Britax Roundabout Car Seat Reviews

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4.83 of 5 (by 47 users)

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Britax Roundabout Car Seat Review Summary

Value conscience parents, wanting a safe car seat for their children have chosen the Britax Roundabout car seat to carry their precious cargo. Being “the smallest of the Britax” car seats the Roundabout is “light weight” and “a breeze to install” as well as economical. Although it is easy to use, the Roundabout does have a puzzle lock style buckle that may turn some parents off. In reviews for the Roundabout, parents agree their children “get very cozy” in the seat. “The Britax Roundabout is a great car seat that grows with the child” up to 40 pounds and/or 40 inches which works well for parents wanting to use their Roundabout for additional children. Although other Britax models can hold larger children, the Roundabout fits in compact and mid-size cars easily. View reviews of other Britax models here to help you decide which Britax is best for you.

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Favorable Review

Comfortable

APR

2008

Much like every other parent here, when it was time to update my baby from his "infant" car seat, I went to every online review site to see what everyone had to say about the car seats I was interested in. — From a few local moms in my area, I was told the Britax was the best thing… read full review »

a comparison shopper

Messenger
Frisco, TX

Most Helpful
Critical Review

Britax's low end product - lots of money for a little car seat.

MAY

2007

Left to my own devices, I would have chosen a different car seat. However, before I put much thought into that decision, my unborn baby was gifted with a Britax Roundabout through her father's work. I felt fortunate to have acquired a car seat from such a prestigious company, and was confident… read full review »

a first-time parent, looking for value

Jessica
Escondido, CA

Britax Roundabout Car Seat Ratings and Reviews

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Worth every penny!

happy to play with my kids, auto-safety nut, a fan of educational toys, not rich, looks for comfort for the kids, practical, safety conscious, willing to pay for quality

DEC

2007

When trying to decide on a car seat for my daughter, we were clueless. Looking was a fiasco with all the different price points, accessories, etc, etc, etc. So, I decided to look online for ratings, and what was a necessity for a car seat to have. After a week of research, we went with the Britax roundabout. I didn't plan, or want, to spend that amount on a car seat, but I looked at it as an investment since she will most likely be in this seat until she hits booster age, and to be honest, can you really put a price on safety. This seat was very east to install. We have a vehicle that does… read full review »

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shadaram
Bethany, OK

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I only trust my baby in a Britax---the Roundabout is perfect!

Every day computer user, a comparison shopper, the mother of a bright, curious girl, not rich, safety conscious, an online shopper, budget conscious, a fan of educational toys

NOV

2007

I did a lot of research on baby gear while pregnant with my first child. One of my major concerns was a car seat. My child would be in the car daily going to and from daycare. It is a short drive, but there are still plenty of other people on the road. All car seats sold in the U.S. have passed U.S. safety standards, so I knew I didn't really have to worry about that. My concerns were mostly about installation and adjustment of the car seat. If a car seat is not properly installed, it may not work the way it should and it may become a dangerous piece of… read full review »

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bellastella227
Minneapolis, MN

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The safest on the market--and the cleanest, too!

feature lover, mom of 2, suburban parent, looks for comfort for the kids, suburban driver, experienced parent, parent of toddlers, willing to pay for quality

NOV

2007

Our Britax Roundabout has survived two children and it still looks just fabo. Prior to purchasing it for our firstborn, we did MONTHS of research and talked to lots of safety people. Everyone concurred: although the Britax was expensive, it was also the safest. That was all we needed to hear to be sold. — When we purchased it, I didn't think to find out how to clean it. It is so very easy to take the entire system apart (takes about three minutes) and throw all of the covering and straps in the washing machine and dryer. We then anti-bacterial scrub the remaining plastic base and it's… read full review »

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allysue
Lufkin, TX

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Awesome Seat

safety conscious

FEB

2008

After lots of research, I bought this seat for my son when he outgrew his infant seat (at about 9 months old). It was the best car seat we have ever owned! It was so comfortable and fit so tightly in the car. When I had it checked by professionals at a car seat safety check, none of them could believe how great this seat was. We never had ANY problems with it at all. My son just outgrew this seat and I bought him the Britax Marathon so he could remain in the 5 point harness longer. I wish the Marathon was available before so we could… read full review »

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tpettengill
Hummels Wharf, PA

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Buy it - it's worth the high price!

looking for value, suburban driver, busy mom, suburban parent, not rich, value conscious, Every day computer user, a bargain hunter

NOV

2007

The Britex Roundabout is well worth the money you pay. It is one of the highest ranked car seats on Consumer Reports for safety. It is easy to install and use and can easily be transferred from one car to another without all the hassle. The latch buckles are well designed and operate like a seat belt rather than a hook like many other latch car seats. It is also a very comfortable seat with lots of padding. It's so comfortable that my daughter would fall asleep and have a nice nap when we were driving… read full review »

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laurakristin72
Hilliard, OH

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I don't think there there is something bad to say about this.

value conscious, budget conscious, looking for value, safety conscious, married, a comparison shopper, looking for durability, practical

