Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat, Onyx Review
I did extensive research on carseats prior to purchasing this one. It is more expensive than most other carseats but as you know you get what you pay for. All carseats are required to meet certain federal standards but I chose this one because of the Britax repuatation, their website and other customer reviews on this site. The carseat is rather large and heavy. We have a honda odyssey and this fits absolutely PERFECT in both the bucket seats. We have also had to use this in our tiny Honda Civic. It fit in the middle just fine. You would not be able to put this behind the seats in the Civic, so if you have more than one child and a smaller car, you will need a smaller seat if you are using this as rear facing. Forward facing would not be a problem. The BEST feature about this carseat is how long you can use it rear facing. That was very important to us. You can use this much longer than other seats rearfacing. The seat is VERY easy to install and we were able to get an extremely tight fit. The seat belt clips on the side stop the seat from tilting. We had problems with our daughters other carseat doing that and had to reinstall all the time to get it straight again. The straps are very nice and do not get tangled. Its a great seat and we are looking forward to getting much use out of it. Its comfortable and sturdy. We have had this seat for almost 3 months now and I am glad to have spent the extra $$ for this one. One thing I would do before you purchase ANY carseat is check out compatibility with your car at [...]
Also, always take your seat to a certified inspection center where they will ensure its installed properly for FREE. 90% of people do NOT have their seats installed correctly and/or do not put their children in the seat properly. This is the most important "item" (if I can say it like that) in your vehicle...do it right!! Good LUCK. I know it wore me out looking for the right seat. Our daughter is 11 months old and weighs 17 pounds.
Feature
- 5 point harness with patented Floating HUGS system and 4 harness heights
- Built-in lock-off clips, Versa-Tether & Safe Guard LATCH Connectors
- EPS and Comfort Foam for safety and comfort
- Rear- and forward-facing recline
- Rear facing: 5 to 35 pounds. Forward facing: At least 1 year old and 20 to 65 pounds
Overview
Britax marathon convertible car seat keeps little ones safe and comfortable during trips with this quality car seat that can be adjusted to two positions, rear and forward-facing depending on your child's development. This features rear-facing position holds up to 33 pounds, forward-facing holds up to 65 pounds, patented versa-tether, comfortably fits larger and older children. These are removable, washable fabric cover. Patented Harness Ultra Guard System with belly pad for comfort and protection. Also built-in lock-offs. Sculpted base for a perfect fit. Flexible buckle latch system. Comfort foam and EPS protective foam. Tangle-free polyester 5-point harness. Belt holders keep belts aside for boarding. One hand recline adjustment.
Specifications
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.
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 The Marathon's LATCH system is easy to adjust. (Crocodile color shown.) View larger. |
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.
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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: Mariposa, Tan Swirl, Crocodile, Mossy Oak, All Star Blue, New Denim, Cowmooflage, and Granite.
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