We bought a Britax Marathon for Payton when she was ready to move up from her carrier car seat and we loved it. I continued to use it with my second baby, Emmy. That is a no no. Uh oh. Did you know car seats have an expiration date of 6 years? Well, since Payton is now 7 that means that the car seat is out of date. Every car seat should have a manufacturer stamp of date of production so you can figure out if your is too old also. Some also have them stamped into the plastic. When I was sent this seat to review I was able to see first hand how much a car seat can change in 7 years. Let me tell you it is a lot! The thing that impressed me the most is how much more full body protection they have. Safety First states they are positively the safest choice in full body protection. Believe me they are accurate. Look at how Emmy's body is cradled and hugged just like you want it to be in a car seat. Check out those things beside her head. That is air technology to help if you have a side impact collision. Wow. Technology is amazing.
Did I mention that this car seat is a 3-in-1 meaning it can be used for when baby is newborn up until they are 80 pounds. Now, I've had reservations about a car seat like this for a newborn before but let me tell you we took out all the inserts so Emmy could fit in it. There is plenty of support and contouring for a new born too. It also can recline really far back like a typical carrier style car seat would. Below is a picture of when it came straight of the box you can see all the additional supports that were included. Let me tell you this car seat is heavy. Which I like. You want some weight to car seat to know that is solid built. The size is comparable to the Britax Classic we had previously so you may have a hard time if you have a compact car. One more feature I want to mention that I love is when your child grows it has a latch at the top center that you can use to adjust so need to rethread the harness.
I could go on and on about this car seat for days. We love it.
Emmy's favorite part as you can see below is the dual cup holders. Of course, that is just a happy extra. Our #1 concern is how safe our baby will be in case of an accident and this car seat has her as safe as she can be. Hands down.
Here is some more specifics of the car seat from the manufacturer:
· Safety 1st Elite 80 3-in-1 car seat
The Elite 80 works in rear-facing mode for babies up to 40 pounds, then converts to forward-facing with harness, but features an extended weight range to keep children safely in harness all the way to 80 pounds. In its 3rd mode, the Elite 80 goes beyond the traditional convertible seat to convert into a belt-positioning booster car seat for children up to 100 pounds. Additionally Air Protect + combines the advanced protection of our Air Protect® cushion system with patentedGCell HX™ foam designed with hexagonal shapes for 100% full body production.
Car Seat Safety Tips From JulieVallese, Safety 1st Consumer Safety Expert.
Importance of Rear Facing
In March of 2011 the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated their car seat recommendations advising that children should remain rear facing until the age of two, or until they reach the maximum height and weight requirements allowed by their car seat. According to a study in the Journal of Injury Prevention children under the age of two are 75 percent less likely to die or be severely injured in the event of a car crash if they are rear facing. When a child is rear facing their head, neck and spine are better supported and in the event of an accident, crash forces are distributed over the child’s entire body.
Installation
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, 75% of car seats are installed incorrectly. Every car and car seat has different requirements for the safest installation so before you get started it is important to read both the car seat and car manual.
Typically the center rear seat is the safest place for a car seat, and never install a car seat in the front seat. If your car does not have a latch connector for the middle seat, you can use the middle seat belt to properly secure the base. When installing, make sure the base of the car seat moves no more than an inch from side to side. An easy way to test this is to hold at the belt path.
New parents and grandparents are encouraged to attend a car seat check before the baby is born. However, don’t just rely on the experts. You’re likely going to be taking the car seat out and installing it somewhere else at some point, so make sure you’re comfortable with the process too.
Car Seat Expiration
Never use used or old car seats. Car seats do have an expiration date and it is to understand the risks associated with using an expired or old car seat. The reason for an expiration date is because plastic can warp and materials can fray, which can make car seats less safe to use. Car seat technology and state and federal car seat regulations change. A car seat deemed safe more than six years ago may no longer meet federal testing regulations. Important warning labels may wear out and instruction books may get lost, which can lead to improper use of the car seat.
If you would like to find a car seat check near you can go to safekids.org or seatcheck.org
If you would like to find a car seat check near you can go to safekids.org or seatcheck.org
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I would love to win the Safety 1st 3-in-1 Elite Air 80 Convertible Car Seatfor my baby girl, because she is growing out of her infant car seat. With four kids (3 in car seats), winning such a high quality car seat would be a real blessing.
