Britax Roundabout Fabrics

[MommaMia]

I'm getting ready to purchase a Roundabout 55 online and I actually have fabric options - Onyx, Gumdrop, Isabella, and Silverlake. Any of them softer than the others? One of my DDs has some issues with fabric/textiles and will complain if the fabric itches or scratches her in any way.

Thanks!

 

[MommyShannon]

Onyx is slick on the body and plush on the edges so I'd skip it. We have one that is light grey and dark grey that is soft all over. I guess it's discontinued. Hopefully one of the other options is like it.
ETA: Davenport is ours that is really soft all over.

 

[MommyShannon]

Btw, are you getting the RA55 over the MA70 for a reason? I have both that my 2.5 year old and 4.5 month old use rf. I like that the MA has the no rethread harness so it can be quickly adjusted for either of my RFers. It also lasts longer ff too so it will be a good back up longer once they reach that stage.

 

[MommaMia]

Thanks. RA55 over the MA because it is a once a week max seat for my 13mo old. We have two kids and 2 RXTs, XTSL, BV70, and an MA70. Usually I can swap them around as needed, except 1 day a week. I'm not concerned about it being grown out of quicker because when it is, we have plenty of other seat options. But I do agree, MA/BV are far better than the RA55 But they are also more $$, which I wasn't looking to spend.

 

[MommyShannon]

Lol, ok a lot like me. I have one since it will expire by the time I don't have a kid to rf in it and my two older kids will have passed down the Frontiers by then anyway. I think it's a great seat for rf minis like my girls but is short for ff.

 

[rverrone11]

I just got gumdrop today. The middle is like a strong cotton woven (slick), and the outer brown part is like a brushed twill (reminds me of some mei tai straps but not sure what else). I personally like the softer ones (I think the other three have velourish material around the outside) better so I think I'm going to return this one.

 

[buckeyefabfive]

I have Berkley and its plush I think the Isabella is also?