What is the difference between Britax Advocate Boulevard and Marathon?
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What is the difference between Britax Advocate Boulevard and Marathon?
One of the major differences between the Britax Marathon, Boulevard, and Advocate car seats are the layers of side impact protection. The Marathon only has one layer, offering minimal yet high-quality support and protection. The Boulevard comes with two layers, adding enhanced protection for your child’s neck and head.
How many years is a Britax Marathon good for?
10 years
Britax Expiration Dates and Where to Find Expiration Date on Britax Car Seat
| model | expiration date |
|---|---|
| Marathon ClickTight Convertible Car Seat | 10 years after the date of manufacture. |
| Britax® Essentials™ Allegiance | 10 years after the date of manufacture. |
| Britax® Essentials™ Emblem | 10 years after the date of manufacture. |
Which is better marathon or boulevard?
The biggest difference that parents decide between are the layers of head impact, the Britax Boulevard has an extra level of protection inside the head rest whereas the Britax marathon only contains that one level of protection on the outer shell.
Do car seats really expire after 6 years?
Yes, car seats typically expire after six years from the date of manufacture. A sticker that provides the serial number includes manufacture and expiration dates. Of course, the seats don’t dissolve on the expiration date at the stroke of midnight.
What is Britax SafeWash?
This new line features covers that do not have added flame retardant chemicals, making them safe to machine wash and dry again and again while maintaining safety properties. Britax® SafeWash™ Car Seats – Safety That Naturally Holds Up in the Wash.
Are all Britax Marathon ClickTight?
All Britax CT convertibles have the ClickTight Installation System, an impact-absorbing base with 7 recline positions, rip-stitch energy-absorbing tether, HUGS harness pads, a steel reinforced frame, EPP foam, and other side-impact protection features.
Can Britax Marathon be a booster?
This is an easy-to-use convertible car seat to grow with your child from toddlerhood into their booster seat.
When should you switch to a booster seat?
Generally, kids weighing over 65 pounds are ready to switch to a booster seat. When your child reaches 49 inches (about 4 feet) tall. When you believe your child is mature enough to properly sit in a booster seat with the seat belt correctly positioned at all times.
Can I still use an expired car seat?
Expired car seats may not adequately protect riders in the event of a crash. That’s why the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) urges parents to avoid using car seats that are past their use-by dates, or seats without expiration dates that are more than six years from date of manufacture.
