The BeSafe Beyond ISOFIX Base uses a clever built-in spirit level to set the perfect seat angle for safety and comfort. Compatible with Go Beyond and Beyond seats, it offers secure ISOFIX fitting and easy rotation.
Quick Summary: The BeSafe Beyond ISOFIX Base takes car seat safety to a whole new level. At first glance, it might look unusual – sitting at an angle rather than flush with your car seat – but that’s exactly what makes it smarter. Thanks to its built-in spirit level, this innovative base ensures your child’s seat is always at the safest and most comfortable angle, regardless of your vehicle’s seat shape. Designed to work with the BeSafe Go Beyond infant seat and BeSafe Beyond toddler seat, it offers effortless ISOFIX installation, simple rotation for easy access, and the reassurance of precise positioning every time. Here’s why this clever base is unlike anything else you’ve seen before.
Are all ISOFIX bases the same? Not anymore! The BeSafe Beyond ISOFIX Base is an innovative car seat base that goes beyond the ordinary. It’s not just a secure, click-in base for your baby’s car seat, it also features a built-in spirit level (yes, a bubble level like you’d use for hanging a shelf!) to ensure the seat is always at the optimal angle. This means the base might sit at what looks like a strange angle in your car, but it’s exactly the angle it needs to be for your child’s safety and comfort. In this explainer, we’ll break down what makes the BeSafe Beyond Base special, why its spirit-level feature is a game-changer, and how it keeps your little one safe from newborn all the way to toddlerhood.
ISOFIX Basics: What Is an ISOFIX Base and Why Use One?
Most modern parents have heard of ISOFIX bases, but let’s quickly cover the basics for the new mums and dads. ISOFIX (also called LATCH in some countries) is an international standard system for installing child car seats. Instead of fiddling with seat belts each time, an ISOFIX base locks onto metal anchor points built into your car’s back seat. This creates a solid connection to the vehicle frame, greatly reducing the chance of installation errors.
In fact, ISOFIX bases have been shown to dramatically reduce the risk of incorrect car seat installation; one UK survey found that up to 52% of belted car seats were fitted incorrectly, whereas ISOFIX seats had a 94% correct installation rate. That’s a huge confidence boost for new parents. With an ISOFIX base, it’s typically click, click, done - you attach the base to the car’s anchors, and then the compatible car seat clicks onto the base. Visual indicators on the base (often little green/red lights or markers) let you know if each attachment is secure. ISOFIX bases also include an anti-rotation device (usually a support leg that rests on the car floor, or sometimes a top tether) to prevent the seat from tipping forward in a crash.
In summary, an ISOFIX base offers a safe, quick, and fool proof way to install a car seat, which is why so many parents opt for one.
Meet the BeSafe Beyond Base - A Next-Level ISOFIX Base
The BeSafe Beyond ISOFIX Base is a lightweight yet robust car seat base that clicks into your vehicle’s ISOFIX points and pairs with BeSafe’s Go Beyond infant seat and Beyond toddler seat. It offers advanced safety features like a rotating mechanism and a built-in spirit level for angle adjustment.
The BeSafe Beyond Base might look similar to other car seat bases at first glance, it has the familiar ISOFIX locking arms, a support leg to the floor, and a sturdy build, but it introduces some truly unique features. This base is part of BeSafe’s new “Beyond” modular car seat system launched in 2024, which means one base works for two stages of car seats: the infant carrier (called the BeSafe Go Beyond, for birth to ~18 months) and the toddler seat (the BeSafe Beyond, for roughly 6 months up to 6 years old). With the Beyond Base, you can start with your newborn’s seat and later swap to the toddler seat on the same base, saving you money and hassle in the long run. The base itself is designed with advanced materials, BeSafe uses a special lightweight yet strong foam (EPP) combined with aluminium, so even though it can hold and protect a child up to 22 kg (125 cm tall) in a crash, it’s surprisingly lightweight and easy to handle. This is great news if you need to move the base between cars or stow it away when not in use.
