Harness adjustment on Britax Marathon 70 Convertible Car Seat: Can anyone tell me how the harness straps are re-adjusted for this carseat.
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Hi Carrie, I measured the backseat of my outback. It measures approx 50 inches across. I hope this helps with determining if the marathon will be too big for your forester. The marathon fits great in my outback. I'm 5'4" and my hubby is average height and we don't have a problem with not being able to sit comfortably in the front. Good luck!
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Hello, No sad face! Turn that frown upside down :) . We actually have a new model, the Twin Roo Plus and it will certainly adapt to Britax/Bob B-Safe car seats. Please note that the car seat adapters are sold separately for that item. Thanks!
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The Chicco Nextfit! I exchanged two Marathon G4s for the Nextfit. The Nextfits with the nine adjustable positions leveled better in our cars, and they were easier to adjust for our two year old. Lastly, the G4 took 15-20 minutes to install rear-facing using the tether whereas the Nextfit was solidly installed in two minutes. Addendum - I also felt that the Nextfit cradled our son's better than the Marathon G4 (e.g. his head stays upright in a neutral position while asleep.) Lastly, Chicco customer service is fantastic! We need replacement parts over the years for various Chicco strollers, a play yard, and a high chair, and they always responded wonderfully! The Chicco Nextfit! I exchanged two Marathon G4s for the Nextfit. The Nextfits with the nine adjustable positions leveled better in our cars, and they were easier to adjust for our two year old. Lastly, the G4 took 15-20 minutes to install rear-facing using the tether whereas the Nextfit was solidly installed in two minutes. Addendum - I also felt that the Nextfit cradled our son's better than the Marathon G4 (e.g. his head stays upright in a neutral position while asleep.) Lastly, Chicco customer service is fantastic! We need replacement parts over the years for various Chicco strollers, a... » Read More The Chicco Nextfit! I exchanged two Marathon G4s for the Nextfit. The Nextfits with the nine adjustable positions leveled better in our cars, and they were easier to adjust for our two year old. Lastly, the G4 took 15-20 minutes to install rear-facing using the tether whereas the Nextfit was solidly installed in two minutes. Addendum - I also felt that the Nextfit cradled our son's better than the Marathon G4 (e.g. his head stays upright in a neutral position while asleep.) Lastly, Chicco customer service is fantastic! We need replacement parts over the years for various Chicco strollers, a play yard, and a high chair, and they always responded wonderfully! « Show Less
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There are levers on the top of the seat that let you adjust the height of the back support and also let you remove it. As for the small headrest that comes along with the seat it slides right off the straps. It is super easy to figure out. I was so glad I didn't have to read any directions, it was pretty self explanatory. There is also a bottom base that comes along with it that is option to use when it is rear facing. The arm rests also go up and down so you can move them if you need to and the cup holder is also removable.
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Hi Camila, I was very disappointed to find out that "it doesn't" the way the prior models do, which as you may know, you just pull the handle between the child's fit and adjust, that easy... this model has 3 different positions but you can only change it by removing the carseat from the seat, adjusting the new position pulling a lever from the bottom back of the carseat and then installing it again, witch is very disappointing to me, I have 4 children (always have bought Maxi-Cosi) and that was the main thing I loved about this car seats.. the child is asleep, pull and change position, the child woke up, pull and seat him/her up again, sadly doesn't work like that with this one.
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Hi, the picture shown with your question is a different version of the car seat I purchased from Safety 1st. However they look very much the same and mine did loosen from the front. Lowering or raised the height of the straps for the baby I believe was done from the back just like all the other car seats nI have had in the past.
