Marathon Car Seat by Britax at Magic Beans

For most parents, choosing Britax is an easy decision. Choosing which Britax is another matter entirely. The Britax Marathon is a convertible seat that accommodates babies weighing 5 to 33 pounds in a rear-facing position, and children over 1 year old, weighing up to 65 pounds, in a forward-facing position.

We love that the seat sits high up on the base, giving your child a great view of the world whizzing by. This seat will last most children from birth until they declare, "Mom, I'm too big for a car seat." Because this is a large, deep seat, you may need to install it in the center position in smaller vehicles in order to leave enough room for the driver and front passenger to recline. Many cars do not have LATCH in the center seat, so a seat belt installation would be necessary in this case.

The Marathon's safety features include the patented Versa-Tether™, built-in lock-offs, LATCH system, and EPS foam. The 5-point harness has four different shoulder heights that adjust at the back of the seat. A button in front allows you to fine tune the straps' snugness, depending if your child is wearing a bulky coat on a short ride to school, or just their PJs for an overnight trip. The cover is removable and machine-washable, and the seat is aircraft-approved.