Britax Marathon Review

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Caylababy
Orange Park, FL

Baby's head not supported when sleeping, falls forward.

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Pros

Easy to install/uninstall, can be used until 65 lbs., best safety features, can be used rear-facing for newborn

Cons

Is large in smaller cars, expensive

FEB

2009

I bought the Britax marathon because of it's good reviews and higher weight limit, but had to return it. When my baby slept (rear facing installation), her head would bob forward and there was no way to keep it back against the seat. We tried increasing the recline using towel rolls as the instructions state, but that just made the seat loose and unsafe. The improper fit may be due to our car, which is a 09 Camry, but it was definitely not comfortable for the baby. Otherwise, the installation was not difficult and it was easy to strap the baby in the seat.

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Key Features	Car Seat Type Booster Seating Direction Forward Facing Stay-in Car Base No Detachable Base Restraint System 5-Point Safety Harness Adjustable Harness Height Adjustable Harness Height
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