Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat

by Britax USA

Product Features

• Convertible, rear facing five to 35 pounds and forward facing from at least one year old and 20 pounds up to 65 pounds
• Side Impact Protection distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, and contains the head and body
• Higher forward facing seat capacity allows children to remain harnessed up to 65 pounds
• Tangle-free, five-point harness with four harness heights for a snug and secure fit
• Premium push-button LATCH connectors for a quick, simple and tight installation

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 25.5 x 19.5 x 27.5 inches ; 16.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 21 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0018Q3UMU
• UPC: 652182058623
• Item model number: E9L06N2
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,124 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (93 customer reviews)

Product Description

Color: Herringbone Gray

From the Manufacturer

The Britax Marathon is a convertible car seat ideal for parents seeking premium comfort and a higher, forward-facing harnessed weight capacity. The tangle-free, five-point harness with four harness heights ensures a snug and secure fit. Premium push-button LATCH connectors provide a quick, simple and tight installation. Unique features include the patented Versa-Tether for energy management, and rear- and forward-facing recline for child comfort and positioning. The Marathon fits children rear facing from five to 35 pounds and children forward facing from at least one year old and 20 pounds, up to 65 pounds. The Marathon is made in the USA with U.S. and global components. Britax ships all convertible car seats with the lower LATCH connectors stored underneath the cover.

Product Description

The legendary Britax Marathon convertible car seat is renowned for it's safety, comfort, and convenience. Unique features including a patent-pending rip-stitch tether reduces G-force effects on the head and body in the event of an impact. A sculpted base, push button release LATCH system with patented Versa-Tether, 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, belly pad, and a plush and washable seat cover for an ultimate comfort riding experience for children. Features: Side Impact Protection: distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, and contains the head and body Higher forward facing seat capacity allows children to remain harnessed up to 65 pounds Tangle-free, five-point harness: with four harness heights for a snug and secure fit Comfort foam and EPS protective foam Belt holders keep belts aside for boarding HUGS (Harness Ultra Guard) system is designed to better distribute webbing loads to reduce head movement and minimize the chance for webbing edge loading on child's neck in the case of an impact; and to reduce the chance of improper positioning of the chest clip Tangle free 5-point harness with belly pad Easy one hand recline handle Removable, washable fabric cover Push button release LATCH system Versa-Tether is an additional anchor aid, providing the most security in both forward and rear facing installations; it utilizes factory installed automobile car seat upper anchor points, and anchors the top of the car seat, minimizing the possibility of a head injury Adheres to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213 Approved for aircraft use Available separately in other colors Specifications: Rear-facing for children 5 to 33 pounds Forward-facing for children at least 1 years old and 20 to 65 pounds

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, March 1, 2005

By 

Mads (Oceanside, CA) - See all my reviews

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

This seat is really great, I can't say enough good things about it.

First of all, my 7 month old son fits perfectly and rides so comfortably in it. He outgrew his carrier, and I wanted a safe, and snuggly seat for him to move into. He not only loves the look of the cow print (he smiles and laughs at himself in the Baby In Sight mirror!), but the fabric is so plush and soft. If you're going to get a top of the line model, I figure take advantage of the fun prints that are offered! It's great because it is so soft and lush, but he doesn't sweat in it at all, and he's a big sweater! The BRU exclusive fabric, Racer, looks chic, but is very rough to the touch down the center stripe.

Also, this seat was almost too easy to install. It was so simple, I felt like that couldn't possibly be "it". But it was! The LATCH connectors have clicks similar to seatbelts, and easy to pull straps - this was nothing like trying to install the base to my Graco Snugride. I'm confident that the seat is installed properly, and it's not difficult to remove and install quick in another car, if need be. The tether anchor was also much easier to hook up than I anticipated. It's a great safety feature that only Britax has. The seat is large, but does not take up the entire back seat, still allowing two other passengers to ride back there.

While the carrier was great for the early months, this is the absolute best for older babies, and kids. I would recommend Sleepy Wings or extra head support for newborns, however.

The Marathon is the way to go for durability, safety, luxury and longevity for your child. I guarantee that this is worth the extra money! I am forever a Britax customer!

73 of 82 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Big Design Flaw! Cloth Diaperers Beware!, July 17, 2006

By 

C. Mallon "Attached Mama" (NH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat, Cowmooflage (Baby Product)

I researched many car seats and settled on this one. Safe and cute! But it has a *major* flaw:

The strap that comes up between the legs is too close to the back of the seat. My daughter, only five months old, was already almost sitting *on* the belt where it comes out. This mean that the buckle was way too low and tight, forcing the belts to cut into her chunky thighs and pushing uncomfortably on her pubic bone.

I asked around online on some forums, and found many other mothers who returned this seat for the same reasons. Many mothers didn't find it a problem until their child was at least 20 lbs, but it was a problem for me already, because we use cloth diapers, so my baby's butt is bigger due to the 'padding.'

This car seat wouldn't work well if your child is chunky or uses cloth diapers... and even otherwise, I can't see how it would work for a child over 25 lbs or so... The Britax Roundabout has the croth belt at a different location, a few inches further out from the back of the seat, so it is the one I am getting as a replacement.

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best carseat ever... and love the cowmoo print, March 8, 2005

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Kat Penrod "momof2boysand1girl" (Norfolk, VA) - See all my reviews

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

we originally got the Evenflo Triumph V in Aztec, which is a great seat, but our baby girl is not like my second child, who was 30lbs at 1yr... she is long and slender like my oldest... so she would have outgrown the seat at 18mo for rearfacing and outgrown the seat altogether before being ready for a booster.

We saved up our money to get her the Marathon, because I knew it was the seat that would get her to age 5-7yrs.... I had wanted to get it when she was 2mo and hated her carrier, but my mom was buying the seat and wouldn't buy britax because of the price.

it installs like a dream, is solid as a rock, and the straps don't twist... she's so comfy and it feels more plush than the evenflo seat did... and the cover is so soft.

she's barely on the 2nd set of straps... she was using the 2nd set for two months in the triumph before we got this new seat.

I tried my 4' tall 5yr old in this seat and he would still have 2" above his ears in this seat... so I know that it will last my daughter longer, since she is only in the 50 % for height... my son is in the 96th %.

we love this seat and I would recommend it to anyone.

Kat

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