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Britax Decathlon Car Seat - Cappuccino | 
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| Brand: Britax USA
Category: Baby Product
Buy New: $239.99 (On sale from $294.99)
You Save: $55.00 (19%)
Rating:  62 reviews
Sales Rank: 1769
Color: Cappuccino
Maximum Weight Recommendation (lbs): 65
Shipping Weight (lbs): 15.5
Dimensions (in): 25.5 x 19.5 x 27.5
MPN: E9W47D4
Model: E9W47D4
UPC: 652182058449
EAN: 0652182058449
ASIN: B001E5CET0
Release Date: August 11, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| + | Convertible, rear facing five to 33 pounds and forward facing from at least one year old and 20 pounds, up to 65 pounds | | + | Side Impact Protection distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, and contains the head and body | | + | Removable head and body pillows adjust for a custom fit as child grows | | + | Higher forward facing seat capacity allows children to remain harnessed up to 65 pounds | | + | Tangle-free, five-point harness with four harness heights and three buckle positions for a snug and secure fit |
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Product Description
Britax Decathlon Convertible Car Seat Like its predecessor, the Britax Boulevard, the Decathlon is built around safety and comfort. It features the LATCH system placing this Britax car seat at the forefront of car seat technology. The LATCH system makes installing the car seat easy and efficient. LATCH stands for lower anchors and tethers for children. To install this convertible car seat simple attach the installation connectors to the LATCH anchor points stored near the seat belt. The Britax Decathlon convertible car seat also features built in lock-offs to make using the lap belt for installation safe and secure. But what is it that separates the Decathlon from other versions of car seat? For starters this baby car seat features a 3-position adjustable crotch strap which is not found on other Britax car seats. The convertible car seat features an infant positioning system for newborn babies which help them get acclimated to the Britax Convertible car seat. It also features a design which helps ensure the head and neck area stay safe. The Britax Decathlon Convertible car Seat is one of a kind with features not seen on other makes or model of baby car seat.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 57 more reviews...
 Decathlon vs. Boulevard June 21, 2006
163 out of 166 found this review helpful
It took me several weeks before I finally opted to purchase the Decathlon rather than the Boulevard. I was very interested in the extra side-impact protection that is only available in the Boulevard model but was concerned about whether or not my large 4&1/2 month old son (who is in the 95th percentile in length and weight) would need the adjustable crotch strap positioning that is only offered on the Decathlon.
I am so glad that I purchased the Decathlon! It turns out that my son DID indeed need to have the crotch strap adjusted to the last slot (he would be sitting on top of the buckle in the Boulevard at this point which would have made it impossible to buckle and very uncomfortable for him). If you're purchasing for a thin toddler rather than an infant or chubby/big baby you might not have to worry about that.
I love the extra padding (which is removable, unlike the pads in the Boulevard) and the soft cover (which is machine washable unlike that in the Boulevard). He seems to be VERY comfortable and I know that he is safe. I know that it doesn't offer as much side-impact protection as the Boulevard, but it does offer some (definitely much more than a conventional car seat) as it is made to far exceed American safety standards. Plus, if your baby is placed in the middle of the back seat than that offers some additional protection as well.
I was also concerned about the size of the car seat and whether or not it would fit comfortably, rear-facing, in the back of my Toyota Avalon car. It does. Perfectly! My husband is 6'4" and doesn't have to move his seat up to accomodate the car seat in back (something I was very concerned about). AND I can see out of the rear-view mirror with no problem. It DOES NOT block your view at all.
It's very easy to install and, if done so properly, doesn't budge. It is a little tough to adjust the straps when it's installed rear-facing but not too difficult... and even if you had to take it out to adjust the straps it's no-biggy because the carseat takes only a couple moments to install EASILY and it's not like you'll have to adjust them on a daily basis or anything.
I am very pleased with my purchase and highly recommend the Decathlon to anyone looking for a SAFE, COMFY and ATTRACTIVE carseat that will take them from the chubby baby stage all the way through the toddler years. :o)
Marathon, Decathlon or Boulevard? January 18, 2008
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
We needed a new car seat for my 1 year old and I knew Britax was the only way. We have owned a Roundabout in the past (as well as an Eddie Bauer that I HATED). My other 2 outgrew the 40 lb. weight limit Roundabout quickly so I opted for a larger weight limit this time around....which brought me to the Marathon, the Decathlon and the Boulevard. I read and read about each of the seats and finally I went to a store that sold all 3 and tried them out in person. I settled on the Decathlon for 2 reasons. The first is the adjustable crotch strap which neither of the other 2 have. After years of digging for that silly piece under my boys on my Roundabout, I knew this was a must! The other feature is the Push Button Release as opposed to the metal lever on the other 2 seats that is hidden under a fabric flap. This might not be huge to some, but as a mother of 3 that is always on the road and taking my 1 year old out of her car seat several times a day, every second seems to count! This Push Button just seems faster and easier to work with than the lever. Before purchasing, I went over and over the descriptions of each of these car seats trying to figure out the major differences, and if I'd read a Review like this in the beginning, I'd have saved a lot of time! Of course I love this car seat for all the same reasons as everyone else, but I am hoping this review will help someone like me who couldn't decide on which Britax was right for us. Oh, and a footnote. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the yellow flowered fabric on the car seat is actually a light lime color. Read this in another review somewhere, and I have to agree!!!!
Awesome Seat... So Worth the Money!!!!! November 28, 2006
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
I am a new mom with a 6 month old son. I bought this seat after my 17 pound/26.5 inch son outgrew his infant carrier seat. I did a lot of research when buying this seat since I wanted one that would last a while (my son is growing like a weed) and was easy to use, not to mention keep my boy safe in the car. After much searching and debating (it is one of the priciest seats out there), my husband and I decided we would go ahead and buy it. At first we were concerned at the size of the seat since we weren't sure it would fit rear-facing in our car. But it managed to fit just fine as long as the front passenger doesn't have really long legs and needs to move the front seat back all the way. The best part was how relatively easy it was to install into our car. We just took the seat belt, laped it under the cover through the slots and buckled the belt. It even comes with built-in belt tighteners so you don't have to kill yourself trying to get the seat in nice and snug. My son loves to go on car rides now. The seat is so comfortable that he just falls asleep as soon as we put him in it and start to roll. We've had the seat for a little over a month and it's one of the best purchases we ever made.
Chest clip usage September 11, 2006
20 out of 22 found this review helpful
In the pictures posted for this seat, all the chest clips are positioned too low. It should be even with the child's armpits.
Great customer service from Britax November 9, 2006
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
We purchased this convertiable car seat when my first born 9-month old. She was too long to fit into our old Combi Tyro. By law, she had to be at least one-year-old AND 22 pounds before she can face forward.
Of course, we purchased a Britax base on the reputation and safety review from consumer report. After about 6-month of usage, the adjustment belt stopped working because the hook broke. We called and followed the instruction, two weeks later, it's fixed perfectly with warranty.
During that two weeks without our Britax, we borrowed a Eddie Bauer. Oh Lord, we felt so bad for that child who once owned that seat. You can obviously tell the quality is not up to standard, kept moving, hard to secure child on that Eddie Bauer.
The safety of my child can not be measured by dollar sign. I am glad I have this car seat, envied by plenty of people - most of them are impressed by the grogeous Tiffany print, but I know for sure that comes with great customer service and knowing my child is safely protected in this car seat. Being a parent has plenty to worry, with one thing less to worry about, that's priceless.
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