Ratings Summary
4.7
out of 5.0
488 Reviews
Ratings Snapshot
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Recommend
Marcy
Grand Rapids, MI
Verified Buyer
Love Britax
August 16, 2017
We have owned numerous Britax car seats over the past 8ish years and they certainly do not disappoint. We own a Chevy Traverse and this seat fits perfectly in it. It's not obnoxiously large when installed in the vehicle and has a sturdy (metal) frame.
Pros
  • Perfect size with room to grow
Cons
  • Be careful installing not to tangle the latch belt when tightening - it will take you a while to untangle it if you do ;)
Kristen
Salt Lake City, Utah
Verified Buyer
Great Seat!
August 13, 2017
We got this as a second car seat for my sister to use. It's better priced than the clicktight and not as easy to install, but still the latch system works great. If you're not planning on moving the seat in and out of the car then I would definitely get this seat. Cover is easy to remove and wash.
Megan
Ft. Worth
Verified Buyer
Great Car seat!
August 5, 2017
We bought this car seat as a second to the exact one we already have just a different cover. I like this one better because it seems to breath better. My daughter has not been sweating on her back like she was before.
Julia
Tampa, Florida
Verified Buyer
Love Britax
July 31, 2017
I bought this seat for our second son. I've been a Britax customer for 5 years now. I love the updated model since the 2012 version. I found this seat on sale and Albeebaby shipped it out very quickly! I received it within 4 days! I totally recommend Britax and Albeebaby to anyone.
Kara
Newton, Ma
Verified Buyer
Great car seat
July 28, 2017
This seat is perfect for us. Veryeasy to instal! It seems comfortable with thick, cushiony pads on her shoulders. Highly recommend
Kata
Newton, Ma
Verified Buyer
Perfect seat for us!
July 28, 2017
Very easy to install. Our daughter feels safe and secure in it. Pads on the shoulders are thick and comfortable. Easy to loosen to get her in and out.
Pros
  • Easy to install
  • Comfort
Cons
  • None!
Lynn
KY.
Verified Buyer
Easy to Install
July 26, 2017
Very satisfied with this car seat. Was very easy to install & I'm sure easy to move from car to car if necessary. High quality as well.
Kym
Atlanta, GA
Verified Buyer
Perfect car seat
July 16, 2017
This car seat feels soft and comfortable. It feels very safe and was easy to install. I like the extra padding and rubber on the strap for the baby comfort.
Naomi
Sunnyvale, California
Verified Buyer
Spacious, comfortable, easy to buckle
July 16, 2017
I bought this seat after using a maxi cost mico car seat. My child was born just above 7 pounds and pretty long baby and the rear facing small cozy car seat felt very small for her (she was 50th percentile weight, 98th hight). We used it till she was 7 months old and then (thank god!) replaced it for the Britax Marathon, first rear facing and later on forward facing. We felt an immediate change in her comfort and behavior during car rides. In retrospective, I should have switched earlier. We liked it so much we bought a second one for my mother inlay's cat. Highly recommended. We had a toyota Rav4 and now Toyota Auris (smaller car) and we have only 1 seat installed. Not sure how it fits in a smaller car or with an additional seat next to it.
Pros
  • Spacious
Cons
  • a bit wide maybe??
Johnny
Beckley, WV. 25801
Verified Buyer
Great seat
June 30, 2017
Paw Paw's second seat for second grandchild. Easy to install and easy to operate. Good safe and solid seat.
Best Uses
  • Bringing my grandkids home for a visit and not having to change or borrow their car seat. Always ready now.
emmyann16
Augusta, GA, United States
Peace of Mind!
June 25, 2017
One week ago, I was rearended by a delivery van. My one-year-old son was in the backseat in his Britax Marathon car seat. I ran to get him--completely panicked and terrified--and found him contentedly sitting there, still drinking his bottle. This is one relieved mama. Thank you, Britax, for giving me peace of mind while my son and I are on the road! I truly appreciate your product!
