The britax roundabout 55 convertible car seat is constructed to provide 360degree protection by absorbing crash energy, minimizing forward movement, and shielding your child from harm during a collision. Forwardfacing for forwardfacing, the shoulder harness straps should enter the seat shell at or slightly above your childs shoulders. This car seat can be used for rearfacing children from 5 to 40 pounds, and for forwardfacing children at least one year old and 20 to 55 pounds. Apr 20, 2009 the original britax roundabout was the darling of all carseats back in the late 1990s. With the optional infant insert, it should last typical kids from birth to around 3 years rearfacing and then forward facing to 5 or 6 years. Features of the britax roundabout 50 includes lighter weight, rear and forward facing recline and a nontwisting and nontangiling 5point harness system. Forwardfacing installation using the clicktight installation system. Forward facing installation using lapshoulder belt and one lockoff. Refer to your user guide for complete installation instructions. The roundabout 55 achieves revolutionary head safety through the use of britax safecell technology integrated steel bars, and versatethers that work together to minimize head.
Forward facing had some tiny bruises on shoulder right at the straps and we think slight whiplash as she was fussy. A great update of a very popular convertible child seat and is arguably one of the easiest to install with latch and easiest to use. The roundabout 55 takes the guesswork out of installation thanks to a. When placing the car seat in your vehicle, you can use the latch or the seat belt system. So confused about rearfacing limit on britax roundabout 55 car. Also, the lockoffs mentionedshown here are the old style ff lockoffs, not the newerstyle ones found on the most recently manufactured britax convertibles. It can be used as a rearward facing seat from birth for up to two to three years 30 months, is isofix compatible, offers thermo5 comfort for your child. The seat works rear facing for children from 540 pounds and up to 46 inches tall and forward facing for children 2055 pounds and up to 46 inches. Instructions for installing a britax roundabout 55 convertible car seat. A britax car seat forward facing is a britax convertible car seat that can be used, depending on the car seat, rear facing for children from 5 to 40 pounds and forward facing for children, only in harness mode from 1 to 2 years and 20 pounds up to 50 to 85 pounds.
When your child reaches the maximum height and weight capacity for rearfacing installation, the seat should be switched to a. We have used our roundabout on 6 flights so far always rearfacing. View all safety notices, product recalls, and other alerts. Jan 09, 2007 the britax roundabout was not tested by cr because it is not classified as an infant seat the kind that snap in and out of a base. It can be used in rearfacing mode for 540 pounds babies or forwardfacing mode for 2055 pounds kid. Britax marathon clicktight convertible car seat 1 layer impact protection, verve. Sep 19, 2011 now, regardless of whether you are installing your roundabout 55 with the lower latch anchors or with the seatbelt britax recommends that the top tether strap be used at all times.
Rearfacing 5 40 lbs, a standing height of 46 inches or less and seated shoulder height of 9 15. The one piece design is much safer than the kind that snap in. Its large and hefty, even though it doesnt weigh nearly as much as its clicktight counterpart, and has a solid feel when you put it on the ground or when you get ready to. The britax roundabout 55 convertible car seat is designed for children rear facing from 2.
Installing britax roundabout 55, marathon 70, boulevard 70, boulevard 70 cs, and advocate 70 cs convertible car seats forward facing using the vehicle lap belt. Britax roundabout 50 midcapacity convertible car seat. The roundabout 55 can be used with a heavier baby of between 5 and 40 lbs. Forwardfacing installation of britax marathon the photos and instructions are for latch and seat belt installation, but for forwardfacing only, since she would not be using it rearfacing. Forwardfacing installation forwardfacing installation luas installation before you begin. Make sure to consult your product manual to ensure that youre following each and every safety guideline. Rearfacing for rearfacing, the shoulder harness straps should enter the car seat shell at or slightly below your childs shoulders. How to prepare and install your clicktight convertible car seat. Safecell impact protection surrounds your child in safety components that work together to protect well beyond the established federal safety standards. The britax roundabout 55 convertible car seat is designed for children rear facing from 5 to 40 pounds and forward facing from 1 year and 20 pounds up to 55 pounds.
The easier the seat is to use, the more likely it will be used correctly and therefore safer. It can be used in rear facing mode for 540 pounds babies or forward facing mode for 20 55 pounds kid. Installing britax roundabout 55, marathon 70, marathon 70g3, boulevard 70, boulevard 70g3, boulevard 70 cs, pavilion 70g3, advocate 70 cs, and advocate 70g3 convertible car seats forward. I have the roundabout in the back of my prius, albeit front facing. Britax seats are some of the very few on the market that can be tethered rear facing as well as front facing giving an even better installation. Protect your growing child with a fivepoint harness, and easily transition to a beltpositioning booster. Aug 23, 2010 installing britax roundabout 55, marathon 70, marathon 70g3, boulevard 70, boulevard 70g3, boulevard 70 cs, pavilion 70g3, advocate 70 cs, and advocate 70g3 convertible car seats forward. The britax roundabout 50 makes for a straightforward and seamless installation, coming equipped with a premium lower latch connectors. With a few easy steps, youll have a safe, secure and easy install with the vehicle seatbelt every time.
