Evenflo Triumph
Britax Roundabout
Ease Of Installation
Kid Weight Versatility
Safety
Child Comfort
Ease of use
The downside of this system is that you actually have four preset positions, and the shoulder straps will move until they either reach one of those points or your child's shoulders. If they haven't reached one of these preset points the straps may still be a bit loose. Also, if you loosen the straps every time you take the child out of the seat, it means that you have to re-adjust the harness height every time you place your child in the seat. Some parents have reported that the tabs can dig into the skin on the neck or back of the child, which can cause discomfort.
Small Cars Fit
Portability
Because of these reasons, the Evenflo Triumph is less travel-suitable in comparison to the Roundabout.
Low Cost
Evenflo Triumph
Britax Roundabout
Evenflo Triumph
based on 240 customer reviews
Feel factor: 11
Great Product
(Score 4/5)
It is a great product, however my daughter is about 20 months old and she looks like she is slouching in it and doesn't look too comfortable. The only other complain I have is that the cup holder constantly stays open and doesn't really hold too very effectively.
Posted on: 2010-09-25
By Dona
Great carseat!
(Score 5/5)
We bought this carseat and liked it so much we bought 2 more. One for my car, one for my husbands and one for our sitter. It works great in all 3 of our cars. We have it in a Toyota Tundra, Toyota Highlander & a Jeep. Our son is now 10 months and has no problem being in his carseat! I would recommend this to anyone!
Posted on: 2010-09-25
By Katie C
liked it at first but have become more and mo
(Score 3/5)
When our oldest son turned one, we decided to buy this car seat because of the high ratings on consumer reports. At first we thought we had gotten a great deal. However, by the time our son was two and able to fully communicate, he started saying that his back hurt every time he was in the seat. We would try to pad the seat and keep going. In the meantime, the straps started to slip down behind his shoulders daily and the tabs on the top of the straps fell off all together. Now that my son is 3, his back is starting to scab in the exact location where he complains of the car seat hurting him. In the meantime, we have bought a Britax Marathon for our youngest son and are very pleased with this seat. We have decided that the Britax is definitely worth the extra money.
Posted on: 2010-09-23
By Mother of 2 boys
good car seat
(Score 4/5)
We bought this for our year old son who outgrew his first carseat due to his height. I read good reviews for this carseat and feel that it is very safe. We are using it rear facing for now and had no problem installing it. Very easy to get him in and out. Had to get used to the adjustment for the straps, but now it's easy. Thought it was a good price for a high quality, safe seat. We did have an issue with the second one we bought for our other car, but it was easily returned and got a new one within a few days.
Posted on: 2010-09-22
By S. Swain Annepu
Great car seat
(Score 4/5)
I bought this carseat based on its high ratings from Consumer Reports. I was afraid that it would be a little too big for my car (Toyota Corolla) but fits just fine rear-facing. I'm sure it will fit even better once it's forward-facing. The seat was easy to install but needed a rolled towel under the front of the seat for the proper recline. The seat seems super comfy--very nice padding and my son seems very happy in it (he's been less fussy on car rides). I'm happy with it because the straps are easy to adjust and tighten. Getting him in and out of the seat is a snap. This is a great carseat for a low price!
Posted on: 2010-09-13
By M.N.
Helpful index: 100%
Britax Roundabout
based on 278 customer reviews
Feel factor: 18
Fantastic
(Score 5/5)
This is a great seat. It fits in my Cadillac CTS and my son seems comfortable in it. Super easy to install and use. It looks great too. I also have a marathon in my husband's truck and that is great too. I opted for the smaller one for my car and am very happy. Plus I know that our other kids will be able to use it so I don't feel bad not opting for the marathon or roundabout 50 as this will be a great in-between seat to use.
Posted on: 2010-08-25
By Becky Baker
We love it
(Score 5/5)
He used to cry a lot in our previous Graco infant carrier... The Britax Roundabout changed all of that... The crying stopped :).... great car seat
Posted on: 2010-08-15
By parna roy
Helpful index: 100%
Comfortable and Sturdy!
(Score 5/5)
This looks and feels like a comfortable and solid carseat. Read all the reviews on Consumer Reports...This is well worth the price!
Posted on: 2010-08-03
By Madelyn M. Decollibus
We love this car seat!
(Score 5/5)
This is a great car seat! We bought it because it was listed on a website to fit our minivan (we previously had problems with our other car seat fitting behind the passenger seat in our van rear-facing. It is much nicer than the Alpha Omega and Gracos we own. We purchased it because one of the colors was on clearance, which made it a great value and we're hooked. I wish we could afford to replace all of our carseats with this one (we have 4, 2 in each vehicle). It is easy to install and my son loves it. Britax thought of a lot of small things that make using this car seat much easier.
Posted on: 2010-07-16
By Princess Brooklynn's Mommy
Helpful index: 100%
If you want a rear-facing seat for a long tim
(Score 3/5)
I am a HUGE fan of Britax. I have had my 16 month old daughter in a Marathon since she was 10 months. I am very passionate about rear-facing to the max weight. I ordered the roundabout for a trip because I thought it would be a little easier to lug around the airport than my daughters Marathon. Also we are pregnant and I figured we could use this for baby #2. When I got the seat I instantly loved it. The Onyx color looks nice..the fabric feels nice and would clean up easily. Here's the problem...my daughter is 16 months now and weighs only 22 pounds. This carseat sits rear-facing up to 35 pounds. She is only 25% for her height and she is at the max height for rear-facing in this seat. They can only sit rear-facing when there is 1 inch or more from the top of the seat to the top of their head. Sure, she can use it now, but obviously she would never make it to 35 pounds rear-facing. So basically this is a great seat, however, if you are concerned about having your child rear-facing as long as possible (which you should..type in rear-facing vs. forward facing on youtube and see the crash test results...if that doesnt convince you I dont know what will) this is not the seat for you. Go with the Marathon. My daughter has at least 4-5 inches left in her Marathon for rear-facing. Plus the marathon goes to 65 pounds forward-facing where the roundabout goes to 40. The roundabout is great for smaller cars so you have to do what you have to do. Just thought maybe this would help someone. I wish I had known this before. I returned the Roundabout to Amazon (which they are awesome with returns). I will lug her marathon on the trip and be ordering another marathon for baby #2.
Good luck with your carseat choice. Whatever you get just make sure its installed properly. Take the time to take it to a certified station where they can check your carseat installation. Also the chest clip goes at the armpits..not lower. I swear..I have yet to see any of my friends put their kids in the seat right. Its not worth it to not do it right.
Posted on: 2010-06-29
By S. Cheeseman
Helpful index: 100%

