Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat - Microdot Tan

Pros: The BEST quality and comfort. Highest level of security.
Cons: NONE! He's getting out now! READ

UPDATE! HOUDINI CAN UNBUCKLE THE TOP! Joey will be 3 in December and is 39" and 35lbs or so...He's a big boy! As much as I love the fact that I don't need to be shopping for a bigger seat, I am very concerned that he can undo the chest buckle! We are ...

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: Excellent for big baby rear facing, 65 lb. weight limit
Cons: Pain to install, too big for center seat, price

This seat has excellent safety ratings, which was the initial reason I bought it. I was a little skeptical about the price but then I figured that in the long run it's definitely worth it. For one thing you can't put a price on your babies safety and...

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: 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 secure, easy to install and extremely easy to use. An excellent carseat.
Cons: More expensive than others but in this case you really get your money's worth.

I recently purchased the Britax Marathon carseat. I had the Evenflo Titan 5. I liked the Evenflo carseat but was not completely satisfied. I did not like that the straps always twisted and that to tighten the harness snug enough I had to reach behind ...

Pros: Very sturdy
Cons: Doesn't fit in my truck or car

We saw such awesome reviews for this car seat that we ran out and got one. Sure it was pricey, bu ...

Pros: best tested, peace of mind, best anchor system around
Cons: more expensive than other models, only one recline position, no level indicator

When our baby outgrew his travel system carseat, we started shopping for a new convertible seat. Some friends turned us on to the Britax line, and we were impressed. Britax seats are far and away more expensive than other convertible car seats, but ...

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: Non-twist straps. 5pt harness to 33 pounds rear facing and 65 pounds forward facing.
Cons: Pricey. Heavy.

As the mom of three I have been through a few car seats. The Marathon is by far the best one ever. ...

Pros: Easy installation, Tall car seat, Overall high quality
Cons: Crotch buckle strap is too short and non-adjustable, Expensive

The Marathon has many advantages but, in my opinion, has one MAJOR disadvantage. The crotch buckle with its strap is very short in length and not adjustable in length or position.

When placing our 3 year old son (he's about 35 pounds) in the...

Pros: Comfortable, 5 point harness, designs, durability, safeness.
Cons: The price.

After my daughter was getting to big for her carrier seat, I searched the internet to find the "best" convertible carseat. Overall, there were a few that did live up to there expectations; however, I kept getting drawn back to the Britax Marathon. I was ...

Pros: Safety, safety, safety, high density foam.
Cons: None

I just bought the Britax Marathon, we have owned the Britax Roundabout for about 2 years and my daughter loves it. It's easy to install, easy to use, the straps are great, and most of all, it's the safest seat on the market, by FAR! Most people I ...

Pros: Wonderful car seat!
Cons: None!

I recently purchased the Marathon for my 2 1/2 yr. old son. He was previously riding in a Roundabout (which we also loved!). I initially purchased him the Starriser/Comfy booster. Although he met the weight requirement, he was far to young to have the...

Pros: "best" & "safest" on the market
Cons: Difficult to install, poor instructions

This thing is a MONSTER if you have a small car. I'm pretty good at installing car seats. I've read everything I can imagine, been to inspection sites, and have been doing it for almost 2 years now, but I found this seat to be extremely difficult to ...