Britax Roundabout Convertible Car Seat, Latte

by Britax USA

Product Features

• Compact convertible, rear facing five to 35 pounds and forward facing from at least one year old and 20 pounds up to 40 pounds
• Side Impact Protection distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, and contains the head and body
• Compact size ideal for vehicles with limited rear seat space
• Tangle-free, five-point harness with three harness heights for a snug and secure fit
• Premium push-button LATCH connectors for a quick, simple and tight installation

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 18.5 x 24.5 inches ; 13 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 16 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000PGB0MQ
• UPC: 652182057770
• Item model number: E9L02J7
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,565 in Baby (See Top 100 in Baby)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Britax Roundabout compact convertible car seat is renowned for safety, comfort, and convenience. The Roundabout's compact size is ideal for use with vehicles with limited rear-seat space. The tangle-free, five-point harness with three 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 Roundabout is designed for children rear facing from five to 35 pounds and children forward facing from at least one year old and 20 pounds, up to 40 pounds. The Roundabout is made in the USA with U.S. and global components.

Product Description

Britax Roundabout Convertible Car Seat With endorsements from nearly every consumer organization, it's no surprise the Britax Roundabout is one of the most popular car seats to date. Britax has improved upon this popular convertible car seat by introducing the LATCH system. The Roundabout car seat is the MVP's MVP as it fits just about every car and is super easy to install. Britax outdid itself with the introduction of this Britax car seat The Britax Roundabout features the LATCH lock syst

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars easy to install, March 29, 2009

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Cooking mama (Milwaukee, WI) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Britax Roundabout Convertible Car Seat, Latte (Baby Product)

I purchased this car seat about a month ago for my now 8 month old daughter who weighs approx. 21 pounds and I think is about 27 1/2 inches tall. She was in the Graco Safeseat but was getting too heavy to lug around (I am a petite 5' 2"). Also, I drive a Honda Element, and because of the way my car is designed it was very difficult to get her infant carrier in and out without hurting myself.

I will cover the things I like about this seat first:

First of all, I got this car seat in the mail the DAY AFTER I ordered it, which of course is extremely fast (not to mention I think I ordered it in the evening)! The seat is cushy with nice padding, and has a nice padded flap that goes between the seat buckle and baby's legs- a nice addition that keeps the hot buckle in a summer-toasty car from burning little one's legs, a concern for moms with little girls in dresses. There are velcro patches on either side of the seat for the straps to stick to so they stay out of your way while getting baby in or out, also a nice convenience. The seat was SO easy to install, it took seconds; we have had to take it in and out several times with no problem at all.

What I don't like about this seat is:

The seat itself (where baby's bottom is) seems a little shallow, or short, and I am concerned about how long my daughter will fit in it. It seems like her tush does not have much room to grow because there is little space between the seat belt buckle and the back of the seat. Along the same lines, my daughter's chunky legs seem a little squeezed by the straps, and I have to play with them a bit to make sure she is not getting pinched. It seems to fit okay, but I feel like I need to check, double-check, and tug at the straps a little around her legs before I am convinced she is comfortable. The straps also DO seem to twist easily. I read many reviews that said they do not get twisted, but I am finding that I have to untwist them nearly every time I put my daughter in it. For me, compared with her infant carrier (which the straps never twisted on me once), they do this a lot. As I said before, I drive a Honda Element. It is very awkward to use a car seat with my car, and this is not the car seat's fault at all. However, with the seat installed, I can hardly see out of the back passenger windows when I am changing lanes, backing up, etc. (because of the way the car is made, I have to put the seat on the rear passenger side seat, it is impossible to get a rear-facing child in and out of the seat on the driver's side without climbing into the car from the other side) I didn't think the seat was very big as far as what is available, so this surprised me a little. However, I am confident this is just an issue with my car, not the seat. This last problem is really just a warning to other Element drivers- we are now shopping for a different car because of the incredible pain it is.

So in conclusion, great seat overall, but maybe think twice or test one in the store first if you have a chunky baby like I do, and just don't have a baby if you drive an element :)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A nice upgrade from the Graco, March 13, 2009

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Pat's mom (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Britax Roundabout Convertible Car Seat, Latte (Baby Product)

We purchased this car seat because we are expecting our second baby and needed an additional seat for him. I decided to go ahead and put the new Britax seat in my car (where my 2 year old rides most frequently) to replace the Graco Comfort Sport we had been using for the past year or so. I had always found the straps on the Graco to be annoying; one would end up a lot longer than the other and it was very hard to adjust. I had also read recently that the Britax gets top safety ratings so I figured it would be a better bet. We are very happy with the Britax so far. I've had no problems with the straps and I can tell that there is more side impact protection than in the Graco. Plus, it seems to sit a little higher so my son can see more out the window, which he enjoys. All in all, we are very happy with this purchase, especially since we were able to purchase it while it was on sale.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Seat - Great Delivery, January 16, 2009

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R. Muth (Loveland, Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Britax Roundabout Convertible Car Seat, Latte (Baby Product)

I purchased two Britax Roundabout Convertible Car seats for my twin grand-daughters (13 months old). The seats are well made, easy to use, and meet all of the safety recommendations for infant travel. The Latte color was a great value. The seats arrived within 24 hours - just in time for winter mountain travel. The adults in our family are pleased and the babies seem comfortable.