Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat - Microdot Tan

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: 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: 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: 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: Safety
Cons: Customer Service, Warranty Stipulations

I absolutely love the durability and safety features in the seat. At the time of purchase I debated between the Roundabout and the Marathon. Both seemed to have very similar features, but the size limits were (in my opinion) drastically different. ...

Pros: They are safe,sturdy and very comfortable.The side support is a plus.
Cons: Very large and heavy. Once you install it you don't want to move it.

When I had to move my twins from infant carriers I really researched. And by far for safety, I felt more comfortable with the Marathon more then any other car seat I saw.Though they were quite pricey ($500.00 for 2)I couldn't put a price tag on my children safety. Now after 3 1/2 years it is time to get them something new,But I feel like I got my moneys worth. They are just getting to tall for the Marathons. After much more research it looks like I will be going with another Britax model. With my children only being 4 yrs. old I still want to see them in 5 point harnesses. The Britax Regent seems my best bet.

Pros: Everything as stated above!!!
Cons: none just wish it was a little bit more affordable to everyone!!

This is a great car seat. After purchasing a crappy carseat, that I took back, I decided to do research online. I came across the Britax. We went o babies r us and fell in love with it!!! A very sturdy and safe seat. I will say this much, it is a big car seat. It also has alot of padding which others ones don't!!! With the latch system it locked on so good that it could have been part of my van seat!!! These are sort of pricey, but how much do you put on your childs life?!!!! I would recommend this seat to everyone!!! The seat cover does wash up nice in the washer too!!

Pros: ease of use, latch, safety
Cons: none

I bought the Britax Marathon carseat because I wanted a safe, easy to use seat that would last for years. Previously used a Roundabout when my daughter was younger, but needed a second car seat. The Roundabout is in our 2nd car and we use the Marathon in our primary vehicle. The Marathon is extremely easy to use. The five-point harness works like a dream (no matching up the lower piece before inserting into the buckle). The straps don't twist and tangle like cheaper brands we have tried. The latch system is terrific. It makes it very easy to move from vehicle to vehicle for those of you who may lend car seats to grandparent or others. Between the latches and the tether, this seat does not budge in my car (no shifting whatsoever). My daughter is average size at 3 years and fits very comfortably in the seat. One major advantage for her is that it sits high enough for her to have a birds eye view out the windows.

Pros: Holds child up to 65 lbs & very easy to install
Cons: Price

I have 3 kids and my back seat is a row a carseats. Because of this, my oldest daughter who was just at 40 pounds at 5 years old technically could have gone into a booster seat. However most all boosters require the use of the vehicle seat belt to secure the child in it.

Since I had 2 other kids in child seats, my 5 year old could not reach the seat belt to secure herself because of the other seats in her way. After much consideration I decided that I would purchase this seat because it would hold her to 65 lbs and had the 5 point harness.

She loves it and it was by far the EASIEST carseat to install. It took my husband less than 10 mins to get it secured in the car and her strapped in. It was well worth the money we spent.

Pros: The safest seat available. My daughter loves it and seems very comfortable.
Cons: Expensive (but worth it)! Too big for rear facing. I can't reach my daughter.

I love my Britax Marathon carseat. It is easy to use and I feel that my baby is safe. One of my favorite things about the seat is that the seat belt can be passed over or under the fabric. My second favorite thing is the built in locking clips. I haven't used the LATCH belts yet. But I like that they have sewn in storage pockets under the cover so that they are not hanging around loose. My only problem with the seat is that I can't get to are see my daughter because the seat is so big. I have a mid size car and when the seat is in the middle of the back seat rear facing, I can't see my daughter or hand her things like her noo noo or toys. I love the seat but I don't think that it is a good choice for rear facing babies unless you have someone willing to ride in the back seat everywhere you go.

Pros: Safety ratings, ease of use, velcro for straps...
Cons: Can we say price? OUTRAGEOUS, but worth it!

This is the best seat we purchased. Although it is EXTREMELY pricey, I am so glad we purchased this seat. My son grew out of his infant carrier at 5 months and we needed a seat fast. After doing all the research on car seats and seeing comparisons of babies in actual seats, we chose this seat. My son is a wide/large body infant and fits PERFECT in this seat. Although now he can kick the back of the regular seat in the car because he is long! The straps velcro to the side for easy grabbing and I don't have to worry about the straps tangling in themselves or the buckle turning around. It was fairly easy to install because our vehicle doesn't have LATCH. The manual had to be cut off the car seat, not fond of that even though there is a storage spot for it on the back of the seat. The tether stores nicely as did the LATCH since we can't use it. You don't even know it's there. It comes in so many colors and fabrics (so you can get one to match your car!) This is just a great seat.

Pros: comfortable, safe, easy to install, easy to adjust
Cons: bulky

I have owned three Britax car seats and have loved all of them but this one is the best! I was recently rear-ended at 50+ MPH. My passenger and I both had severe whiplash but my 35 lb three year old who was seated securely in her Marathon had no injuries. After the accident, I didn't hesitate to replace the old seat with another Marathon.

I have used the Marathon in seven different cars and several airplanes and it has installed securely and easily in every situation. My daughter loves the fun prints and is always comfortable and happy to be buckled into her seat.

It is a bit larger than other booster seats or car seats but after having my daughter safe through two accidents, the size is definitely worth the peace of mind.

Pros: Love it! Great overall product! Safety is worth the price!
Cons: probably too tall for rear facing installation in most compact cars

After having the Roundabout I went for the Marathon for my growing son. It is taller than the roundabout and similar in functions. I wouldn't trust any other brand after comparing the sturdiness and rock solid "attachment" to my car after installation. If you can figure out how to get it in correctly then it absolutely won't move. Installation is a bit difficult, but so are all the other carseats. Check out cpsafety's website for great tips on all installations! I love the velcro to hold the straps back and the soft cover and padding are very nice. My only problem is the padding at the buckle gets stuck underneath my son when he gets in. If only it had a little velcro attachment there then I would say it's perfect! I think I will sew some on myself to solve the problem.

Pros: Easy to use, comfortable, light weight.
Cons: None

This is by far my favorite carseat. It is so easy to install/uninstall. It is big and comfortable for my son. It is so easy to use. I highly recommend this to anyone who is moving out of the infant carseat.

Pros: EASY to install, comfortable seats, nice fabrics
Cons: TOO EXPENSIVE

I owned an Evenflo car seat before this that I got as a present for my baby shower. It was fine but when we got in a car accident our car seat needed to be replaced. After recommendations from my friends, I purchased the Britix Marathon. I've had it a year and half and I love it. I think it's very easy to install after installing dozens of car seats in our car (from friend's children) and my own this is by far amont the easiest AND safest to get tightly in there AND it stays tight.

Also, my daughter is SO comfortable in it. She loves riding in it and now that she is two I buckle the bottom and she does the chest clips. Also, she sits higher up then other car seats and can easily see what's going on. I now have a 5 month old that's about to out grow her Snugride Car seat and I'm purchasing another Britix Marathon. I love them. To me it's worth it being way over priced.