-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 16, 2013
Pros: I like the fact that his head is protected while he is napping.
Cons: It was hard to figure out how to put it back together after washing.
Summary: My mother in law suggested that I buy this car seat after someone in her ladies group got it for their grandson. My son absolutely loves it and so do I. It is extremely comfortable and definitely worth the price. I like the fact that his head was not ... read more
-
-
Not Yet Rated by the Epinions community
Apr 12, 2011
Pros: easy to adjust harness, easy to latch, extra cushion in chair
Cons: more pricey
Summary: We spent a little more money than we wanted for this carseat, but after research and purchasing it, I would do it again and again. We traveled back and forth from Ohio to Nebraska several times a year from the time my daughter was a year old to 3 years ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 6, 2009
Pros: High harness weight, installs easily
Cons: cost
Summary: ~Intended Use~ Rear Facing: 5-35 pounds and 49" or less with a sitting height (butt to shoulder) of 10.5"-16" Forward Facing: Must be AT LEAST one year old (best not to turn them around until they reach the limits for rear facing ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 12, 2009
Pros: Safety, safety, safety! Comfortable and roomy; Installation isn't that hard...
Cons: ... but it can be frustrating getting it right; cost is high; big and bulky
Summary: One thing I have learned with a young toddler is how they grow out of things very quickly. This was becoming more and more evident with Little Visdo's car seat. When he was born, we received, as a gift, the Graco Deluxe MetroLite Standard ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 10, 2009
Pros: Higher weight limits, plush & padded, R/F & F/F, SUPER SAFE & STURDY!
Cons: Alittle heavy, NO cup holder or "mesh" pocket!
Summary: I bought a Britax Marathon in the "tan micro dot" pattern for my 3yr. old Foster Twins, because we were having troubles fitting them into "traditional" carseats and they were not quite "mature" enough to ride in "booster" seats.At just about 40lbs ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 15, 2009
Pros: Ease of use, safety, comfort
Cons: Price, size
Summary: I am infatuated with my son’s Britax car seat. When I worked at Babies R Us (about 6 years ago) I learned just about everything I could learn about car seats, how they’re made, how seat A stacks up against seat B and the ratings and ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 5, 2009
Pros: Very comfortable seat for tall babies/infants
Removable cover, padding can all be washed
Cons: Expensive
Big- takes up lots of space.
Must have top tether anchor for FF- not avail always
Summary: Bought this seat with 20% off coupon at BRU to help defray exorbitant cost. We are really glad we spent the money. Our tall infant son is very comfortable. The summer heat in NC will cause everyone to sweat, and this seat ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 22, 2009
Pros: The cloth is very plush and my son is always comfortable. Easy to clean.
Cons: very large seat in small cars there's not room in the backseat for another seat
Summary: When my youngest son turned 9 months old he outgrew his infant carrier. At this point he was not old enough to face forward but in his infant carrier his feet would touch the back seat. I did an extensive internet search on the safety and ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 3, 2009
Pros: Easy to install. Daughter is comfortable.
Cons: Tether doesn't work with our car.
Summary: When looking at car seats, we had narrowed our choices to the Britax Marathon and the Britax Boulevard. Honestly, we picked this one in the end (over the Boulevard) because of it's nice neutral color cover and the fact that it was on sale at Right ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 16, 2008
Pros: The advantages of this product is too numerous to mentioned,, Cons: i love it totally without any cons
Summary: When i first heard about this product; (Britax Marathon - Brooke Convertible Car Seat) ,I was very skeptical about it until i gave it a try some months back .Infact it really worked for me and it gives me alots of courage when i am driving my car ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 20, 2008
Pros: easy LATCH, versatether, eps foam, comfort, built in lockoffs
Cons: price
Summary: Years ago when I first heard about Britax I could not figure out what could possibly make a carseat so much better that people would pay twice as much money for it. Everyone pointed out the features and, at the time, I was able to get a Fisher Price ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 13, 2008
Pros: holds up to 65 pounds, so no need for upgrade
Cons: is a bit on the pricey side, but overall was worth the cost
Summary: I absolutley love this car seat. The mossy oak print gives it a different look rather than looking like all other car seats. It is hip to have cammo print nowdays. This seat holds up to 65 pounds so I wont have to upgrade to another car seat or booster. ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 31, 2008
Pros: Excellent safety, relatively easy to clean, usable longer (age/weight/height), narrow width.
Cons: Cost, safety compromised with LATCH used for rear facing installs, seat cover not machine washable
Summary: Our son just turned 3 years old, and it is amazing how much he has grown. He started to outgrow the Graco infant carrier type car seat within 6-8 months. The first seat we purchased was an Evenflo Triumph LX, another very popular car seat, and later ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 25, 2008
Pros: Gorgeous, easy to install and safe by all accounts.
Cons: Cost, but it's worth it.
Summary: As soon-to-be new parents we were very anxiously awaiting the new arrival of our baby. In a panic we realized soon we would be responsible for transporting the most precious child in the whole world and Yikes.... we hadn't purchased, or selected, a car ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 21, 2008
Pros: Very secure, cute, comfy, accommodates larger children up to 65 pounds.
Cons: Very heavy and bulky. Not good for frequent moving between vehicles or travel. Expensive.
Summary: Compared to other car seats on the market, the Britax line is definitely not cheap. It is, in my opinion however, the safest and most user friendly seat available today. The HUGS system makes the straps safer and more comfortable and the Belly pad ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 10, 2008
Pros: Easy to clean in laundry, sturdy and safe.
Cons: does not come out quicly
Summary: I love this car seat for many reasons. First, the cover is cleans up nicely in the laundry and looks like new after each wash. I love it because it feels secured in my car; in fact, my friends tease me that I must have that thing welded to the seat. ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 1, 2008
Pros: Very safe, good up to 65 pounds, excellent value
Cons: Large bulky seat - especially when traveling
Summary: I bought this car seat for my daughter when she was just under a year old. She's now 5 years old and weighs 40 pounds and is 40" tall and she still fits in this seat. Last week we moved the harness to the highest level on the seat and my daughter fits ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 11, 2008
Pros: Good reputation, comfortable, attention to details
Cons: Price
Summary: At the end of December, we found a Britax Marathon at BJs, a Costco-like warehouse club. For the record, I had not seen Britaxes before, and I have not seen them since this incident. We had talked about getting a Britax when our daughter grew out of ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 29, 2008
Pros: Stable, Safe & Can stay in until 65 pounds
Cons: Smaller base tears up your seats & narrow in seat for bigger kids
Summary: We own 2 of the Marathons and 2 of the Regents! We moved our 4 year old into the Regent when baby came. The Regent is a little better for the bigger kids but you certainly don't have to change. We just chose to move her. **Note Use a pad under the ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 17, 2008
Pros: Easy to install and superior safety
Cons: Price
Summary: We decided to purchase the Britax Marathon car seat after researching various other car seats. I had horrible experiences with previous car seats with my other child and was determined to find a car seat that was the safest and would also provide an easy ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 13, 2008
Pros: easy to install, very solid car seat
Cons: expensive
Summary: I purchased mine when my older son outgrew his "bucket car seat" I read quite a bit and talked to many friends. The most common statement was "it is a really good car seat, but you will pay for that fact" That statement couldn't be more accurate. I ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 11, 2008
Pros: long lasting, easy to install, quality product
Cons: expensive
Summary: I purchased this car seat for my daughter when she outgrew her Graco Snugride infant carrier in 2004. She outgrew that seat around 4 months! She has been in the Britax Marathon since and is now 4 years old. She weighs about 50lbs and still fits very ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 9, 2008
Pros: Very comfortable and versatile.
