Which Britax Convertible Carseat do you Recc?

Re: Which Britax Convertible Carseat do you Recc?

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  JENandJEH member

  July 2013

  We had a Marathon for my oldest (what would now be the Marathon Classic sold at Target) and found it very easy to install.  That said, I would steer clear of the new Britax models because they have shorter shells than the older models so if your child is at all tall, they will likely outgrow it rear facing earlier than it is recommended to forward face (usually before age 2). 

   

  I would look at:

  Graco Size4Me/MySize70/Headwise (all the same seat with different names depending on which store carries it) - one of the highest shells on the market (I believe the Foonf is taller but significantly more expensive)

   

  Chicco NextFit - incredibly easy install and very high shell

   

  Diono Radian - very heavy and a bit pricier than most seats but will accommodate a child rear facing for quite awhile.  Can be difficult to install. 

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  baloneydisc member

  July 2013

  We have the Boulevard and it was easy to install and to use.  DD is 10th% so I'm not worried about her outgrowing it any time soon.

  
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  kristennd member

  July 2013

  We have the Boulevard 70 and we do already have to turn him around due to height. We made it past age 2 but he's still totally comfortable RF (38" but mostly torso) so it's unfortunate.
  

  

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  bluejetta member

  July 2013

  We have the Marathon 70-G 3 and my H was able to install it fairly easily in our subaru forester. We don't have LATCH system so we have it installed with a rear seat belt and it fits well and is safe.  I find it easy to put DD in and out and make adjustments. 

  ETA: Our daughter will make it to 2 and hopefully longer RF.  In hindsight I would pick something that allowed more height for RF as I only looked at weight.  I still love the seat  

  

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  gracefulruby33 member

  July 2013

  We love our Britax Boulevard. We got a good deal on Amazon. Installation was a b*tch, but I had the H do it. :-)

                                  
  

  
  

  

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  dizzycooks member

  July 2013

  We have the roundabout and I love it.  It's easy to install and get DD in and out of.  She's little though, only 21lbs and 31 inches.

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  gymkatinka member

  July 2013

  We don't have a car (we live in NYC) and we have the Britax Marathon 70 G which we use in rental cars (like once a week average)

  We're not used to installing car seats, but I have to say, this seat is really easy to install.It is a beast, though.But it seems comfy.

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  JAck5209 member

  July 2013

  We have the Marathon and it's a very easy install. I've moved it around several times. 

  

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

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