Sunday, March 22, 2009

Review of Britax Marathon

By Linda Jenkins

Any discerning parent wants the best possible protection for their child when traveling in the car. On the other hand, even though safety is of primary importance, your child's comfort should also be a determining factor in choosing a car seat. The Britax Marathon is an excellent choice when it comes to both safety and comfort.

One thing which a lot of parents overlook is how long the car seat will be used by their child. The Britax Marathon car seat uses a larger shell than other car seats, enabling the car seat to be used for a much longer time as your child grows. This provides the lasting peace of mind that comes from knowing that your child is receiving optimal protection in the car.

Even though the shell of the Britax Marathon is larger than a lot of other models of child's car seat, this seat still fits comfortably into many different vehicles - it's even approved for air travel! The Britax Marathon is easily adjustable, being able to be installed rear-facing for children of up to 33 lbs and then readjusted to face forward as your child grows. This seat can accommodate children of up to 65 lbs.

Many other brands of car seat don't have the same benefits of being adjustable to suit your child as he or she grows. The Britax Marathon can be adjusted to safely position a newborn baby, easily re-adjusted to suit a toddler and then adjusted further to accommodate a young child. At each age group, your car seat is still offering maximum comfort while giving your child the most possible protection while in the car with you.

Many car seats have straps that are either not adjustable enough or that children seem to find uncomfortable. The Britax Marathon offers adjustable shoulder straps that still offer your child the highest possible level of safety and comfort as they grow.

One feature which will be particularly welcome to parents is the Velcro strips on the sides which are used to hold back the straps as you get your child into the seat - no more struggling with straps behind your baby's back! The straps are easily attached and detached with the Velcro strips, which makes it easier than ever to get your child safely situated in the Britax Marathon.

There are also a wide variety of different decorative covers which can be used with the Britax Marathon. You can find covers in any style or cover you need - from cheerful floral prints to solid colors which can match your upholstery. The seat of the Britax Marathon is made from a ultra soft velour-like fabric which snuggles your child for added comfort.

Any parent who wants to provide their child with the very best in safety and comfort for car travel, as well as a lot of options for decorative seat covers should choose the Britax Marathon.

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