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ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/cochran_maryann/status/379332322274709505
I would like to win the Safety 1st Elite 80 3-in-1 car seat for our second son, who is due in November. I've heard wonderful things about 3-in-1 car seats -- AFTER we'd purchased a "travel system" for our first son... the travel system did not really live up to my expectations & I bought a 2-in-1 for DS1 as soon as he outgrew the carrier-style car seat.
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ReplyDeleteThis would be great for my daughter who had a baby last week and also has a 21 month old. I would love to be able to give this to her.
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ReplyDeleteamanda sakovitz
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I like that this can be used from birth to 80 pounds. That is really helpful to us.
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ReplyDeleteShared on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest 9/16
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ReplyDeleterounder9834 @yahoo.com
I have a friend who is expecting and this would make a great baby shower gift!
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I want to win this for my son because he has almost reached the weight limit on his.
ReplyDeletelooks comfy
ReplyDeleteSafety 1st is a brand I trust with my precious cargo!
ReplyDeleteSafety first is a great brand and my daughter needs a new one.
ReplyDeleteShared on Facebook, Tweeted and Pinned-9/17
ReplyDeleteThis seat would be a blessing in our family. We are military (navy) and have a 10 month old and I am currently 5 months pregnant. We were not planning on starting our family quite yet but when we had our first we knew we wanted all our kids close.. so here we are. Our vehicles are not exactly great for a growing family and neither is our ability to pay for a huge car seat since I'm a stay at home mom now. This seat would be a life saver!
ReplyDeletei want this car seat so i can keep my child in it til he's 80 lbs
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ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/cochran_maryann/status/379977795234828290
I want to win this for my son because he is almost too big for his.
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9-17 tweet https://twitter.com/trrg12/status/380002021274697729
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this for my little boy that is due soon! We havent purchased a carseat yet and I love this model!
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ReplyDeletemy niece needs a new one!
ReplyDeleteamanda sakovitz
9/17- I would like to win this for my sister who is about to have a baby.
ReplyDeleterounder9834 @yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/tom.murphy.946179/posts/548753445195696
ReplyDeleterounder9834 @yahoo.com
Our good friends need financial help and their daughter will need the next step up in car seat size
ReplyDeleteI would like to win so I can give this to my niece, she is 8 months and she needs a new carseat.
ReplyDeleteShared on Twitter @CouponSwag
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ReplyDeleteI will so be needing a carseat and this one looks so awesome to protect my kid!
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/mermont84/status/380111106418544640
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this car seat, because it is getting top safety ratings.
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I pinned your giveaway!
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Maggie True Armstrong
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I tweeted:
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Maggie True Armstrong
maggie at pdclarion dot com
I'd like the side impact protection for my growing 8 month old!
ReplyDeleteThis looks the limo version of a car seat!! Looks so luxurious! My grandson would be riding in style :)
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/donovandiva/status/380153005812633600
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I would like to win because my daughter is growing out of her infant seat.
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We need one of these for my daughter
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I would love to win this car seat for my daughter because it looks so much safer than her current one.
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ReplyDeleteI'd like to win bc I need another car seat for my boys! Thanks for the chance.
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ReplyDeleteI love the fact that it converts when babies get bigger!
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9-18 tweet
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/trrg12/status/380298467135868928
maggietucker10 at yahoo dot com
I would love a new carseat for my daughter.
ReplyDeleteTweeted, pinned and ahsred on Facebook 9/18
ReplyDeletei really need a new one
ReplyDeleteamanda sakovitz
Daily tweet
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/cochran_maryann/status/380365946356903936
I want to win this for my son since he is almost grown out of his.
ReplyDeleteOh I would love to win for Carter, he is just outgrowing his carseat and we really need to get him into a new one for safety. I love that this one goes up to 80 pounds, and I love the side impact protection! Looks like an amazing carseat!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted today
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/ilovemybeagle22/status/380383056361574400
9/18- I would like to win this for my sister who is about to have a baby.