Another immediately noticeable feature is that the Beyond Base includes a rotation mechanism. Once installed in your car, the base allows you to rotate the attached car seat towards the car door. No more twisting yourself awkwardly to get the baby in and out, just swivel the seat toward you for easy access, then click it back into position before driving. The rotation is a side-to-side swivel (and on the Beyond 360 version of the toddler seat, a full 360° rotation becomes possible when your child is old enough for forward-facing). This rotation convenience is seamlessly integrated and still keeps the seat locked safely in place during travel.
Of course, the star of the show, and what really sets the Beyond Base apart is it's spirit level indicator. Let’s dive into what that means and why it’s such a big deal.
Universal Level Technology™ - A Built-in Spirit Level for the Perfect Angle
Imagine the frustration of installing a car seat base perfectly flat on your back seat, only to find your baby’s car seat is still too upright or too reclined. This often happens because no two cars have the same seat angle, some back seats are nearly flat, while others (like in sports cars or certain SUVs) are quite sloped. The BeSafe Beyond Base tackles this common issue with what they call Universal Level Technology™, essentially an integrated spirit level (bubble level) right on the base.
How does it work? On the top of the base, you’ll see a little circular window with a floating bubble inside. During installation, you simply adjust the base’s support leg until the bubble moves into the centre of the marked “green zone” on the level. That’s it, when the bubble is centred, the base is at the correct angle! This clever system means you can always get the proper seat recline regardless of how sloped your vehicle’s seats are. In practice, the base may end up looking a bit tilted or even “floating” above the seat in some cars, and that’s absolutely OK and intentional. The ISOFIX connectors and the height-adjustable leg work together to hold the base securely at that angle, even if part of the base isn’t touching the seat. BeSafe specifically engineered it this way: the support leg takes the downward force to the floor, and the rigid ISOFIX arms anchor into the car’s frame, so the base doesn’t rely on pressing into the seat cushion for stability.
This spirit level feature is more than just a gimmick, it’s a genuine safety benefit. Having the car seat at the proper angle is crucial, especially for newborns, to keep their airways open and prevent “head flop” (when a baby’s head slumps forward). With the Beyond Base, you can be confident that you’ve got the angle right every time. In fact, even a reviewer who had tried many car seats before was impressed by how this unique bubble level “ensures that it is correctly installed” with just a quick check. In BeSafe’s own testing, this Universal Level Technology kept the seat at the perfect angle even on extremely sloped back seats (up to 20° incline), and during our hands-on use we noticed no head slump issues at all, the baby’s position stayed nice and comfortable. It might look a little strange to see a gap under the base or the front raised higher than usual, but rest assured that if that bubble is in the right spot, you’ve done it correctly. The Beyond Base is basically giving you a thumbs-up via a bubble of air, how neat is that?
Why the Right Angle Matters for Safety
You may be wondering, “Does the angle of the car seat really matter that much?” The answer is a resounding yes. Newborns and young babies have limited head control, and if their car seat is too upright, their head can flop forward, potentially obstructing their airway, a serious safety risk. That’s why infant car seats are designed to recline to a safe angle, and why getting that angle right in your car is so important. On the flip side, you don’t want the seat too reclined either, especially as your child grows, overly reclined could reduce the protective effect in a crash. The BeSafe Beyond Base’s spirit level ensures you hit that “just right” sweet spot every time, no guesswork.
Many conventional ISOFIX bases rely on the car’s seat slope and maybe a fixed or adjustable foot to get a roughly correct angle, but they don’t give you feedback if it’s off. Parents often assume the base must sit flush on the vehicle seat, but in reality, that can sometimes mean the baby is sitting too upright if the vehicle seat is sloped. BeSafe’s approach turns the usual method on its head (quite literally). By trusting the bubble indicator, you might end up with the base tilted at an angle relative to the seat, which looks unusual but is actually far safer for your child. It’s one of very few bases on the market with this kind of levelling system built-in, a real standout feature of the Beyond Base.
There’s another bonus: the Go Beyond infant car seat that pairs with this base even has an “Active” lie-flat feature for when baby is sleeping during longer journeys. When attached to the base, you can recline the Go Beyond seat to a near-flat position for comfort, and the base will still automatically reposition it to a safe angle in a sudden stop or crash. This lie-flat function only works with the base (not when the seat is used with a seatbelt), so it’s a great incentive to use the Beyond Base for every trip, your baby gets a comfier, safer ride.
