Britax Companion Car Seat

Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat

Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat – Many parents are on the lookout for the best quality infant car seat that is also safe and comfortable. If possible, they want to get one that is so unique and at the same time meets their expectations. Parents say the slimmer design makes better use of rear-seat space. Another plus is a car seat that travels well. Enter the Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat.

The Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat is one of the safest out there. It comes equipped with the patented floating HUGS (Harness Ultra Guard) system, which exceeds U.S. safety standards. It does this by reducing forward head movement as it gently cushions the neck and chest with soft padding. This feature that important both in the case of an accident and also at nap time. Additionally, the HUGS system does a better job of distributing webbing loads, thus reducing head movement and minimizing harness irritation on your baby’s neck in case of an impact. It also reduces the chance of improperly positioning the chest clip, which is great for first time parents.

The Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat also offers the patented Versa-Tether. This is an anchor aid, which provides additional security in the forward facing position for children weighing more than 50 pounds. The Versa-Tether also fastens the top of the car seat to factory installed automobile anchor points. This will minimize the probability of a head injury if you should experience an impact. This system also allows for rear-facing tethering to help keep the seat stable every time.

Some more features of the Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat – It weighs 16.5 lbs, and is 19.5 x 27.5 x 25.5 inches (WxHxD). It is also Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 213 compliant. This means that it adheres to a strict set of quality control and safety standards, and is approved for airline travel, which is great if the parents travel a lot. It also comes with a 1-year limited warranty.