How long is a Britax Marathon car seat good for?
Britax Expiration Dates and Where to Find Expiration Date on Britax Car Seat
model | expiration date |
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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. |
Can the Britax Marathon be used as a booster seat?
This is an easy-to-use convertible car seat to grow with your child from toddlerhood into their booster seat.
How long is a Britax Marathon 70 Good For?
6 to 10 years
Britax car seats have a service life of anywhere from 6 to 10 years from the date of manufacture (not from when you bought it so make sure to check the serial label and read the instruction manual!).
What is a convertible car seat?
Convertible car seats are designed to be used rear-facing and then converted for forward-facing (and sometimes booster) use. This means that, in theory, you could buy a single seat to last through all of your child’s car seat years.
What’s after a convertible car seat?
Belt Positioning Booster Seat Children who have outgrown their harnessed seats, and are least 5 years old, can move to a belt positioning booster until they properly fit the vehicle seat belt, usually that’s somewhere around 10-12 years old.
What can I do with an expired car seat?
If you do find that the car seat is expired or it’s been in a moderate to severe car crash, there are still things you can do.
- Trade-In Events. Some big-box stores usually hold car seat trade-in events throughout the year.
- Donate It.
- Proper Recycling Protocol.
- Proper Trash Protocol.
How big is the Britax marathon convertible car seat?
The Britax Marathon 70-G3 convertible car seat accommodates children rear facing from 5 to 40 pounds and forward facing from 20 up to 70 pounds.
What kind of warranty does Britax marathon 70 G3 have?
The BRITAX MARATHON 70-G3 is made in the USA, has a seven-year life, and is backed by a manufacturer’s limited one-year warranty. BRITAX MARATHON 70-G3 Convertible Car Seat, removable cover, comfort pads, infant body pillow, and user guide.
How does Britax side impact protection system work?
The BRITAX Side Impact Protection system includes a rigid shell with deep sidewalls lined with energy-absorbing EPP foam to contain your child’s head and body and divert crash force energy while creating a barrier against possible intruding objects. This system also protects your child’s head and chest.