Safety and Convenience Features: What Else Makes It Great?
The spirit level might be the headline feature, but the BeSafe Beyond ISOFIX Base is packed with “state of the art” safety and convenience features to make your life easier and your child’s ride safer. Here are some of the key highlights that parents will appreciate:
- Quick, Fool proof Installation: The Beyond Base installs with a simple click onto your car’s ISOFIX anchor points, and visual indicators turn green to confirm each step is done correctly. There’s even a smart audible alert – if the support leg isn’t properly in place, the base will let you know (no sneaky red light hiding where you didn’t see it!). This gives great peace of mind, especially for sleep-deprived new parents who want to be sure they’ve installed everything correctly.
- Solid yet Lightweight Build: This base uses unique materials and construction that make it very robust in a crash, able to protect a child up to 22 kg, yet it’s lighter than many other bases. Moving it between cars or in and out of storage is a breeze. Despite its light weight, it doesn’t compromise on strength - a testament to BeSafe’s design (they’ve been in the car seat safety business for over 50 years).
- Two-Stage Safety Lock for Removal: To prevent accidental removal or a curious toddler from kicking the release, the Beyond Base has two-action release buttons for the ISOFIX latches. You need to perform two deliberate steps to detach it, which adds an extra layer of safety. No chance of one button press loosening the base unintentionally.
- Rotation for Easy Access: As mentioned earlier, the base includes a rotating mechanism. With a squeeze of a handle, you can turn the attached seat toward the door for easy loading and unloading. This rotation works for both the infant carrier and the toddler seat on the base (the toddler seat can even be rotated to face forward later on, but only when you decide it’s time, a built-in lock prevents forward-facing too early). The rotation is smooth and can be done one-handed, making buckling in a wriggly baby or toddler much easier on your back.
- Adjustable Leg Room as They Grow: The base features an adjustable front brace that not only acts as a rebound bar (to arrest movement in a collision) but also can be set at different positions to increase leg space for your child as they get taller. You can slide the car seat away from the vehicle seat back by up to 10-15 cm (about 16 cm max adjustment) to give your toddler more room to stretch their legs. This means a older child can comfortably remain rear-facing longer without their legs feeling cramped, a thoughtful feature for extended rear-facing travel.
- Family of Seats Compatibility: The Beyond Base works with all seats in the BeSafe Beyond modular system, specifically the infant seat (Go Beyond, for ~40-87 cm tall babies) and the toddler seat (Beyond and Beyond 360, for 61-125 cm kids). This system is engineered so that you can use one base from birth until roughly 6-7 years old. Both the infant and toddler seats simply click on and off the base with one button release. The ability to separate the seat and base also means if baby is sleeping, you can lift out the infant carrier without disturbing them, or remove the whole toddler seat for flexibility.
- Top Safety Credentials: The BeSafe Beyond system doesn’t just rely on cool gadgets; it has the safety test results to back it up. The toddler seat (used with this base) has passed the Swedish Plus Test, known as the world’s toughest crash test for car seats. In the independent ADAC/Stiftung Warentest evaluations (Autumn 2024), the Beyond seat and base combo scored a “Very Good” in safety, even ranking as a test winner in the toddler category. All that jargon means you can trust that the base and its seats perform exceptionally well in protecting your child. Plus, keeping your child rear-facing to about 6 years old is inherently safer, studies show it’s five times safer than forward-facing for young children, and this base enables that extended rear-facing period easily.
- Comfort and Convenience for Everyday Use: Little touches make a big difference in daily life. The Beyond Base has magnetic buckles on the seats (BeSafe’s Magnetic Belt Assistants) to hold the harness out of the way while you place your child in, a small but handy feature. It also has a nice open design for airflow and easy-to-clean surfaces (wipeable in case of spills). The support leg’s foot has a broad base, which is stable and kind to your car’s floor, and the base’s compact shape means it often fits in cars where space is at a premium (though do check if you have a very tiny car, as it’s a high-capacity base).
