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| Britax Marathon Car Seat - Graystone | 
 enlarge | Brand: Britax USA
Category: Baby Product
Buy New: $249.99
New (3) from $249.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 1701
Batteries Included: No
Clothing Size: Carseat - Graystone
Size: Carseat - Graystone
Shipping Weight (lbs): 22
Dimensions (in): 26.5 x 25.5 x 19
MPN: E9L06D5
UPC: 652182054861
EAN: 0652182054861
ASIN: B000F3ODMS
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Help keep Baby's travels safe with a superior car seat boasting adjustable 5-point polyester harness, versatile tether and safeguard LATCH connectors | | • | Features 1-hand multi-position recline; extra-soft cover with comfort foam and EPS protection; removable cover is hand washable | | • | Numerous security features; easy installation with built-in lock-off clips | | • | Rear facing for infants 5-33 lbs. forward facing for toddlers 20-65 lbs. | | • | 26.50Hx25.50Wx19D" | | • | Convertible Car Seat | | • | Gray, Black |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Best seat ever!! June 20, 2008
I have been a nanny for 7 years and have used EVERY seat made. We tried every car seat in Babies R Us. The Marathon and the Boulevard were the models that fit into both of our cars (Dodge truck and Jeep Grand Cherokee at the time). Our son is almost 3 and we are still in love with this seat. It is not at all difficult to install (even though some say it is, it's a car seat!) He can fall asleep and stay asleep (no drooping) and he can see out the window in the back seat of the truck! We now have a Mercury Milan and it fits great in there too! Awesome, I def. recommend this!
Easy Installation... August 24, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I had some issues with this seat when it was rear-facing. It needed a locking clip, which Britax does not provide, to keep the seat stable because the lock-offs popped open. However, it's completely different forward-facing. I can actually install this seat without any problems. Initially, I had taken it to the police dept and the officer installed it for us. Then a couple of months later, my son's diaper leaked horribly all over the seat, so I had to take it out of the car to clean the cover. I was nervous about re-installing the seat, since I only trusted the police dept to do it, but the directions were extremely clear and after my installation, the seat is rock solid.
My son loves riding in the Marathon. He's so comfortable in it and doesn't complain, even during long trips. I highly trust Britax and I believe that this seat is worth every penny.
 I love it, just one safety caution. July 1, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have two of these seats and I love them. The latch system is incredibly easy to use and my son is very comfortable in the seat. I've had the seats for two years now. On two instances my son (at 26 months) reached down and opened the velcro cover over the strap release and has actually released the straps all the way while in the car... And, YES, each time he has been strapped in CORRECTLY (tight with no slack and only able to fit two fingers under the strap). There were a few other instances that week when he tried to do this again but we were able to stop him. Since that week, about six months ago, he now knows it's not safe to touch that part of the seat and he hasn't even tried to loosen it again. Even in spite of this, I love the seats and plan on using them until he outgrows them. I just want to let people know that even strapped in 100% PROPERLY, there is still the chance that your child can reach the strap release. No one can predict all the possible outcomes of the curiosity of a two-year-old. Don't keep blinders on...just because they aren't SUPPOSED to be able to, DOESN'T MEAN IT CAN'T HAPPEN. (This can be said about any product).
The Roundabout is a better seat for boys than the Marathon May 9, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This is a good car seat, albeit with some observations.
Older children may not fit into the Marathon, as the base is too tall and they're likely to outgrow it in height way before they reach the 65 lb weight limit. The Roundabout has a lower weight limit (to 40 lbs) but it may indeed be a better choice if you're transitioning from an infant seat because of possible design flaws in the Marathon.
The Marathon seat is shallow and the crotch strap is too short, especially for toddler boys. The Marathon measures 6 inches from the back of the seat to the base of the strap. The Roundabout is deeper, 7 inches from seat back to the base of the strap, which is perplexing. Why would Britax make the larger seat shallower, if it has to fit both infants and older children?
Second, the quick release of the Marathon is so easy to use (gently lift the metal part under the front flap) even a toddler can do it- if they fiddle with it they can loosen the harness while strapped in! Teaching the child the meaning of "no" and placing safety pins on the flap are possible solutions but not what one would expect on an expensive car seat.
Please note that some models of the Marathon have a flap with velcro that's easy to lift. The Marathon Greystone sold by Target has a slightly different flap (the metal clasp is still underneath but hidden by a flap that's sewn on the sides - not velcroed like the picture). This looks like an improvement, as most Marathon models have the velcro version. I don't know if the amazon model has this new flap.
The Roundabout has a different harness release system (button) and you need to press hard to release it which makes it more child proof.
Lastly, the Marathon and the Roundabout are handwash & drip dry only according to the owner's manual and care instructions attached to the seat.
It's a good seat for young toddlers, not so much for older ones, especially boys.
Highly recommended April 9, 2007
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
We ordered it as soon as the baby was born. But used a hand me down Snug Ride infant car seat for the first few months.
After that the Marathon has stayed with him for all his travels on cars and planes.
This fits on a plane seat in Economy Class (ask for a lap belt to tether this to the seat). Most airline clerks will insist on checking it in since they are unaware that you are allowed to take it on board and fit it on the seat. So we always used to take out a print out from airline web page and FAA that says that car seats are recommended on board.
We have done transcontinental trips. We could not have done without a car seat, which allowed him to sleep as peacefully as he would on a car ride.
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