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I ordered this seat just as my best friend ordered the Britax Marathon. My son is just under 70 lbs. and 4'1" at 5, so we're constantly running into challenges with sizing. I think that this seat allows for more room and growth as the sides adjust out to accommodate his broad shoulders and the headrest moves up enough to wear I could sit in it comfortably (I'm 5'4"). I like the narrower base that the Diono has versus the Marathon because we drive a Scion XD with a fairly small backseat. With my booster, I can still fit an infant carrier (no base), and another *narrow* booster for when I've got extra kiddos. It's a tight fit, but it does work. However, the Marathon seems to take up the majority of my bestie's backseat and while it is a decent sized seat, I don't think it allows for the adjustments that the Diono does. I hope that helps. :)
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William- I returned this seat but if I remember correctly, it loops "up" & secures around headrest. Try that & see if it works. We couldn't use it, our 3 lb. baby got all twisted even with the harness in use. Good luck!
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all you can do is adjust the straps. everyone of the straps can be adjusted... There is no instructions that come with is so as long as you have the know how you will have a great time...
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It is not normal but it will not effect anything as far as safety concerns. It does have a 5 point harness system and as long as the child is buckled in properly, then it will be fine. You can contact Britax and have them send you a new one. They will need your car seat info. Such as manufacture date and serial number. They have a great customer service team and they can send you out a new one with no questions asked. They ship very fast also. Hope this helps.
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The straps are in the back behind the car seat. You have to adjust each side individually. It is extremely hard to adjust when the baby is in the seat. The newer models have a pull strap in the middle front which makes it so much easier than this car seat.
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I have a britax car seat and it worked great. The head rest comes off via velcro if you need to adjust it or anything. I didnt have a premie but used it early on. I loved it.
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Sorry, I don't have a britax marathon- the key is if the base of the car seat is flat across the back of the seat. From pictures it looks like the marathon would work. My graco is flat on the sides but curves under along the back so it doesn't make contact with the short platform of the roll n' go
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there are actually two straps that go around the headrest. The smaller one supports the weight of the back (grey "backboard" in the picture) and the second, longer one, goes from the front of the seat to the headrest. This second one is extra long and adjustable. Both simple loop over the headrest. I feel the carseat is very stable-I've never had it slip around or move. This speaks well for the quality, because my puppy is very active in the car:)
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Hi there...I gave mine to Goodwill, but I think the straps were adjustable.
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Hi Camila, I was very disappointed to find out that "it doesn't" the way the prior models do, which as you may know, you just pull the handle between the child's fit and adjust, that easy... this model has 3 different positions but you can only change it by removing the carseat from the seat, adjusting the new position pulling a lever from the bottom back of the carseat and then installing it again, witch is very disappointing to me, I have 4 children (always have bought Maxi-Cosi) and that was the main thing I loved about this car seats.. the child is asleep, pull and change position, the child woke up, pull and seat him/her up again, sadly doesn't work like that with this one. Hi Camila, I was very disappointed to find out that "it doesn't" the way the prior models do, which as you may know, you just pull the handle between the child's fit and adjust, that easy... this model has 3 different positions but you can only change it by removing the carseat from the seat, adjusting the new position pulling a lever from the bottom back of the carseat and then installing it again, witch is very disappointing to me, I have 4 children (always have bought Maxi-Cosi) and that was the main thing I loved about this car seats.. the child is asleep, pull and change... » Read More Hi Camila, I was very disappointed to find out that "it doesn't" the way the prior models do, which as you may know, you just pull the handle between the child's fit and adjust, that easy... this model has 3 different positions but you can only change it by removing the carseat from the seat, adjusting the new position pulling a lever from the bottom back of the carseat and then installing it again, witch is very disappointing to me, I have 4 children (always have bought Maxi-Cosi) and that was the main thing I loved about this car seats.. the child is asleep, pull and change position, the child woke up, pull and seat him/her up again, sadly doesn't work like that with this one. « Show Less
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The car seats were purchased for our granddaughters. The were installed on their fathers auto. I know the four year old does buckle up and unbuckle the seat by herself. Don't know about the adjustability, but we were given specs by their dad and I am sure he would be aware of the adjustability. Hope this helps.