[zanelee]

My ds (who's 3, and approx. 35 pounds) is about to need to be moved to a new seat. My dd (who's 4 months) is about to outgrow her car seat. We've had ds in a Britax Roundabout, which we love. But want to move him to a seat that has a higher weight limit (current one is 40#'s) and still has the 5-point harness. Then we'll move dd into the Britax (rear facing, of course). We just would REALLY prefer to keep him in a 5-point harness, and definately skip using the plain ol' booster seats. We really need some help.
Any ideas?

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[jake&zaxmom]

We have the Britax Marathon. Love it! It goes to 65 lbs. using the 5 point harness. The Britax Husky goes to 80 lbs. with the 5 point harness but I've heard that it is too big for many vehicles. The only other seat that I know of that allows you to use the internal 5 point harness past 40 lbs. is the "Nania Airway" I didn't consider them because I read that they are plagued with recalls and several parent reviews said that they didn't consider it a safe option.

HTH,

Kim

 

[alegna]

We have a britax wizard. It goes to 65 lbs also. Britax also has one or two new seats out this year that go to 65lbs. Right now they're only available at toysrus/babiesrus. You might do a search of their website.

I love britax and don't plan to have my children in anything less.

-Angela

 

[rubelin]

We got a Husky when DS1 was 2 and we love it. It is rather ginormous, but it was fine in our Saturn SL2 and fits perfectly in the captain's chair in our old Odyssey van.

 

[midstreammama]

Another Marathon user here!

I love our Marathon. Our dd who is 2.5years old and about 32 pounds fits perfectly. Just let me tell you, that sucker doesn't move when it is installed. I can wrench on it all I want and I think I would pull the who seat out first!
It's not too big I don't think.. Dd is very comfy in it. You can use the 5 point harness, and its pretty easy to clean up after messes.

I wouldn't recommed you carry it through airports or switch cars too much, that thing is heavy!

But, when dd3 needs a new seat(currently in an infant carrier) We're going to get another Marathon.

I did see the new Britax seats a BRU when I was there last. Didn't have much time to look at them though. They looked very much like the Marathon.

HTH