Britax Roundabout 55 Convertible Car Seat

by Britax USA

• Safecell technology features safecells designed to compress in a crash, significantly lowering the center of gravity and counteracting the forward rotation of the child seat which normally propels the child toward the front seat
• Integrated steel bars strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat during a crash
• Energy-absorbing versa-tether features a staged-release tether webbing to slow the forward movement, reducing the crash forces reaching the child, and a two-point attachment to minimize forward rotation while anchoring the top of the child seat
• Side Impact Protection comprised of deep side walls lined with energy-absorbing EPP foam distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, and contains the head, neck and body
• Tangle-Free, Five-Point Harness distributes crash forces across the strongest parts of the body and provides a secure fit

Product Description

Color: Onyx

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The BRITAX ROUNDABOUT 55 Convertible Car Seat achieves optimum head safety through the combination of BRITAX SafeCell Technology, integrated steel bars, and a Versa-Tether, which work together to minimize head excursion and reduce the risk of head injury during a frontal impact. The seat fits children in the rear-facing position weighing from 5 to 40 pounds, and children in the forward-facing position starting at one year old and 20 pounds, up to 55 pounds.

ROUNDABOUT 55 Convertible Car Seat (Isabella) At a Glance: Age/Weight Requirements: In rear- facing position, fits children weighing 5 - 40 pounds; in forward-facing position, fits children 1+ years old weighing 20 - 55 pounds Warranty: 1-year limited warranty

Available in (from left to right): Onyx, Davenport, Smokey Pearl, and Isabella.

Safety features include SafeCell Technology and True Side Impact Protection. View larger.

Comfort features include dual recline positions and high-density comfort foam. (Shown here in Davenport.) View larger.

BRITAX 360 Degree Protection
The BRITAX ROUNDABOUT 55 features technologies that work to minimize injury to your child during a crash from any direction, including both frontal and side impact crashes - the most frequent types of crashes. These technologies work together with other features on the car seat to minimize injury to your child during a crash by:

keeping your child in the vehicle, diverting crash forces away from your child, helping to slow down your child's body, minimizing movement of your child, and protecting your child's brain and spinal cord.

SafeCell Technology for Advanced Head Safety
Designed with SafeCell Technology, the ROUNDABOUT 55 features SafeCells, which are engineered structures located in the base of the seat designed to compress in the event of a crash. This compression significantly lowers the center of gravity and counteracts the forward rotation of the car seat, delivering unprecedented performance in a crash.

The ROUNDABOUT 55 also features integrated steel bars, which strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce the forward flexing of the car seat. In addition, the energy-absorbing Versa-Tether anchors the top of the car seat and minimizes forward rotation to reduce the crash forces that can reach your child if an accident occurs. These three features work together as a system to provide revolutionary head safety protection for your child.

Side Impact Protection for Added Security
To keep your child safe in the event of a side-impact collision, the ROUNDABOUT 55 includes Side Impact Protection. Side Impact Protection is a system composed of a rigid seat shell with deep side walls and energy-absorbing EPP (Expanded Polypropylene) foam lining the shell. These combined features work together to protect your child's head and chest from incoming side-impact crash forces by distributing the forces over a larger surface area, helping shield your child from vehicle intrusion and contain your child's head and body in the seat.

Premium Fit and Comfort Features
Whether children are watching the world go by or snuggling in for a nap, they'll enjoy that the ROUNDABOUT 55 reclines in both the forward and rear positions. And thanks to additional features, which include high-density comfort foam and a plush cover set with a matching belly pad, they'll always ride in style and comfort. A 55-pound weight capacity, two buckle positions, and a tangle-free five-point harness with four harness-height settings ensure that your growing child will ride safely and comfortably. Plus, an optional Infant Positioning Insert (sold separately) allows you to properly and snugly fit smaller infants into the car seat.

Ease-of-Use for Safety and Convenience
Packed with perks for parents, the ROUNDABOUT 55 makes it easy to secure your child in the proper position without guesswork. Premium lower LATCH connectors make for a quick, simple, and tight installation, while the push-button allows you to easily uninstall the connectors. Easy-to-access built-in lock-offs allow you to install the car seat with ease using your vehicle's lap and shoulder belt.

