Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat - Microdot Tan

Pros: Longer straps, padding at the buckle, HUGS helps reduce strap twisting
Cons: NO cupholder

Recently we bought this carseat for my daughter when she turned 4. I wish I had bought it when she was first born. When my daughter turned 4 we put her into a booster seat like alot of parents, without realizing how dangerous these really are. When we ...

Pros: Easy intallation, comfy, safe, recline, up to 65lbs instead of 40.
Cons: Expensive, straps for chest buckle take some breaking in to be easy to move

I've searched for ever...tried 6 other car seats before Britax; I think I stores really got sick of me. I have researched and went to 5 different stores, asked everyone I see with a kid, people said these were too expensive. Given, they are pricey... ...

Pros: Safe, comfortable, easy to install
Cons: Price, doesn't fit in all vehicles

4 years ago when I was pregnant with my first son, I did a lot of research to determine the safest seat on the market. The Britax Marathon came out on top. It is rated for 5 to 65 lbs and up to 49” so can be used for a very long time. However, we have ...

Pros: Safety safety safety
Cons: Expensive, bulky, alot of gadgets

As a mother of 2 boys, a daycare provider, a future pediatrician, a car accident victim and a mom still building her family, I have to be able to TRUST whatever my kids, my future kids, and my daycare kids sit in! No name brand loyalty here! I am not ...

Pros: Easy to install, should last until child needs a booster.
Cons: Expensive, instructions could be clearer in places.

The Britax Marathon is a convertible car seat designed to be used either rear-facing or forward-facing depending on your child's height and weight. It is approved (in Canada,) to be used rear-facing with children 5 to 30lbs and less than 32" in height, ...

Pros: The safety
Cons: It's huge and won't fit much cars.

My research for a convertible car seat started early since my infant was on the tall side. I had narrowed it down to the Roundabout and the Marathon. Since the baby had to sit facing the rear, I wanted a car seat that would fit in my car (Mercedes C- ...

Pros: Durable, easy to install and clean, and has plush fabric.
Cons: The price is not a con since it is used daily.

I have had a Britax since my son was 9 months old (will be four in August) and I never hesitated to get one for my daughter (will be two in August). This seat is extremely sturdy and easy to remove to clean. While it is big, it is very easy to secure ...

Pros: Can use for a long time - children up to 65 lbs and 49 inches
Cons: Bulky to install!

When my baby daughter was getting to heavy for me to carry her in her B aby Trend Latch-Loc Infant Carseat we knew it was time to go out and get a convertible carseat. At the time she wasn't yet a year old so she ...

Pros: Very comfortable for the baby. Snug secure fasteners. Plush fabric. Easy to adjust. Recline position.
Cons: May not fit rear-facing in some vehicles. Price. Instruction booklet photos not accurate.

After a long a tedious research process and a peek at Consumer Reports, I decided to purchase the Britax Marathon for my 9 month old son. Safety being my main concern and his comfort. I sat him in the seat in the store at first. No complaints from him. ...

Pros: Very safe, comfortable for child, easily adjustable straps, plushy cover, and comes in many colors/patterns.
Cons: EXPENSIVE!!! Quite large, cheap foam under-padding, straps not easily removed to wash.

First off let me say this is by far the safest car seat for a child that also provides comfort. My review will not be as technical as others as my goal is to inform people of the dangers of some car seats that the Britax Marathon does NOT have. Simple ...

Pros: fairly easy to install, lots of cover options, harnesses up to 65lbs! ,very comfy
Cons: Price is a little steep, top tether can be confusing and hard to adjust.

I've owned the marathon for a couple of months, it was purchased after my 4th Dorel seat broke in less than a year. I figured the price tag on a Marathon that WOULD last a few years is better than paying $100 a year on car seats that break. It was pretty ...

Pros: The straps never get twisted. The seat is well padded.
Cons: The crotch and the leg straps are too tight.

I've had Britax Marathon since my son turned 1 year old. Anyone who owns this carseat I'm sure is generally satisfied with its quality. The seat is well cushioned that it's ideal for long distance trips and the crotch cushion is an added comfort. As ...

Pros: Installation EASY..It's secure, I know she's secure!
Cons: If there is any, I haven't found them yet!!

Sure, it's not the lowest price car seat around. But you can't put a price on safety. I learned that the best car seat is the safest car seat, and the safest car seat is the one that is installed and used properly every time. INSTALLING (very tight ...

Pros: very comfy, plush seat cover. harness tightens/loosens easily. sits high.
Cons: very tall. wish it had cup holders.

When my younger child was ready to be moved into the front facing position i decided that i wanted a seat that would have a weight limit above 40 pounds, because i want to keep my girls in a five point harness for as long as possible. Since i wanted both ...

Pros: Quality and reputation. Excellent for tall/big child. Safety reviews.
Cons: Huge design flaw - child can get out of seat!

I loved this seat until I realized my 20 month old can reach down between his legs and pull up on the harness release lever effectively loosening the harness straps completely so that he can climb out!!! This is EXTREMELY UNSAFE - BEWARE! I could not ...