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Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat Tan Swirl

Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat Tan Swirl The Marathon from Britax is a durable, convertible car seat that helps keep your child safe and secure in the car. Ideal for parents seeking premium comfort and a higher, forward-facing harnessed weight capacity, the Marathon fits children rear facing from five to 35 pounds and children forward facing from at least one year old and 20 pounds, up to 65 pounds. Both positions can accommodate a standing height up to 49 inches.

An Easy-to-Adjust Design That Grows with Your Baby
The Marathon boasts an easy-to-manage design and enhanced features that can be safely used in cars with or without the LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) system. For one, it provides built-in lock-off clips that keep the seat tightly in place when using only traditional seatbelts at installation. Secondly, a simple handle pull allows the car seat base to be reclined when rear-facing, and soft padding and a stain resistant, removable and washable cover keep things cozy and stress-free.

In addition, the five-point harness system is made with strong polyester webbing, has tangle free straps, and fits snugly over your baby’s shoulders, collarbone and hips to provide a secure fit. There are also four adjustable height positions so the seat can truly grow with your baby. Finally, the one-hand recline adjustment allows for proper positioning, which helps ensure your child’s safety.

HUGS for Optimum Safety and Support
When it comes to safety, the Marathon truly delivers. First, the patented floating HUGS (Harness Ultra Guard) system exceeds U.S. safety standards by reducing forward head movement as it gently cushions the neck and chest with soft padding–a feature that’s particularly important both in the case of an accident and during nap time. In addition, this system better distributes the webbing loads, reducing head movement and minimizing harness irritation on baby’s neck in case of an impact. HUGS also reduces the chance of improperly positioning the chest clip.
Versa-Tether for Additional Security
Marathon also offers Britax’s patented Versa-Tether, an anchor aid that provides additional security in the forward facing position for children weighing more than 50 pounds. The Versa-Tether fastens the top of the car seat to factory installed automobile anchor points, minimizing the possibility of a head injury in the event of impact. This system also allows for rear-facing tethering to help keep the seat consistently stable.

Weighing 16.5 pounds, and measuring 19.5 x 27.5 x 25.5 inches (WxHxD), the Marathon is also Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213 compliant, meaning it adheres to a strict set of quality control and safety standards, and is approved for airline travel. The Marathon comes with a 1-year limited warranty.

The Marathon is also available in the following colors: Onyx, Mariposa, Crocodile, Mossy Oak, All Star Blue, New Denim, Cowmooflage, and Granite.

Customer Review: Quality Product
My wife and I bought two Britax Marathon car seats since our schedules required that one of us drop our son off at daycare while the other picks him up. We agreed that taking the seat out of her car every morning and then installing it back into my car just wouldn’t be worth it. After installing this seat we both agree that it was a wise decision. Although the installation isn’t very difficult, it isn’t quick and painless either. The instructions provided were quite easy to follow and the Britax website actually has installation videos you can watch as well. I found them to be very reassuring that I had followed the instructions from the manual properly.

Our son seems to love his seat. He will be in this seat for quite some time and has a ton of room to grow within it as it is rated up to 65 lbs. The seat covers are made with very soft fabric and he just seems so cozy riding in his seat. It makes me wish they made these seats for adults because it just looks so comfy. The seat also comes with some of the “little things” included that just make for a better product. Simple things like velcro tabs to hold the shoulder straps to the side while loading/unloading your child go a long way in my book. Not every seat on the market has things like that available and the Marathon has made sure to include those little extras.

These seats are very highly rated for safety and it makes me feel very reassured that my son is as safe as possible when riding in the car. Make sure follow the installation instructions closely to provide the best safety conditions for your child. Your mind will be much more at ease when driving knowing that your child is safe!

Top quality product in my book.

