Britax Car Seat

Highlight Feature

• High quality cotton print
• Thick and cushy 10oz batting for a soft and comfy ride
• White cotton lining, meant to last many many washes
• Matching Belly Pad Included
• Matching Strap Covers Included

Editorial Review

About our covers: The covers are made to last through all a toddler dishes out! We strive for 100% customer satisfaction, we are confident you will be impressed with the quality of our products! Our covers are made to be washed, many times over, to keep them clean and comfy for your child. Every cover is made to the highest standard! Available in Roundabout, Marathon and Decathlon sizes. For Boulevard and Regent please email.

I appreciate the quality of britax products. I have several other Britax models for my 5yr, 4yr and 2yr olds. I have had some issues with them but I still like Britax. I bought the chaperone when expecting my newest addition. I researched seats endlessly for 2 months. I read the good and bad on the chaperone, but in the end I bought it for the true SIP and anti-rebound bar.
I was concerned about the seat and base fitting in my vehicle. It works, though the front seat is moved forward some in my Chrysler Town and Country. One major flaw I found with the base is the adjustable leveling foot that is used to achieve the proper recline for the seat. The seat in my minivan is a captain's chair, therefore, there is a significant angle to the seat that has to be overcome for proper carrier recline. The problem for me was that when the foot is nearly fully extended down, it caused the base to become very unstable. The base could then slide side to side too easily. This foot is not the same quality as the base, in my opinion. I rectified this by not using the foot and instead using a pool noodle for leveling.
I will say that the seat is 3-4 pounds heavier than many other carriers. At first it was no big deal, but as baby grows, the weight along with the longer size of the seat can at times be a burden. Because the seat is longer, it is also sometimes an effort to maneuver through doorways at stores if there isn't anyone to hold the door for you.
Also, the longer size of the carrier does cause the top head end to fall backwards both with and without baby in it. I have to put the seat up against something (wall or in a chair# while strapping baby in.
As for the newborn insert, it was useful for about two weeks. But my son was born just shy of 7 pounds and it still seemed to make it more difficult #tight) to strap him in.
The release button for the tightening strap located under the material between the legs can be difficult to locate blindly with the fingers, as it seems to be set a little too far back. But not too big a deal.
The canopy covers about half the carrier and has velcro tabs at the head end. My complaint would be that it does'nt always stay in place, and when extended it does get in the way of the carry handle.
When removing the carrier from the base you do have to pull straight up. This is not a problem for me in my minivan.
The carrier drops into the base with ease for me.
The strap height adjustment is easy to use. And it is also very easy to strap my son into the seat as well as to take him out. I am however, somewhat concerned about the seat width, as my son grows it may become a squeeze as my children tend to be well filled out!
I have the cow print Chaperone. At first I

Highlight Feature

• True side impact protection distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, contains the head and body, and keeps the head, neck and spine "in true" or aligned, to limit injury
• Anti-rebound bar stabilizes child seat by minimizing rotational forces associated with front and rear collisions
• Quick-adjust head restraint no re-thread harness easily adjust the harness shoulder height and head restraint without disassembling the harness
• Extra large canopy blocks wind, rain and harmful UV rays from baby?s sensitive skin
• Ergonomic carry handle designed to contour to forearm and body to allow for more comfortable carrying of child in carrier

Editorial Review

Britax Chaperone Infant Car SeatThe name you have grown to love and trust now features an infant car seat! The Chaperone features all the best safety essentials you are looking for. This infant car seat has True Side Impact Protection that distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, contains the head and body, and keeps the head, neck, and spine aligned to limit injury. This car seat also has an Anti-Rebound Bar which stabilizes the child seat by minimizing rotational forces associ

After doing so much research, the Britax brand seemed to be the best option for us. Britax was rated one of the best car seats for the Honda Accord (which is what we have) so I started comparing the different Britax models. Since we live with limited storage space in the city, I went straight for the convertible style car seat, rather than starting off with the detachable infant seat with base style. Less "stuff" in our lives!

My daughter was born 8 lbs-9 oz and it worked really well for her starting from the trip home from the hospital. The fabric is incredibly soft and easily cleans up even after she had an "exorcist spit-up moment"! The seat itself is really comfortable. Our daughter falls asleep virtually everytime she is in her car seat. It has also worked well on long road trips to grandpa and grandma's house. I really like the button to release or tighten the straps - makes for easy adjustments since babies grow so fast and the spring weather makes for different clothing layers day to day. The velcro on the straps is so helpful to keep the straps in place while putting our daughter in her car seat - no digging underneath her to find them!

This car seat is a bit higher in price than other options, but it has been well worth it for us. Although we cannot comment on its effectiveness during an auto accident, we are very happy with the quality of this car seat. More importantly our daughter loves it as well!