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Jessie
Washington
Good car seat but hard with a small car
June 21, 2017
I haven't had this long so it's hard to say completely yet. The car seat is nice, well put together, and nice covering and straps. However, it is hard to install with a small car .I have a Mazda sedan if that gives you an idea. I had to put it behind the passenger seat, take the head rest off to achieve appropriate recline with rear facing for my 1 year old, it doesn't hang off the edge of the seat and the width of it doesn't seem to take up too much room, but who ever sits in the passenger seat will have to scoot too close to the dash. Yesterday my son fell asleep on the drive in it, and his little head looked really uncomfortable but I suppose it's the way with a convertible car seat vs the infant seats. It is safe though and that's what matters most. I researched for a good month or 2 before I chose. And Britax is up there with the best crash test ratings.
Pros
  • Comfortable
  • Good safety measures
Cons
  • Heavy
Barb
Peachtree City GA
Verified Buyer
Very pleased!
June 17, 2017
We are very pleased with the Britax car seat that we recently purchased. Not only was it available at an excellent price compared to other sites but it was delivered in 2 days of placing the order. We will definitely check out this site when we looking for baby items.
Anne
adforbes123@yahoo.com
Verified Buyer
Awesome!
June 17, 2017
Super fast transaction! A++++++ Prices are great! Love Albee Baby! Can't beat them!!!!
Kenn
Portland, OR, United States
terrible to install
June 13, 2017
This car seat is extremely user UNFRIENDLY seat that i have ever encountered. The instructions are inadequate and installation is impossible. Wouldn't ever buy another Britax product.
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Melissa
Rocky Hill, CT
Great car seat
May 15, 2017
This is a good car seat. It took a couple tries for my husband to get it in properly. It was not reclining enough on the center seat of my Honda CR-V so we moved it to behind the driver so it would be easier for me to get her in and out. Once she's forward facing we'll put her back in the center. I also don't like the pad she has to sit on until 22 lbs, my 15 month old is a peanut and it doesn't seem like she's positioned properly while strapped in, but I haven't used a convertible car seat in years so I know designs have changed. I love how easy it is to adjust the shoulder strap height, no more removing straps and rethreading. I also like the safety pad for the crotch strap and chest clip guard that keeps it from sliding up and down too much.
Dad 1.
New York
Well Constructed, easy to install
May 15, 2017
So far we have only had this for a month but are very happy with the Marathon. It is built strong and makes me feel that my child is safe. after removing our old infant/toddler seat and installing this unit I immediately noticed the difference in quality. My 2 1/2 yr old is very comfortable now and enjoys car rides. He falls asleep easily in the seat when sleepy, and getting him in and out is a breeze. adjusting the harness system was also very easy after reading the instructions. all in all this is one of the few products I am glad I chose, and would recommend this model to anyone who asks.
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Amy
Colorado
Great car seat
April 26, 2017
Works great! Ariuved in good condition and on time.
Tessa
MN
Verified Buyer
Britax is the BEST
April 20, 2017
Hands down the best convertible car seat- SAFE, stylish, and comfortable! Our toddler girls love these!
Laura
Michigan
Verified Buyer
Love our Britax seats
April 10, 2017
This was the third Britax car seat I have purchased. I love their quality and ease of install.
Pat
MARYLAND
Verified Buyer
Britax is the best
March 13, 2017
After having several other brands, Britax is the only company I go with now for my 3 children. Easy to install, one of the safest on the market and will fit into all my cars.
Tanya
Ellicott City MD
Verified Buyer
Britax Marathon Convertible car seat
March 9, 2017
I bought this car seat for my 11 months old . She is a tall baby and she felt really uncomfortable in her infant seat . I liked the material and the style. The price was also good. Overall I'm happy with my purchase.
Marta
Alexandria, Va
Verified Buyer
Highly recommend
March 8, 2017
We love this car seat. It is super easy to install, forward and backward. The straps never get twisted, making it very easy to get your child in and out of the seat. Highly recommend!
Margaret G.
Minnesota
Verified Buyer
Britax Marathon
March 5, 2017
Awesome customer service! Awesome product! We love Albee Baby!
Pros
  • Highly rated for safety, Great looking! Comfortable for my little guy!
Cons
  • NONE!
Kcrispo
Minnesota
Verified Buyer
Love!
March 3, 2017
We love this car seat! Perfect size for our small suv, great features, easy to install! Fast shipping, great price, and overall very happy with this purchase!
