Britax Car Seat

After doing a lot of research for an "upgrade" from my son's infant seat, we settled on the Britax Marathon and couldn't be happier. It is sturdy and comfortable. I started using it when he had outgrown his infant seat at about 13 months. The first time I put him in it, he actually slept for the first time in a long time while in the car. I think ths seat is very comfortable for him. It's also not bulky, as I have a compact car. This is THE BEST car seat, I can't say enough about it. Believe the hype about Britax, they are great products!!

Highlight Feature

• Features a subtle black and white plaid, blocked with a black soft touch fabric
• Includes cover, belly pad and two comfort pads
• Fabric cover is made of pattern - 60% nylon, 40% polyester; solid - 100% polyester
• A quality product from Britax
• Breathable mesh fabric

Editorial Review

Is your Britax Marathon looking a little tired? A quick and affordable way to give your Marathon a fresh look is by purchasing a new Replacement Cover. Note: Replacement Covers do NOT come with shoulder harness straps or belly pad.

Editorial Review

So you've already got the Britax Marathon Car Seat but you still want to show your school spirit. Now you can order just the car seat covers. These great covers come in your favorite team's colors with the school logo proudly displayed. So let your little one ride in style while riding in the safety of a Britax!

I received my Britax Marathon as a shower gift for my first some (2006). I have a lot of friends who use Britax and this came HIGHLY recommended to me. I loved the pattern, we are country at heart and the fabric is amazing. I have washed this seat SEVERAL times and it still looks like new. We used it for DS#1 as a rear facing when he got to big for our infant carrier, I do wish it had a tether specifically designed for the seat when it was rear facing but we made due. We used the tether and fastened it to the frame work of front seat along with securing the latch system....the seat didn't move an inch! DS#1 loved being in this bigger seat. when he was of age and big enough we turned the seat around forward facing and I loved how easy it was to install with the latch system. DS#1 is now almost 4 and about to move into a booster. We will now use this seat for DS#2 when he outgrows the infant carrier....I am sad this seat will expire while DS#2 is still using it but I plan to buy another Britax for him to use. Wonderful Product!!

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.

Editorial Review

Buy both a Britax Chaperone infant carrier and a Britax Chaperone Stroller by December 31, 2009 and get 0 back from Britax. We're convinced you'll fall in love with our new carrier and stroller, but just to sweeten the deal we'll give you 0 back after you complete the mail-in rebate form.Rear Facing weight range of 4-30 pounds. Includes insert to properly position Preemie babies.True Side Impact Protection, HUGS system, LATCHBritax Carseats Ship Free - no coupon necessary - the is automatic on all Britax carseats.Please view our return policy for car seats here. No Re-thread Harness Adjustment allows you to adjust the harness height without having to re-thread the harness straps Easy-to-Install Base with LATCH Connector Storage (Included) 30-pound Weight Capacity for safety and comfort through the first years Height Adjustment Knob (on base) for proper seat angle and positioning Plush, Premium Cover Set with matching belly pad provides extra comfort Easy-to-Read Level Indicators (on base) provide quick reference for proper angle of recline Easy-to-Install Seat-to-Base Design self-guides carrier into proper locked position Ergonomic Carry-Handle designed to contour to forearm to allow for more comfortable carrying of child in carrier Extra-Large Canopy blocks wind, rain and harmful UV rays from baby's sensitive skin Front Harness Adjuster provides effortless front adjustment when loosening the harness system Built-in Lock-Off(s) secure the vehicle seat belt so that the child seat does not move more than one inch side-to-side or front-to-back at the belt path High Density Comfort Foam provides an extra layer of padding to gently cushion the child Energy-Absorbing Foam Liner (EPS) absorbs and distributes crash forces Premium, Push-Button Lower LATCH Connectors for a quick, simple, and tight installation Five-Point Harness makes contact with the strongest parts of the body