All these features come together to make the BeSafe Beyond ISOFIX Base a very user-friendly, safety-focused product. It’s clear that BeSafe thought about real-life parenting challenges, from installation anxieties to back strain to growing toddler legs, and addressed them with this design.
Compatible Car Seats: One Base from Newborn to Six Years
One of the big advantages of the Beyond Base is that it’s the foundation of a modular system. You can attach two different car seats (sold separately) to this base, covering you from the day you bring baby home from the hospital until they’re ready for a high-back booster seat. Here are the seats that fit on the BeSafe Beyond Base:
- BeSafe Go Beyond 2 (Infant Carrier): This is a rear-facing baby car seat for newborns up to around 18 months old (rated from 40 cm to 87 cm, or up to 13 kg). It clicks onto the Beyond Base in one simple motion. With the base, the Go Beyond can rotate toward the door for easy access and use that special lie-flat recline for longer naps. You can also use the Go Beyond seat with a seat belt in a pinch (for example, in a taxi or second car without the base), but the base is recommended to get all the safety and comfort features. The Go Beyond is a lightweight carrier and even compatible with many pushchair travel systems, so it’s very versatile for the first year or so.
- BeSafe Beyond 2 / Beyond 360 (Toddler Seat): This is the next-stage car seat for roughly 6 months up to about 6-7 years (official range 61 cm through 125 cm height, max 22 kg). It’s an extended rear-facing seat that keeps your child backward-facing for as long as possible, which is the safest way for young children to travel. There are actually two versions: the standard Beyond which is purely rear-facing, and the Beyond 360 which can rotate a full 360° (meaning it can turn forward-facing when your child is at least 15 months and 76 cm, if you choose). Both versions use the Beyond Base as their installation. The toddler seat offers multiple recline positions and a headrest that adjusts to 11 different heights, so it really grows with your child. When your little one is small, you’ll use additional cushions/inserts for support, and as they grow, you remove those and adjust the legroom via the base’s sliding brace. The Beyond toddler seat has impressive safety tech like the Dynamic Force Absorber™ in the headrest and an extra side-impact protection attachment, all working in unison with the sturdy base to shield your child. Many parents will appreciate that this seat and base combo was an ADAC test winner in 2024 and Plus-Test approved, reflecting top-tier safety performance.
Using one base for both seats means you invest in the base once and get to use it for several years. When your baby outgrows the infant carrier, you don’t have to buy a whole new ISOFIX base for the toddler seat, you just get the Beyond toddler seat and pop it on the same base. It’s a cost-effective approach (especially given the quality and technology packed into the system) and also saves you from having to learn a new installation all over again for the next seat. Everything remains familiar and straightforward.
Installation and Day-to-Day Use: Parent-Friendly Design
Installing the BeSafe Beyond Base is straightforward, even if you’re new to ISOFIX. Here’s a quick overview of how it works:
- Attach to ISOFIX Points: Extend the two ISOFIX connector arms on the base (the Beyond Base cleverly lets you pull out each side one at a time, so you can latch them in even if one anchor is a bit buried in the seat crack). Line them up with your car’s ISOFIX anchor bars and push until they click. You’ll see green indicators on both sides when they’re locked in.
- Position and Brace: Push the base back toward the vehicle seat backrest until its adjustable front brace touches or is very close to the seat back. This brace acts as a rebound bar. You can set it more compact for infant seat mode, or pull it out a notch or two to add legroom in toddler mode.
- Adjust the Support Leg: Drop down the support leg to the floor and extend it until it’s firmly in contact with the floor. A green indicator on the leg will show when it’s properly extended and locked. The base might already look a bit tilted at this point, depending on your car.
- Level It with the Spirit Bubble: Here’s the unique part - lift the front of the base slightly and extend (or retract) the support leg until the bubble in the spirit level moves into the middle of the green zone. You may hear subtle clicks from the leg as it extends. Once that bubble is nicely centred, you’ve got the correct angle. (Tip: It can help to put a little pressure on the leg with your foot while lifting the base front, to adjust in small increments.)