Highlight Feature

• Easy installation with built-in lock-off clips, Versa-Tether and Safe Guard LATCH Connectors
• Tangle-free 5 point harness with 3 heights for convenience and a more secure fit
• Equipped with Energy Absorbing EPS foam for additional protection during impact
• Push button, one pull front harness adjustment
• Rear facing: 5 to 35 pounds, forward facing: At least 1 year old and 20 to 40 pounds

Editorial Review

Britax roundabout convertible car seat gives your little rider a safe, smooth ride in cushioned comfort. This feature patented versa-tether. These are removable, washable fabric cover. Also provides belly pad for comfort and protection. Sculpted base for a perfect fit on most vehicles. Flexible buckle latch system. Comfort foam and EPS-protective foam. Tangle-free polyester and 5-point harness. Belt holders keep belts aside for boarding. Push-button harness adjuster. One-hand recline adjustment. Rear facing holds infants 5 to 33 pounds. Forward facing holds babies 1 year-old and up to 40 pounds.

Highlight Feature

• Strap easily attaches to stroller frame and adjusts to secure infant carrier
• Enables use of chaperone products
• Easy to install

Editorial Review

Britax Chaperone Adapter Strap Kit Strap easily attaches to stroller frame and adjusts to secure infant carrier. Enables use of Chaperone products with other manufacturers strollers and infant carriers Compatible with the following Strollers: Chicco Cortina Peg Perego Pliko 3 Baby Trend Snap 'N Go Maclaren Techno XLR Compatible with the following Infant Carriers: Britax Companion Chicco Key Fit Peg Perego Primo Viaggio Graco Safe Seat Product Dimensions: 1.5" x 1.25" x 2.25" Product Weight: 0.10 lbs

Highlight Feature

• Manufacturer Suggested Age: 1 Year and Up
• Features: Tangle-Free Harness
• Material: Nylon
• Care and Cleaning: Hand-wash Only
• Minimum Weight Supported: 5.0 Lb.
• Maximum Weight Capacity: 50.0 Lb.
• Safety and Security Features: 5-Point Harness, LATCH Equipped Car Seat
• Certifications: JPMA Certified
• Dimensions: Height: 27.5 "; Width: 19.5 "; Depth: 25.5 "
• Product Weight: 15.54 Lb.

Editorial Review

The Britax Roundabout 50 convertible car seat maintains many parent-approved features from the ever-popular Roundabout compact convertible car seat. With recent advancements in child safety and the best practice to keep children harnessed as long as possible, this Roundabout has been stretched to accommodate up to a 50 lb child. The Roundabout 50 features a tangle free, five-point harness with 4 harness heights and 3 buckle positions for a snug and secure fit. Higher forward-facing weight capacity allows children to remain harnessed up to 50 pounds. Premium push-button lower LATCH connectors provide a quick, simple and tight installation. Unique features include the patented Versa-Tether for energy management, and rear- and forward-facing recline for child comfort and positioning. The Roundabout 50 fits children rear facing from five to 35 pounds and children forward facing from at least one year old and 20 pounds, up to 50 pounds. The Roundabout 50 is made in the USA with U.S. and global components.

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Our 8 month old out grew her baby seat quick, so we began researching car seats. After about a week of looking at everything from consumer reports to amazon.com we decided to go with the Marathon. It's a great seat so far.

PROS:

- Not super bulky like the more expensive britax ones and works like a champ.
- Easy it is to get her in and out of it.
- Fits in Subaru Outback Wagon well (i am tall and have the drives seat all the way back, no issues unless you are a gangster and need the seat back flat against the rear seats.)
- Easy to clean off spit up.
- Solid and well made.
- Easy to fasten into a variety of cars with built in child seat "clips."
- Safe.

CONS:

- Her legs cannot stretch out. (I didn't read a review about any of the car seats we looked at without this problem, so take this with a grain of salt.)
- We cannot see her without getting one of those Parent Mirrors. It's a tall seat!
- Doesn't fit very well into cars with a lapbelt only option. We have an older F250 truck with a lapbelt in the center, and for the life of me I cannot get it super snug like I can in the Subaru. I've tried a few different things.

OTHER CAR SEATS WE CONSIDERED:
- Sunshine Kids Radian65SL - Nice and Narrow! Steel Frame! (Almost bought this one. Coin flip. # of + reviews for marathon is why we chose it.)
- Cosco Scenera Convertible Car Seat - Not very comfy looking, but cheap! Great buy for sure.

OVERALL:
4 stars due to the leg thing, but overall, we are stoked on this purchase.

Highlight Feature

• 5 point harness with patented Floating HUGS system and 4 harness heights
• Built-in lock-off clips, Versa-Tether & Safe Guard LATCH Connectors
• EPS and Comfort Foam for safety and comfort
• Rear- and forward-facing recline
• Rear facing: 5 to 35 pounds. Forward facing: At least 1 year old and 20 to 65 pounds

Editorial Review

Britax marathon convertible car seat keeps little ones safe and comfortable during trips with this quality car seat that can be adjusted to two positions, rear and forward-facing depending on your child's development. This features rear-facing position holds up to 33 pounds, forward-facing holds up to 65 pounds, patented versa-tether, comfortably fits larger and older children. These are removable, washable fabric cover. Patented Harness Ultra Guard System with belly pad for comfort and protection. Also built-in lock-offs. Sculpted base for a perfect fit. Flexible buckle latch system. Comfort foam and EPS protective foam. Tangle-free polyester 5-point harness. Belt holders keep belts aside for boarding. One hand recline adjustment.