Britax Car Seats

Britax car seats are a popular choice for many parents for their children. The Britax Roundabout and Marathon has been popular for several years as the foremost choices of convertible car seats.

Convertible car seats are intended to be used either rear-facing (for children who have not reach both one year of age and a weight of at least twenty pounds) or forward-facing (for children who have reached both milestones).

When a child outgrows their infant carrier before their first birthday a convertible carseat is the perfect solution, because it will likely last until the child is old enough and large enough to move to a booster seat.

The Roundabout’s and Marathon’s reviews are consistently glowing from parents. From ease of installation to comfortable kids, they rave about almost every feature. One mom says she would never buy any other type of seat.

Another says that after fighting with many other car seats (and generally her husband) whenever they had to be installed, she was pleasantly surprised by the Roundabout’s easy install.

Other features that owners of these Britax car seats love include straps that don’t twist, incredibly easy tightening and loosening of straps, and kid’s happiness while riding in them.

One mother tells the story that her child cried incessantly while in his infant seat, but once they switched to the Roundabout, he cooed happily and even fell asleep on long rides. A sleeping child certainly is a glowing review any parent can relate to.

There are some negatives noted by reviewers. Mainly, this is the price. However, this observation is usually followed by an acknowledgement of the seats’ incredible safety record and a statement similar to “you get what you pay for.

Other negatives include the buckle being somewhat complicated (grandparents and children having difficulty buckling it), the height and weight limits of the Roundabout, the room the seats take in the backseat, and fading upholstery.

Overall, the convertible Britax car seats seem to be well-loved by kids and parents alike, and they are consistent good performers in crash tests. The price may be prohibitive for some families, but they seem to be worth their hefty weight.