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| About - Britax Marathon 70 |
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The Britax Marathon 70 is part of the car seat test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, convertible car seat models like the Marathon 70 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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| About This Brand |
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A British company that now manufactures seats in the U.S. as well. Britax seats are often considered a high-end product and incorporate many safety and ease-of-use features but often also have a higher price. |
| Features & Specs - Britax Marathon 70 | |
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Rear facing weight range (lbs.) |
5-40 |
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Forward facing weight range (lbs.) |
20-70 |
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Height range (in.) |
49 or less |
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Seat weight (lbs.) |
19 |
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By from
Wonderful Car seat!
10/14/2012
Pros
Comfortable
Easy to Adjust
Easy to Clean
Easy to install
Safe
Sturdy
Stylish
Cons
Best Uses
Infants
Comment:
I really love this car seat. We also have an Evenflo Titan Elite and tried the Safety First True Fit. We decided to return the True Fit and are seriously considering buying another Marathon. It took a little while to get use to, but this seat is super simple to use and seems to be really comfortable for our son. It has a nice padded protector in the crotch area to keep their little thighs from getting pinched by the buckle. The only thing I would say could be better is access to the release button to loosen the straps for easier removal of the child. But other than that, we LOVE this seat.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Still looks and works great!
5/22/2012
Pros
Comfortable
Easy to Adjust
Easy to Clean
Easy to install
Safe
Sturdy
Stylish
Cons
Heavy
Best Uses
Infants
Newborn
Toddlers
Comment:
My two year old is currently front-facing in this carseat and loves it. He rode rear facing until his legs started hitting the back of the actual seat and made me crazy making kicking noises (pitter-patter, right?). It is very easy to install. I move it back and forth between vehicles atleast once a week and have no problem doing it. It fits will in my small SUV and fits snug in hubby's extended cab truck. It is a little heavy, but I consider that to be heavy-duty. We have not been in any wrecks, so I can not testify to that. However, in normal day-to-day use, it has been great for us!
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
By from
(10 of 11 customers found this review helpful)
Great seat, but look for a sale
1/10/2012
Pros
Comfortable
Easy to install
Safe
Sturdy
Stylish
Cons
Cost
Difficult to Set Up
Best Uses
Infants
Toddlers
Comment:
We bought this seat for my son when he outgrew the infant bucket. It's safe, easy to get him in and out (way easier than the bucket!), reasonably easy to switch from car to car (although the first install or two is frustrating, once you get the hang of it, it's really very easy), and it takes up less space in our car than the bucket seat did. It still limits legroom for the passenger seat in front of it (installed RF right now), but far less than the bucket seat in the base did. <br /><br />The cover is plush and soft, and unfortunately, collects fuzzy bits from coats and blankets. Keep a lint roller handy! <br /><br />Ultimately, though, cost is the only reason we won't be buying a second one for use in the grandparents' vehicle. We really love the seat, and our son seems to as well - he rode comfortably (and fairly quietly) nearly 1000 miles each way for his first Christmas, at only 7 months old.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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