Britax Marathon Review

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ladyt1078
Spokane, WA

The Britax Marathon is the best seat in its category.

safety conscious, married, a comparison shopper, not rich

Pros

Comes out of the wash like BRAND NEW!, Can be used rear-facing until 33 lbs!, Comfortable for long car trips, Easy to install/uninstall, Well-rated, can be used until 65 lbs., best safety features, can be used rear-facing for newborn

Cons

Is large in smaller cars, expensive

NOV

2008

It took me a long time to pick the right seat for my daughter. I read many reviews and got many opinions before settling on the Marathon. I have not been disappointed. The seat is huge in comparison to my daughter who is in the 5th percentile for height and weight yet she fits perfectly snug in it. Whether she is sleeping or awake you can tell she is nice and comfy. As far as safety goes the seat could not be more snug in the car. You cant move it at all and that is no exaggeration. The seat belts in my car are not ideal for car seats because they only lock on impact. I have to use a locking clip with my sons car seat and they are close to impossible to install correctly. His seat never seems snug enough. On the other hand you dont need a locking clip with the Marathon because it has one built in that is so simple to use. I can only find one flaw with the Marathon and that is its size. It takes up so much space that it would only fit in a large car. I love this seat and would definitely recommend it. Well worth the 269 dollars I paid for it.

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Product Name	Marathon
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Seating Direction	Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Either Forward or Rear Facing Forward Facing Forward Facing Forward Facing High Back Booster Rear Facing
Tags	5 point safety harness Britax car seat Britax, Britax Marathon, car seat Convertible car seat Cow moflaught Durable, Sturdy, Safe, Secure Fits well in a small car Proven Safe. carseat changeable covers are available comfort convenient latch system has 5 point harness the best there is
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
Other Features	Weight Limit 65 - 5 lbs. Height Limit 19 - 49 In. Carry handle No Carry Handle Head Protection No Headrest
Miscellaneous	Product ID 28764997 MPN E9W0627 UPC 652182051716
Product MPN	MPN E9W0627