ReplyDeleterounder9834 @yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/tom.murphy.946179/posts/549178305153210
ReplyDeleterounder9834 @yahoo.com
Id like to win because I have grandkids that could use it, it looks comfortable and it has great safety features.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win this for my daughter because she's almost 2, and I love that in this seat she could still rear face! It looks really comfy and I love that it has cupholders!
ReplyDeleteTweet - https://twitter.com/eastman520/status/380473462763958272
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this seat because its fantastic, I especially love that its a harness all the way to 80 pounds
ReplyDeleteTweeted
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/mummytotwoboys1/status/380494072915324928
I'd like to win because this would last and protect my grandson for awhile and would make him so safe!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to give this to a friend who can't afford to buy a new one for her growing son. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI would love to give the car seat to a friend who can afford to purchase the next size for her son. Thnak you!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this for a friend!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this car seat, because it can grow with my child.
ReplyDeleteLike to win this for my grandson
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ReplyDeleteI would like to win this for my son, he is 5 months and will outgrow soon.
ReplyDeleteI shared this on twitter @ couponswag
ReplyDeleteWould love to have this carseat for ny parents to use for my toddler and niece-on-the way. Family vacation is coming up and I think my son would love the cupholders.
ReplyDeleteI want to win because 1 carseat and 2 vehicles don't work well!
ReplyDeleteShared on Facebook, tweeted and pinned. 8/19
ReplyDeleteThis would be the last car seat we would need since it's a 3-in-1!
ReplyDeleteDaily tweet
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/cochran_maryann/status/380698890581716992
I want to win this for my son since he is almost grown out of his.
ReplyDeleteId like to win because of the safety features and the comfort.
ReplyDeletei want to win this bc of the great features!
ReplyDeleteamanda sakovitz
OMG I would love to win!! I have twin baby girls and this would be so nice for grandmas car!!!! Crossing my fingers and toes!
ReplyDeletehis would be perfect for me (Nana) to have in my car!
ReplyDeletemaggietucker10 at yahoo dot com
tweeted 9-19
ReplyDeletemaggietucker10
I would love to win this for my 2 year old son to have in our new car
ReplyDeleteI would like to win this for my sister who is about to have a baby.
ReplyDeleterounder9834 @yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/tom.murphy.946179/posts/549714828432891
ReplyDeleterounder9834 @yahoo.com
We are getting ready to have 2 new grandbabies in less than 2 months and we don't have a seat yet. And with Safety's reputation on how good they are I would love to win this.
ReplyDeleteI would like to win so I can gift this to a friend with twins!
ReplyDeleteMy Tweet https://twitter.com/desiredone72/status/380759425683705856
ReplyDeleteI tweeted: https://twitter.com/JASIVRAS/status/380760186329128960
ReplyDeleteI love that I really only need one car seat for my little one. The fact that it grows with the child is AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted about the giveaway
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/azssnegotiator/status/380763119485612032
My husband and I are looking to start our family this coming spring, so having something like this would be such a financial blessing
ReplyDeleteI'd like to win for my son, he's using an older car seat from my 1st born.
ReplyDeleteI have 3 boys in car seats - would love an extra one to keep in hubbys car to avoid moving one each time my oldest wants to go with his dad somewhere! :)
ReplyDeleteTweet - https://twitter.com/nat5732/status/380795778555338752
ReplyDeleteI would like to win this for our child we will have next year.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this for my son Breyden. He is about to turn 1 and he needs a new carseat!
ReplyDeletetweet 9/19
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/jwatson50/status/380818685310431232
janet3rdgrade@yahoo.com
I'd love to win this car seat, because it converts into a belt-positioning booster.
ReplyDeleteTweet: https://twitter.com/JRFrugalMom/status/380836362976374784
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this for my almost 10 month old. This would be a huge blessing. This seat is amazing.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win for Carter! It would bring such piece of mind knowing that he was riding in a GREAT quality carseat!
