BeSafe Go Beyond Infant car seat review
Find out what expert reviewer Claire thought of the BeSafe Go Beyond infant car seat after testing it with her 5-month-old twins
4.4
+ £219 for Beyond ISOFIX Base
In a nutshell
A stylish, slick, safety-conscious car seat for babies and infants with features such as magnetic harness pads and extra side-impact protection — though the size of the base may challenge smaller cars
What we tested
- Ease of installing
4.2
A star rating of 4.2 out of 5. - Comfort
4.7
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5. - Safety features
4.8
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5. - Style
4.6
A star rating of 4.6 out of 5. - Durability
4.5
A star rating of 4.5 out of 5. - Worth the money
3.9
A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.
4.4
Pros
- Takes minutes to install
- Durable
- Lay flat function for napping
- 360° rotation
- 10 headrest positions
- Extra head protection
- Lightweight
Cons
- The handle feels quite flimsy
- Need to buy base to use the lie-flat function
- Base could be too big for smaller cars
- Combined cost of car seat and base is pricey
Norwegian brand BeSafe offer a range of car seats from infant through to booster seats, with safety at the forefront. The BeSafe Go Beyond is the brand's latest infant seat, designed to be used from birth to approx. 18 months (40cm to 87cm in height). What makes it really stand out is the car seat's unique lie-flat recline (when used with with the BeSafe Beyond Base, £219), making it the safest option for longer car journeys with newborns and very young babies.
The Dynamic Force Absorber provides extra protection around the head area, while the car seat comes with detachable additional side impact protection. The 10 headrest positions ensure this is the kind of car seat that can grow with your child, which helps to justify the price. The car seat costs £279, but is available as a car seat and base bundle for £498, if you want to make the most of all the safety features.
About our parent tester
A journalist for the past 25 years, Claire has worked for national and regional print and digital publications, specialising in fertility and women’s health. She lives in Wiltshire with her husband and three children, 5-year-old Sophia and 5-month-old twins, Elspeth and Thomas.
The BeSafe Go Beyond car seat was tested by both twins over the course of several weeks as they have different weights and Claire was keen see how it adapted for each of them.
How easy is it to install the BeSafe Go Beyond car seat?
I have used several different types of baby/infant car seats since having my 5-year-old daughter, so I found the BeSafe Go Beyond car seat and base pretty straightforward to install. The instructions are presented on two plastic pictorial information sheets which offer all that is needed to install. It seems commonplace in this day and age for instructions to be a series of pictures, but if I needed any more help there was a QR code that links to the BeSafe website.
Having had a good look at both the seat and the Isofix base, I was impressed by the unique spirit level function on the base which ensures that it is correctly installed. The instructions explain where the bubble should and should not be, and after a couple of attempts, it was soon in the correct place. The car seat can be secured with a seatbelt, but I much preferred to use the ISOFIX function.
How much room does the BeSafe Beyond base take up in your car?
I thought there might be an issue with fitting the base into my estate car but there was no problem. It was a snug fit, and I could install and remove with ease. In total, I would say it took about five minutes to install the base and attach the car seat. There might be an issue if you have a smaller type of car, and if I still had my old trusted Toyota Yaris, I am not sure it would have fitted.
How does the BeSafe Go Beyond compare to other infant car seats you’ve used?
I have used Maxi-Cosi car seats for many years and also the Joie i-Spin 360 car seat, but the BeSafe seat is another level. The car seat looks and feels sleek and stylish. You can see by the design of the cushioning that it is safe, which is visually very comforting to parents. It's also the only truly lie-flat car seat I've ever used.
What safety features does the BeSafe Go Beyond car seat have?
The five-point harness is one of its most appealing features, both children immediately looked ultra safe. It also boasts something called the Dynamic Force Absorber, which is supposed to minimise head movement if there is an impact. Using it for several weeks, I did notice that both babies’ heads fell awkwardly to the side when they fell asleep. Although they did look uncomfortable neither were woken up by this. I feel that other car seats I have used have had a deeper, narrower seat compared to this one. This was one of the only negatives I had.
