Britax Marathon: A Consumer Review
The Britax Marathon is one of the more popular car seat models from Britax USA. It is a bit pricey at USD $279.99, but a lot of parents agree that the extra cost is definitely worth the investment. The Marathon is both compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and is approved for airline travel.
The key features of the Britax Marathon are the following:
- Weighs 16.5 pounds and measures 19.5 x 27.5 x 25.5 inches (WxHxD)
- Side Impact Protection - protects your child more from impact by distributing the crash forces, shielding the body from vehicle intrusion and lessens your baby’s side-to-head movement
- Energy-Absorbing Base - it absorbs strong impact by deforming in the event of a crash
- Small Contoured Base - makes sure that the car seat is installed tightly in all kinds of vehicles
- Convenient Harness Holders - keeps the straps in place and out of your way while you place your baby in the car seat
- Front Harness Adjuster - allows you to adjust the front of the harness effortlessly
- Built-in Lock-Offs(s) - contains the movement of your baby by securing the vehicle seat belt
- Premium Push-Button Lower LATCH Connectors - allows you to install the car seat quickly and easily
- HUGS (Harness Ultra Guard System) - this patented feature reduces your baby’s forward head movement and provides enough cushion to the chest in the event of a strong impact
- Patented, Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether - minimizes forward movement of your baby in the event of a crash with the staged-release tether webbing, which secures the top part of the seat at two points
- 1-year limited warranty.
The Britax Marathon also has a Plush, Premium cover set with matching belly pad and High Density Comfort Foam, which adds extra layer of padding to cushion your baby’s body.
The Britax Marathon has gotten the love of parents with its easy-to-manage design and enhanced safety features. The five-point harness system secures the baby more effectively because it figs snugly over vital areas such as shoulders, collarbone and hips. The Britax Marathon can be adjusted into four height positions, which means that your growing child will be able to use this car seat for a very long time. The weight limit for the Marathon (up to 65 lbs) is higher than most standard car seats in the market.
Buyers of the Britax Marathon are also impressed with the condition of the straps. Made of durable, high-quality material, the straps are wide and thick and do not get tangled or fold up by themselves. The quality of the safety foam is also widely commended. The foam of the Britax Marathon is similar to those found in bike helmets.
The Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether, another patented feature from Britax, provides more security for heavier children in the forward-facing position. The feature secures the top of the car seat to anchor points, lessening the chances of your child getting a head injury in the event of strong impact.
The Britax Marathon offers a wide variety of stylish patterns and colors such as Crocodile, New Denim, Tan Swirl, All Star Blue, Granite and Cowmooflage.
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