Graco Size4Me 65 vs. Britax Marathon: Child Safety, Parent Peace of Mind
Choosing a safe car seat for your infant or child can be tough! Fortunately we have two great options to take a peek at.
The Graco Size4Me 65 and the Britax Marathon are a great place to start your search.
When it comes to purchasing a car seat, here are four things you need to consider: weight restrictions, impact / collision safety features, additional safety features, and fun features for parents.
Weight Restrictions
The Graco Size4Me 65 as a wide weight restriction overall. The rear-facing weight restrictions start at 4 lbs. and go up to 40 lbs. When used as a front-facing car seat the restrictions start at 20 lbs. and go up to 65 lbs.
The Britax Marathon rear-facing weight restrictions start at 5 lbs. rather than 4 lbs. like the Sizw4 Me 65, but the maximum for rear-facing is still 40 lbs. The front-facing weight restrictions for the Britax Marathon are also set at 20 lbs. to 65 lbs.
Impact / Collision Safety Features
The Graco Size4Me 65 is not only built with EPS foam for impact reduction, but it is also rigorously put through side impact testing.
There are three things that are noted about the Britax Marathon when it comes to impact and collision safety. This car seat is made with steel to reduce forward flexing upon impact. It also features deep walls and EPP energy-absorbing foam to protect the head and chest. For added protection it also features a versa-tether that absorbs energy and reduces the amount the car seat flexes forward in a collision.
Additional Safety Features
In addition to the impact and collision safety features mentioned above, the Graco Size4Me 65 also has a one-second latch attachment system and a safety harness that automatically adjusts harness and head rest height.
The Britax Marathon has a latch installation system that lets you hear a click when the seat is securely attached to the base. This model also has a five-point harness that can be adjusted for multiple heights.
Fun Features for Parents
Now that you’ve got all the “must-know” information about these two car seat models, let’s have a little fun and discuss the other features!
The Graco Size4Me 65 has some great features, such as:
- Six color combinations:
- Black / Cream
- Black / Grey / Cream
- Dark Grey / Light Grey / Magenta / Circle Pattern
- White / Black/ Dark Stripes / Dark Grey
- Light Green / Dark Brown
- White / Black / Pink / Polka dots
- Removable cushions that are machine washable
The Britax Marathon has these awesome features:
- Seven color combinations:
- Black / Stripe pattern
- Sage Green / Dark Brown
- Medium Brown / Pink and Brown Giraffe pattern
- Dark Grey / Circle Pattern
- Dark Grey / Black
- Light Grey stripe pattern / Dark Grey
- Light Grey Circle pattern / Black
- Removable pillow
- Harness easy-adjust with button
- Tangle free harness
- Infant inserts
Overall Recommendation
While both of these car seat options are fantastic, my overall recommendation would have to go with the Britax Marathon. The Britax Marathon has a great amount of safety features to protect against impact and collision. This is helpful since you never know when you will be in an accident.
With the safety features on this model, I can drive with a peace of mind that my little one is protected.
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