All the benefits of a full-featured car seat in a compact size

The Britax Roundabout is one of the most popular car seats currently on the market. It has all the benefits of a convertible car seat but in a compact size that has been specially designed to fit into the cramped rear seats of even the smallest of cars without compromising your child’s safety or comfort. It is available in a range of fabric designs including a fun “Cowmooflage” pattern that will be sure to delight any child.

The Britax Roundabout can be used as a rear facing car seat for babies weighing between 5 to 35 pounds with a height of under 40 inches. Once the child reaches a year of age and weighs 20 pounds, it is suitable to be used as a forward facing seat and can withstand a maximum capacity of 40 pounds.

Britax car seats satisfy the most stringent safety requirements. The Roundabout has unique rear face tethering and Versa tethers to give extra stability for the top of the car seat. It also has side impact protection for added security to contain your child laterally in the event of a collision. A five-point safety harness is featured as a standard safety feature in all the Britax models and there are handy Velcro belt holders to keep the harness out of the way while you position your child; this saves frustrating struggles trying to retrieve the harness from under a fidgety child. The straps of the harness are uncovered which can be a bit uncomfortable for your child but slip-on pads can be purchased to fit these. The harness can be adjusted from the front of the seat which you will need to do often to allow for the thickness of your child’s clothes on a particular day as well as periodical growth.

Comfort-wise, your child will be sure to have an easy ride in this car seat; well-padded with high density foam, upholstered in a plush, washable fabric and reclinable for snoozing on the go, your child will have no complaints about sitting on the Roundabout. What is more, the seat incorporates an energy managing protective foam to absorb the brunt of the force from bumps and grinds during travel. This would be particularly useful in the unfortunate event of a collision.

Fitting the Roundabout is surprisingly easy. It has premium push-button LATCH connectors which mean that it can literally be clicked into place. Transferring it from car to car is absolutely no issue at all. A contoured base gives extra stability although it still may be necessary to pad the bottom of the base out with a towel or cloth for better balance in some cars.

Lock-off snaps are present to secure the seat belt and the base sets the seat high enough to ensure your favorite little person a great view of the world which will be sure to keep them happy and entertained during their ride.

Retailing at around $199, the Britax Roundabout is certainly one of the pricier options but it is a car seat that is likely to accommodate your child right up until the point that they are ready for a booster seat. The seat feels sturdy and the peace of mind you get knowing that your child will be safe and secure in it is priceless. All in all, a highly recommended buy that will go down well with little passengers.

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