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Britax Monarch Booster Car Seat Pink Racer

Britax Monarch Booster Car Seat Pink Racer The Britax Monarch belt-positioning booster is a revolution in child safety. Designed to grow with your child, this seat boasts True Side Impact Protection and innovative comfort features. Deep head and side wings cocoon the child’s head, shoulders and entire torso in the event of a crash, spreading the force over a larger area reducing risk of serious injury. The shell is made to prevent the car from invading the seating area, further protecting the child. Pressure mapped for comfort, extra padding has been added to the seating area to ensure a relaxing, comfy ride. Color-coded belt route guides properly position the lap and shoulder belts, and a four-position headrest means your child will be comfortable and safe. The seat fits children up to 60 inches and features plush, washable fabrics, soft-touch arm rests, a retractable cup holder, expandable base and can be used as a backless booster. Measures 17″ x 15″ x 27″
Customer Review: We love this booster!
My daughter has been in a Britax Marathon since she was a baby, so I looked nowhere but Britax when it was time to put her into a booster. She is very comfortable, and feels like a big girl while I still feel confident that she remains well protected in the event of an accident. I do not share the other reveiwer’s complaint of the armrests being too low. I do need to help my daughter buckle herself, but I am confident that in time she will be able to get herself buckled in. The headrest with SIP is wonderful. Works to keep her better protected, but also gives her a oomfy place to rest her head! Love it!

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Britax Roundabout Convertible Car Seat Cowmooflage

Britax Roundabout Convertible Car Seat Cowmooflage The legendary Britax Roundabout compact convertible child seat is renowned for safety, comfort, and convenience. The Roundabout?s compact size is ideal for use with smaller vehicles with limited rear-seat space. The tangle-free, polyester, five-point harness and push-button LATCH connectors help to ensure a snug and secure installation. Unique features include the patented Versa-Tether for energy management, and rear and forward facing recline for child comfort and positioning. The Roundabout is designed for children rear facing from five to 35 pounds and children forward facing from at least one year old and 20 pounds, up to 40 pounds.

Features:

• Compact convertible, rear facing five to 35 pounds and forward facing from at least one year old and 20 pounds, up to 40 pounds
• Compact size
• Tange-free, five-point harness
• Premium push-button LATCH connectors
• Patented Versa-Tether
• One-hand rear- and forward-facing recline adjustment
• EPS protective foam liner
• High-density comfort foam
• Three harness heights
• Push-button, front harness adjustment
• Built-in vehicle belt lock-offs
• Convenient belt holders
• Plush, washable cover with matching belly pad
• Contoured base

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Britax Decathlon Convertible Car Seat Onyx

Britax Decathlon Convertible Car Seat Onyx Britax International has been manufacturing innovative, industry-leading child products for over three decades. Their dedication to safety, comfort, and convenience is certainly apparent in this convertible car seat. Parents will love being able to effortlessly secure baby in the Decathlon, and the peace of mind that comes with Britax’s renowned attention to safety standards. Baby will love that the Decathlon is comfortable from day one, and adjusts to stay that way as baby grows.

Safety first is a good rule of thumb, and one that Britax certainly heeds. The Decathlon offers features you might find on many other car seats, such as convertibility, a five-point harness, and the LATCH system. But Britax went above and beyond the norm when creating the functional and fashionable Decathlon car seat.
The five-point harness system is made with strong polyester webbing, fits snugly over baby’s shoulders, collarbone and hips to provide a secure fit, and the straps are designed to remain tangle free. A patented “floating” HUGS (Harness Ultra Guard) system better distributes the webbing loads, reducing head movement and minimizing harness irritation on baby’s neck in case of an impact. Plus, HUGS reduces the chance of improperly positioning the chest clip. There is also a three-position crotch strap on the Decathlon that can be adjusted as baby grows, keeping the seat as comfortable as it was on day one. This is especially useful for toddlers who are consistently at the top of the growth chart.

