Don't get me wrong, I love the seat, but it doesn't fit my needs. This is the first Marathon I've ever even had the chance to play with. I've always drooled over them. It's beautiful, easy to use, etc, but when you have an almost 6 year old and a 3 1/2 year old and you're not having any more kids, it was pretty silly to get one. I even sold my Nautilus to get it! :doh:
Dd2's main seat was the True Fit. I love this seat, too, and I actually like it a lot better for an older child. The Marathon sits so high up compared to the TF (looks more like a baby seat), and it is a lot more narrow in the shoulders. She definitely won't last as long in the Marathon. I just took a step down, IMO.
I know none of this is new to anyone, but I had to share my stupidity. Now instead of having 2 seats each for my kids (and a Monterey on the way), I have 1 seat for my oldest and 3 for my youngest. I don't even need 3 for her. Not good for a family on a budget. :thumbsdown: Dh was not happy.
Dd2's main seat was the True Fit. I love this seat, too, and I actually like it a lot better for an older child. The Marathon sits so high up compared to the TF (looks more like a baby seat), and it is a lot more narrow in the shoulders. She definitely won't last as long in the Marathon. I just took a step down, IMO.
I know none of this is new to anyone, but I had to share my stupidity. Now instead of having 2 seats each for my kids (and a Monterey on the way), I have 1 seat for my oldest and 3 for my youngest. I don't even need 3 for her. Not good for a family on a budget. :thumbsdown: Dh was not happy.