Cons: A little heavy to move between vehicles.
Summary: The Britax Marathon is a convertible car seat ideal for parents seeking premium comfort and a higher, forward facing harnessed weight capacity. The tangle-free, five-point harness with four harness heights ensures a snug and secure fit. Premium ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 28, 2008
Pros: safety ratings, comfortable, easy to install and take care off
Cons: a little bulky rear facing.
Summary: We have purchased this seat for our infant when she was 4 months old and we planned a long trip. She is so comfortable in it, she falls asleep very easy in it and does not object to sit in it. It was easy to install after you get used to their LATCH ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 25, 2008
Pros: Design, comfort, handling, stability, extended weight range
Cons: travel (large, heavy), expensive,
Summary: Our offspring apparently decided to be on the fast track for the transition from a baby seat to a convertible seat and as of the 9th month reached the 29" height limit of the G
raco
Snugride. The latter did a great ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 14, 2008
Pros: Easy to use, SAFE
Cons: Doesn't convert into a booster seat, the cost
Summary: After a rough time and over an hour of hard work trying to install a Cosco Omega Elite, I returned it to the store and bought the seat I should have purchased from the get go...the Britax Marathon! After reading the directions for the LATCH install, I ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 3, 2008
Pros: So easy to install, you won't even end up swearing during installation!
Cons: Pricey
Summary: I have always been a little car seat obsessed, so my girls never went anywhere with someone else unless I had schooled them on proper use and installation. I always worried that if I wasn't the one to install the car seat, it would be done wrong (and it ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 28, 2008
Pros: Safest rated car seat and easy to use!
Cons: A little pricey and the bottom of the harness sticks a bit.
Summary: We figured that of any item we bought for our children, this was the one where money would be no object when paying for safety. We researched many car seats before deciding upon the Britax Marathon. Consumer Reports ranked this the safest car seat the ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 23, 2008
Pros: The Britax car seat is a safe and comfortable seat.
Cons: The seat is a little bulky.
Summary: I love this car seat. My 8-month old and I were in a front-end car crash. I have never been more scared in my life. When I ran to check on my child, she was not even crying. The car seat had not moved and she was completely safe. She had been rear ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 18, 2008
Pros: Longer straps, padding at the buckle, HUGS helps reduce strap twisting
Cons: NO cupholder
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 3, 2008
Pros: Great all around seat
Cons: Cost
Summary: The Britax Marathon car seat is a great convertible car seat. It can hold an infant from 5lbs up to 33lbs in the rear facing position, and from 20lbs to 65lbs in the forward facing position. It is made to European safety standards, which are higher ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 28, 2008
Pros: Safe, Easy to Secure, Wide age and weight range
Cons: Costly but worth it
Summary: We received this car seat as a shower gift, but didn't take it out of it's box until it was too awkward to strap our 10 month old infant dressed in her winter jacket into the infant carrier. It became just too "snug" of a ride. As soon as we ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 26, 2008
Pros: Safe, easy to use
Cons: Expensive
Summary: I did not originally want this expensive car seat. I asked for a cheaper model and got this one instead because the giver thought it was better. I am not someone who thinks that expensive is better. I have five car seats total and this is the most ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 21, 2008
Pros: Light enough for when we used it on the airplane.
Cons: Hard to adjust harness at first few ties. Horrible customer service.
Summary: We bought ours in Calgary Alberta Canada. I wanted to make sure I had the BEST seat for my daughter and checked all the reviews and histories of the companies. We paid 299.00 for our car seat and have a 1997 Honda Civic sedan. We went to turn our ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 16, 2008
Pros: durable, washable removable cover, high quality, much more!!
Cons: none!
Summary: This is my second car seat, I had recieved a graco car seat as ashower gift and it was junk! I purchased the Britax after doing tons and tons of research on diffent brands. The Marathon fits perfect in my scion xb, it is a good size car seat and with ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 11, 2007
Pros: Ergonomic, secure, can accommodate a growing child, good value for the price.
Cons: Size/weight could be a problem for some, on the higher end of the range.
Summary: I am a new parent so run for your lives! As an engineer I am difficult to please. It's part of the training never to be satisfied with "good enough". When I was informed that trading the car for a Brinks armored truck was out of the question, as was ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 7, 2007
Pros: Versatile, Soft, Comfortable, Washes Easily
Cons: Heavy, Too Large for Some Vehicles in Recline Position
Summary: As I state in many of my other reviews, I am an Only-The-Best kind of mom. I do a LOT of homework on things before I buy them. I studied reviews and ratings on Consumer Reports, and then went into a store to "test" seats with my own criteria. There are ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 5, 2007
Pros: comfy! easy to install! safe!
Cons: big. expensive. heavy.
Summary: We bought this car seat nearly four years ago and LOVE IT! We originally purchased this seat because of a review in a thrifty mom magazine. It said to buy it because it was the safest seat: don't be intimidated by the price! (which I was!) If thrifty ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 3, 2007
Pros: Safe
Fits large/tall kids very well
Easy to install/use
Comfortable for child
Cons: A little heavy
Pricier than other brands, but you can't put a price on safety
Summary: I thought I would add my 2 cents here regarding car seats. I am a police officer and have spent the last few years prior to pregnancy in our Collision Investigations Unit. We investigate fatal accidents mostly. I have been to many an accident scene ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 9, 2007
Pros: fits larger children well
Cons: seat cover back side rips easily
Summary: When I purchased the G
raco
SnugRide seat for my about-to-be-born daughter, I'd honestly forgotten how quickly little ones grow and how annoying it was carrying anything larger than a 10-pound baby in an infant carrier. ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 23, 2007
Pros: Easy to install, comfortable
Cons: A bit bulky, pricey, cover not easy to take off
Summary: We bought this car seat for our daughter and started using it as a second car seat (in addition to her infant seat) when she was three months old. It became our primary (and only) seat when she was five months old. In looking for a convertible car ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 2, 2007
Pros: Sturdy, safe, comfortable, latch system, decent for airplane and travel
Cons: heavy
Summary: My friend laughed at me when I bought this car seat. She claimed it was ridiculous for me to spend this amount of money on one car seat that probably would even last, because she had gone through 5 car seats (yes 5!) with her now 5 year old daughter. ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 11, 2007
Pros: Attractive, safe, easy to install
Cons: Expensive
Summary: When it comes to making purchases on things outside of food I am kind of a middle of the road type of person. I won’t usually go for the cheapest, and I almost never go for the really expensive item. I like to land somewhere on the lower side of the ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 14, 2007
Pros: safe, cool, easy to install
Cons: only rated to 60 lbs, up to 80 lbs available in other brands.
