Saturday, July 25, 2009

Christmas In July Day 7: Britax Marathon CS

***Open to the U.S. and Canada!***

Now that my child is nearing 20 pounds and outgrowing his infant seat, I have been doing a lot of research on convertible carseats. Law states that you must rear-face your child until they are 20 pounds AND 1 year of age. As a recommendation (after seeing this video), I would keep your child rear-facing until they hit the maximum rear-facing weight limit. In my research, I came across the Britax Marathon CS, which is one of my favorite.
Not only is it super cute, it's also extremely safe. The Marathon CS features side impact protection, the Click and Safe Technology, a five-point harness, and seatbelt or LATCH installation. It also features built in Lock-Offs so that the child does not move more than one inch side-to-side or front-to-back. The energy-absorbing foam liner absorbs and distributes crash forces. The Marathon CS is rear-facing for children 5-35 lbs and forward facing for children 20 lbs AND 1 year up to 65 lbs.

I am SUPER jealous because...

Britax has offered me a Marathon CS in cow print for giveaway!

To Win:
~ you must fulfill mandatory entry before additional entries!
~ you must leave each entry in a separate comment in order for them to count!
~ you must leave an email address that I can reach you at!

~Mandatory Entry~
Go to Britax and let me know here what Marathon CS safety feature you like best and why!

~Additional Entries~
1 entry- Follow me! Let me know in a comment!
1 entry- Become an email subscriber! Let me know here! (must be confirmed, this will be checked)
1 entry- Fave me on Technorati and let me know here! (found on left side column)
1 entry- Grab my black and pink button and let me know in comment form, with the site URL!
1 entry- Follow Britax and me on twitter and tweet the following (let me know that you did)(this can be done once a day!):
Christmas In July Britax giveaway!
Enter to win @1sttimearound
http://twurl.nl/i22hd5
1 entry- Blog about this giveaway and Christmas In July. Leave me a comment with it's URL!
1 entry- Write about this on Facebook, leave your name.
1 entry- spread the word on this giveaway, besides the blog post/facebook post/tweet. Let me know how you did!
~ONE ADDITIONAL ENTRY FOR EVERY OTHER GIVEAWAY OF MINE THAT YOU ENTER.

This giveaway will end on August 23rd, 2009 at 11:59 pm. At that time I will choose a winner using random.org and let them know via email. Winner will have 48 hrs to respond before I choose new a winner using random.org.



902 comments:

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Holly S. said...

I blogged about your giveaway:

http://www.theclothdiaperexperiment.com/2009/07/aw-shucks.html

Melissa said...

today's tweet: http://twitter.com/LilahBean/status/3062679473

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Denise said...

daily tweet
http://twitter.com/Fullnest/statuses/3062994720

Ammieloris said...

I like the Belt Holders, because I often poke my baby with our current belt buckles, despite my best efforts. Thanks for the sweet giveaway.
ammieloris (at) hotmail (dot) com

Ammieloris said...

I follow :)
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lace said...

I think my favorite feature is the HUGS system that keeps kids heads from going to far forward in a crash.

Anonymous said...

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TwentySomethingMomma said...

Daily Tweet!

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Madeline410 said...

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jami said...

The lock offs for sure

Unknown said...

Daily tweet!
http://twitter.com/eclairemom/status/3071212828

Megan R. said...

I like the click safe feature. While I know how snugly the straps need to fit, my husband and parents aren't quite as good at it, so this would be VERY helpful. And the cowmooflage is just ADORABLE!

Megan R. said...

I follow your blog!

Megan R. said...

I now subscribe, too! MeganMK@cox.net

Megan R. said...

I follow you AND britax on twitter!! @mom2chunkymonky

Megan R. said...

Tweeted! http://twitter.com/Mom2chunkymonky/statuses/3071336234

Megan R. said...

I also posted this giveaway on an online board I belong to! I'm going to email it to my friends, too!

Tiffany said...

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April said...

tweet tweet for 8/1" http://twitter.com/MommyNamedApril/status/3072592517

Denise said...

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Coccinelle said...

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Anonymous said...

I tweeted 8/2 at twitter.com/Radar626

TwentySomethingMomma said...

