Customer Reviews

Britax Roundabout Convertible Car Seat - Bridgeport

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After trying several different models recommended for small cars, I found this to be the only one that would fit rear-facing in my Saab 9-3 without sacrificing the front passenger seat. Ironically this is the same seat my wife has in her Ford Escape so now we have two. I still had to move the seat forward some in the Saab, but a passenger can ride up front for around town rides. Cross-country rides would still be a bit uncomfortable.

Overall, the seat fits securly, and it was relatively easy to install (with latch) in both cars. Admittedly, I wouldn't want to take it in and out every day, which is why we have two. The weight limit is on the low end (40lbs) compared to other seats, but that was the trade-off for the shorter head height. Hopefully by 40lbs she'll be tall and old enough to move into a convertible booster and will be able to hand these seats down to a younger sibling.

My only complaint with the seat is that the shoulder harness gets twisted sometimes (especially when working around heavy winter coats). Fastening and tightening the harness is a little bit of a chore with the seat rear-facing, but I imagine the same problem would occur with most other seats. The side adjuster on the Evenflo was nice, but it just wouldn't fit.

Overall I would recommend this seat for any car, especially a small car that needs to keep a usable front seat.

We've used this car seat from birth. My daughter is 24 lbs and 21 months, and we still have her rear-facing. There are numerous studies in the Injury Prevention Journal indicating this is the safest position for her.

We had the seat professional installed and it worked perfect for our almost 8 lbs newborn daughter. She left the hospital in this seat, and we've been 100% pleased.

I've washed the cover twice in a year and a half. I washed it on cold and hung it to dry. It is easy to take on and put off. I've installed the seat in several other cars due to traveling and it couldn't be easier. I know it's safe. It's obvious she's comfortable as she doesn't fuss when we put her in it.

I felt compelled to write this review because I saw someone else said you couldn't use it for a newborn. YES, you can. It's rated as such and it worked great.

Overall I like the carseat. My only issue with it is that it dosn't come with shoulder gards. My son wound up getting getting hurt on the straps. It gave him a "rugburn" type mark. I had to go out and purchace a pair. You would think that spending this much money on a seat that it would come with something so vital and simple as this.

I haven't used this seat yet since my baby won't be born until May, but it is VERY plush! Excellent quality. I would def recommend this car seat to all my friends and family!!

My son has used this for 2 years now and we have NEVER experienced a problem with it! It's safe, clean and comfortable!

We purchased this car seat a couple months ago. It is very easy to use and I appreciate the comfort and durability it has.

So far, this product has worked out perfectly for us. It came highly recommended from my sister and was easy to install. It was delivered promptly.

This car seat is amazing. I also have a Recaro, which I bought because it would last so long, but I think the Roundabout will meet our needs for a long time, too. My son is 7 almost 8 months, and pushing 25 lbs. I was worried that he'd outgrow a smaller seat, but I don't think that's the case, after all. He is MUCH more comfortable in the Britax, and he can actually take a bottle in the seat and take comfortable naps. The Recaro sits a bit too upright for either of those activities, unless you use some kind of towel or noodle to adjust it. I don't like the idea of pool toys involved in propping up my baby's car seat. I do like the Recaro in my Mom's SUV (Grandma loves having a car seat, and it is a nice one) but I prefer the Britax in my Subaru for ease of getting in and out, room left in the backseat, and baby's overall comfort, especially for longer trips. I don't feel like I sacrificed quality by buying the cheaper model (as opposed to the Marathon), it's our best car seat yet.

The reason I purchased this seat was easy, we have one and loved it and we needed another for our other vehicle. Thank you, Ben Creske

I have a 8 month old who has outgorn her carrier. She seems to really like her new Britax car seat...she is very comfortable! We bought two for ourselves and one for her grandparents!