Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)Don't get me wrong....I would own nothing other than Britax seats at this point.We have 4 children and we've tried various models.We've donated the others to Goodwill.We currently own 5 Britax car seats for 4 children.We have 2 Regents, 1 Parkway(used as a spare), 1 Marathon, and 1 Roundabout.I feel as though I'm a walking advertisement for Britax and we've been accused of being uptight about car seats.
As far as I'm concerned, there are three main features that we look for in a car seat:
1.Does it fit securely in the vehicle?
Forward facing, this seat is awesome.We don't have the latch system in our van, so we never had the opportunity to use the latch belts although I'm sure they work fine.We use the shoulder belt and we've never seen any other seat get as secure as our seat.When we try to move the seat side to side, the van moves instead.The beauty of the system is that after you've tightened the lap part of the belt down as far as you can, you then slide the shoulder part of the belt into a slot that latches down on the side of the seat.Once you've done this, the belt doesn't develop any slack.Then for good measure, you attach the tether to the underside of the rear of the seat (or a tether hook in some cars).This seat doesn't move after that.
Rear facing, the seat could be improved.This is why the seat doesn't get 5 stars from me.The side lock down mechanism is tightened more by the thickness of the belt.Unfortunately, it can pop open without much pressure.(As a side note, the lockdown on the side of our older Roundabout works great.It is a different design.I'm not sure if Britax thought they were improving and have changed the design or if they have a different lockdown on this seat.)The annoying thing about this is that you have to continuously check to see if it has released.
2.Condition of the straps is important.I haven't seen one manufacturer compare to the quality of the straps.The shoulder straps are thick and wide.They don't fold up on themselves or get tangled.They are also wide across your child's shoulders.
3.Child's comfort.The side guards around the head are great for when they are getting tired and the safety foam is the same as you would find in bike helmets.
Overall, the seat is great.If I could have given it 4.5 stars, I would have.The rear facing problem was minor to us because we could use our Roundabout rear facing, but for someone who needs to use it rear facing for a while, it might be more of a problem.I'm hoping Britax improves that one thing, but overall, this seat is highly recommended by me.
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Product Description:
The Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat (Onyx) features easy installation, Side Impact Protection, and innovative details for your child's comfort and safety. Delivering both comfort and safety up through the preschool years, it fits children in the rear-facing position weighing from 5 to 35 pounds, and children in the forward-facing position starting at one year old and 20 pounds, up to 65 pounds.
The Marathon
Convertible Car Seat
At a Glance:
Age/Weight Requirements:
In rear-facing position, fits children weighing 5 - 35 pounds; in forward-facing position, fits children 1+ years old weighing 20 - 65 pounds
Warranty:
6-year product life; 1-year limited warranty
Certifications:
Certified for aircraft travel in harness mode only
Who:
Parents and caregivers
What:
Keeping children safe and comfortable in the car
Where:
Car, minivan, and SUV
A rigid seat shell, deep side walls, and energy-absorbing foam lining protect your child's head, neck and body. View larger.Side Impact Protection for Added Security
To keep your child safe, the Marathon Convertible includes Side Impact Protection, which is a system composed of the rigid seat shell, the deep side walls, and energy-absorbing foam lining the shell that work together to distribute crash forces, shield from vehicle intrusion, and contain the head, neck and body.
Superior 360-Degree Protection to Minimize the Risk of Injury
The Marathon offers a variety of superior crash force management features to keep your child properly positioned and protected. First, the patented, energy-absorbing Versa-Tether has staged-release tether webbing, anchoring the top of the seat at two points to minimize forward movement. For growing babies, the tangle-free, five-point harness offers multiple harness heights for a snug, custom fit.
For additional protection, the Harness Ultra Guard System (HUGS) reduces forward head movement, while both the EPS foam liner and base are designed to absorb energy.
Superior Ease-of-Use for Safety and Convenience
Packed with perks for parents, the Marathon includes push-button lower LATCH connectors for quick, simple, and tight installation, and a front harness adjuster allows for easy loosening of the straps. Built-in lock-offs secure the vehicle seat belt and prevent the car seat from moving more than one inch side-to-side and front-to-back at the belt path.
A small contoured base ensures a tight installation in all types of vehicle seats, while convenient holders keep harness straps out of the way while you're placing your child in the seat.
The Marathon Convertible Car Seat is available in the following patterns: Onyx, Mariposa, Cowmooflage, Mossy Oak Limited Edition, and New Denim.
The Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat is backed by a one-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
One Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat and manual.
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