Summary: We bought this for our son when he outgrew his baby car seat, but this can be used from infant to 60 lbs! Really easy to put in and take out of the car. Easy to use overall. Very sturdy, cover has stood up to lots of washing, and a very safe car seat. We ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 15, 2007
Pros: Easy to install & use, nice cover/padding, RF tether, tall back & top slots
Cons: NONE
Summary: I bought this carseat for my second son around his 1st birthday. I already had 1 Britax Marathon (Shadow) and 1 Britax Decathlon (Odyssey) for my older son and was very happy with them. I preferred the Marathon, so that's what I decided to go with for ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 12, 2007
Pros: Safety, easy of use, durabilty, and style
Cons: Hard to recline while rear facing and installed.
Summary: Gotta be honest here: The real reason I first considered a Britax is because everyone else had one. I mean, I would go to the park and all of the other kids in out play group had one. I would meet other moms at the mall, and their children all had them. ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 25, 2007
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
Summary: 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... ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 29, 2007
Pros: Secure, super safe, comfortable, so cute, and machine washable.
Cons: Truly, this seat is perfect!
Summary: Britax offers the Cadillac of all car seats! This is the 4th Britax car seat we have purchased and we could not be more pleased. The Britax Marathon was not difficult to install, but it does require that one reads the directions thoroughly, even if you ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 17, 2007
Pros: Safe, comfortable, easy to install
Cons: Price, doesn't fit in all vehicles
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 14, 2007
Pros: Great safety ratings, fits well into smaller car, extra leg room in the front seat.
Cons: Costs more than most other car seats.
Summary: My son finally started outgrowing his Graco SnugRide around 10 months old, and we decided to go with a convertable carseat next. We started out with the Eddie Bauer 3-in-1 but were more than unhappy with it. I had been researching the Britax Marathon ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 25, 2007
Pros: Highly rated for safety, attractive, easy to adjust.
Cons: Very large car seat, pricey.
Summary: We purchased the Britax Marathon carseat in the Brooke pattern for our 17 month old daughter. We had been using the seat we had purchased six years earlier for our son. We learned that car seats "expire," typically after five years, and decided we should ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 5, 2007
Pros: plush comfy fabric, high-weight harnessing, Britax name and quality
Cons: none
Summary: I was originally planning to buy my daughter (3 yrs old) a Britax Regent after she outgrew her Eddie Bauer harnessed booster. However, with the demand on the Regents lately, I was unable to get one as they are all on backorder. I instead purchased a ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 23, 2007
Pros: Safe& Sturdy, Easy to install
Cons: Bulky
Summary: On baby # 2 I probably would have kept using the same middle of the road brands that we had used with baby #1, but my son was born with brittle bone disease. So any Unnecessary jarring could cause him to break a bone or 5. So I started to look into what ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 10, 2007
Pros: Safe, simple to use, great features
Cons: Large size makes it hard to move
Summary: We bought this car seat before my son was born, and are still using it at 16 months. We chose this model because Britax is widely accepted as the safest brand of car seats available in the US. Installing it is a breeze, both rear- and forward-facing. ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 3, 2007
Pros: SAFETY, durability, style, comfort
Cons: price, bulky
Summary: We bought 2 Marathons for our daughters when they were 18 months and 3 years old. Our youngest is now 5 yrs old and still using the seat. My other daughter is now 6.5 and has outgrown the seat. The reason we bought these seats is because of the ratings ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 14, 2006
Pros: Easy to install and use, higher weight limit and harness slots than most other convertibles
Cons: Pricey, may not last to 65lbs, depending on the child
Summary: Updated 4/10/08 My son is now 5, and has finally outgrown the Marathon. We have replaced it with a Graco Nautilus, and a review will follow shortly. The Marathon will go to a family member for the remainder of its 6-year lifespan. Updated ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 8, 2006
Pros: Safety safety safety
Cons: Expensive, bulky, alot of gadgets
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 28, 2006
Pros: Very safe, very solid, comfortable, great for large babies/toddlers that outgrow other seats early
Cons: Very expensive, heavy, bad location for strap loosener for tots that like to escape
Summary: The Marathon came to Canada last year and I ran out to buy one for my son who outgrew his Graco Comfortsport (too tall), but was too small for a booster. The Marathon is great for tall/skinny tots, or those with very long torsos. The price tag was ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 13, 2006
Pros: Easy to install, should last until child needs a booster.
Cons: Expensive, instructions could be clearer in places.
Summary: 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, ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 23, 2006
Pros: Harness to 65lbs. Easy to install. Comfortable. Excellent quality.
Cons: None.
Summary: I bought the Britax Marathon when my son was 16 months old. He'd previously had the Roundabout, but it was an older Roundabout and could my son could only sit rear-facing in it until 30". I wanted him to continue to sit rear-facing, so I bought the ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 14, 2006
Pros: The safety
Cons: It's huge and won't fit much cars.
Summary: 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- ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 14, 2006
Pros: Durable, easy to install and clean, and has plush fabric.
Cons: The price is not a con since it is used daily.
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 27, 2006
Pros: Can use for a long time - children up to 65 lbs and 49 inches
Cons: Bulky to install!
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 14, 2006
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.
Summary: 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. ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 3, 2006
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.
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 9, 2005
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.
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 8, 2005
Pros: The straps never get twisted. The seat is well padded.
Cons: The crotch and the leg straps are too tight.
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Nov 27, 2005
Pros: Installation EASY..It's secure, I know she's secure!
Cons: If there is any, I haven't found them yet!!
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 13, 2005
Pros: very comfy, plush seat cover. harness tightens/loosens easily. sits high.
Cons: very tall. wish it had cup holders.
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 2, 2005
Pros: Quality and reputation. Excellent for tall/big child. Safety reviews.
Cons: Huge design flaw - child can get out of seat!
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 29, 2005
Pros: Keeps my daughter happy in the car.
Cons: Expensive and kind of heavy.
Summary: We bought the Britax Marathon when our daughter was 2 1/2 months old. We fully intended to keep her in her infant carseat until she reached the weight/height limit but when she hit about 2 months old, she suddenly screamed every time she was in the car. ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 8, 2005
Pros: RF tether, great padding & soft cover, tall back/top slots, easy install/use
Cons: Heavy seat (not a con really, it does feel very solid/sturdy)
Summary: I recently purchased the Britax Marathon for my 9-month old son. He is 20 lbs. 11 oz. and 28 in. long. He has at least 6 inches of head room in the Marathon, which means he'll be able to stay rear-facing for much longer. The Britax Marathon can be ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 31, 2005
Pros: Good sturdy Carseat. up to 65lbs, good Company
Cons: Pricey, bulky, very tall seat.