Editorial Review

Britax E9L73N7 SAVE 20% with promo code "CARSEAT20"! (through midnight Sunday) -Opus Tan fabric. -Tangle free, five-point harness with infinite harness heights for a snug a secure fit. -Harness Ultra Guard System (HUGS) which reduces forward head movement in the event of impact and cushions the chest. -Patented Versa-Tether introduces a staged-release tether webbing that anchors the top of the child seat at two points to minimize forward movement in a crash. -Energy absorbing base is designed to deform in the event of a crash to absorb imapct forces. -Rear and forward facing recline for child comfort and positioning. -High density comfort foam provides an extra layer of padding to gently cushion your child. -Plush, premier cover set with matching belly pad provides extra comfort. -Quick-adjust head restraint and no re-thread harness easily adjust the harness shoulder height and head restraint without disassembling the harness. -LATCH with premium push-button lower connectors for a quick, simple and tight installation. -Built-in lock-offs secure the vehicle seatbelt so that the child seat does not move more than one inch side-to-side or front-to-back at the belt path. -Front harness adjuster provides effortless front adjustment when loosening the harness system. -Small contoured base ensures a tight installation in all types of vehicle seats. -Covnenient belt holders keep harness straps out of the way while placing child in the car seat. -Rear facing from 5 lbs to 35 lbs. -Forward facing from 1 year and 20 lbs up to 65 lbs.

Editorial Review

So you've already got the Britax Marathon Car Seat but you still want to show your school spirit. Now you can order just the car seat covers. These great covers come in your favorite team's colors with the school logo proudly displayed. So let your little one ride in style while riding in the safety of a Britax!

I spent quite some time researching car seats for our son. In short, this seat was great, we loved it and ordered another one after using it for a month or so, so that there would be one for each car. If you want all the details of why we liked or did not like it, read on.

As an infant our son used the Graco Snug Ride, which was convenient because we could get him in and out of the car easily and not wake him up while he was sleeping. But after using this one once he outgrew the Graco, at age four months (he was a tall baby), I wished we would have used this all along, even as a newborn. We tethered it to the front seat (so it is facing backward, hooked in by LATCH and tether) and it feels sooooo much more sturdy than the Snug Ride for babies. The little flaps on the side make it nice and snug even for small infants (although not preemies).

Things we like:

-Mostly, that based on research and how it seems to us, it appears to be one of the safest seats. It feels sturdy, feels like there is lots of padding, and also like it is snug. I know, of course, how it feels doesn't mean it is the safest, but to a certain extent (after the feel of the Snug Ride), I think there is something to it. I think there is a good reason that this has the reputation as the safest seat.

-I like the rubber things on the straps. It helps you make sure it is tight enough, fitting well, and straight.

-Five point harness is a plus.

-Our boy can ride in this thing until he is ready to go to a regular seat. It goes up to 65 pounds, so no need to buy booster seats.

-You don't have to rethread to change the height of the straps - thus, can adjust when coat or outfit is more or less bulky.

Things we like less:

-This is not a small seat. It does fit in our subcompact and compact car, so that is great (goes in the middle in back, rear facing). However, my husband, who is a shorter guy, can't put his seat back as far as he would like while driving. If a taller person is driving, it might be a tight fit in a subcompact or compact car. I'm not sure how it would work if we have to fit two re-facing seats in the car if/when we have another little one. So for small cars, it is a bit of a tight fit in the middle and not sure it would fit on either side.

-Sometimes it is hard to loosen or tighten the straps evenly without having to make them both completely loose and then retighten completely. Not a big deal for me, but if you aren't careful, one side can be quite tight and the other loose and then if there would be an accident, the child wouldn't be properly constrained. Just something to keep an eye on.

Overall, though A+.

Highlight Feature

• True Side Impact Protection
• Patented HUGS system, tangle-free 5 point harness with belly pad and one pull front harness adjustment
• Flexible buckle LATCH system
• Extra comfort padding, infant body pillow for cozy fit
• Rear facing: 5 to 35 pounds. Forward facing: At least 1 year old and 20 to 65 pounds

Editorial Review

Transport little ones safely with this car seat that can be positioned facing forward or backwards. Adjust the set up to match your child's stage of development.

Features:

• Patented Versa-Tether
• Easy and infinite head pad and harness height adjustment
• Built-in lock-offs
• Infant body pillow for a cozy fit
• Belt holders keep belts aside for boarding
• Belly pad for comfort and protection
• Removable, washable fabric cover
• Sculpted base for a perfect fit
• Flexible buckle LATCH system
• One-hand recline adjustment
• True Side Impact Protection
• Extra comfort padding in head area
• Patented HUGS system
• Tangle-free, polyester 5-point harness
• One-pull front harness adjustment

Rear-Facing: 5 lbs. to 35 lbs.

Front-Facing: 1 year and 20 lbs. up to 65 lbs.