ReplyDeletelandfjacobson @ charter.net
I tweeted today 9/19
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/ilovemybeagle22/status/380851641156530176
landfjacobson @ charter.net
I would love this because my daughter is outgrowing her seat.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win it for my two year old
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this for my daughter. She is nine months and very close to outgrowing her car seat. this looks like a very safe car seat to protect my daughter. i also love the cup holders.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this for my very big 1 year old :)
ReplyDeleteI would like to win this because I have a taller than average baby who has rapidly outgrown one car seat so far. This seat will last him much longer than others and will keep him safe and comfortable in a seat he is familiar with.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
I would love to win this for a friend that is pregnant with her first; she'd be able to save money by getting this b/c it will last her baby much longer
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ReplyDeleteI'd like to win because I trust Safety 1st to keep my family safe in all the many hours we spend on the road.
ReplyDeleteI shared on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/abby.leigh.79/posts/337576989713202
ReplyDeleteWould love to win this for my baby girl.
ReplyDeleteTweeted: https://twitter.com/SarahLovesCloth/status/380903939421392897
ReplyDeleteThis will be for my daughter.
ReplyDeleteFacebook share: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.beaglechon/posts/303498526454792
ReplyDeleteI'd like to win it for my niece.
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I like the air cushioning system!
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tweeted 9-20
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/trrg12/status/381043956986830848
I want to win because I like the convenient handle on top for carrying.
ReplyDeletePinned, tweeted and shared on Facebook. 9/20
ReplyDeletemy son will soon outgrow his infant seat :)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.pinterest.com/pin/346143921331202435/
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win this for my son! It's about time he graduated to a bigger car seat like this!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this for my son. We're about to need to upgrade ours. And he would enjoy having his very own cup holder.
ReplyDelete3 words - Dual Cup Holders!
ReplyDeleteI want to win because my wife and I plan to have a child soon.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this seat for my little girl! she sooooo needs a new seat.
ReplyDeletetweet 9/20
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/jwatson50/status/381099381589426176
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I would love to win this for my daughter who is quickly outgrowing her current seat. Baby #2 is due in a few months and it would be awesome to upgrade my older daughter's seat!
ReplyDeletetweeted https://twitter.com/mosquints/status/381102874928762880
ReplyDeletesafety first is a great brand
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ReplyDeleteOur third one is going to need a larger carseat soon, so either this could be for the oldest, or for her! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
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ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/cochran_maryann/status/381133353576972288
I want to win this for my son because he is almost grown out of his.
ReplyDeleteive heard amazing things about this car seat so id love to win
ReplyDeleteamanda sakovitz
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ReplyDeletewith the little one on the way, this would be a huge help!
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i tweeted here:
https://twitter.com/brynnesweeps/status/381138653726003200
my daughter nedds a new carseat she is using my older children's outgrown carseats so I would love to get her a newer one!
ReplyDeleteI would like to win because it looks like a really safe seat and my 23 month old could still rear face in it! I love the cupholders too!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win for Carter! He really needs a new car seat and money has been so tight. This would be so perfect!
ReplyDeletelandfjacobson @ charter.net
Tweet for 9/20
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/ilovemybeagle22/status/381164456333422592
landfjacobson @ charter.net
I tweeted today: https://twitter.com/JASIVRAS/status/381176255002857472
ReplyDeleteWe would love to have this car seat for my toddler son and niece who is on the way very soon :-)
ReplyDeleteI would like to win this for my sister who is about to have a baby.
ReplyDeleterounder9834 @yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/tom.murphy.946179/posts/550393601698347
ReplyDeleterounder9834 @yahoo.com
I am never going to win, but I sure would love to try. I love every single thing about this car seat and I would love to be its new owner! What isn't to love about this one?
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this car seat, because of it's three different modes.
ReplyDeleteI tweeted here: https://twitter.com/JRFrugalMom/status/381258119466065920
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this seat for a friend, who does not have one!
ReplyDeleteI posted here:
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/chickie0071/status/381270873606348800
I would love to win this because I know my friend doesn't have one yet.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win so I can continue have my daughter rear facing.
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ReplyDeleteI would like to win because I have twins and buying two of everything is expensive. I also love Safety 1st and know they are reliable products. Thank you for the giveaway
ReplyDeleteI'm expecting our first baby in December! I'd love to win this for her because it will grow with her for so long!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Tweet for today: https://twitter.com/katygmorris/status/381339362421510144
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I'd like to win for my cousin who is expecting her first child.
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