- Lock and Load: That’s it for the base! Now just click your Go Beyond infant seat or Beyond toddler seat onto the base. It will audibly click into place and another indicator will turn green to show the seat is securely attached. The base is designed so you can’t accidentally release it without using the proper handle, so no worries about it coming loose on its own. When you want to remove the seat, you pull the release handle and lift the seat off.
Day to day, using the base is a pleasure. The ability to rotate the seat out toward you means strapping your child in is so much easier, no need to contort yourself into the car. Especially when dealing with a wriggly toddler or a heavy infant carrier, you’ll find this a back-saver. After buckling the harness, just swivel the seat back until it locks (you’ll hear a click and see a green marker under the rotation handle confirming it’s in the correct travel position). The thoughtful addition of magnets in the harness straps on the BeSafe seats (to stick them to the side while you load the child) complements the base’s rotation feature nicely, altogether reducing the daily hassle of ins and outs.
Maintenance is minimal; the base doesn’t have fabric parts, so you can wipe it clean with a damp cloth if needed. If you ever remove it from the car, it’s relatively lightweight and not too bulky, which is helpful for storage or transferring to another car. And if you do move it, the installation process remains as quick and fool proof as the first time.
Trust and Safety - Going Beyond the Norm
When it comes to something as important as your child’s car seat, trust is everything. The BeSafe Beyond ISOFIX Base inspires trust not just through its solid build quality, but through intelligent design features that reassure parents at every step. From the instant feedback of the spirit level (telling you the seat angle is safe), to the multiple green safety indicators (showing each component is correctly installed), to the fact that this system has aced some of the world’s harshest safety tests - you can feel confident you’ve made a safe choice.
BeSafe has a long reputation for prioritising safety (they’re known advocates of extended rear-facing travel, which this base fully supports), and it shows in the Beyond Base. Little details like the base’s smart blocking mechanism that prevents you from turning the toddler seat forward-facing too soon demonstrate that every potential misuse has been anticipated and addressed. As a parent shopping for your first car seat, you might not yet know all the do’s and don’ts, and that’s okay, because this base helps guide you. It’s almost like having a car seat expert whispering over your shoulder: “Tilt it a bit more… good, now it’s level. See that green light? All set!”
Another aspect worth noting is the longevity and sustainability of this modular system. Rather than buying an infant seat with a flimsy “starter” base and then a whole new convertible seat later, the Beyond Base encourages you to invest in one quality piece of hardware that will last through multiple stages. The materials are durable (the manufacturer gives it a service life of up to 15 years), so it can even be kept for a second child down the line. Using the same base for both infant and toddler seats also means less waste and less clutter in your storage. You’re effectively reducing the number of items you need to buy over the years, without compromising on safety or convenience.
Conclusion: A Base That’s a Cut Above the Rest
In a market full of car seat bases that all seem quite similar, the BeSafe Beyond ISOFIX Base truly stands out. Its innovative spirit level feature isn’t just a quirky add-on - it addresses a real problem that many parents don’t even realise could be an issue, ensuring your baby’s car seat is always at the safest angle no matter what car you drive. By combining this levelling technology with top-tier safety engineering (like crash-tested strength and extended rear-facing capability) and everyday usability (like rotation and easy installation), BeSafe has created a product that inspires confidence from day one.
For parents shopping for their first car seat, the Beyond Base offers something incredibly valuable: peace of mind. You can drive knowing your precious cargo is secured in a seat that’s installed correctly and positioned safely. The base practically hand-holds you through the install with its clear indicators and that friendly little bubble saying “all good here!” It turns what can be an intimidating task into a simple routine. Plus, its compatibility with both an infant and a toddler seat means it’s a long-term partner in your family’s journeys - a single purchase that will protect your child from newborn right up to starting school.
In summary, the BeSafe Beyond ISOFIX Base goes beyond the ordinary in every sense. It takes a standard concept (the car seat base) and elevates it with smart safety innovation and thoughtful design. For those who want the absolute best start for their child’s car safety, this base is an excellent choice. With the Beyond Base in your back seat, you can hit the road with confidence, knowing that you’ve quite literally levelled up your child’s safety. Safe travels!