Alicia
Troy, NY
Verified Buyer
Perfect
March 3, 2017
Great price, great product and fast and free delivery
Angela
chesser535@yahoo.com
Verified Buyer
Great comfortable Britax car seat
February 27, 2017
I love the material of the Britax Convertible G4.1 car seat in the jet set material as it is durable and will not show dirt. The seat is easy to install and very comfortable for my granddaughter. I bought this car seat for my son to use in his car. I bought three of these car seats in three different fabrics. Great seat!
Richard
Birmingham
Verified Buyer
Solid Product
February 25, 2017
I already had an older model marathon I had gotten from a friend of mine. This was just an upgrade for me. Very solid construction, material feels incredible. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Kristina
The Woodlands, Texas
Verified Buyer
Great Seat!
February 24, 2017
We installed the seat over a week ago...it fits great in the back of our pathfinder. And actually provides more leg room than the baby seat we had previously. It took a little while to get the seat set where the line was level...but after figuring it out we have been good to go! And it securely fastens to the seat with the anchor locks. Which are so great!! Love the look and feel (not super soft...but feels like maybe it holds up to stains better!).
Lyndsay
Suwanee, Georgia
Verified Buyer
Better than expected!
February 12, 2017
We love our new Marathon and you can't beat the prices from Albee baby. We were looking for a second car option carseat but didn't want to spend quite at much as our Britax Boulevard that we got for our main vehicle. I couldn't be happier with the Marathon. Our 15 month, 35in, 29 lb boy loves it. It has a lot of room for him to be comfortable, piece-of-cake installation and he never gets sweaty like he did in his original B-Safe 35 elite infant carrier.
Sarah
Cincinnati, Ohio
Verified Buyer
Great Car Seat
February 9, 2017
I love this car seat! I already have 2 of the same in different patterns for my oldest child. It's very easy to install, easy to clean, and most importantly keeps my child safe. My children are in the 99% for height and this seat is comfortable for them (ages 3 and 11 months) and they are both very slender. I highly recommend this seat.
Patricia
AZ
Verified Buyer
Having had a cheaper car seat, you get what you pay for with the Marathon
February 8, 2017
This carseat is easy to install, comfortable for my 40 lb 3 year old son, and it reclines the slightest bit for him so he can be comfortable while front facing. I highly recommend.
Pros
  • Easy to clean fabric, comfortable neoprene-like fabric for the straps and crotch strap
Cons
  • McCoy fabric is slightly rough to the touch, but elegant and classy looking
Kristine
Staten Island, NY
Verified Buyer
Easy to Install & Comfortable!
February 6, 2017
I purchased this for my 10 month old son as he was outgrowing his infant car seat. It was very simple to install. My son is 20 lbs/29 inches; he fits very comfortably in the seat and there is still plenty of room to grow. The seat was very reasonably priced and shipped quickly (as usual with Albee Baby)!
Kristin
Arkansas
Verified Buyer
Great product, fast shipping!
February 5, 2017
My car seat arrived quickly and it was perfect! Will be buying from here again in the future.
Jennifer
Indiana
Verified Buyer
Great seat
February 5, 2017
We love this car seat. We have this in a different color as well, but this is a really nice one. Fits great in our seats and the only drawback is that it's a bit heavy to move from one car to another.
Pros
  • Easy to install, small base, nice cover, easy to adjust
Cons
  • Cover is a bit light colored, heavy, difficult to fit three across forward facing, fit is good
willow
Philadelphia, PA
Verified Buyer
Great Carseat
February 4, 2017
We love our new carseat. Great price, very easy to take in and out of car shares, since we don't own a car in the city.
Pros
  • Cute, Safe, easy install, lightweight
Cons
  • none
Laura S.
Atlanta, Georgia
Verified Buyer
Britax Marathon G4-1 convertible car seat
January 29, 2017
I just purchased this car seat for my 2 year old grandson to keep in our car. It was so easy to install in our Honda CRV, I was amazed. I love everything about it, and as an added bonus received the cup holder and shade that attaches to the window. The price was so good and with free shipping, I am thrilled . I have purchased several baby items and have never been disappointed with anything. Great customer service, great prices and the best is the free shipping!
Megan N.
MN
Verified Buyer
Amazing carseat, amazing price
January 28, 2017
I absolutely love this carseat. We have the previous model for my son and loved it. This new model is even better. The price makes this an absolute steal. Totally recommend it
Gwen
Richmond, VA
Verified Buyer
Great car seat
January 26, 2017
Love this car seat. Bought one for our daughter when she turned 1. She still in it at 3.5 yrs. Bought our new one for our son, 9 mths. They are safe, comfortable, and easy to use.
Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Safety
  • Comfortable
Cons
  • It is a large car seat, so can be bulky to carry and install.
Rejina
Los Angeles, CA
Verified Buyer
Convertible Car Seat Upgrade
January 25, 2017
Really nice car seat. Great material and seems less prone to induce a lot of sweating. Great upgrade from baby's Britax infant car seat. Only thing is that it seems really tall. Love how quickly it arrived. One of the lowest prices I found for this seat.
Pros
  • Nice and comfy
  • More spacious
Cons
  • Really big and tall (kinda obstructs view when rear facing)
Erin
CT
Verified Buyer
Great Seat
January 24, 2017
This is a great car seat, but the button you press to lengthen the chest straps is a little hidden. Although I do think it's actually defective in this particular seat, It's not bad enough for me to go through the trouble of sending it back and waiting for a replacement. The seat was delivered quickly.
Carly m.
New Mexico
Verified Buyer
Super Cushy and Easy to Clean!
January 23, 2017
This is our first Britax and we absolutely love it. It's easy to move in and out of the car (s) and easy to recline, buckle, and clean. It's padded and comfortable for our baby and is reinforced with a steel frame, so that makes me feel like our baby is even safer. The price point was also excellent for families on a budget.
Pros
  • Easy to clean, soft, comfortable, affordable.
Mom
Waxhaw, North Carolina
Verified Buyer
Great car seat
January 20, 2017
Easy to install. Surrounds the baby giving the feeling of comfort and safety.
Dana R.
Albertville, Mn
Verified Buyer
Very safe, high quality
January 20, 2017
It is a great brand and was inexpensive. Came in a few days, a week before it was due to come. High quality.
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Pros
  • This car seat does not move at all. I feel it is very safe
Best Uses
  • Babies age 1
Cons
  • The fabric is a little stiff
Sara
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Verified Buyer
Repeat buyer
January 17, 2017
Love the marathon. I really was thinking of getting something more towards a booster and giving our old one to the baby but love how safe and secure this is for my kids. We previously had the onyx fabric but felt it was worth getting this pattern at a lower cost. The fabric is a little course but overall it is such a great sturdy seat. So glad I got this again.
Pros
  • safe and secure, easy to install, great piece of mind
Cons
  • getting it at the right recline can be tricky in the beginning.
Laurie D.
Bucks Co., PA
Verified Buyer
Fantastic!!
January 13, 2017
I'm in love with this car seat! My son is only 5 months old, but he's never been a fan on the infant seat. He's small for his age, but he always seemed squished. This seat gives him the room he craves, but it's still safe for him (14lbs) to be in! He also loves being up a little higher so he can see out the window more now. It was easy to install with the LATCH system, too. And even at its size, it's FAA compliant!
Judy
PA
Verified Buyer
Love Britax
January 12, 2017
This is my second Britax convertible car seat purchase. It's a great car seat, however I like the Onyx color car seat a lot better. The McCoy is ok. I don't like the material. But I'm not disappointed in the car seat for safety.
Jess
Holland, MI
Verified Buyer
Britax Is the Best!
January 7, 2017
Fast Shipping! We ordered two of these car seats, one for our baby transitioning out of the infant carrier, and the other for our three year old. We installed one rear facing and the other forward facing in our GMC Sierra with ease. They tighten down with no movement very easily using the latch system. The straps adjust easily and it is easy to make adjustments to the shoulder height. The fabric is durable. Both kids are comfortable and safe!
Auntie A.
Sebastopol, CA
Verified Buyer
We are very pleased.
January 1, 2017
This item was ordered for a friend's daughter who is having her first child. Safety was the most essential requirement. After a thorough review, this car seat was chosen. It is impressive because, in addition to safety, the car seat is constructed without the use of toxins. We're all crazy for the kiwi (bright green) color as well. We're also happy the car seat arrived so quickly. Customer Service was extremely helpful and courteous in providing us with the delivery date, as we had misplaced the order confirmation information.
Christina
Seymour, CT
Verified Buyer
Very sturdy
January 1, 2017
Great seat, steel frame. Only annoying part of seat is the belt release-- you have to find it through a little pocket in the cover. Overall, happy with purchase!

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