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Convertible Car Seat- What do you have?

Erica102106Erica102106
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I know this is asked alot but I can't decide between the Britax marathon, Britax roundabout, and Evenflo Triumph.

 

Do you have any of these? What do you like/dislike? Would you buy it again if you had the choice?

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Re: Convertible Car Seat- What do you have?

  • houndbabyhoundbaby member
    I have the Roundabout, easy to use, easy to install - no complaints
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  • emiliemadisonemiliemadison member

    I tried the Triumph on a trip and disliked it.  We have both the Britax Boulevard (basically a Marathon but with side impact wings and easier harness adjustment) and the Roundabout.

    We love them both, but our way below average weight and average for height children both outgrew the roudabout by 2 (DS is not quite two and he's almost too tall). They're no where near the weight limit, but too tall. We have to buy another convertible seat for DS very soon. For this reason, I"d suggest getting a Marathon or Boulevard. It will last MUCH longer.  Another one to consider is the Sunshine Kids Radian (60, 80, or XT) They are all great seats that rival Britax.

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  • kellymsparkskellymsparks
    Been using a Triumph for about 3 weeks.  No complaints.  DS loves it!
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  • ColeslawcatColeslawcat member
    Of those three I would get the Britax Marathon since it will fit your child the longest. If price is a consideration the Triumph Advance is also very good. The Britax Roundabout is an excellent seat, but you will end up needing to replace it sooner. Have you looked at The First Years True Fit?

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  • nicole&carlnicole&carl
    I have the Evenflo Symphony. I bought this over the Triumph b/c it goes up to 100 lbs, which was a better buy for the money. It is kind of high in my car, probably would work better in an SUV, but I still like it.
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  • 6fsn6fsn
    I have the Britax Boulevard.  I drive a small car so I liked the extra side impact feature.  It's easy to install and DS likes it well enough.
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  • Erica102106Erica102106
    thanks for all of the advice! Too many choices! We def. need to get out of this infant carrier though. I can't stand it anymore.
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  • eris1995eris1995 member

    I have the Roundabout and the Roundabout50.  They are both great carseats, but DS will probably outgrow the Roundabout by height rear facing before 2 years and I want to keep him RF for at least 2 years.  We're going to end up having to replace that carseat evenutally.  I have a Corolla right now though and it fits in it - might not have room for a bigger carseat in that car.

    The Roundabout 50 has a much taller shell and he should be in that carseat for a long time.

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  • Jays-n-ShaneJays-n-Shane
    I just took our Roundabout out in favor of the Radian 80.  I like that it's reinforced with steel and has a 40 lb RF limit and 80lb FF harness limit.  The Roundabout was 35/35 I believe.  I wanted something that would last, and with the Radian, we will never need another seat.
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  • CMDR513CMDR513 member
    Roundabout 50 for DHs Malibu. I was looking at the True Fit for my Explorer.
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