Summary: I recently bought the Britax Marathon in Electric Blue for my 6 month old son. This is by far one of the best car seat I have seen in a very long time. The quality alone makes it worth the price tag. I was lead to this product by it's rave reviews, but I ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 5, 2005
Pros: the safest most comfortable seat I've ever seen
Cons: a bit pricey
Summary: This is a review of the Britax Marathon, a convertible carseat that can be used rearfacing when your child is 5-33lbs and forward facing when your child is 22-65lbs (or until the top of the ears are even with the top of the seat and/or when the shoulders ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 30, 2005
Pros: "best" & "safest" on the market
Cons: Difficult to install, poor instructions
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 14, 2005
Pros: Good construction
Cons: No adjustability in the crotch strap
Summary: We like others wanted a new seat which had a five point harness like our Evenflo Triumph. My daughter seemed to fit the Marathon when we tried it at the store. She is just 40 pounds and the seat should hold 65. I would like to see a 65 pound child ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 12, 2005
Pros: Great for taller children; accommodates greater height than most seats. Solid, comfortable, sturdy!
Cons: Expensive (but the same as buying two seats for a taller child!)
Summary: This is a great seat for a larger-than-average child! We have two different seats, the Britax Marathon and the Evenflo Triumph, and while I like both, and feel both are safe and sturdy, the Marathon is better for several reasons. First of all, ALL ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 5, 2005
Pros: SAFEST, need I say more
Cons: Maybe too big for small babies
Summary: Our friends baby died in a car accident because she was in a combination car seat. The car seat broke away from the base part and the car seat flew through the window. From that point on we knew we wanted a stationary car seat and we did our research. ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 5, 2005
Pros: Comfortable padding and fabric, ease of use for parent, safety ratings
Cons: Maybe the price, but nothing else so far
Summary: We bought a Britax marathon after trying the Evenflo Titan 5. While the Evenflo was rated #1 in Consumer reports, their ratings didn't include things like comfort for child and ease of use by parents. I found the seat to be greatly lacking in both of ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 28, 2005
Pros: goes up to 60 pounds, easy to install, good reputation, Versa-tether, comfortable
Cons: price, size of seat
Summary: When I realized that our son was going to outgrow his "bucket seat" at 4 months of age, I started the mad task of researching "big boy" car seats. One of my friends highly recommended Britax, but I was really put off by the price. But, now I have two!! ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 19, 2005
Pros: Comfy, solid, baby likes it
Cons: Shoulder straps too high for infants, hard to "click" buckle
Summary: We have used the Marathon for one week. It's in our 1995 Subaru Outback Wagon in the rear-facing position, center-seat with a lap belt. Our baby is 3 months, 15+ pounds, and 24+ inches. He was never a fan of his infant seat, so we bought a Marathon and ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 16, 2005
Pros: Easily installs, protective foam and front adjusting straps.
Cons: For some, price. Very bulky on a plane. May not fit in some vehicle's seats.
Summary: I did a lot of research before buying a car seat. First off...this is a big car seat and may not fit rear facing in your vehicle. My husband and I installed it in the parking lot of Babies R Us and found it to fit great otherwise we would have marched it ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 10, 2005
Pros: exceptionally safe, accommodates 33lb rear-facing, luxuriously soft and comfortable, velcro-strap holders, no extras to buy
Cons: very large seat, no snack holders, a bit pricey
Summary: This car seat is quite exceptional. Britax is the car seat offered by Mercedes, BMW, and Porsche. Receives exceptional reviews regarding safety, durability, and length of service. The only seat I know of that accommodates a child over 20lbs in a rear ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 3, 2005
Pros: Safe, long lasting, high quality
Cons: pricey, big
Summary: The Britax Marathon is the Mount Everest of car seats, both in terms of quality and size. Britax has a sterling reputation and I think the reputation is deserved. My overall experience has been a very good one. This is my third car seat purchase in 6 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 14, 2005
Pros: 5-point harness for children up to 65lbs, Safety features are outstanding
Cons: Expensive
Summary: I already own 2 Britax Roundabouts and love them (they hold up incredibly well and my 10 month old baby is using them now). However, my 4.5 year old daughter outgrew hers around 2.5 years old. Britax didn't have the Marathon available immediately so we ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 6, 2004
Pros: Safety, safety, safety, high density foam.
Cons: None
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 28, 2004
Pros: Non-twisting straps, easy to install, easy to get baby or toddler in and out
Cons: Wish they had more "boyish" fabric choices
Summary: I had an evenflo carseat for my son and he hated it, it was a hand me down from my older son. It had the bar that comes across in front. He screamed everytime I put him in it. So I couldn't take it anymore, I did a lot of searching around and finally ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 30, 2004
Pros: Safety
Cons: Customer Service, Warranty Stipulations
Summary: 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. ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jul 30, 2004
Pros: Safe, secure, and OH SO CUTE!
Cons: Heavy and bulky
Summary: I have been using the Britax Marathon car seat for almost 8 months, and I have enjoyed every second of having this car seat. At the time of my purchase, my daughter was 10 months old, about 13 pounds, and 24.5 inches long. She was very tiny for her ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 30, 2004
Pros: Comfortable, 5 point harness, designs, durability, safeness.
Cons: The price.
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 9, 2004
Pros: Lasted over 5 years and through 3 kids until it expired
Cons: Difficult to install and use, awful user's manual, overpriced, doesn't last to 65 lbs.
Summary: My oldest daughter was outgrowing her Evenflo Triumph convertible car seat but at only 2 1/2 at the time she still need a 5-point harness. Options at that time were limited and we ended up with a Britax Marathon. The Basics The ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 23, 2004
Pros: Relatively easy to use and adjust; excellent safety features; very comfortable seat
Cons: Very large; quite expensive; directions not well written
Summary: When my son outgrew his infant car seat, he was only 5 months old, so we needed a car seat that would hold him rear-facing until he reached both 12 months and 20 pounds. After some car-seat safety research, we picked the Marathon because of its ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 1, 2004
Pros: good safety ratings, versa-tether feature
Cons: straps that twist easily
Summary: We bought this as our second carseat when our son outgrew his Graco Snugride and overall have been very pleased with it. It had great ratings on the nhtsa website; it was one of very few with such a broad weight range that had good ratings for rear- and ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 28, 2004
Pros: Very safe, easy to use, comfortable!
Cons: More expensive than other seats (but you get what you pay for!)
Summary: We bought this seat after extensive research showed it was the safest on the market. I think my husband may have initially had some reservations about the price, but in the long run, a child's safety is very much worth it! My daughter reached the ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 17, 2004
Pros: COMFY, SAFE, up to 65 LBS, Velcro to hold straps
Cons: Price, Crotch Strap adjustment, hard to install rear-facing without LATCH.
