Britax Marathon 70

The Britax Marathon 70 is a convertible car seat, with the ability to have the child face the rear of the vehicle, from 5 to 40 pounds, or forward face from 20 to 70 pounds. Safety is the number one priority with the Marathon 70, and it is loaded with features.
-    SafeCell ™ Technology – these amazing cells are made to become compressed in the event of an accident which results in a lower center of gravity. -    Unparalled side impact protection – the foam inside the sidewalls, which are very deep, absorbs energy extremely well. Because the walls are extra deep they contain and protect the child within.

-     Steel Bars Within – Built in steel bars are paramount in preventing the child from moving forward during a crash.

-     Five point harness – This harness is free from tangles and keeps the child snuggly in the seat. The design is meant to absorb any impact with the stronger parts of the body.

-     Grows with your child – there are two different positions for the buckle on this seat, so you can adjust it along with the changing height of your child.

-     Made in the USA. Produced from high quality tested materials. The full range of Britax Marathon car seats meet all Federal laws pertaining to Car seat safety requirements.

-    Harness height adjustment – typically it is necessary to remove and feed the harness back through a different hole in the car seat each time your child grows. The Britax Marathon 70 makes it easier by allowing you to adjust without disassembly.

-    Recline – The recline feature can work in either forward or rear facing positions.
There is currently 8 fabric choices for covers for the Marathon 70. It is handy to have a spare cover in the event that your child is sick or has a spill in their car seat. The choices allow you to customize your seat to your liking, or to coordinate with the interior of your vehicle.

The Britax Marathon 70 comes with a limited one year warranty, though a seven year limited extended warranty is available as part of a bundle. The Marathon is available in the Marathon 70 as detailed above as well as the Marathon Classic, with the 70 having more features.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is the US Government body which deals with appropriate stndards for car seat safety.  If you have any doubts about the safety or the proper fitting of the seat to your vrhicle , NHTSA provides several Car seat Inspection stations. A certified car seat officer will carry out an inspection on your car seat, and advise you about its suitability, and ensure it is correctly fitted. Most times this service is free. Visit ths site to  find the car seat inspection station closest to you.

Britax has been manufacturing car seats for more than 35 years, though they have only been sold in North America as recently as 1996. They quickly worked their way to the top and have become a best seller among parents. Perhaps none of their car seats is more popular than the Britax Marathon, and it’s easy to see why.