Located near a vehicle’s seatbelts, factory installed anchor points provide a secure and easy LATCH connection. In conjunction with this push-button release system, the Decathlon also offers Britax’s Versa-Tether , an anchor aid that works both rear- and forward-facing and prevents the seat from tilting in the event of an impact. The Versa-Tether fastens the top of the car seat to factory installed automobile anchor points, minimizing the possibility of a head injury.

But wait! There’s more! Whether your vehicle is LATCH compatible or not, the Decathlon provides built-in lock-off clips that keep the seat tightly in place when using only traditional seatbelts for installation. There’s a simple handle pull that allows the car seat to be easily reclined. The one-pull harness strap adjuster makes for a quick, easy, and snug fit every time. Newborns are guaranteed a smooth ride thanks to an infant positioning system, comfy padding, and belly pad. Older children will appreciate the removable toddler head pillow and soft fabric cover, which is removable and washable. The Decathlon is Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213 compliant, making it approved for airplane use as well.

The Decathlon’s versatile, sculpted base means it will easily fit in almost every car, and can be positioned correctly every time. The car seat measures 19.5″W x 25.5″H x 24″D and weighs 20 pounds when empty. Since car seats are mandated by law, it’s nice to know that Britax is at least making the decision simple. The Decathlon is comfortable for baby on long drives, easy for parents to work when running everyday errands, available in a range of colors and patterns, and, most importantly, safe!

Comparing Britax Car Seats
If you’re debating between the Britax Decathlon and the Britax Marathon, there are two differences. First, the Decathlon offers additional padding for newborns with an infant positioning system. Second, the Decathlon has an adjustable three-position crotch strap, making it more comfortable for toddlers consistently at the top of their height percentage.
If you’ve narrowed it down to the Britax Decathlon and the Britax Boulevard (which have the same weight and height capacity), here are a few differences to help you decide. The Boulevard does not have the adjustable crotch strap or the no-thread shoulder strap harness adjuster. However, the Boulevard does feature Side Impact Protection (SIP) with the addition of supportive ‘wings’ in the headrest.

Customer Review: Great Seat - Couple of Complaints…
I researched a few different seats to put in our new Odyssey van in September (07). Our daughter just turned two and we wanted to get a new car seat for her so her Evenflo Triumph could go in my husbands car. She had been using the Triumph since she was about 9 months (rear-facing), and then forward facing from about 14 months. We really loved the Triumph, but I wanted something she could grow into. Meaning - getting the most out of a car seat height and weight wise for the longest period of time.

Britax was one of the only ones I found, that actually makes a heavy-duty quality seat that I knew would last. Sure, I looked at a few others that ranked up there with height and weight (i.e. Eddie Bauer, Cosco, and Graco), but none of these compared in quality and durability! We made the trip to Babies r Us so we could “test” the few different seats I had chosen from Consumer Reports ratings. The Eddie Bauer deluxe booster was out because the first time I snapped the metal part into the crotch strap I pinched my daughters skin and she screamed like crazy! I felt so bad, and my husband immediately said, “That’s it for this one!” and put it back on the shelf.

The Eddie Bauer would have been the only other one we would have considered because it was more durable and sturdy than the Cosco and Graco. We did try the Britax Boulevard, but found it rather cumbersome to adjust the head rest and my daughter’s head seemed to lean too far forward with the pillow being there. Overall, she looked uncomfortable in the Boulevard. We also tried the Britax Regent. Talk about a monstrosity of a car seat, but we both loved it, especially my hubby! It held my daughter in snug and secure and was easy to install into the test seat they have at the Babies r Us store. My taller than average daughter looked dinky in the Regent! The only reason we decided not to get the Regent was because our daughter still sleeps in her car seat on longer trips and the Regent just wasn’t going to give her the head support and comfort level I wanted her to have while snoozing. By not buying the Regent as opposed to the Decathlon, we only gave up a 15 pound weight and 4″ height ability and we knew our daughter was going to outgrow the height limit WAY before she outgrew the weight limit. When that happens we’ll probably just go to a standard backless booster that she’ll use with the seatbelt from the car.