Summary: This is a great seat! I started out with an Graco, which my infant grew out of. Then I wanted to buy a convertible seat and bought another Graco model. Big mistake! The retaining buckle (you know the one in the back of the seat that ties all the ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 14, 2004
Pros: Haven't been able to use long enough to get pros, but easy to repair
Cons: The shoulder belt lock-offs for forward facing non-LATCH cars is too brittle
Summary: We bought the Britax Marathon because our two year old was getting too large for the Britax Roundabout that he currently has, and because the Marathon has LATCH and our older Roundabout did not. We picked the Marathon because we were very impressed with ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Mar 3, 2004
Pros: Easy to install. Comfy. Built-in locking clips.
Cute fabrics.
Cons: Big if you have a small backseat.
Summary: I was so sick of shopping around for carseats. By the time my 3rd child was born, we had been through 2 infant carriers, 2 convertibles and 3 boosters. A friend recommended the Costco Eddie Bauer, but others told me the straps got tangled easily. Going ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 3, 2004
Pros: 65 lb. weight limit, Britax safety standards
Cons: May be too large for rear-facing in smaller cars
Summary: To start, I will say: we own a Britax Roundabout as well as the Britax Marathon. When our 6 month old outgrew his baby seat, we purchased a Marathon for our 2 1/2 year old. The Roundabout was purchased in 2002, and like all other Roundabout owners, we ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 19, 2004
Pros: best tested, peace of mind, best anchor system around
Cons: more expensive than other models, only one recline position, no level indicator
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 16, 2004
Pros: Installs easy; Fits car well; Rock solid; Cool fabric;
Gives good feeling overall.
Cons: No hook for tether when back facing. Belly pad = crotch pad.
Summary: I'm a father of a 7-month-old who outgrew her Graco baby seat. With winter clothes it was a tight squeeze even a couple of months ago. From my research it became clear that Britax Roundabout gets the best safety reviews anywhere you look. Britax ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 6, 2004
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.
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 25, 2003
Pros: Super comfy; 5-pt harness; LATCH system; easy to install; easy to secure baby in it.
Cons: NONE.
Summary: My son was just about ten pounds when he was born and 22.5 inches long. Not a small guy. I knew he was going to be big based on ultrasounds, so I didn't even mess around getting an infant seat with a measly weight limit of 20lbs, just to have to ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 17, 2003
Pros: Comfy, easy to use, easy to install, longest length of use, 5pt harness, LATCH equipped
Cons: It is largER than most other seats...other than that, NONE!!!
Summary: As a mom of 2 lightweight boys and a daycare provider to another boy, I needed to be able to transport all 3 with me. My oldest is in a Britax Husky (click here for my review of the B
ritax
Husky) and my youngest is in ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Aug 28, 2003
Pros: Non-twist straps. 5pt harness to 33 pounds rear facing and 65 pounds forward facing.
Cons: Pricey. Heavy.
Summary: As the mom of three I have been through a few car seats. The Marathon is by far the best one ever. ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 28, 2003
Pros: Very sturdy
Cons: Doesn't fit in my truck or car
Summary: We saw such awesome reviews for this car seat that we ran out and got one. Sure it was pricey, bu ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jun 24, 2003
Pros: Five point harness, LATCH, comfortable!
Cons: none
Summary: We purchased the Britax Marathon car seat after it was recommended to us by several friends and baby ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 16, 2003
Pros: A 5 point restraint that goes to 65 pounds - great for larger children
Cons: The PRICE.
Summary: Why would anyone spend $250 on a carseat? Temporary insanity? Keeping up with the Jones'? Or is Britax really all that and a bag of chips?
There's no doubt about it, Britax does make a safe product. They're manufactured to European standards, ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
May 2, 2003
Pros: The BEST quality and comfort. Highest level of security.
Cons: NONE! He's getting out now! READ
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Apr 22, 2003
Pros: Unique higher-weight 5-pt harness, many safety and convenience features
Cons: Price, and some quality control issues on early models
Summary: The Marathon is a unique carseat that's much better than its "little sister" the Roundabout in many ways. But in other ways it does not meet the high standards Roundabout owners are accustomed to. What is it, and why is it so special? The Mar ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 27, 2003
Pros: Excellent for big baby rear facing, 65 lb. weight limit
Cons: Pain to install, too big for center seat, price
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Feb 14, 2003
Pros: Washable, comfortable and safe
Cons: price and size
Summary: I absolutely love this car seat. When we first looked for a seat I purchased the Eddie Bauer 3 in 1, because several of my friends had the seat. It was a nightmare for us, it shifted all over our car and it sat at an 90 degree angle. So I decided to get ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 29, 2003
Pros: 65 pound weight limit! Like the Roundabout, but larger.
Cons: Price. It's HUGE!
Summary: Even though we're a two car family, ever since my boy outgrew his infant-carrier seat (at 3 months) we've been restricted to using 1 car because his larger seat simply wouldn't fit in my little sports car. That all changed last month when I purchased a ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Jan 10, 2003
Pros: Easy to install, tether, velcro to hold straps, holds up to 65 lbs
Cons: Expensive...absolutely worth it though
Summary: My 6 month old daughter is already over 20 pounds & 26 inches long. When she go to 17 pounds I did not feel comfortable putting her in the carrier anymore so we started our journey to find a new "Big Girl" car seat. We tried several different seats at ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Dec 11, 2002
Pros: Easy installation, Tall car seat, Overall high quality
Cons: Crotch buckle strap is too short and non-adjustable, Expensive
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Very Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 19, 2002
Pros: high quality, safety, secure installation, higher height/weight limit keeps even big babies rear-facing
Cons: expensive, limited selection and availability, leg straps squash baby's thighs, crotch pad comes off
Summary: When my son outgrew his infant seat at only 3 months (he was already 26 inches tall!) we initially purchased the Britax Roundabout. Like most of the reviewers on this site, we loved the Roundabout- but my son continued growing so quickly that by 5 months ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 12, 2002
Pros: Lots of nice extras, such as velcro to hold straps, extra padding, etc.
Cons: A pain to install
Summary: Our three- month old son outgrew his infant seat sooner than we had anticipated which led us to Babies "R" Us to potentially purchase the Britax Roundabout. We happened to see the new Marathon and quickly rushed home see see if there were any on- line ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 10, 2002
Pros: Comfortable, up to 65lbs, quality, European made, safety, my baby loves it.
Cons: Price, but well worth it.
Summary: My wife and I purchased the Britax Marathon in mid-September when it first came out. We went to Babies R Us to purchase it. However, they seem to be sold out everytime. Their suggestion was to special order it and it is guaranteed to come in within 7 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Somewhat Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Oct 1, 2002
Pros: Wonderful car seat!
Cons: None!
Summary: 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 ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 21, 2002
Pros: High quality. Very comfortable for child. Stable and secure installation.
Cons: Belly pad slips off buckle when removing child. Floating hugs system doesn't slide high enough.
Summary: I purchased this seat for my two year old son, who will soon be 40 lbs. He was previously in the Roundabout, that our infant son will now use. The Marathon has all of the great features of the Roundabout, including a well padded and comfortable seat, ... read more
-
-
Rated a Helpful Review by the Epinions community
Sep 16, 2002
Pros: Will accommodate a child from 5-65lbs in a harness. Very easy to install...