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April said...

tweet tweet for 8/2: http://twitter.com/MommyNamedApril/status/3087108207

Unknown said...

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Anonymous said...

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Casey K said...

I love the cow print it's so cute! I also like that Briax has the HUGS system for extra protection.

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Unknown said...

I really like side impact protection because it makes me feel secure in the safety of my children.

Coccinelle said...

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Denise said...

daily tweet
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Samantha said...

I like the couture base that makes sure it fits well in all vehicles!

Samantha said...

I follow!

Samantha said...

i subscribe via email

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Madeline410 said...

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Anonymous said...

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April said...

tweet tweet for 8/3: http://twitter.com/MommyNamedApril/status/3104475892

Unknown said...

Daily tweet!
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Thanks!

Denise said...

tweeted
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Tiffany said...

Daily tweet

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Anonymous said...

Daily tweet
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Unknown said...

I love the HUGS, I wish my 3yr old son's seat had something like tis

Unknown said...

Tweeted

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Unknown said...

Posted on Facebook
Justine McDilda

Unknown said...

I entered the Sandra Magsamen give away too

Alicia said...

I like the side impact protection since most cars have poor protection from the side in the event of an accident!!!

alicia.zuberny@gmail.com

Melissa said...

I like the built in Lock-offs. I'm always loosing the ones on the carseats that aren't attached.

Alicia said...

I subscribed to your blog via email!

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Jessica said...

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Anonymous said...

Daily tweet
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MamaJessie said...

The side impact protection is my favorite safety feature.

April said...

tweet tweet for 8/4! http://twitter.com/MommyNamedApril/status/3125793598

Unknown said...

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Anonymous said...

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Coccinelle said...

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Anonymous said...

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Madeline410 said...

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Denise said...

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Anonymous said...

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April said...

tweet tweet for 8/5: http://twitter.com/MommyNamedApril/status/3145376326

TwentySomethingMomma said...

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Tiffany said...

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Denise said...

tweeted
http://twitter.com/Fullnest/statuses/3147714466

~Rhen @yestheyareallmine said...

Definitely the Lock-off feature. I get tired of carseats that move around no matter how hard you try to secure them as tight at possible!

~Rhen @yestheyareallmine said...

Tweet! http://twitter.com/ContentedRhen/status/3147959870

JosiahsMommy said...

Agreed with a few other mommies. I like the HUGS feature.

JosiahsMommy said...

Following your blog.

JosiahsMommy said...

Following on twitter. (you)

JosiahsMommy said...

Following on twitter. (britax)

JosiahsMommy said...

Facebooked the contest. (Ashley Hansen)

JosiahsMommy said...

Linked you blog on aim, msn, and yahoo messengers.

Jordan said...

I like the side impact protection.

Jordan said...

I'm following you on twitter. JordanMamaBaby

Jordan said...

I'm an email subscriber.

Jordan said...

Following you and Britax and tweeted about giveaway.

mrstribal said...

I would LOVE to have one of these! The cow print is just adorable. :-)

mrstribal said...

The Tangle-Free 5-Point Harness system would give me a great peace of mind after reading about a little boy who entangled himself in his. :-(

mrstribal said...

I just subscribed! Can't wait to start reading your posts. :-) aryndupree@gmail.com

mrstribal said...

I'm Following. :-)

mrstribal said...

Just commented your Facebook post! ;-) Aryn DuPree from JM.

mrstribal said...

I've added your Button to my myspace page. www.myspace.com/aryndupree :-)

Genelle said...

I can't decide if I like the fact that the base deforms in a crash or the audible clicking harness adjuster best. Both are such cool features!!! My email is genny2118 at gmail dot com.

Thanks!

Genelle said...

I follow you and Britax on Twitter and I tweeted the text you gave for the giveaway. My email is genny2118 at gmail dot com.

Unknown said...

the lock and click. oh and the cow print. moo!

Genelle said...

I subscribed to your blog via email. THe email address I subscribed with is blogs@genny2118.oib.com, but you can contact me at genny2118 at gmail dot com.

Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I tweeted! @orbitmom
orbitgirl089 at gmail dot com

Mandy Mc said...

