Transportation: Britax
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Do I Trash the Britax or What?
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on June 3, 2011
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My hubby's truck was rear ended and the britax was in there. We're getting it replaced from the insurance company, so what do I do with the old one? She wasn't in it w...
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- I've heard they shouldn't be used again...maybe check, like Heidi says, and then be sure to get rid of it if they don't want it.
- Make sure the insurance company doesn't want it. Both times we had accidents they replaced but we had to bring them the old ones. Check before you get rid of it!!!...
- Remove the cover (you can keep that - or sell it). Cut the straps. Write DAMAGED DO NOT USE on it. My insurance required me to turn it in to their adjuster. Find out i...
Which Britax Carseat?
Asked by K.D. from San Francisco
on May 24, 2008
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We need to buy a new carseat for my daughter (soon to be 1 y/o and 20+ lbs.). She is in an infant carseat now but is over the height limits (29"). We are looking at ...
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- Hi K., We just went through this process and decided not to go with a Britax and instead purchased the new Graco Nautilus. We had heard that Britax was the best...
- Hi, I have the black Britax Marathon car seat for my son and I absolutley LOVE IT!! I bought another one for my daughter before she was even born!! It is bulky bu...
- There's a lot of helpful info on the FAQ at http://boards.babycenter.com/n/pfx/forum.aspx?tsn=1&nav=messages&webtag=bcus9421&tid=2214 . The bulletin board host and ma...
Britax Advocate Vs. Britax Marathon - Convertable Car Seat
Asked by S.G. from Los Angeles
on February 12, 2011
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Hi. I just bought 2 britax advocate convertable car seats for my twins. They arrived at the house and they are HUGE! I am so worried that they wont fit in our mini van...
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- I have two Advocates and a minivan. Trust me, the Advocate is worth every penny and not worth the compromise. Although, I'm sure the Marathon is also a great seat, y...
- never had the advocate. LOVE LOVE LOVE the marathon. we have "bought" 6 for our 2 girls. (there were 2 car accidents. CA law mandates the insurance company replace you...
- I don't believe overkill for carseats because it is matter of the safety for your children. Britax is very good about the safety reason. I think they are both fine I b...
Britax Carseat Woe
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on April 28, 2011
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I just got the Britax Fronier 85 and it's a wonderful seat. But I'm noticing that the left strap is looser than the right. I've tried tightening and untightening it to...
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- We own 2 and don't have the problem. Hopefully Britax will give you a solution or let you return it for another one!
- We own 3. Never encountered this problem. Good luck! We LOVE ours.
- I would take the seat out and make sure its not twisted underneath. I know our Regent will be looser on one side if its twisted from being moved from car to car.
Car Seats- Britax Marathon Vs. Eddie Bauer Three in One
Asked by H.H. from Los Angeles
on October 4, 2008
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I just bought the Britax but have not installed it. Is it really better than the eddie bauer versions which are so much cheeper?
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- I have both because all my kids are under a year apart. Each car seat has its own perks. The BIG plus for the Britax is that if there is a spill or stain (which ther...
- I have the Marathon and a Decathalon. Love them both. Put the price into perspective-both car seats are rated to 65 pounds. You will be able to use these seats for ...
- Hey H., I am trying to remember off the top of my head if I have the EB and I am pretty certain I do. No, the Britax is not necessarily better. There might be a few t...
Car Seat in Auto Accident, Does Insurance Have to Replace?
Asked by C.B. from Dallas
on January 11, 2008
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My daughter and I were in an auto acccident a couple of weeks ago, and I was wondering if the insurance company is suppose to reimburse me for the new car seat I bough...
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- They should but sometimes do not. If your son was not in the seat, they may not really want to but you never know. Read up on your warranty, some companies say the w...
- It may depend on state statutes. But my insurance company did. Of course, I lived in Maryland at the time. We were in a minor accident and they replaced it.
- YES! Once a car seat has been in an accident it is not safe to use. I was rear ended twice and both times insurance replaced all car seats in the vehicle. They shou...
Do Insurance Companies Require to Pay for Car Seat Replacement After an Accident
Asked by S.C. from San Francisco
on February 24, 2010
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Hi mom,
I'm wondering if any mom knows whether insurance companies is require to pay for car seat replacement after an accident regardless if it was occupied or not...
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- If you don't have a copy of your policy, request one and read through to see if a car seat is specifically mentioned in the policy booklet and whether it has to be occ...
- Hi, We have Farmers Insuance. One night last week my husands truck was hit while parked in front of our house. When I called to report it to our insurance company the...
- Yes they are required to reimburse you for a new car seat of equal value after a car accident. What insurance do you have? Be the squeaky wheel and make them pay!
Car Seats
Asked by J.L. from Los Angeles
on August 18, 2008
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Hety mamas! My husband was in a car accident (not his fault) on Friday with our 3 year old and 9 month old. They are all perfectly fine, no injuries for them. The c...
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- Hi Jaime, Unfortunately there aren't any recycling programs for car seats in California. I looked myself because my son had outgrown his and I didn't want to just ...
- Dear Jaime P. You might try giving it to the fire dept or I believe that State Farm has a recycle program for car seats give them a try. I am glad that all three of y...
- Hi Jaime, It's so great of you to think of recycling the seat. Sometimes the insurance companies will take it from you but not all do. The seat may NEVER be used fo...
Convertible Car Seats
Asked by A.D. from Los Angeles
on June 5, 2009
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I have been doing a ton of research online for a convertible car seat for my 1 year old. Unfortunately I am really confused. All of my friends use the Britax Maratho...
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- I have both of these carseats, the Marathon for my son, and the Blvd. for my daughter, and I dislike the Blvd. The Marathon is much easier to use. Also, when I bough...
- I put a Recaro Signo in my car as I wanted to keep my son rear-facing for as long as possible. It's a great seat, but it is HUGE. At 16 months we turned him forward-fa...
- We have two of these. I have 2 girls and we started the second one out since birth. We love them. They go to 65lbs so the little one will be in the for quite time. I...
Car Seat Suggestions Needed
Asked by R.I. from Los Angeles
on August 5, 2008
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I have an eleven month old and I am going to be purchasing a new carseat for her. I drive a Prius and currently use the Graco Snugride. I have heard good things abou...
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- Britax is the BEST. My son is 4-1/2 and is in a Britax 5-Point harness Booster Seat after having a Britax Round-about. It's easy, comfortable and the safest according ...
- My husband drives a Honda Civic Hybrid and the Britax fits just fine. It is actually a bit better than some because it sits higher and she likes to see more. I would...
- Get a Britax Marathon instead of the Roundabout. You can use the Marathon much longer than the Roundabout. Do a side by side comparison if you wish. I love how the ...