Well, BrU didn’t have the Decathlon at the store, and it wasn’t one I was considering. I had researched the Marathon on Amazon and liked the reviews, but after comparing numerous reviews of the two seats. I decided on the Decathlon for three reasons: 1) It had the infant padding for rear-facing which will be good for our next child that comes along; 2) It had the toddler pillow; and 3) It had the adjustable crotch strap which I knew I would need for my daughter (she’s in the 97th percentile for height, being 36″ tall at 24 months!). Essentially, the Decathlon and Marathon have the same seat structure and height and weight capacities, but the Decathlon has the “extras” I mentioned. Also, the Decathlon has a push-button strap release and tightener. The Marathon has a clasp crimper to hold the straps tight. Knowing the seat structures were basically the same, I toted my daughter over to Target and tried her in the Marathon, and I liked it, so I bought the Decathlon on Ebay.

It is so easy to install once you’ve looked over the directions. Of course, at first it took some time, but now it’s a breeze. The thing is rock solid in the captain’s chair of our Odyssey. With the anchor belt and the tether anchor attached this baby isn’t going anywhere unless the whole captain’s chair comes off! Even without the tether anchor it still didn’t move. The material is nice and heavy and the seat is adequately padded. It sits up high so my daughter can see everything outside. I love the “hugs” system the straps have because it makes my daughter fit snuggly into the seat.

I only have two complaints about this seat, which really aren’t that bad, just annoyances - 1) Sometimes the straps do twist a bit and I have to untwist them, especially with an independent toddler who wants to push their own arms through the straps and 2) It does take a little bit of strength to tighten down the straps with the push-button strap holder. I usually pull it as tight as I can and then if it still has too much slack I push the button with my left thumb and pull the strap with my right hand until it’s tightened to my satisfaction.

Overall, I’ve been very happy with the Britax Decathlon car seat. It was a good investment and as many of the reveiwers have stated - the price is worth every penny knowing that your child is protected very well. One bit of advise I’d give to anyone considering ANY car seat - GO TO A STORE WHERE YOU CAN TEST THE SEATS OUT ON YOUR CHILD! All children are different shapes and sizes and the seats are different. We are so glad we took our daughter to BrU and put her in each seat we were considering - and look, we didn’t even buy any of the seats we were originally considering based on the Consumer Reports ratings I looked at! You just never know!

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Britax Monarch Booster Car Seat Rockport

Britax Monarch Booster Car Seat Rockport Learn more about the Monarch.

True side impact protection with deep head wings for head and body containment. Soft Touch armrests expand for wider seating and proper belt positioning. Three layers of padding provide optimum seating comfort. Features include: one hand height adjustment, color-coded shoulder belt guides and retractable cup holders. Easily converts to a backless booster. Weighs 15 lbs. For children 38 to 60 inches and 30 to 100 lbs. 27.5″H x 17.5″W x 15.5″L. Racer Red or Rockport.

Customer Review: Sturdy, comfortable, safe — worth it!
BRITAX MONARCH is the best booster seat for two reasons: Total Side Impact Protection!!!, and the fact that the back will come off later when your child has outgrown it, to provide a basic booster for older children.

Another great reason to consider this seat is EASE OF USE. Britax makes their seats very adjustable and this one is no exception.

My toddler loves her new seat, and so do I, but not for the same reasons. She thinks it’s totally comfy and, before we put it in the car, she had fun sitting in it for a long time in the house. I like it because I know it’s safe. Britax has a good reputation and the products are worth their weight (and they are heavy!) in gold. They’ll last you a long time and you’ll have the peace of mind from using the best there is.

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Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat Cowmooflage

Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat Cowmooflage Learn more about the Marathon.