I like the EPS and built-in lock offs. Britax makes such great seats! We have the Roundabout for our Corolla and LOVE it.

Anonymous said...

Daily tweet
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Unknown said...

Daily tweet!
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THanks!
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Nicole said...

Daily tweet
http://twitter.com/nicolemarr/status/3156180734

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Gigi said...

I like that the car seats have side impact cushion technology protection, which reduces side impact crash energy by 50%! Car seats are important!
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Shannon said...

I love ALL the safety features on Britax seats! They are ALL importatnt in making children safe...HUGS, Lock Offs, small contoured base, Side impact, etc. They're all good!!!!

shannonf2@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/halfjapanesegrl/status/3160593653

Colleen said...

I love the small contour base! My husband has a tiny car and the more room we have, the better!

Colleen said...

I am a subscriber: LucyGoosey81 at gmail dot com.

Colleen said...

Following: colleencarlson

Colleen said...

Tweeted at colleencarlson- following you and Britax

Anonymous said...

I tweeted again at /Radar626

Anonymous said...

I like the iron safety bars that are in there to help prevent the seat from crushing in on itself.

Brandi said...

I think the lock offs are great! because you child can move one inch side-to-side or front-to-back.

Jen said...

I really like the Click and Safe harness adjuster. I have two regular Marathon carseats and would love this one!

Amy said...

I think all the safety items go together to make Britax best, but the side impact protection is especially reassuring.

Emily said...

I like the Click & Safe™ Harness Adjuster feature best. I'm always worried the harness is too loose. This would be a great way to make sure the fit is right.

mle526@hotmail.com

RR said...

I like the belt lock offs, to make sure the seat is nice and tight.

Dianna@KennedyAdventures said...

Energy-Absorbing Base deforms in the event of a crash to absorb impact forces .....
We have Britax for our older daughter, and LOVE it!

Unknown said...

I love that it goes up to 65lbs. That is awesome..and it is one of the best carseats around!

erinand4boys.blogspot.com

ewwoodall@windstream.net

Unknown said...

I follow

The Merediths said...

The built in lock offs are the coolest!
smiley_sara@msn.com

erin said...

I added your button to my blog..and I follow and I subscribed to the email! stop by and say Hi!
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Jay said...

I like the side impact protection!!
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MIG said...

I like the Click & Safe feature the best because it makes it easier to know the straps are snug enough.

MIG said...

Following blog :)

MIG said...

Subscribed by email

Unknown said...

Daily tweet!
http://twitter.com/eclairemom/status/3167176122
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Unknown said...

I like the built in lock offs.

MIG said...

Following Britax & The First Time Around. Tweet! http://twitter.com/mommyisgreen/status/3167250832 mommyisgreen@gmail.com

Laura said...

Love the small base. We have a compact car and so that's a necessity. The cowmooflage is my favorite print of all. Thank you!
ledemko@gmail.com

Laura said...

I subscribe!

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Laura said...

I follow your blog.

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thank you!

Tiffany said...

Entered the Giveaway~ Sandra Magsamen Products

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Nicole said...

Daily tweet
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Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

Tweeted at

http://twitter.com/CoccinelleGreen/status/3171995133

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Anonymous said...

I like the lock off feature

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Madeline410 said...

daily tweet!
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Hélène said...

I like that it holds up to 65 pounds. My convertible only holds up to forty.

Hélène said...

I entered the vintage inspired aprons contest.


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Denise said...

daily tweet
http://twitter.com/Fullnest/statuses/3173579920

Lisa said...

I like that there is a 5-point harness that can last through 65 pounds. 5 point harness is the ssafest way to strap a child in.

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Lisa said...

I tweeted.
http://twitter.com/MPSsmom/status/3173870297

I also follow you and Britax.

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Lisa said...

I subscribe.


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Lisa said...

I follow.


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Tiffany said...

Daily tweet

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Nicole said...

Daily tweet
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Holly S. said...

I tweeted todaaaay.

@thecdexperiment

Unknown said...

Daily tweet!
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Denise said...

daily tweet
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Macey said...

I love the small base for tight installation in all vehicles-thanks!

