Comparison of Britax Marathon to Boulevard

[moismom]

How would you compare these seats? Just curious as we're expecting another and I just started sort of browsing car seats and came upon the Boulevard.
THanks,
Kinsey

[DebbieJ]

The Boulevard is the Marathon but with additional features. You can check out the specifics at www.britaxusa.com

~ deb
DS born at home 12/03
2 year check up: 25 lbs with clothes on and 35 inches!
BFARed for 20 months and 6 days
(Breastfeeding After Reduction is possible! www.bfar.org)

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[bargainonboard]

The primary difference is that the Boulevard has TSIP or True Side-Impact Protection. This is in the form of wings that protect an infant/toddler head.

The Boulevard also has a shoulder harness that you raise or lower by turning a knob on the side of the seat -- no rethreading of straps as your baby grows.

Lastly, the Boulevard also has additional padding for infants closer to the 5 pound lower limit, although some find the padding useful until their child is 6-8 months.