Additionally, an anti-slip contoured base grips and protects the vehicle seat, ensuring a tight installation in all types of vehicles. Convenient holders keep harness straps out of the way when you're placing your child in the seat.

The BRITAX ROUNDABOUT 55 Convertible Car Seat is backed by a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
One BRITAX ROUNDABOUT 55 Convertible Car Seat and manual.

Product Description

The Britax Roundabout 55 convertible car seat is designed for children rear facing from 5 to 40 pounds and forward facing from 1 year and 20 lbs up to 55 pounds. The Roundabout 55 achieves revolutionary head safety through the use of Britax SafeCell Technology, integrated steel bars, and versa-tether that work together to minimize head excursion and reduce the risk of head injury during a frontal impact. The Roundabout 55 also incorporates Britax side impact protection, offers a five-point harness, and multiple buckle and recline adjustments. A body pillow is provided for comfort.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

90 of 93 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great, Safe Carseat November 25, 2011

By mommylopez

Color Name:Davenport

We have had this carseat for a year now and are about to purchase a second one for our son. We put our daughter in it when she was almost 1 yo. I chose this because at the time I was driving a Honda Civic and it fit wonderfully (Rear facing and forward facing. We started her rear facing with the carseat reclined. Once she was 1 year and 20 lbs we turned her around.) Now we have a minivan but I still prefer this one to the larger/bulkier Marathon and Boulevard. A good friend has the later and now that her sons are older she is switching to a booster anyway. Here are the high points for me:

1) Easy to install! Some carseats take a rocket scientist to install but this one is fairly simply. We use the Latch option. One trick that helped me when I was installing it in our Civic was to snap side that is closest to the center of the car first, with the carseat turned in toward the center of the car. Then I turned the carseat to face forward and snapped in the other side. Then stuck my knee in the seat and used my body weight to press it down while tightening both sides. I'm tall and if I can get it into a Civic while being 6 months pregnant I think almost anyone can do this. It just takes a couple of minutes. Our minivan is much easier to get it into, because it has the latches exposed. My Honda had the latches hidden down between the seat with a small button to indicate where the latch bar was so it was kind of a guessing game, but that was really the car's fault, not the carseat.

2) Safety, safety, safety! (Which perhaps I should have mentioned first) I think it's pretty much accepted that Britax puts out great, quality products which have superior safety ratings. Like another reviewer said, check out their site for the rigorous safety testing they do.

3) Comfortable and good looking. Even if my car was parked in the sun, the fabric on this would not be that hot. The buckles do get hot, but the fabric is very nice and gentle on kids' bare legs/arms. (The crotch guard will keep the buckle from touching them.) Also I love the color which is gray but has some shimmer. Washes well and is durable. We've had it over a year and it still looks brand new with no staining or fading.

My bottom line is that this is a great carseat! My sister and close friends all have the Boulevard and I just don't see the point, unless you are planning on keeping your kid in it until they are 15 years old. :)

38 of 41 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Wish I would have spent more and gotten the Marathon February 24, 2012

By J. Mccurdy

Color Name:Onyx

We got this Roundabout because my son outgrew his infant car seat. We have a Britax Marathon for my older daughter and I am completely impressed with it. I thought the only difference between the Roundabout and the Marathon was going to be the difference in weight limits. Boy was I wrong. The quality is not what I'd expect from Britax. It's hard to recline, all of that is a cheap plastic too, not like the hard plastic the Marathon has. Even the shoulder pads on the straps are cheaper, they velcro around the straps and fall off all the time. I'm just not impressed. Spend the extra $50 or so and get the Marathon, it's worth it.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars First Time Mom December 20, 2011

By Sarina

Color Name:Davenport|Amazon Verified Purchase

We have had the car seat for about 2 months now and I very happy with same. It is sturdy and very comfortable because of the cushioning (some of the other car seats we were looking at were very firm).

What we love most is the size of same. We have a smaller car (mazda 3) and it fits perfectly. Not too bulky and easy toget our son in and out. We are still able to have 2 other passengers in the back seat.