JAN

2008

I wanted to review this product after reviewing the Evenflo Titan V, our other car seat, but its tough to find what to say about this car seat. We have had this car seat for about 9 months now and much of that time it was used facing backwards. — — The only bad things I can say about this car seat is that the straps have gotten twisted recently on us and it's base very tall. Now that it is forward facing, its quite tall to haul our 25 lb baby up into in our Honda Pilot. I can't imagine if I had a bigger SUV. — — On the good side, the product… read full review »

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ejbst25
Raleigh, NC

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Great and comfortable carseat

safety conscious, value conscious, daily driver, parent of toddlers, Safe on the road, willing to pay for quality, a comparison shopper

NOV

2007

The Britax Roundabout has been a *great carseat - we have owned it for 2 years, and plan to get many many more years of use out of it. The fabric area is easy to take off and wash, and I have never had a problem with the strap that you pull to tighten the straps. the only downside I would mention is that the fabric piece that goes over the buckle was not tight enough, and kept coming off when we took our son out of the seat - his legs would pull it off. We would often find it on the ground or on the floor of the car, and then finally it came off and we didn't notice until… read full review »

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akdesnoyers
Atlanta, GA

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Super value for the product!

willing to pay for quality, safety conscious, Safe on the road

DEC

2007

We bought this seat when my grandson outgrew his infant safety seat. I had researched online for seats and the Britax company name kept coming up with some of the best reviews. We went to BabiesRus and checked out the convertable seats and we agreed with all the reviews! This seat is comfortable, safe, easy to take care of, looks good and best of all EASY to install with both latch and seatbeat. My grandson never cried when he was strapped in and usually fell asleep within moments of taking him anywhere. The easy installation though was the kicker for us buying… read full review »

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peonsjf
Fort Worth, TX

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Research says it's the best, and I 100% agree!!!!!!

safety concious, looks for comfort for the kids, Safe on the road, pro-breastfeeding, budget conscious, not rich, a comparison shopper, busy mom

DEC

2007

My breastfed daughter quickly exceeded the weight limitation of her infant seat. I did extensive research on her next seat which would have to be a convertible as she was not old enough to face forward. The Britax Roundabout was without a doubt the best rated seat in government research as well as in consumer reviews. The only downside is the price - but it really is worth every penny. I read some negative reviews that said the plush fabric would get to hot for their children, but I've never had a problem with this. In the hot summer months when my daughter is in… read full review »

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jnicolicchia
Kent, WA

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The best carseat around

not rich, safety conscious, a comparison shopper, bargain hunter, mother of two, practical

FEB

2008

I researched carseats for hours on end when I was pregnant with my first child in 2005... and the Britax Roundabout always got rave reviews. We now have two Roundabouts for our daughters and I wouldn't have it any other way. Our girls have always seemed to be very comfortable in their carseats. — These carseats are easy to install, adjust, and clean. And the Britax carseat covers come in such neat colors and designs. — In order to save money, be sure to do some comparison shopping and look for carseats that have been discontinued. —… read full review »

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INMom
Shoals, IN

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This car seat is worth every penny.

mom of 2, parent of toddlers, suburban parent, safety conscious

AUG

2007

I love this car seat and have recommended it to everyone I know. Britax is an excellent brand. It's more pricey than the others, but I feel it is worth every penny in the ease of install ALONE! Most carseats are terribly hard to install safely. The Britax gives a tight, safe install everytime! It's an excellent seat to have if you have to move it from car to car… read full review »

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LoraB
Houston, TX

I only trust my baby in a Britax---the Roundabout is perfect!

Every day computer user, a comparison shopper, the mother of a bright, curious girl, not rich, safety conscious, an online shopper, budget conscious, a fan of educational toys

NOV

2007

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bellastella227
Minneapolis, MN

Safe, easy to use and install, overall a great car seat!

looking for value, budget conscious, not rich, safety conscious, married, Safe on the road, a comparison shopper, experienced parent

FEB

2008

We bought a Britax Roundabout a few years ago on the recommendation of a friend who is a car seat technician. The seat was for our 3rd baby, so we had already had experience with other seats, and this one was by far our favorite. Britax safety ratings are high, but this seat is also very easy to use. — — Installing with latch or a seatbelt is fairly easy, for both rear and forward facing. It has built in lock offs, so you don't have to worry about always losing the locking clip (as happened with our other car seats). Harness tightening and loosening… read full review »

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Marquita42
Right Here, NC

Reviews of Britax Roundabout Car Seat

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Key Features	Car Seat Type Convertible Seating Direction Rear / Forward Facing Stay-in Car Base No Detachable Base Restraint System 5-Point Safety Harness Adjustable Harness Height Adjustable Harness Height Adjustable Recline Positions Adjustable Recline Positions
Other Features	Weight Limit 5 - 40 lbs. Height Limit Up to 40 In. Carry handle No Carry Handle Head Protection With Headrest
Miscellaneous	Product ID 28719808

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