The Britax Roundabout Car Seat is made to be used in the rear facing position for infants as well as front facing for babies that weigh up to 40 pounds. As a parent who wants nothing less than the safest and most comfortable seat for your little one, this is a seat worth checking into. Not only does it come in a wide array of stylish fabrics including denim, but it is one of the few seats on the market today that actually goes above and beyond the legal requirements for car seat safety.
Comfort is very important for your child, but not as much as the safety that the eat provides. Your child will cry and squirm everytime they are placed in the seat if they are not comfortable. That not only rattles your nerves and makes you want to avoid leaving the house, but it slows you down. You probably don’t want to waste your time on a seat that is not comfortable for your baby.
There are two distinct types of foam being used for the Roundabout seat. One is designed for comfort while the other is designed to add an extra layer of protection in case of an accident. It also includes a belly pad which serves as a safety and comfort device.
In terms of safety, you simply cannot go wrong with this seat. This car seat lives up to all the laws on safety, while even going beyond the bare minimum in some aspects. The LATCH method is the unique installation process that this seat uses. This simply means you put it in using latches and tethers instead of a seatbelt. The seat still operates as it normally would with a seat belt, but the LATCH technique works so quickly that you will grow to love it and always want to depend on it.
The harness can be placed at three different heights because of its three point system. This ensures that your baby stays safe at all ages as you simply adjust to the appropriate position as they grow. The harness system used surpasses the federal standards that are needed for carseats. It is called HUGS or harness ultra guard system.
Chosing this seat over the others available will give some great perks to the parent. First, the harness straps do not get twisted and tangled up, which is a huge time waster with most other seats. As your child grows you will be able to loosen the straps with the press of a button and a pull of the straps. On their own, these two special features will save you plenty of time that you would have spent fixing straps and tight buckles otherwise.
Another perk is that the fabric is extremely soft and easily comes off for cleaning, which is essential for diaper accidents and snacks on the go.
The only real downsides are small points which are easily overcome with the extra safety and comfort features. One example of this is the seatbelt, which may prove to be a bit coarse if you don’t buy the cover for it. If you like to use neck pillows to go behind your baby’s head, be aware they are not going to fit with the unique shape of the Britax Roundabout Car Seat.