Unique features including a patent-pending rip-stitch tether - reduces G-force effects on the head and body in the event of an impact, a sculpted base, push button release LATCH system with patented Versa-Tether , and built-in vehicle belt lock-offs, make a tight installation in your vehicle quick and simple. The tangle-free polyester 5-point harness helps to effortlessly secure your child every day. The Marathon? also offers a patented HUGS? system, belly pad, and a plush & washable seat cover for that ultimate comfort experience for children rear-facing from 5 to 33 pounds or children forward-facing from 1 year old and 20 to 65 pounds. 32″H x 20″L x 19″W. Cowmooflage,Onyx,Crocodile and Mariposa.

11 month old LOVES this seat!
Britax makes a great car seat. Child number four is now in the marathon, and seems more comfortable than in the Graco seat we had previously. Baby was a fussy mess in the car, after trying all kinds of remedies, we thought maybe some of the problem is the seat itself. Baby sits up higher and the seat seems cushier, I also find the latches easier to use, especially one handed as you often are with babies! This is a BIG seat tall and wide, but sure is cute!

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Britax Diplomat Convertible Car Seat Onyx

Britax Diplomat Convertible Car Seat Onyx Specially designed for use in smaller vehicles, the Diplomat from Britax is a compact, convertible car seat that’s comfortable for baby on long drives, easy for parents to work with and–most importantly!–safe. It fits children weighing five to 35 pounds in rear facing and one year and up to 40 pounds in forward facing, with both positions able to accommodate a standing height of up to 40 inches.

Proper Positioning for a Safe, Comfortable Ride
Proper positioning helps keep your child secure in the car, and that’s why the Diplomat is chock full of features that ensure your child is seated and strapped in at the safest angle. An easy-turn knob quickly adjusts headrest and harness height without requiring you to uninstall the seat, while the tangle-free, five-point harness ensures a snug and secure fit at multiple heights. There’s also a rear-and forward-facing recline option and soft body pillow for child comfort and proper positioning. Convenient belt holders keep the harness to the side so you can comfortably place child in the seat, and premium push-button LATCH connectors provide a quick, simple and tight installation. Finally, built-in lock-off clips tightly secure the vehicle seat belt without the need for additional parts you could misplace.

True Enhanced side-impact protection and Versa-Tether for Peace of Mind
The Companion also gives you additional peace of mind by featuring engineered true side-impact protection. Deep side walls and head support provide advanced shock-absorption and cushioning in side impact collisions, helping to reduce the risk of injury. Additionally, EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) impact foam lining around the baby’s head and torso absorbs energy in side and rear impacts, cradles baby’s head to keep it away from protruding parts, cushions violent side to side movements, and creates a comfortable resting spot. Secondly, the rear- and forward-facing recline allows the patented Versa-Tether, an energy management top tether, to anchor the top of seat to the vehicle in the event of impact, thereby reducing movement. Specifically, the Versa-Tether fastens the top of the car seat to factory installed automobile anchor points, minimizing the possibility of a head injury. This system also allows for rear-facing tethering to help keep the seat consistently stable.

HUGS for Optimum Safety and Support
When it comes to safety, the Diplomat truly delivers. First, the patented floating HUGS (Harness Ultra Guard) system exceeds U.S. safety standards by reducing forward head movement as it gently cushions the neck and chest with soft padding–a feature that’s particularly important both in the case of an accident and during nap time. In addition, this system better distributes the webbing loads, reducing head movement and minimizing harness irritation on baby’s neck in case of an impact. HUGS also reduces the chance of improperly positioning the chest clip.

Lightweight at 15 pounds, and measuring 19 x 25 x 23.5 inches (WxHxD), the Britax is also certified for air travel. The Diplomat comes with a 1-year limited warranty.

The Diplomat is also available in the following colors: Taylor and Huntington.

Customer Review: Nice car seat
Very nice seat - the onyx fabric is easy to clean. Easy to install. Easy to fit into the car - honda accord.

The adjusting head rest is very nice too.

Didn’t give it 5 stars because it hasn’t been completely “tested” yet.

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