Britax Roundabout Convertible Car Seat - Collegiate Pattern: Jefferson Tan

by Britax USA

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 29.5 x 18.4 x 16.4 inches ; 16 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 46 pounds
• ASIN: B0006TNC1O
• UPC: 652182050764
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #53,726 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com

In past years, Britax’s Roundabout car seats have performed well on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s child safety seat tests--a statistic that should put parents’ minds at ease. In addition, this Roundabout convertible child seat is a real money saver, taking your child from infancy all the way to kindergarten with one purchase. The seat can be used in the rear-facing position for infants and toddlers weighing between 5 and 33 pounds, and can also be turned around to face forward once children are one year old and weigh between 20 and 40 pounds. For safety, the Roundabout Convertible uses the LATCH restraint system and employs Britax’s patented Versa-Tether, which keeps the seat from tilting forward or backward during an impact. Soft Expanded PolyStyrene foam pads the head, torso, and seat area for both protection and comfort, and the fabric cover is removable for washing. A five-point harness secures children into the seat and has straps that adjust as kids grow. The Roundabout’s locking clips are a favorite feature for many parents because they never get twisted and make loading fidgety toddlers into the car much faster and easier. --Cristina Vaamonde

Product Description

The legendary Britax Roundabout convertible car seat is renowned for safety, comfort and convenience. Unique features including 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 and push button harness adjuster help you effortlessly secure your child every day. The Britax Roundabout also offers a cozy, washable seat cover for that ultimate comfort experience! The Britax Collegiate Program features accessory covers and car seat restraints with embroidered university logos in their respective collegiate colors. What's more, it's one of the few car seats that are approved for use in Canada by the CMVSS.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Safe, long-lasting and durable, from a veteran Britax mom, May 2, 2006

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Seattle Momma (Washington State) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Britax Roundabout Convertible Car Seat - Collegiate Pattern: Jefferson Tan (Baby Product)

I bought the Marathon after having used two Roundabouts for my older sons. I had been very pleased with the Roundabout and used them until my sons were almost 4. They loved them, easy to use, and they always fell asleep in them. Worth every penny.

The Marathon is a total joke and has a huge design flaw to it - the buckle is too close to the crotch/back of the seat, so there's no way that it could accomodate a 65 or even 25 lb child. I'm so disappointed in Britax for making the Marathon and hawking it as better than the Roundabout. It's not even as plush or padded as the Roundabout. And it was way too big for my minivan!

Stick with a good investment and a solid, long-term winner, the Roundabout. I know I'll have it for many more years and get good resale on it like I did the other ones. And the sales cleark at BRU said that they see too many returns on the Marathon because it doesn't fit babies' crotches and it doesn't fit most cars/vans.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Crash TESTED!!!!, February 22, 2006

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Ainsley's Mommy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Britax Roundabout Convertible Car Seat - Collegiate Pattern: Jefferson Tan (Baby Product)

Ok, I LOVE MY BRITAX!! My daughter and I were in a six car pile up and my SUV was totaled!! My 20mo old daughter came out with out a scratch on her, she didn't even act like she was sore the next couple of days. No bruising from straps, nothing! Praise GOD! State Farm has already cut me a check for my car seat (always save your receipts) and I plan on upgrading my Roundabout to the next size up because my little girl is in the 95% in her height and I think she may outgrow the Roundabout before she is 40lbs. I will ALWAYS use BRITAX products from now on! I've had to use an Evenflo carseat the last couple of days and it's going in the trash because I can't get the straps secure and it's sooo much harder to use than my old Roundabout. I just don't feel safe with her in the Evenflo seat.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Britax Roundabout, October 30, 2005

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Shazz Matazz "shazz67" (NJ, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Britax Roundabout Convertible Car Seat - Collegiate Pattern: Jefferson Tan (Baby Product)

I own 2 Roundabouts and cannot say enough positive things about the style, quality, safety and comfort of the Britax Roundabout. My 3 year old son has been using this seat since he was a year old. You defnitely get your money's worth from this seat. I have never had any prolems with it, and it works well with either the tether, latch and/or car seat belt. My son never complains about it and loves that he can easily see out of the windows as we drive.

I will need to replace the seats soon as my son will be 40 pounds, but the 3 years that I got from the seats were well worth the $400 that I spent. I will now have to shell out $259 for a each of the new Britax Seats, but my son is more than worth it. My advise is to purchase the Marathon or Boulevard from the beginning, the extra $60 or $80 you pay now will save you quadruple that a few years from now. The more expensive Britax seats will last much longer than the Roundabout, as they go up to 65 and not 40 pounds.

My only negative about the seat would be that of the size, it sits very high, and in small cars there is the chance of the child bumbing their head when entering and exiting the seat.
For me no other company surpasses Britax in style, comfort, quality and saftey. A great value for your money.

Side bar... combine the installation of the seat with a "Mighty Tight" and you do not have to worry about securing it tightly if your car does not have a latch system.