Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat All-Star Blue
May 20, 2008 — cia
Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat All-Star Blue 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, Tan Swirl, Crocodile, Mossy Oak, New Denim, Cowmooflage, and Granite.
Customer Review: Wish we had purchased them sooner
We started off with the generic removable car seats (one was Graco, I don’t remember what the other one was) when my son was born. He always fussed and cried and was never happy riding in the car.
When he was about 7 months old and getting too large for those, my pediatrician recommended the Britax seats. We checked them out, but at $269 each (ane we wanted one for my car and my husband’s car), I thought they were just too expensive. I did some research online, and found fantastic reviews. There were several reviews from people who had been in car accidents, and the children were uninjured because these seats are so safe and secure. That sold me on them.
When we first put our son in the seat, he didn’t cry! He sits up high enough that he can look around. It’s much more comfortable for him, and I really wish we had purchased them when he was about 4 months old. They say these work for newborns, but my pediatrician doesn’t recommend them until the baby has some head control.
My son loves it even more now that he’s a year old and we turned the seats to be forward facing. To me, that was the main reason (other than safety) that I was willing to pay this much for a car seat. This seat is convertable from rear to forward facing, and fits children up to 4 or 5 years.
Another benefit is the adjustable straps. Every time you put your child in the seat, you snug down the straps. When you take them out, you loosen them and pull them out of they way. I remember what a hassle it was with the old car seats to loosen the straps when they got too tight. Not only that, but the straps were always in the way when I put him in or took him out of the seat. With the Britax, I can take my son out of the seat while he’s sleeping and not wake him up by having to wrestle his arms out from under fixed straps.
I chose the All-Star Blue pattern because it’s a blueish-silver color with a faint pattern. I sell real estate, so I wanted something nice looking and professional in my car. I love the look of this seat. My husband chose the camo pattern for his car.
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