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The Roundabout from Britax is a sturdy and reliable restraint system that helps protect your child in the car. Designed for children rear facing from five to 35 pounds and forward facing from at least one year old and 20 pounds to 40 pounds, with a standing height of up to 40 inches for both positions, this convenient seat features a versatile, contoured base that fits in almost any car.

The Britax Roundabout offers: Tangle-free, five-point harness. Contoured base that fits on any car. LATCH system compatible for east installation. Built-in lock-off clips that keep the seat tightly in place.

The Roundabout features a quick and easy installation with either LATCH or traditional seatbelts. (Tan Swirl color shown.) View larger.

Quick and Easy Installation
Easy to install correctly, regardless of whether your vehicle is LATCH compatible or not, the Roundabout takes the guesswork out of installation so you know your child is safely positioned on every trip. The Roundabout features a tangle-free, five-point harness made with rough and tough polyester webbing to resist wear and tear. The push-button LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) connectors help tightly secure your child quickly and easily so you won’t have to worry about struggling with endless straps and complicated procedures, and convenient belt holders keep the harness to the side so you can place the child in the seat. Additionally, the harness offers three adjustable shoulder height positions for a snug fit over the shoulders, collarbone, and hips.

Finally, the Roundabout provides built-in lock-off clips that keep the seat tightly in place when using only traditional seatbelts at installation. A simple handle pull allows the car seat base to be easily reclined when rear-facing, and the one-pull harness strap adjuster makes for a quick, easy, and secure fit every time.

HUGS for Optimum Safety and Support
When it comes to safety, the Roundabout truly delivers. First, the patented floating HUGS (Harness Ultra Guard) system exceeds U.S. safety standards by reducing forward head movement as it gently cushions the neck and chest with soft padding–a feature that’s particularly important both in the case of an accident and during nap time. Made of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and extra thick comfort foam, this system better distributes the webbing loads, reducing head movement and minimizing harness irritation on baby’s neck in case of impact. HUGS also reduces the chance of improperly positioning the chest clip.

Versa-Tether for Additional Security
The Roundabout also offers Britax’s patented Versa-Tether, an anchor aid that provides additional security in the forward facing position for children weighing more than 50 pounds. The Versa-Tether fastens the top of the car seat to factory-installed automobile anchor points, minimizing the possibility of a head injury in the event of impact.

Weighing only 14 pounds when empty, and measuring 18.25 x 25 x 23.5 inches (WxHxD), the Roundabout is incredibly comfortable. For added convenience, it is certified for air travel. The Roundabout comes with a limited 1-year limited warranty.

The Roundabout is also available in the following colors: Granite, Cowmooflage, New Denim, Tan Swirl, and Jessica.

Customer Review: Love it!
We love this car seat! It fits in our 2004 GMC Envoy XL with no problem. It’s in the middle (which does prevent us from folding the seats down), but we can still move the front seats all the way back and recline them. We started using the seat for my daughter when she was 9 months old as she was starting to get cramped in the carrier. She has more room and is much happier in the Roundabout.

My only complaint is that it is a little tough to get it installed nice and sturdy. It usually takes a second (or third) attempt and a second set of hands is helpful. The base of our seat isn’t flat and neither is the base of the car seat, so you have to get it situated just right. But once you do, it’s great! And I love the floor anchor which makes me feel like it’s extra stable.
Customer Review: No problems!!!
We have had no problems with this car seat. Our son loves to be forward facing to watch all thats going on outside of the car. It is very comfortable for him, especially now that he is out of his infant seat. I can’t think of anything bad to say. It was easy to install, though I’m a little confused on “tethering” it. We haven’t done that, as it was optional and not explained fully. All in all, great purchase. Easy in and out, as the straps velcro to the sides of the seat so they stay open while you’re putting the child in. Great thinking! We love it! Buy Britax Onyx Car Seat

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