Britax Marathon Collegiate Convertible Car Seat

by Britax USA

Product Features

• Side Impact Protection
• High density comfort foam gently cushions your child
• Plush, washable cover with matching belly pad and shoulder comfort pads
• Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) approved embroidered logo
• Made in the USA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.5 x 19.5 x 27.5 inches ; 16.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 20.6 pounds
• ASIN: B000BSXWWY
• UPC: 652182053628
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #81,463 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Product Description

Product Description

The Marathon is Britax's best selling car seat and it is renowned for its ability to keep your child in a harnessed restraint up to 65 pounds. Unique features including a premium push-button LATCH connectors with patented Versa-Tether, a sculpted base, and built-in vehicle belt lock-offs, make a tight installation in your vehicle quick and simple. The tangle-free polyester 5-point harness helps to effortlessly secure your child every day. The Marathon also offers a patented HUGS system for children rear-facing from 5 to 33 pounds or children forward-facing from 1 year old and 20 to 65 pounds.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Britax Marathon Best of the Best!, July 18, 2006

By	Allicia Chandler (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat - North Carolina Tarheels, Navy Cover (Baby Product)

With so many seats to choose out there its no wonder that it can become so confusing. Infant car seats, convertibles and finally the boosters. 20lb's, 40lb's 65lb's Yikes! What's a mother to do?
Well I'll tell you what I did! I did my research and found that the Britax Marathon gave me more value and safety for my buck than any other car seat on the market. The Marathon is a Convertible Child Seat with LATCH that can be used rear facing for children 5 to 33 pounds and forward facing up to 65 pounds. The child's height should be between 18 and 49 inches. Not to mention that your little ones are secured by a five point harness that displaces the energy evenly across their precious little bodies. The Marathon with its patented lock-off, versa-tether and latch belt make this the easiest and most secure seat to install. Even though I was not thrilled about the color choices for my little girl online. I chose the Ashley floral pattern SO CUTE!!! and found the best price of $219.99 offered at travelingtikes.com including shipping. Do yourself's a favor and invest in your child's safety. I know that when I get behind the wheel of my car that I feel more confident now knowing that I have a Britax, than when we had our first infant car seat. Happy travels!

P.S. If you would like more information about the Britax Marathon. Visit Britax directly at www.
childseat.com.

5.0 out of 5 stars Ride in comfort (and style)., July 5, 2010

By	leslie mayo (Birmingham, al, US) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat - Tennessee Volunteers, Orange Cover (Baby Product)

It is totally comfortable and roomy. One of my favorite features is the velcro on the sides of the carseat and the straps....it holds the straps to the side while you get the kid settled in. I would definitely buy one again. Only negative is that it has no cup holder. Luckily there is room in the carseat next to my son for his cup.

5.0 out of 5 stars Using this seat for 6 years., December 29, 2009

By	Terri D "Tgret3" (Augusta, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Britax Marathon Collegiate Convertible Car Seat (Baby Product)

Bought this seat when my son was 1 yr old but not heavy enough to be turned around facing front (20 lbs.). He was long and leggy so I needed something bigger than what I had (something that came with a stroller).

Used the Latch and tether until he exceeded the weight limit for latch (42 lbs. according to the manual)(now using seat belt/tether as directed). Still using this seat- my son is 7 and a half. We love the harness, it protects him better! He sits higher so he can see out. The seat cover comes off and is completely washable. During the time we've had this there was a recall on the strap between the legs that tightens the shoulder straps and we received it in the mail with complete and easy to follow directions to fix.

Read the manual and register your product.

This is the Mercedes (*TM) of car seats! Exceeds US and European safety standards!

At the time this was a bit of an extravagant purchase but well worth it!! It has lasted us this long!

Everything that touches your child is removable-and washable. It's a bit complicated getting it all back together. If you aren't comfortable- take the cover off and put it in the shower and hose it off....straps and all. Soap and water the juice/food/yuck stains.

Really! Bought this April 2003 and still using it (one child)! It's pristine!

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