Cons: A little expensive, but worth it!
Summary: Hi,
I am a nanny and watch many different aged children. In the past I have used Britax's Roundabout, Freeway, Super Elite, and Star Riser Car seats. So when I heard about the NEW Britax Marathon coming out I told myself I have to have one!
... read more
-
- Express Reviews
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Apr 19, 2013
Pros: heavy and built with high quality products, super safe.
Cons: bulky, difficult to clean.
Summary: I purchased the Marathon Onyx Booster car seat because I was concerned about safety after being in a car accident with my first child while he was still in an infant seat, I was frightened of making the wrong choice, but everywhere I
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Sep 16, 2010
Pros: Roomy, classy color
Cons: none
Summary: I love this carseat. Everyone tells me Britax makes the best and they are right! It is so comfy for my DD, she stopped crying after we switched her to this; Before this, we had the peg perrago primo viaggio infant carseat. She didn't quite like that one
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Oct 13, 2009
Pros: Easy to use, SAFE, cute
Cons: the price was much higher than most of the other seats.
Summary: I bought this seat based on the consumer reports safety rating. I am very happy with it. My daughter loves it and if I ever had a boy, I could just buy a new
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Feb 17, 2009
Pros: Safety
Installation
Comfort
Weight Limit
Price
Cons: None
Summary: We just ordered another Britax Car Seat. I originally bought the Britax Roundabout for my daughter, after checking the Consumer Reports -- it is rated #1. When my son came along, we bought a Britax Marathon. I recommend the Marathon
-
Not rated yet by the Epinions community Nov 7, 2008
Pros: Nice color. Good for people that live where it is warm.
Cons: Seat belts too short. 33 pounds with a coat not much to grab.
Summary: This is a horrible carseat for the money you pay.The company stinks.My granddaughter is 33 pounds and with a coat on the belts are very short. Britax told me to remove her coat. No way!!!! In New England you can't weara
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Aug 10, 2008
Pros: Comfortable
A Breeze to install
Well made
Airline Approved
Up to 60lbs
Cons: May not fit in all cars
Upwards of $250
Summary: This is my second Marathon. The first one that we purchased was for my son in 2002 in the beloved Fido print. We purchased the Mariposa print this year for our daughter after our first one expired. My daughter will be three and is only 24lbs and 33
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Apr 1, 2008
Pros: SAFETY
Cons: FALSE ADVERTISING, FALSE CLAIMS OF CHILD'S WEIGHT
Summary: We own two Britax Marathons, one for our daughter and one for our son. I did my research when my daughter was born in 2003, and this was the best car seat. One of the pros to it was that it stated that it could hold a child up to 65 lbs. My daughter is
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Feb 18, 2008
Pros: Velcro patches, Easy adjustment, Easy install, Cute pattern, Nice padding
Cons: Pricey, but worth it
Summary: I bought this seat for my son after reading tons of reviews and looking at it multiple times in the store. We've only had it a few days but so far its awesome. It was easy to adjust the buckles and to install it in the car. With his Graco infant seat I
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Feb 8, 2008
Pros: Very user friendly. Safe and very reputable.
Cons: Bulky and expensive.
Summary: We purchased this seat for our daughter when she was about six months old. At this point, she was sitting up more so we decided to take her out of the infant carrier and start using this. Rear-facing of course. I wouldn't trade this seat for any
-
Not rated yet by the Epinions community Jan 19, 2008
Pros: Ease of installation, higher weight limit
Cons: Might be a little bulky for smaller cars?
Summary: We've had the Britax Marathon for almost two years, and we really like it. It feels sturdy and secure, and our daughter seems very comfortable whenever she rides in it. I like the Britax safety record too. A big plus for me is the ease of
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Jan 5, 2008
Pros: Higher weight limit, easy install, soft fabric
Cons: none
Summary: I have gone though many car seats in the 17 years that I have been a mother and this is by far the best car seat that I have ever bought. The fabric is so soft and plush. I love the Velcro holders on the sides to secure the straps while getting the baby
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Dec 28, 2007
Pros: Safety, tested at 70 miles per hr vs 35 for other brands. Good looking.
Cons: None.
Summary: I love this Britax, it is a little bit expensive but this car seat has been tested at 70 miles per hr while other brands were only tested at 35. It is so easy to move to another car, very friendly straps. It is higher then normal and my girl loves it
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Dec 17, 2007
Pros: comfortable, secure, safe, adjustable, long lasting
Cons: hard to take apart to clean
Summary: I had problems with my son, he hated car seats so i we went through 3 different ones before this one. I purchased this one when he was 19months he is now 27 months. I haven't heard any screaming in the car no seat belt makes complete comfort for him.
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Jun 26, 2007
Pros: EASY to install, attractive, safe safe safe safe!!!
Cons: Expensive.
Summary: I love our Britax marathon (crocodile pattern)!!! It's a wonderful seat, and so easy to get installed correctly. That's the thing with Britax...a correctly installed seat is a safe seat, and these are amazingly simply to install correctly. No more
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Jun 4, 2007
Pros: plush
Cons: Latch system not as secure as seat belt
Summary: I purchased a Britax marathon car seat for my 3 year old daughter. She was using a 2005 roundabout before, which I loved, and Britax's reputation is awesome. Unfortunately, the marathon latches are too long to tighten for a sturdy fit in our Yukon, it
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community May 29, 2007
Pros: Truly seems to be the best car seat around.
Cons: The cover isn't machine washable.
Summary: The Britax marathon is very safe, easy to install, and makes transition from an infant car seat something to look forward to. I have two children: 2 1/2 and 15 months... they each ride in one and seem very comfortable especially against the soft
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Mar 28, 2007
Pros: Easy to use, comfortable, light weight.
Cons: None
Summary: 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
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Mar 26, 2007
Pros: Safety and washability.
Cons: Large base.
Summary: This carseat is totally worth the money. It has top safety ratings and is the easiest carseat to clean. The fabric portion can actually be removed and placed into the washing machine. Additionally, the carseat can be used from infancy to 65 pounds.
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Mar 26, 2007
Pros: Great, safe seat up to 40 lbs.
Cons: Large and heavy, pricey
Summary: Britax is one of the pricier brands in the children's market but is well worth it. We purchased two of these car seats for our twins (in the popsicle and cowmooflague patterns) and they have held up incredibly well. Britax goes above and beyond when
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Feb 8, 2007
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.
Summary: 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
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Feb 5, 2007
Pros: Safe car seat, easy to install, you can get many years of use
Cons: heavy seat (if you are moving it from car to car)
Summary: My daughter has three Britax Marathon car seats! We have the Ashley Floral,and two of the couture line fabrics. I love all three. The car seat installs very well. When I install it, it doesn't move! The fabric on the Ashley Floral is very soft and
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Feb 5, 2007
Pros: Easy to use, easy to install!
Cons: None! We love it!
