Britax Convertible Car Seat

Britax Convertible Car Seat

This was our first Britax purchase and so far I am thrilled with the Marathon 70-G3. While it is VERY large in size, it is extremely soft, plush, and the mechanics of it are very easy to operate. I drive a 2007 Mazda CX-9 and while the fit is snug (rear-facing) it fits with no discomfort to the front passenger.

Britax Convertible Car Seat

Britax Convertible Car Seat

I've read that others commented on the fact that the strap release requires an upward/pulling motion instead of pushing a button, and I have to say that is actually one of my favorite features. Our baby carrier carseat had a button to push and it was always difficult to release the straps; The Marathon's straps release effortlessly once you've figured out where to pull up on the release mechanism. I'd also note that the tether used to tighten the strap works easily too
Britax Convertible Car Seat
- this was something that was very hard to use on our prior baby carrier (not a Britax, obviously) and I usually had to have my husband tighten the straps to get her secured tightly enough. With the Marathon I can easily adjust the straps for my 10 month old without having to use brute force, and without feeling like it is grating against her shoulders.
Britax Convertible Car Seat
Some of my favorite features:

* Extremely easy to loosen and tighten straps.
* Chest clip positioner on the shoulder straps - helps to make sure you have the chest clip in the correct position.
* Strap guards (that are super soft). I had to buy after market guards for my prior seat.
* Very soft fabric - my daughter rubbed her face against it the first night she rode in the seat.
* Included infant pillow helps to cradle her hips and make her feel more secure.
* She is visibly comfortable - she is happier in the car and sleeps very comfortable in it.
* Easy to adjust the height of the shoulder straps without disassembling the seat or the cover.
Britax Convertible Car Seat
Least favorite features:
* It's size is BIG, but I appreciate that it will likely last her for 7+ years.
* The seat cover leaves a gap where the straps come through. We lost 3 cheerios down that gap today and there is no quick way to clean them out.

All in all, I'd buy this seat again in a heartbeat. It's comfortable, pretty, and very soft. Baby loves it and so do I.
Britax Convertible Car Seat