Car seats

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

Comment:

For our first daughter, I bought this for our primary car and a Marathon for our secondary car (less expensive and we use the car less often). This, by far, is easier to use than the Marathon, mostly because of the Click Safe feature. It's much easier to adjust the straps. HOWEVER - even after it clicks, you still have to check that the straps are tight enough. I don't pay attention to the click, rather I only recommend this version because it's easier to tighten and adjust. Other than that, both car seats function pretty much the same. We plan to buy 2 more for our son and will be looking for the CS version again.<br /><br />Pros: When properly installed, the seat is solid. Both my kids sleep comfortably in them, and the covers are easy to take off and throw in the wash. Adjusting the strap height is easy enough, though I don't do it often. The extra clip in the back (to carry it like a backpack) is extremely helpful at the airport, and we are sure to get looks from people thinking we're geniuses when in fact Britax was a genius for thinking of it.<br /><br />Cons: Installation is easy, but adjusting/lengthening the straps to install back into the car are a pain. The Velcro pieces meant to hold the straps out of the way have snagged my daughter's clothes many times. Unavoidable I know, but the carseat is heavy and bulky, so moving from car to car takes some work.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

Comment:

I see other reviewers complain of the bulk, but the bulk is what protects your child in a collision! It is more difficult to transfer from car to car, so we bought two since our children will be in this seat for several years. I was rear ended yesterday and was so thankful my girls were in the Boulevard and Roundabout. My head is still aching from smacking my headrest and the girls have no complaints of discomfort! I have full faith in Britax as being a leader in this industry!

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

Comment:

We bought this when our son outgrew his infant carrier. My wife liked the Click 'n' Safe feature in the store, but hates it in the real world. I am 6', 2 220# and can pull so hard on the strap the car itself rises, yet the chest straps are still floppy against my son's chest.<br />I agree with the other reviews that the seat is too cumbersome to transfer from car to car and that it is too bulky for anything smaller than a mid-size SUV.<br />That being said, we've made it work for two years in our mid-size 4-door sedans, it's survived my yanking on the strap and my son's abuse with no quality issues. I bought a 2nd Boulevard (not the CS) for my car and like it better, but the bulky comments still apply.<br />If a safe, sturdy, durable USA made car seat is important to you, this is your car seat. If you have a small car, skip it.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.