Summary: I researched car seats for 3 months for our 8 month old daughter before selecting this one. It is not only an adorable print, but THE safest car seat out there. Don't let the price tag deter you--you can't put a price tag on your child's safety! Our
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Jan 14, 2007
Pros: Ease of use, comfort, and large enough for bigger toddlers.
Cons: Expensive, but well worth it.
Summary: I got this car seat for my daughter when she was six months old, I love the extra roominess of it, it will fit her for years to come. She seems to be very comfortable in it, and no longer fusses in the car. I love the ease of use. I found the "latch"
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Dec 12, 2006
Pros: Adaptable, looks great, safe, and reliable
Cons: Cost a little bit too much.
Summary: I absolutely love this seat! My husband and I had our first daughter three years ago. We first had her in the typical newborn carrier carseat. However, when she got bigger we needed a carseat that fit many qualities we were looking for. We wanted
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Nov 27, 2006
Pros: Comfortable, easy to install, easy to use, EXTREMELY SAFE!
Cons: A little pricey but absolutely worth it!
Summary: After doing extensive research on convertible carseats, my husband and I decided to purchase the Britax Marathon for our son when he was 6 months old. We paid $269 for it, and it was worth every penny. The Marathon has been proven to be one of the safest
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Nov 19, 2006
Pros: Comfortable for baby, sturdy, easy installation, suitable for children up to 65lbs.
Cons: it's big, if your back seat is small, buy the Britax Roundabout instead
Summary: I purchased this car seat for my daughter when she was four months old and had outgrown her infant car seat. After seemingly endless research on car seats and the differences in quality and safety, I decided on the Britax Marathon car seat. My daughter
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Oct 19, 2006
Pros: Easy to install for 2001 or newer cars, easy to use everyday, comfortable
Cons: must be secured properly or your child can get arms out.
Summary: I bought this seat because I heard that it was the safest car seat available and it is easy to install. It is easy to install if you have a car that is 2001 or newer and have the mandatory harnesses. I have a 2000 so I still have to use the seat belt so
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Sep 28, 2006
Pros: It is safe, a good brand, and really easy to use
Cons: I wish the color choice was better
Summary: I have had a great experience using this car seat. I found it safe and easy to use. I would definitely recommend this product to
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Sep 6, 2006
Pros: Easy installation, Comfortable, Lots of pattern choices, Can be used up to 65 pounds!
Cons: More expensive then others, but worth it.
Summary: My daughter has been using the Britax Marathon for almost a year now and we love it. It is easy to install, adjusts easily and comes with comfy strap covers and belly pad for extra comfort. We have had no problems with this carseat. We tried out a
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Aug 10, 2006
Pros: Love this seat for an infant or a toddler.
Cons: It is a bit more in upfront costs than other seats.
Summary: We splurged and got the Marathon for our 4month old son when he was already outgrowing his infant seat. We wanted a seat that would grow with him and wouldn't have to be replaced any time soon. The Marathon was the best choice out there. While it was a
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Aug 1, 2006
Pros: Superior Padding and Easy to install, Velcro attachments to keep straps out of way
Cons: Straps fit a little snug across baby's chunky thighs
Summary: Our son at only 4 months old outgrew his car carrier seat due to his height. We shopped around for a new car seat and choose the Britax Marathon - Granite. It is a very cushiony seat that our son seems to like. It is definitely more padded than other
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Jul 15, 2006
Pros: Seems to have high-quality components.
Cons: Difficult installation
Summary: Absolutely THE most physically difficult thing I've ever done and I am a former Army officer. Forget it if you are using belts; if you tighten the seat adequately, you cannot fasten a mandatory clasp. If using the Latch system, the base of the seat is
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Jul 7, 2006
Pros: everything
Cons: none
Summary: This is an awesome carseat! I finally broke down and bought it after going through 2 other carseats (Graco and Evenflo)and being so disappointed. For one, the Britax has the cutest patterns. I bought the Ashley Floral for my daughter The carseat
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Jun 9, 2006
Pros: Safe, Secure and comfortable
Cons: Absolutely none.
Summary: I was involved in a bad car accident and both of my children ages 2 and 3.5 were secured in the Britax Marathon carseat. My mini-van sustained 15K+ damage to the front and as soon as the shock of the accident wore off, both of my children were running
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community May 28, 2006
Pros: Cushioning, safe, sleek look
Cons: installation...not any worse than any other carseat.
Summary: My son is big for his age, and when he grew out of the infant carrier, I was left to buy a montage of new car seats for him. One for my car, one for Daddy's car, One for autie's car and one for grandma's car. I bought this one figuring it has a great
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community May 25, 2006
Pros: *Easy to install
*Easy to adjust straps
*Kids seem comfy
Cons: NONE
Summary: I got this carseat as a shower gift for my first daughter. It was so easy to use and felt so safe (it doesn't wiggle at all) that we bought another one for our second daughter. We started using it for our first daughter when she was 7 months old and
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community May 1, 2006
Pros: Comfort, size, EASY TO INSTALL. Seat belts, Material repels heat in hot weather.
Cons: Just wish it came with a removable U shaped head rest.
Summary: I have a tall baby girl and at 6 months old we had to look for a convertible seat that would fit in reverse and also fit her long enough w/o having to buy another car seat before she's 2! She has plenty of room to grow in it and it's roomy. The silver
-
Not rated yet by the Epinions community Apr 4, 2006
Pros: Seems to be put together very well.
Cons: Although higher weight limit, the seat is NOT big enough for a larger size child.
Summary: I can't review the actual seat as we had to return it. What I can say is ABSOLUTELY put your child into this seat to make sure that he/she fits before you buy. My son is 2 years old and almost 40 lbs. and will soon outgrow the weight on most
-
Not rated yet by the Epinions community Feb 24, 2006
Pros: ??
Cons: Not easy to install in the center seat position of our 2005 Honda Pilot.
Summary: Ok, we bought this car seat because of a friend's recommendation and it's high safety rating. However, we are unable to install the seat in the center of our back row seat. We have a 2005 Honda Pilot. The center seat belt comes from behind and
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Jan 21, 2006
Pros: High quality, Washable seat cover, straps adjust with seat in place, comfortable for child
Cons: MINOR Con: Bulky when in a rear-facing position.
Summary: I am so happy I spent the money on this seat. I bought two, one for each car. So many friends have complained about other seats: Straps twist, Straps don't adjust, child complains about being uncomfortable, seat has to be replaced because child
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Jan 18, 2006
Pros: comfortable, stylish, safe, plush upholstery, easy to use
Cons: expensive
Summary: I own two car seats. One is an Eddie Bauer convertible car seat and the other is this one, the Britax Marathon. I love the Marathon. There is absolutely nothing that compares on the market. It costs a little more, but I think that the cost is justified.
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Dec 16, 2005
Pros: Seat appears to be comfortable to my son
Cons: ABSOLUTLY HATE how it fit in my car! Would not recommend!
