Baby Car Seat Review - Britax Marathon Baby Car Seat

14 Sep, 2007 Britax, Car Seats, Review, 12+ months, 0 to 12 months

The Britax Marathon Baby Car Seat is the most expensive Britax baby seat. At $270, it is one of the more costly car seats and is at the top of the Britax range. The quality of the components is noticably higher than other cars seats. The straps are very strong and supportive, being thicker and wider than other Britax models, helping to limit any issues with tangling. However, you may need to add additional padding (available from babies’r'us for only a few dollars) as they can rub against the babies neck and body. It should be noted that the Marathon is larger (28″H x 19.5″W x 25″D) than most baby car seats, and can be tricky to fit, especially in the rear facing position in a smaller vehicle. Allow for at least 31″ of backseat space to properly accommodate this model. The seat is very well padded, especially around the head and neck around. The padding is also machine washable. The Britax Roundabout is available in a range of colors and patterns to complement most vehicle interiors..

As with the Britax Roundabout, it is easy to understand how this car seat has become a bestseller. Its range of safety features is very impressive, and even though it is expensive, a car seat is one item where many parents are happier to spend more money.

Features

5 point harness with patented Floating HUGS system
Built-in lock-off clips, Versa-Tether & Safe Guard Latch Connectors
Equipped with Energy Absorbing EPS and Comfort Foam for safety and comfort
Fits from birth (5 lbs)

Strengths

High safety features (however, we hope that you will never need to use them)
Strong and supportive straps
Very well padded, especially around the head and neck
Approved for use on airplanes (Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213 compliant)

Weaknesses

Expensive
Larger than typical car seats, and may not fit smaller vehicles
The larger straps may need additional padding as they can rub against the babies neck and body

The Britax Marathon Baby Car Seat is available for $270.

4 Stars Recommended