Shop for britax baby roundabout 55 online at target. It also offers a comfortable seat and a secure, adjustable fit. The roundabout 55 achieves revolutionary head safety through the use of britax safecelltm technology, integrated steel bars, and versatether. If latch anchors are not available, you must use vehicle belt installation methods. The roundabout achieves revolutionary head safety through the use of britax safecell technology in the base, integrated steel bars, and energy absorbing versatether that work together to minimize head. The shell is a modest size that fits very well in a wide range. Heres a little tip if installing rearfacing with the lower latch anchors. The notwist straps, the pushbutton release and the silkysmooth adjustment still set the standard. Installing britax roundabout 55, marathon 70, boulevard 70, boulevard 70 cs, and advocate 70 cs convertible car seats. The britax roundabout 55 convertible car seat accommodates children rear facing from 5 to 40 pounds and forward facing from 20 to 55 pounds. Clicktight is revolutionizing car seat installation. For safety, the britax roundabout g4 convertible car seat will install both rear facing and forward facing. The roundabout 55 is purposefully designed and engineered to minimize the forward movement of your childs head during a frontal impact to reduce the risk of head injury with the following revolutionary.
Safecell impact protection is an integrated system of safety components that work together to protect your child well beyond the federal safety standards. Boulevard clicktight convertible car seats britax nz. May 06, 2016 the roundabout installs using onoff lower anchors that lock in place with a click and release with a button push. The roundabout 50 classic can be used in a rearfacing position with babies who are between 5 and 35 lbs. In todays video, i show you how to put your car seat in a forward facing position. If you need to move the sear around fairly often or need to have a variety of people install the seat, the frontier is an excellent option. When installed forward facing it can be used for children who are between 20 and 55 pounds. Britax roundabout convertible car seat convertible seats. Britax roundabout 55 convertible car seat 201220, onyx.
Weve had no problems getting it installed one of the things i like so much about the roundabout is how easy it is to install. The britax roundabout convertible car seat is designed for children rear facing from 5 to 40 pounds and forward facing from 20 to 55 pounds. The roundabout features a tasteful car seat cover in onyx, but its masterful functionality and comfortinspired style will truly wow your family. Each one ill mention has a taller shell than any of the britax seats, meaning they will last longer both as a rear facing seat and later as a forward facing seat. With the optional infant insert, it should last typical kids from birth to around 3 years rear facing and then forward facing to 5 or 6 years. Verify that your vehicle is equipped with latch anchors. We have a backpack carrying case for our carseat that makes it much easier to carry around the airport and folds up small once you take the seat out. Adjusting the harness height on britax roundabout 55 and marathon 70 convertible car seats.
Forward facing installation of britax marathon the photos and instructions are for latch and seat belt installation, but for forward facing only, since she would not be using it rear facing. When your child reaches the maximum height and weight capacity for rearfacing installation, the seat should be switched to a forwardfacing installation, as shown below. Britax roundabout 55 convertible car seat previous. The awesome discovery was that we were able to get the drivers seat all the way back with. Britax marathon 70g3 convertible car seat forwardfacing. Questions about installing the britax roundabout priuschat. How to prepare and install your clicktight convertible car. The original britax roundabout was the darling of all carseats back in the late 1990s. The roundabout 55 is purposefully designed and engineered to minimize the forward movement of your childs head during a frontal impact to reduce the risk of head injury with the following revolutionary britax head safety technologies. Britax e9lj21a roundabout 55 convertible car seat onyx. The roundabout installs using onoff lower anchors that lock in place with a click and release with a button push. Now, regardless of whether you are installing your roundabout 55 with the lower latch anchors or with the seatbelt britax recommends that the top tether strap be used at all times. The fact that it is the entrylevel seat does not mean that it is wholly lacking in safety and convenience features.
The seat works rear facing for children from 540 pounds and up to 46 inches tall and forward facing for children 20 55 pounds and up to 46 inches. Apr 18, 2017 as of october 2010, britax offers two models of roundabout car seats. Newer britax seats have the clicktight bases that speeds the install process. Whats the difference between the britax roundabout and the. The roundabout converts from a rearfacing position for babies 540 lbs.
When installed as a rear facing seat it is rated for children between 5 and 40 pounds. Of course, you can only use the top tether strap when forwardfacing. We decided to give our three families the britax safensound millenia to try out with their little ones. Britax combination seat comparison car seats for the littles. Forwardfacing latch installation figure a illustrates a typical forwardfacing latch installation. Of course, you can only use the top tether strap when forwardfacing if you have a top tether anchor in your vehicle. Forward facing latch installation figure a illustrates a typical forward facing latch installation. Rear facing installation using lapshoulder belt and one lockoff installing britax roundabout 55, marathon 70, boulevard 70, boulevard 70 cs, and advocate 70 cs. We bought the britax roundabout 55 because we understood you could do rear facing to 40 lbs. The roundabout 50 classic can be used in a rear facing position with babies who are between 5 and 35 lbs.
Britax roundabout 55 convertible car seat buybuy baby. The britax roundabout was not tested by cr because it is not classified as an infant seat the kind that snap in and out of a base. Instructions for installing a britax roundabout 55 convertible car. View and download britax roundabout user manual online. Britax roundabout 55 convertible car seat previous version, smokey. Close the seat and the click tells you that you have a secure installation.
As your baby grows, convertible car seats safely and easily switch from rearfacing to forwardfacing. The roundabout converts from a rear facing position for babies 540 lbs. This car seat can be used for rear facing children from 5 to 40 pounds, and for forward facing children at least one year old and 20 to 55 pounds. Jan 29, 2017 as convertible car seat, britax roundabout g4. The roundabout 55 serves as a rearfacing seat for children from 5 to 40. Aug 14, 2001 we have used our roundabout on 6 flights so far always rear facing. The roundabout convertible car seat is a smart choice for keeping your little one safe and sound as you head out on lifes travels. Include the britax roundabout 55 car seat in onyx features the roundabout 55 achieves revolutionary head safety through the use of britax safecell technology, integrated steel bars, and versatether that work together to minimize head excursion and reduce the risk of head injury during a frontal impact. As of october 2010, britax offers two models of roundabout car seats. Refer to your vehicle owner s manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer for the maximum weight rating for their lower anchors.
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