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

The "Hugs" feature is my favorite.
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April said...

tweet tweet for 8/7: http://twitter.com/MommyNamedApril/status/3185607015

Anonymous said...

Tweeted at

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Jordan said...

Tweeted about the giveaway. @JordanMamaBaby

Melissa said...

daily tweet: http://twitter.com/LilahBean/status/3187301678

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Lisa said...

Daily tweet.

http://twitter.com/MPSsmom/status/3188943041

MommyAnna said...

Subscribed

MommyAnna said...

Following you.

MommyAnna said...

Grabbed your button. http://evergrowingpennfamily.blogspot.com/

MommyAnna said...

I love love love the lock off feature. My little Bubby would love this seat.

MommyAnna said...

I tweeted!

www.twitter.com/MommyAnna1230

April said...

tweet for 8/8: http://twitter.com/MommyNamedApril/status/3193523267

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Unknown said...

Daily tweet!
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Nicole said...

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Anonymous said...

Tweeted at

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OrbitMom Maria said...

I tweeted today!
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heaventrees said...

My favorite feature is the the Side Impact Cushion Technology which gives a 50% reduction in side-impact crash energy.

Elizabeth said...

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I added your button to my blog!

Elizabeth said...

http://twitter.com/Shera_Mama/statuses/3197361881
I follow on twitter and tweeted!

Denise said...

tweeted
http://twitter.com/Fullnest/statuses/3199290003

Anonymous said...

Daily tweet
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Jaime said...

I like the Built-in Lock-Offs. I Have one of these carseats and it makes it very secure. I would love another one of these seats for my husband's or mother's car!

Jaime said...

I follow via google reader

Sara said...

I like the built in lock offs!

April said...

tweet tweet for 8/9: http://twitter.com/MommyNamedApril/status/3208393696

Unknown said...

Daily tweet!
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Nicole said...

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Anonymous said...

Tweeted at

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Anonymous said...

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Denise said...

daily tweet
http://twitter.com/Fullnest/statuses/3215924992

Nicole said...

I like the Premium LATCH Connectors because they make the carseat easier to install.

Unknown said...

Daily tweet!
http://twitter.com/eclairemom/status/3225932570
Thanks!
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April said...

tweet for 8/10: http://twitter.com/MommyNamedApril/status/3227299089

Nicole said...

Daily tweet
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Anonymous said...

Daily tweet
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muggabug said...

I like all the safety features, but for covenience I like the: Convenient Harness Holders keep harness straps out of the way while placing child in the car seat

Denise said...

tweeted
http://twitter.com/Fullnest/statuses/3230154812

muggabug said...

I am following you (muggabug)

muggabug said...

I have subscribed by email (janetlhoule@shaw.ca)

muggabug said...

follow you and britax on twitter and tweeted
http://twitter.com/muggabug/status/3230368132

Jessie Kaitlin said...

I like that it has side impact protection

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Jessie Kaitlin said...

I'm following your blog

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Jessie Kaitlin said...

I follow both on twitter, and tweeted

http://twitter.com/JessieKaitlin/status/3239348856

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Jessie Kaitlin said...

tweeted on the other side of midnight

http://twitter.com/JessieKaitlin/status/3239381092

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Jessie Kaitlin said...

blogged- http://momalovebug.blogspot.com/2009/08/other-giveaways.html

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Anonymous said...

Tweet http://twitter.com/halfjapanesegrl/status/3239457506

Lisa said...

Daily tweet.

http://twitter.com/MPSsmom/status/3239692530

Madeline410 said...

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April said...

tweet for 8/11: http://twitter.com/MommyNamedApril/status/3245351740

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Unknown said...

I like the lock-off feature. So safe!

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Unknown said...

I follow your blog

Unknown said...

I follow Cloth Diaper Report on Facebook

Unknown said...

I follow Britax on Facebook

Unknown said...

Parents should spend extra money on strong, durable baby gates.

Brie H said...

I love the built-in lock-offs
bdelaughter@hotmail.com

Jordan said...

I tweeted @JordanMamaBaby

Denise said...

tweet
http://twitter.com/Fullnest/statuses/3247947288

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