I did find it reassuring that the car seat was awarded a "Very Good" safety score in the ADAC autumn 2024 test.
How easy is it to place your baby in and out of the BeSafe Go Beyond car seat?
It was straightforward when placing the twins in the seat. The straps and clasp felt a little bulky, but once secured, each of the babies were not going anywhere. Elspeth tends to get a little fussy about going into her usual seat, but she seemed unfazed by it, which was reassuring. The leg straps meant I felt it even more secure than any other car seat I had used, and I found the magnetic pads on the side of the seat useful in holding the belts out of the place when getting my baby in and out.
How comfortable does your baby seem in the seat?
Both twins napped easily in the BeSafe Go Beyond car seat, and I was able to use the unique lay flat feature as soon as I realised they had drifted off. They did look relaxed and well supported on both long and short journeys. One trip to the seaside, which took nearly an hour and a half, was plain sailing as Elspeth (who usually wakes after 45 minutes) slept the whole way there. I always have the midwives’ warning ringing in my ears about keeping any baby in a car seat for a long stretch of time but was not concerned to keep them in the seat until they naturally woke once we got home from our journey. Thomas fitted slightly better than Elspeth as he is a little smaller. He seemed to mould to the seat more than she did.
How adjustable is the BeSafe Go Beyond car seat?
The twins differ slightly in weight, so I was keen to see how the seat dealt with that. Elspeth weighs 12lbs 7oz with Thomas weighing in at just over 11lbs. I had to remove the newborn cushion for Elspeth as it seemed to make her a little too snug, though I put it back in for Thomas. I think I will be able to use it for some time yet, but probably more for Thomas than Elspeth. I really like the recline feature as both slept very soundly and I really liked the 360° swivel element as it is much easier to get to the baby quickly if needs be.
How portable is the car seat?
The BeSafe Go Beyond car seat is relatively lightweight at 4.5kg and easy to carry. It removes from the Beyond Isofix base with ease and releases swiftly and simply. The handle is a little flimsy which is a surprise considering how well made and sturdy the rest of the seat is. I found it did not recline as easily as other car seat handles, and I had to press the button several times for it to work. This could be a slight design flaw or just my upper arm weakness! According to information from BeSafe, the car seat can be used as part of a travel system and fits most stroller/pram frames with the correct adaptors.
How easy is it to clean the BeSafe Go Beyond car seat?
All the covers are removable and can be machine washed at 30°.
What’s the quality like overall?
The BeSafe Go Beyond car seat is slick, stylish and oozes safety. The shell is round and robust, the padding looks well-made and strong, and the feel is soft and flexible to the fabric, which is mainly polyester.
How sustainable is the BeSafe Go Beyond car seat?
BeSafe prides itself on actively promoting sustainable products and this seat is no exception. The Go Beyond seat is believed to last up to 15 years and parts can be purchased to increase its usability and length of service. The car seat and base arrived in large cardboard boxes, making them both recyclable: I don’t think it has increased our carbon footprint from what it is currently.
Is the BeSafe Go Beyond car seat worth the money?
Compared to other seats I have purchased, this one seems to hit differently, and I am convinced that this is due to its visuals and safety features. When it comes to the safety of a baby, price should never be a consideration, but it is something that must be taken into account due to the current cost of living in the UK and across the world. This is mainly because having used more well known brands in the past, the BeSafe brand is a main player in the car seat world and it is obvious how much they care. I think £279 is a reasonable price point for the car seat, although you will have to factor in the additional cost of the base if you want to use the lie-flat technology.
Where can I buy the BeSafe Go Beyond car seat?
It's available from Pushchair Expert, Natural Baby Shower and John Lewis.
MadeForMums verdict
Not having much knowledge of this brand, I relished the opportunity to do my detective work. And after what I have read and discovered while using the BeSafe Go Beyond car seat, I can report that the seat was created with the ultimate aim of ensuring the safety of all babies. As a parent, this is something that will resonate with many. Although the price does range hugely depending on where you purchase it, I would certainly be happy to recommend it to parents due to the sheer number of safety functions.
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