Summary: I did not care for this seat. It was VERY difficult to install in my SUV (We have a Lexus 300). No matter how hard my husband and I tried we could not get it placed properly. My son did fit in the seat well and the padding appears to be nice. But, I
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Aug 19, 2005
Pros: Straps are sturdy and do not easily become tangled.
Chair seems comfortable.
Cons: The height of seat is not proportional to width needed.
Summary: I had invested in this carseat because it was touted as a convertible seat that would take the child past 50 pounds. It was fine when my child was younger, but he is now 24 months old and about 31 pounds. His shoulders are tight in the seat. There's
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Apr 5, 2005
Pros: Lots of fabric colors and bells and whistles.
Cons: Huge drop in overall ranking in Consumer Reports (see detailed review for more info.)
Summary: I just purchased this car seat based on Consumer Reports' top rating. Now, a few days after my purchase, Consumer Report has issued a new report concerning Marathon's poor performance with the LATCH system. See the report at
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Mar 21, 2005
Pros: EASY to install, comfortable seats, nice fabrics
Cons: TOO EXPENSIVE
Summary: 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
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Feb 22, 2005
Pros: Everything as stated above!!!
Cons: none just wish it was a little bit more affordable to everyone!!
Summary: 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
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Feb 20, 2005
Pros: comfortable, safe, easy to install, easy to adjust
Cons: bulky
Summary: 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
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Feb 1, 2005
Pros: Has the best safety ratings, EASY to use, superb comfort for child, JUST THE BEST
Cons: There is not one single con to the Britax Marathon!
Summary: This is a gift from heaven! I received the carseat as a shower gift from my aunt who is a CHP officer and I knew that when she bought it, it was the way to go. When my son was born, he was nearly 8 lbs and 22 1/2 inches long. Well, by three months he was
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Jan 24, 2005
Pros: Love it! Great overall product! Safety is worth the price!
Cons: probably too tall for rear facing installation in most compact cars
Summary: 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.
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Nov 26, 2004
Pros: Harness up to 65lbs, comfortable, head stays straight up not slump to the side
Cons: expensive and bigger but worth it for my kids
Summary: When we found out that I was pregnant again, we didn't want to spend a lot of three different kinds of carseat. I wanted an infant carrier cause its just easier. But this is perfect for us considering we had an older child who was 40lbs but 39inches. and
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Nov 14, 2004
Pros: looks comfortable, safety when younger child is in it
Cons: the accessible strap between the legs for the child to loosen up the straps....VERY UNSAFE....BEWARE
Summary: Overall we love the Britax Marathon, my son is now 27 months old and has been in this car seat since he was 13 months old. Yes it is much bigger than the other car seats out there, but he looks very comfortable in it. Here is the problem that we are now
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Oct 4, 2004
Pros: Sturdy, comfortable, fits older/bigger children
Cons: Pricey, bulky
Summary: The peace and quiet outweigh the cost. Is there another product out there that may have done the trick? Maybe, but I am glad my daughter is finally able to nap on car rides. From day one, she cried and never napped peacefully while on car rides. The
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Oct 1, 2004
Pros: Comfortable, 5-point harness, easy to install with the 'latch system'
Cons: Maybe a little hard to 'click' the buckle.
Summary: We bought this seat when our baby outgrew his first car seat. He sat in it backwards for a few months before he turned one and we faced it forwards. We love this seat. He seems much more comfortable in this one than the grandma's seats. My favorite
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Sep 30, 2004
Pros: loaded with safety and comfort features
Cons: heavy and very big
Summary: I bought this car seat (with the Arctic Cat cover) for my daughter when she was 10 months. She is 2 1/2 and seems to find it very comfortable. When on road trips, she sleeps great in it. It is, however, HUGE and not easy to take on the plane. Since
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Sep 27, 2004
Pros: Looks good as non-functional sculpture.
Cons: Recalled--can't use it. No "fix" in sight.
Summary: This seat has been recalled and the "fix" (new strap) is nowhere to be found. They promised to send it out in late August and now claim late September. No way to check to see if your particular fix-it kit was even sent. So don't buy this seat if you
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Jul 15, 2004
Pros: Holds child up to 65 lbs & very easy to install
Cons: Price
Summary: 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
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community May 24, 2004
Pros: ease of use, latch, safety
Cons: none
Summary: 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
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community May 12, 2004
Pros: Safety ratings, ease of use, velcro for straps...
Cons: Can we say price? OUTRAGEOUS, but worth it!
Summary: 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
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Mar 16, 2004
Pros: Easy to adjust, keeps looking nice after months of use, has sturdy straps
Cons: Hard to fish the seat belt through in the rear position -- it cuts you!
Summary: We've owned this seat for about 6 months, and have been very pleased with it. The straps don't get twisted (like they do in our son's Cosco), and the velcro strips work very nicely to hold the straps out of the way while loading our daughter. It is
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Feb 7, 2004
Pros: easy to use. easy to install. Reclines. Very secure.
Cons: Price. No canopy to shade from the sun.
Summary: This is a wonderful carseat. It is easy to use and install and my daughter is very happy and comfortable in it. The straps don't tangle, and the carseat is reclining so my daughter's heads doesn't slump forward when she falls asleep. It is very
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Jan 16, 2004
Pros: Very safe. Very cushy.
Cons: Large size makes it hard to fit into small cars.
Summary: my son is now 7 months old and we got this carseat for xmas. I got the Faux Paws cover and I have to say it is toooo awesome! its soft and safe and its easy to install. I have a minivan and it is a bit big, but my son loves it. He grew out of his
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Jan 14, 2004
Pros: well padded
Cons: unsafe
Summary: I bought this product because all of my research indicated that it was the safest car seat. Imagine my surprise when I looked in the rearview mirror and saw that my 12 month old was fastened only by her chest buckle. Thinking that I had not fastened
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Jan 7, 2004
Pros: Easy to install
Safe, comfortable and easy to clean
Cons: I don't think there are any.
Summary: This seat is fantastic. We bought it for our fast growing 2 yr. old and it was the best purchase we ever made. It fits fantastically in our Chrysler Town & Country. He loves it, it's very comfortable and most importantly SAFE! I love that it will
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Nov 25, 2003
Pros: Rear-facing to 33lbs, Rear-facing tether (no other US app seat has that), QUALITY!!!
Cons: Price(but worth it) & belly pad slips off buckle(but not a safety issue)
Summary: I traded in my Costco Alpha Omega for this awesome seat. I had no idea I'd love it so much. The straps NEVER twist (like my AO did) and the quality is awesome. I love the extra safety features. Especially the rear-facing tether option. After seeing
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Oct 20, 2003
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.
Summary: 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 hav
-
Rated Show by the Epinions community Oct 10, 2003
Pros: Comfortable, durable, easy to use, safest car seat on the market.
Cons: Large, expensive, can be difficult to instal in some smaller cars.
Summary: We've had this car seat for one whole year now and it's been absolutely problem free. The material stands up to repeated washing and is plush enough to be comfortable but strong enough to resist stains quite well. The five point harness is strong and se
|
|
