Britax seat comparisons

[Kimberli]

Roundabout vs Marathon - what are the differences other then weight limits? I can't seem to find any...

[Kimberli]

Okay, I answered my own question - I found a way to compare the different seats on the Britax website!

[Marissa]

lol Kim, well yup basically the weight limits are different, he will definately outgrow the Roundabout sooner than he will the Marathon. The Roundabout is less bulkier its a tad bit smaller. I would definately go with the Marathon vs the Roundabout for the money.

[Kimberli]

I was really leaning towards the Roundabout until we got to BRU and tried them all out. I was suprised by how small the Roundabout looked, I had a hard time believing that he would comfortably fit in it when he was 13 lbs heavier.

Both DH and I really liked how easy to use the Marathon was and after trying out all the seats they had at BRU - we put Nicholas in just about every one and buckled him in, played with the features, etc - luckily he didn't mind and was enjoying making eyes at the little girl who was also trying out seats! :) We went back to the Marathon, tried it again, and agreed that was the one that we both liked best.

The other couple who was there with their 11 month old daughter, doing the same thing, also agreed with how much they liked the Marathon- we were comparing notes on what prices we had seen at various online retailers. ;)

Now to just find a sale on the Marathon before he outgrows his infant seat...

[Stacey]

Nicholas must have the Safe Seat then for his infant seat? you poor thing I can't believe your shoulder is still attached :P hahahha I was dying there at the end with Trevor in his.

[Kimberli]

Yeah, he has the SafeSeat - I don't carry him in it anymore though, I haven't for at least 2 months now! It stays in the car and he comes in and out - I wouldn't have an arm left if I were still carrying him in it! ;)

I was surprised to realize that he was so close to outgrowing it in length, long before the weight limit, though - he's 30 inches now and the limit is 32 inches. He only weighs 22 lbs and the seat goes up to 30 lbs.

[Stacey]

I remember being in the SAME panic with his Snug Ride knowing we were right on the verge of him out growing it!!!

ahahha about leaving it in the car I was LIKE WOW you are a WOMAN!!!

[Christina]

marathon on sale for 179 at albee baby and free shipping

[Kimberli]

I saw that Christina but it's only for the pink/yellow girl print...thanks anyway!

[Marissa]

Yay Kim glad you found a seat that works out for you!! Albeebaby has a lot of them on sale right now for $179 and not just girl prints they have a whole bunch!! :-)

Oh and yup our Safeseat1 only goes up to 32 inches in height OR when he has less than 1 inch of hardshell above his head.

[Kimberli]

:dunce: I don't know why I'm not seeing the other sale ones then because I keep seeing just the pink/yellow one for $179- can you link it for me? Going to look again...

[Marissa]

Here is page one

http://www.albeebaby.com/britax-convertible-car-seats.html

Page Two

http://www.albeebaby.com/britax-convertible-car-seats.html

[Kimberli]

Those are the Roundabouts that are on sale for $179, the Marathons are on sale for $249...thanks though!

[Marissa]

Oh Sorry Kim I am half asleep today!! tired from yesterday :-( you know I have this seat for Gael and its 209.99 no shipping charges/no taxes II originally got it for 220 so its cheaper now.

http://www.albeebaby.com/britax-marathon-convertible-car-seat-aqua.html

Now travelingtikes has a few more patterns for 209.99
https://www.travelingtikes.com/cgi-local/SoftCart.exe/online-store/scstore/?E+scstore

[Kimberli]

I like the Aqua but DH won't go for it, says it's too bright.

But awesome Marissa on the other link - they have the greystone one I like for $209.99, I'm calling DH now! Will they tell me the date of manufacture if I call?

[Marissa]

It depends, sometimes they will give you the DOM but not always, for instance when I ordered my aqua one back in September it had a manufacturing date of August 2008. I don't think they will be very old, but it just depends........usually they are within a few months or current.

[Kimberli]

I tried to call but they are pacific time so they won't be open until 11a my time...as long as it's within a few months I don't care but as much as I'm paying for this seat, I want as much use out of it as I can get!!

[Marissa]

Exactly Kim!! Exactly!! I would hate for it to be almost a year old you know.......shoot we need to get as much use of its life as possible!

[Kimberli]

Well damn! All the ones that are on there for $209 are sold out - they really need to update their website, it's so misleading! Back to the drawing board...

[Kimberli]

Okay, I placed my order for Nicholas' marathon at www.tinyride.com - I got the Raven cover for $208.99, free S&H! I can't wait to get it! :)

[Marissa]

Great!! you will love it :-)

[Jennifer]

Yay!!!!!

[Raquel]

thats awesome! you got a great deal i think i paid $219 for each of mine

[Kimberli]

Well, it's backordered for 2-3 weeks now, I'm pissed because it said "In Stock" when I ordered now all of a sudden its out of stock...

[Raquel]

i noticed that when i went to the site. thats too bad.