Britax Roundabout Car Seat

When choosing a convertible car seat for my oldest son as he began to outgrow his infant seat, I did a lot of research. One car seat manufacturer received many excellent reviews from both national consumer and safety organizations as well as from actual consumers. I knew that I had to try a Britax car seat based on the reviews I’d read.

The cost of a Britax car seat was a little more than I had budgeted for a car seat but I found a Britax Roundabout convertible seat at a great price online and combined with a free shipping offer I couldn’t pass it up. I purchased this seat in 2002 and it has survived three children. (On a safety note, the Britax Roundabout car seat expires six years after the date of manufacturing and should not be used after that time.)

From a total vanity standpoint, the Britax Roundabout car seat has wonderful covers in bright, fun colors and designs that match car interiors and/or are just plain fun for a child to ride in. I chose the unisex design “Denim” which has now been discontinued but replaced by an even nicer “New Blues” denim-like cover.

As far as safety is concern, Britax car seats are top of the line. They are tested and retested and go above and beyond basic safety regulations. The Britax Roundabout car seat has a five point harness, with a secure chest clip that even my five year old cannot unbuckle. The Britax Roundabout that I own, being four years old has the “puzzle piece” buckle that has been problematic for grandparents and others who do not use the seat daily. The newer Britax Roundabout buckles buckle separately and are easy to use. Around the buckle is a belly pad that matches the seat cover and is put in place for comfort and easily removed. In my experience, the harness straps do not tangle or twist easily.