Is Britax Roundabout a ClickTight?

Newer Britax seats have the ClickTight bases that speeds the install process. And you have to manually rethread the harness on the Roundabout to change the height. Fans like the overall ease of use and straight forward installation process (yes, even without ClickTight).

How long do Britax car seats last before expiring?

6 to 10 years
Britax car seats have a service life of anywhere from 6 to 10 years from the date of manufacture (not from when you bought it so make sure to check the serial label and read the instruction manual!). If you own a Britax car seat, here are some rough guidelines for when your car seat may expire.

How wide is the Britax Roundabout?

Britax Roundabout G4. 1 Convertible Car Seat, Onyx

Can I use an expired car seat?

Expired car seats may not adequately protect riders in the event of a crash. That’s why the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) urges parents to avoid using car seats that are past their use-by dates, or seats without expiration dates that are more than six years from date of manufacture.

Why do car seats expire after 6 years?

In general, car seats expire between 6 and 10 years from the date of manufacture. They expire for a number of reasons, including wear and tear, changing regulations, recalls, and the limits of manufacturer testing.

Does Britax use latch?

Britax car seats should be installed using only one installation method – either the vehicle’s seat belt and car seat tether (if anchor is available) or LATCH. Parents should always refer to the car seat user guide with any questions. I have installed my car seat using the LATCH but the seat is moving left to right.

Does Britax Marathon have latch?

Britax car seats use the brand’s ClickTight system, which has different configurations depending on if you want to place your seat front- or rear-facing. Either way, the Marathon ClickTight tethers attach to your car’s LATCH system anchors.