Wednesday, February 18, 2009

A Review of the The Britax Roundabout

By Linda Jenkins

The Britax Roundabout comes with a hefty price tag - about two hundred dollars. That's toward the upper end of the car seat price range, and can make a lot of us think twice about this kind of purchase. With a site like CarSeatPlace.com you can sometimes find it on sale, but it's important to remember that even though the price is not low, the car seat is worth it. Our children's safety isn't the place to cut corners.

The Britax Roundabout car seat offers a reliable system to keep kids safe. Since it's designed to be used in both rear and front facing positions, it'll last longer than single-style car seats.

If your child is up to 35 pounds you can put him or her in the rear facing position. If your child is between 20 to 40 pounds, you can put them in the forward facing position. The Brtitax Roundabout fits in many car models. Check to make sure that your car has everyhting the car seat needs so you can install it properly.

Check if your car is set up to use the Britax LATCH tether. If not, use a regular car seat belt to secure the car seat. Make sure that it is secured properly and does not move back and forth when it is installed. The Britax Roundabout has a 5 point harness that is comfortable and easy to adjust.

When empty, this seat weighs only fourteen pounds, and measures about eighteen inches by twenty-five by twenty-three and a half inches, and is very comfortable. If your kids hate car seats, they may have an easier time with the Britax Roundabout. This seat is conveniently certified for travel on airplanes, and comes with a one year limited warranty.

Parents really like the large variety of cover designs, such as cowmooflage and granite. The fabric is very comfortable and easy to clean. In order to clean the Roundabout you will need a hand-vacuum and a damp cloth. Clean it on a regular basis so that sitting in the seat will be more appealing to your child.

The Roundabout has so many other features that other car seats don't have. For example, there are lots of ways to adjust the seat so your child fits in well and is very safe and snug. There are fabric guards that make sure that your child doesn't touch any hot pieces - in case your car was out in the sun on a hot day. The hook and loop fasteners allow your kid to get into the seat without having the straps interfering with them.

So you see that even though the price of the Roundabout is on the high side, it lets you transport your child in a convenient and safe way. With such a high quality car seat, car travel is easier and more fun for everyone. If you are looking for a car seat - the Britax Roundabout might be a great option for you.

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