How does this compare size wise to the Britax Marathon? Our 6 year old daughter is finally getting too big for her Britax seat. Hers is the older model obviously that sits higher up then the newer models. I am just looking for size comparisons as we...
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I ordered this seat just as my best friend ordered the Britax Marathon. My son is just under 70 lbs. and 4'1" at 5, so we're constantly running into challenges with sizing. I think that this seat allows for more room and growth as the sides adjust out to accommodate his broad shoulders and the headrest moves up enough to wear I could sit in it comfortably (I'm 5'4"). I like the narrower base that the Diono has versus the Marathon because we drive a Scion XD with a fairly small backseat. With my booster, I can still fit an infant carrier (no base), and another *narrow* booster for when I've got extra kiddos. It's a tight fit, but it does work. However, the Marathon seems to take up the majority of my bestie's backseat and while it is a decent sized seat, I don't think it allows for the adjustments that the Diono does. I hope that helps. :)
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Not sure, but if you have a tight back seat, you should probably get a smaller seat like the britax marathon click tight. Go into target or babies r us and check them out.
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It was comparable to the others that we saw, but our daughter is not as comfortable in this car seat as the other. We also bought the Graco covertible, myride 65 (I think) and she loves it! She is comfortable and she like to have the cup holders for toys or a sippy cup.
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My toddler (almost 2) fits great. She loves how high she sits. My sis in law has the Bob. I feel the Bob is bigger and bulkier than the graco. The Bob in my opinion has a little more storage. The graco comes up pretty high. I'm 5'3 and it comes up to my chest. I also love the fact that the gracos back wheels click right off for smaller storage. Don't know if the Bob does that. I will say that the Bob has more room for your child. My sis puts her infant in the seat and her toddler who is 3 has enough room to sit on the little foot rest area.
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You know, it's about scale for me. I bought the 12-in. for my 6-yr old, it looks fine. I just asked my 9-yr old to ride it, it just seems to be too small. The foot board especially (she's a kid's 5 in shoes). I'm not sure of the actual size difference between the two options, but I would guess that the 14-in would accommodate a larger, heavier child. Amazon's description seems to apply only to one model, so I couldn't make a real comparison.
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Britax's website (I don't think I can post a link here but it's their name, then usa, .com). They have a great tool for side by side comparison for all of their seats, height & weight restrictions, etc) If I'm reading the specs right (please don't quote me on this), the height restrictions are the same (49'). It's the weight that's the big difference. It goes up to 40lb rear facing, 70lb front facing. My son is on the smaller side (he's 18 months and just now getting into 12-18 mo clothes) and I bought this seat because I knew it would last a while rear facing.
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Hello. I researched so many different brands, types, & models of car seats before I purchased mine that I don't remember the different specs. I went to the actual manufacturers websites and called the manufacturers with lots of questions also. I just know that the Diono Radian RXT Convertible Car Seat was a better fit for my little girl. Just went and compared the two quickly and right off the Diono is forward facing with the 5 point harness up to 80 lbs whereas the Safety 1st is only to 40 lbs. I also like the steel alloy frame & aluminum reinforced side walls of the Diono. If you haven't visited the manufacturers website for Diono its us.diono.com. Thanks & Congrats:)
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I used it with my 3 year old on AirTran, but that was 4 years ago. She hated the feel because it was so different from her carseat and she was not used to it. She was comfortable and found asleep on the 6 hour flight. Good luck and God bless.
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I have a honda fit (same size as a prius) and have had a heck of a time finding a seat to fit this, especially with 3 kids! I had the graco comfortsport, it didnt fit well either rear or forward facing, went with the graco myride 65, same issue and its HUGE! tried a cheap cosco from walmart and it fit fairly well forward and not too bad rear facing but it was so flimsy I didnt feel it was going to hold up in case of a crash. Alot of my friends have the britax marathon or advocate so I decided it was time to try one but our finances dont allow a new seat. I found a used (spare seat that was never actually used) for super cheap from a local mom so I bought that and it fits PERFECTLY in our fit. It was a bit hard to get to fit that way so I had to roll up a towel but he will be forward facing pretty soon so not that major of a problem too me, all our seats have to have rolls. I would recommend this seat in a heartbeat, Im not a fan of the colors of any of the britaxs but you can always find a cover on ebay to custom fit! I also love the velcro to hold the straps so Im not digging around under his butt for the straps. I have a 14 month old who is 25 pounds and 33" tall.
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I was wondering the same thing! I am trying to decide between the Graco Nautilus and the britax. I really like the extra "snacky" features of the Nautilus because I know what my 5 year old uses. (This seat would be for my 1 year old.) Input from anyone who knows about these carseats would be appreciated!
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Try the Britax Boulevard. The depth of the seat in the Marathon is shorter than the Roundabout. My son is average size, almost three and still has lots of growing room. I love how easily the straps can be raised or lowered (easier than the Marathon) and it has added side impact protection. I have reviews of all three car seats on my profile (just click on my name), with pictures of the Roundabout with a 21 lb baby.
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I have both. I *LOVE* both. I say if you need room, go with Radian, If you have the room and your child has outgrown the 45lb weight limit or nearing it to RF in the Radian, go with Britax (Frontier 90) Both HIGHLY HIGHLY rated for safety and overall so either one is great. Radian over Frontier: - Child is less than 3-4yrs old. - Child is below 45 RF weight limit (of the radian, Frontier doesn't RF) - If you need more room - If you plan on flying Frontier over Radian: - Child is over 3-4yrs old. - Child is at or near the 45 RF weight limit (of the radian, Frontier doesn't RF) - If your child is on the "bigger" side
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I would also like to see someone address this. I have a 3 1/2 year old who is in the lower percentages for his age. He is 33 lbs and so it says (on the "fit my child" part of the Britax website) that either the Advocate or the Frontier would work for him.The differences I see is the Advocate sits up slightly higher, and it reclines.But the Frontier has arm rests and cupholders.
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I have the new click tight Marathon and it fits snug. You have to make sure you have the seat in the bag correctly. It should fit. The box claims that it fits all Britax seats.
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Get the small. I got the large and was irritated because there is no way my 1 year old will be able to ride on the large...probably until she is 3! I ended up buying the small to fit her. Now we have both and the large is in storage.
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Has anyone found something similar that will work with the Britax B Safe Carseats (especially in price)? We've got twins on the way and I'd rather get something like the Britax B-Agile double for long-term use, but it only holds one car seat. Can't see that long-term, the babies/toddlers would enjoy the front-back configuration of the B-Ready stroller, especially being the same age and all . . .
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My graco size for me is currently in a captain chair of a honda odyssey. Try going to the facebook page carseats for the littles they have people on there whom will know!