( 5 reviews )
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Posted: 01-26-2007
You cannot go wrong with a Britax Marathon unless it doesn't fit in your car for some reason. My daughter still happily sits in her Marathon at 5 and a half, and still fits in it beautifully. The people who complain about the buckles being close to the baby, well, if the buckles aren't fitting close to their body, you need to have a certified child passenger safety technician look at how you're buckling your child to figure out what you're doing wrong. Parenting experience or experience selling car seats at BRU does not a car seat expert make. Please, parents, talk only to CPSTs about your car seat concerns. They are the only ones who are trained to give you the proper advice. As for older kids being mad about sitting in a "baby" car seat, who is the parent? My daughter sits in hers, and doesn't know any other option, because I tell her it's the safest place for her. End of story. - CPST and happy Marathon owner
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Posted: 06-11-2006
I have three of these car seats and LOVE them. I believe they are the safest on the market. Easy to install with latch and they don't move once they are installed! I would HIGHLY recommed Britax to anyone in the market - my kids love them and I know they are safe. Best money I have spent on car seats!
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( 2 of 2 found this review helpful ) Posted: 05-31-2006
We moved our little guy to this seat after he became a bit bored with the significant recline on the Graco Snug Ride. At 16 lbs. he was small enough to stay in the Snug Ride a bit longer, but he really didn't like to be reclined so much. After more and more complaints during each car ride, I installed this seat, and he didn't say another word! He loved this seat, and nearly a year later, still does. I am just preparing to order another one for our next baby. The Snug Ride is really good through the winter, since they can stay snuggled inside the seat cover while getting in and out of the car. But come spring, he was ready for something a little more grown up! I don't know what the previous reviewer was talking about relating to the buckle being too close to the crotch, I have never experienced that problem with this seat. And if I am not mistaken, there are two positions for that buckle, but we are still using the closest one. As far as the size, it is a big seat, and in my Toyota Highlander, in the rear facing position, it is tight against the seat in front of it, and my husband would just as soon move the seat back a little more, but it is all worth it to have a very happy, comfy camper in the back seat. And I don't think it will be a problem at all once we are able to turn the seat around. Regardless, this is a terrific seat, and I will be purchasing a second one for the next baby!
