I made a mistake getting the Marathon

RJB78 · Apr 3, 2009

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.

MoreLatte · Apr 3, 2009

Can you return it or post it on swap or CL? While I LOVE my MAs, I agree that bigger kids do start to look squished in it. Although, my 5 1/2yr old does still fit and doesn't complain if she ever needs to ride in it, with the base putting her up so high, she does look ginormous.

So, yeah, I understand. I love the MA, but I do like the lower profile seats for bigger kids. Maybe it'll grow on you and you can let her use it til she outgrows it, then sell it.

emandbri · Apr 3, 2009

HUGS! What cover is it? It is at least pretty? Post on swap maybe someone has some modified foam they don't need anymore. I have one but I don't want to part with it! hee hee

MoreLatte · Apr 3, 2009

emandbri said:
HUGS! What cover is it? It is at least pretty? Post on swap maybe someone has some modified foam they don't need anymore. I have one but I don't want to part with it! hee hee

Did I miss something? modified foam? lol

emandbri · Apr 3, 2009

When the MA first came out britax sold some modified foam to give bigger kids more shoulder room. They have to be using the top slots to use it. It is basically the same as regular foam but the foam doesn't go all the way down the sides, it stops after the head.

MoreLatte · Apr 3, 2009

emandbri said:
When the MA first came out britax sold some modified foam to give bigger kids more shoulder room. They have to be using the top slots to use it. It is basically the same as regular foam but the foam doesn't go all the way down the sides, it stops after the head.

Ok, that makes sense! I totally could not figure it out! lol

tjham · Apr 3, 2009

I sympathize! I so wish that they made the big Britax seats with REMOVABLE BASES! (Hey, Sarah?) I would have bought another one if that was the case. But they just sit up soooo high.

I did buy one when my granddaughter was 4 1/2 and she used it to 7 1/2, but there are so many other choices now.

I made a mistake getting the Marathon

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