rearward
  • used in moderate terrain, so far without defect
  • interchangeable coloured covers
  • unsuitable for winter because of the lack of zippered cover on the top (blowing, raining, snowing into it)
  • in the harsher terrain, it rattles
  • positioning of the seat part is tiring, in cold weather it freezes and gets stuck
  • the apron on the seat part is impractical and was unused

We needed a small and compact stroller for our small lift and small car and it fulfilled this purpose, but otherwise I would have chosen a larger type.

More suitable for the city

4
  • Compact for a small car
  • Extended canopy
  • Narrow seat

Smaller pushchair, more suitable for the city.

  • Compact
  • Pretty
  • The hood jumps upwards at times

We bought the stroller as a beautiful limited edition Jungle Boogie in 2015. We are now carrying our third child in it and it is still holding up. We are quite straining it and still. We are happy with it. It's a 3 in 1 set and it is pretty compact.

I would not buy this stroller again

2
  • Nice design
  • Solid, not fading brown fabric
  • Compact, easy to handle
  • It is not cushioned, so after 1 child the chassis is completely loose and rattly
  • Small bassinet and small seat that cannot be put in flat position

I would not recommend and would not buy this stroller again.

It handled any terrain

4

We were satisfied with the stroller. It handled any terrain - like climbing up multiple mounatin. Maximum satisfaction.

Only beautiful, otherwise quite small

2

It was only beautiful, otherwise quite small. The front wheels are small, the seat unit narrow.

Your questions about the Britax Affinity

1)

Why was the Britax Affinity discontinued in 2016? Saw one in a resale shop and I don’t want to purchase it if there’s a problem.

Hi, Ro,

There wasn't a problem really, they just came up with the second generation, Affinity 2. If the price is very very good, then go for it (just watch out about the smaller seat size), and be sure to check the plastics as time can take a toll on those.

.eli - 07 Jun 2022

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