Britax Roundabout 55 Convertible Car Seat
what parents are saying
We have two- not too bulky in the back of our outback. Sturdy and safe. Wish they were easier to clean, but overall we love! (Nov 25, 2014)
Kate B.
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what parents are saying
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- Secretly Expecting
Jacksonville , Florida
I had this car seat before and it’s extremely difficult to just the straps. Aug 12, 2022
- Margot C.
Woodstock, New York
Super lightweight but it's annoying to adjust the strap height. Easy to install, but it just doesn't feel as sturdy as some other Britax models. Sep 14, 2019
- Amelia B.
Wichita, Kansas
HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Britax is one of my favorite companies; affordable and excellent quality. This car seat is incredible. Has lots of higher-end features, cleans up well and is easy to install! Dec 17, 2018
This is a great car seat for grandparents. The seat is very solid but lacks a lot of features so it is easy to figure out. I wish it had a no-rethread harness. It has served the grandparents well. Jul 11, 2018
We had these in my parents vehicle, but once I had to add a third seat we realized they were too bulky to fit and had to swap them out. Otherwise you can't do wrong here. My kids loved them Jun 23, 2018
- Secretly Expecting
Green Bay, Wisconsin
We love our britax boulevard, but price was too steep when we needed a 2nd seat. This is a definitely an economy model. Cheap fabric & a little more difficult to adjust. Basic, but still a good buy Jun 06, 2018
- Emily W.
Flushing, Michigan
Top notch safety, convenient features, and easy to use at a price I can swallow. Love the easy installation latches, rubber non-slip bottom, Velcro to hold buckles back, and sits up high. Recommend! Apr 07, 2018
- Kelly B.
United States of America
Fits nicely front-to-back in our small car, but the straps frequently get twisted in the buckle slots. We ended up putting this in our second car as a backup because the straps get twisted so easily. Feb 10, 2018
- Vera P.
Brazil, Indiana
Comfort for child, easy to install and affordable. Oct 24, 2017
- Kristin H.
United States of America
Bought an older version of this seat 3.5 years ago and my 4 yr old son still loves it. The latch connectors are a breeze and the seat is very comfy. Only caveat is that the cover isn't machine washable Apr 24, 2017
- Ashley R.
East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
I drive a Mazda3 so i needed something fairly small without giving up safety. This is perfect for our little car. easy to strap and unstrap, and love that the straps velcro to the sides to stay open. Aug 16, 2016
- Elizabeth M.
Midlothian, Virginia
I love that it has the option to use the anchor strap even while rear-facing. It's also pretty doable to remove the cover to wash it. It's a little bit of a hassle to adjust the shoulder straps. Jul 22, 2015
- Rachel H.
Lebanon Junction, Kentucky
I love the steel frame around it (and so did my husband!) Great car seat and fit in our Ford Focus with plenty of room for the driver. Feb 04, 2015
Super easy to install and it reclines so that it's comfy for my son. Just like the Britax infant seat, I notice the straps get tangled easily. Not super helpful when you're in a hurry! Oct 31, 2014
- Joneil G.
Metairie, Louisiana
have 2 of them Oct 01, 2014
- Kate J.
Charleston, South Carolina
We chose this model because it's cheaper than other Britax seats but had great features. It is so easy to install and switch between cars. It is very safe and sturdy. Jul 29, 2014
It seems to be a bit hot but I'm guessing that's an issue with all carseats. We got green to try and avoid the issue, but the little guy still comes out all sweaty. Jul 28, 2014
- Jennifer R.
Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
Eh. It's fine, no frills, a basic boring car seat! I do like the velco to keep the straps out of the way when buckling and unbuckling. May 14, 2014
Have had this since my boy was a newborn. Very happy with it. May 13, 2014
It's not bad. Simple to install. Only thing is that it sits semi upright so when my 'lil one is sleeping he's upright. Belts have a velcro to hold in place to put your child in without sitting on them May 12, 2014
Never had any problems, a very sturdy carseat!! Apr 04, 2014
This seat fits well backwards facing in our mid size sedan. We used this after our daughter outgrew her bucket seat at 1 year. Mar 01, 2014
Love that she's in a Britax, wish I'd just spent the money for the Boulevard or Advocate or Marathon. Feb 04, 2014
Buckles are really hard to release (although I suppose that is intentional). Overall, though, it's a great car seat and my son seems comfortable in it. Jan 29, 2014
We have a Marathon too, and wish we'd spend the extra money to get another one as our backup. The straps need to be manually adjusted on this one - just not as nice! Dec 24, 2013
by far our favorite car seat! This one is easy to pull out of one vehicle and install in another one. It has an easy release latch system which truly is easy! It's also a convertible car seat and it works great forward or rear facing! Nov 29, 2013
easy to use and safe Nov 02, 2013
- Katie L.
Austin, Texas
Doesnt have a ton of bells and whistles, but it is comfy and does it's job well. Oct 24, 2013
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- Ashley P.
Germantown, Wisconsin
Very hard to adjust straps to where they need to be. Not as easy to clean. Nothing has compared to our Graco extend2fit car seats. Feb 12, 2020
- Justine L.
Penacook, New Hampshire
I really don’t like how difficult it is to tighten the straps. It’s harder to do than my extend2fit. The cover shrinks a bit, I’m always having to move it back into place. It is light, though! Feb 03, 2020
- Amy G.
Asheboro , North Carolina
A smaller version of the marathon. You will get less use time wise but it has a small foot both in width and front to back. In a small car it may be what you need! Aug 17, 2019
- Secretly Expecting
United States of America
So sturdy, comfortable and easily adjustable. Love that you can adjust the angle. Big fan of britax brand and the quality of their gear. Love this car seat and so do my boys. Jul 30, 2018
- Jillian G.
Grove City, Ohio
Very nice car seat. Not too bulky. Love the reclining options. Seems like a very safe car seat. Would definitely buy it again! Dec 15, 2016
- Michelle H.
Piqua, Ohio
Safety is key and Britax is known for that. My daughter loves this car seat more than the others we have tried. Worth every penny! Jul 14, 2016
- Sabina K.
New York, New York
Cheap enough to get 2! one for us and one for grandma's car Dec 16, 2014
More Parents' Reviews-
- Secretly Expecting
Jacksonville , Florida
I had this car seat before and it’s extremely difficult to just the straps. Aug 12, 2022
- Margot C.
Woodstock, New York
Super lightweight but it's annoying to adjust the strap height. Easy to install, but it just doesn't feel as sturdy as some other Britax models. Sep 14, 2019
- Amelia B.
Wichita, Kansas
HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Britax is one of my favorite companies; affordable and excellent quality. This car seat is incredible. Has lots of higher-end features, cleans up well and is easy to install! Dec 17, 2018
This is a great car seat for grandparents. The seat is very solid but lacks a lot of features so it is easy to figure out. I wish it had a no-rethread harness. It has served the grandparents well. Jul 11, 2018
We had these in my parents vehicle, but once I had to add a third seat we realized they were too bulky to fit and had to swap them out. Otherwise you can't do wrong here. My kids loved them Jun 23, 2018
- Secretly Expecting
Green Bay, Wisconsin
We love our britax boulevard, but price was too steep when we needed a 2nd seat. This is a definitely an economy model. Cheap fabric & a little more difficult to adjust. Basic, but still a good buy Jun 06, 2018
- Emily W.
Flushing, Michigan
Top notch safety, convenient features, and easy to use at a price I can swallow. Love the easy installation latches, rubber non-slip bottom, Velcro to hold buckles back, and sits up high. Recommend! Apr 07, 2018
- Kelly B.
United States of America
Fits nicely front-to-back in our small car, but the straps frequently get twisted in the buckle slots. We ended up putting this in our second car as a backup because the straps get twisted so easily. Feb 10, 2018
- Vera P.
Brazil, Indiana
Comfort for child, easy to install and affordable. Oct 24, 2017
- Kristin H.
United States of America
Bought an older version of this seat 3.5 years ago and my 4 yr old son still loves it. The latch connectors are a breeze and the seat is very comfy. Only caveat is that the cover isn't machine washable Apr 24, 2017
- Ashley R.
East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
I drive a Mazda3 so i needed something fairly small without giving up safety. This is perfect for our little car. easy to strap and unstrap, and love that the straps velcro to the sides to stay open. Aug 16, 2016
- Elizabeth M.
Midlothian, Virginia
I love that it has the option to use the anchor strap even while rear-facing. It's also pretty doable to remove the cover to wash it. It's a little bit of a hassle to adjust the shoulder straps. Jul 22, 2015
- Rachel H.
Lebanon Junction, Kentucky
I love the steel frame around it (and so did my husband!) Great car seat and fit in our Ford Focus with plenty of room for the driver. Feb 04, 2015
Super easy to install and it reclines so that it's comfy for my son. Just like the Britax infant seat, I notice the straps get tangled easily. Not super helpful when you're in a hurry! Oct 31, 2014
- Joneil G.
Metairie, Louisiana
have 2 of them Oct 01, 2014
- Kate J.
Charleston, South Carolina
We chose this model because it's cheaper than other Britax seats but had great features. It is so easy to install and switch between cars. It is very safe and sturdy. Jul 29, 2014
It seems to be a bit hot but I'm guessing that's an issue with all carseats. We got green to try and avoid the issue, but the little guy still comes out all sweaty. Jul 28, 2014
- Jennifer R.
Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
Eh. It's fine, no frills, a basic boring car seat! I do like the velco to keep the straps out of the way when buckling and unbuckling. May 14, 2014
Have had this since my boy was a newborn. Very happy with it. May 13, 2014
It's not bad. Simple to install. Only thing is that it sits semi upright so when my 'lil one is sleeping he's upright. Belts have a velcro to hold in place to put your child in without sitting on them May 12, 2014
Never had any problems, a very sturdy carseat!! Apr 04, 2014
This seat fits well backwards facing in our mid size sedan. We used this after our daughter outgrew her bucket seat at 1 year. Mar 01, 2014
Love that she's in a Britax, wish I'd just spent the money for the Boulevard or Advocate or Marathon. Feb 04, 2014
Buckles are really hard to release (although I suppose that is intentional). Overall, though, it's a great car seat and my son seems comfortable in it. Jan 29, 2014
We have a Marathon too, and wish we'd spend the extra money to get another one as our backup. The straps need to be manually adjusted on this one - just not as nice! Dec 24, 2013
by far our favorite car seat! This one is easy to pull out of one vehicle and install in another one. It has an easy release latch system which truly is easy! It's also a convertible car seat and it works great forward or rear facing! Nov 29, 2013
easy to use and safe Nov 02, 2013
- Katie L.
Austin, Texas
Doesnt have a ton of bells and whistles, but it is comfy and does it's job well. Oct 24, 2013
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