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Britax Parkway SGL #Giveaway

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Note: The following giveaway is open to US and Canadian residents only.

It’s not hard to believe that we’re a diehard Britax family. From stroller to infant carriers to car seats, I’ve been very loyal to the brand. Because quite simply, I believe that they are the most trusted name in juvenile products, known for their commitment to thoughtful engineering and top-quality, intuitive design. And since they happen to be the number one selling manufacturer of car seats in Canada, chances are you’ve already purchased one.

In fact, I’ve turned down reviews from other car seat manufacturers because frankly, there’s no point: I am a Britax enthusiast through and through.

(Since I’m all about sharing valuable information… read my reviews for the Britax Marathon 65, Britax Advocate 65 CS, Britax B-READY and Britax Chaperone Travel System.)

My children have grown with Britax. Remember little Reid in his Britax Chaperone? I certainly do!  I also remember how it was seamless and incredibly ergonomic.

“I love the roomy interior and the large overhead canopy. Reid looks comfortable and content, and there’s absolutely no car seat-sandwich appearance that some babies take on when they’re jammed into infant seats. At 2.5 months old he’s still at the lowest harness setting, ensuring months to come of safe and happy usage.”

Since the Chaperone , Britax has introduced the B-SAFE infant car seat, as well as the BOB B-SAFE, which is meant to convert your BOB stroller into a coordinating travel system, and will be in stores soon.

(I wish I was a BOB stroller kind of girl. Of course, that would mean that I regular took part in exercise of some sort… and had a desire to include my children in those physical activities… um, no.)

While Reid was in his Chaperone infant car seat, I faced a slight dilemma: since Ryder was getting older, sometimes I liked to tote him along with me to run errands, go shopping – even to attend press events. And since I often end up in downtown TO, I prefered zipping around in my car vs. taking my husband’s large SUV. (Have you ever tried finding street parking with a large car? ‘Nuff said.)

The trouble? I drive a Mini Cooper. And they’re teeny.

Enter the Britax Marathon 65, which fit rather perfectly in my perfectly tiny car!

The car seat boasts a plethora of safety features, including:

– SafeCells designed to compress in a crash, significantly lowering the center of gravity and counteracting the forward rotation of the child seat which normally propels the child toward the front seat
– Integrated Steel Bars strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat
– Energy-Absorbing Versa-Tether features a staged-release tether webbing to slow the forward movement, reducing the crash forces reaching the child, and a two-point attachment to minimize forward rotation while anchoring the top of the child seat
– Side Impact Protection comprised of deep side walls lined with energy-absorbing EPP foam distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, and contains the head, neck and body

… and more.

Now that I’ve taken you down memory lane, back to present day: Ryder has outgrown his Marathon 65.

(Technically, he still has some time left – the car seat fits children up to 65 pounds and 49″ or less – but, he’s such a beanpole that he was terribly uncomfortable in it, especially since his legs dangled at an unnatural angle.)

So, of course I turned to Britax, who very generously sent our growing dude a Parkway SGL booster seat for his safety and comfort.

Why we love it:

– High Density Comfort Foam provides an extra layer of padding to gently cushion your child
– Quick-Adjust Head Restraint easily adjusts the head restraint for a more comfy fit and enhanced safety
– Retractable Cup Holders are designed to hold children’s cups and snacks
– Armrests help provide a secure fit and a comfortable place to rest tired arms
– Color-Coded Vehicle Belt Guides indicate the path and positioning of the vehicle lap and shoulder seat belt
– Durable and Washable Cover in mature fashions for the growing child
– Removable Back allows the booster seat to easily convert to a backless booster

And, it just happens to fit in my Mini Cooper!

As with all Britax car seats, installation was a breeze and I feel confident knowing that Ryder is safely seated and comfortable at the same time. Photo regret: in the above picture, I did not utilize the SecureGuard feature (Ryder was antsy and I just needed to snap a quick pic), but essentially the lap belt connector works with the vehicle safety belt to prevent the child from sliding under the lap-belt portion of the safety belt (submarining) during impact, thus minimizing the risk of abdominal injury. Definitely one of the thoughtfully engineered features that sets Britax apart from its competitors.

The Parkway SGL retails for $169.99 CAD and is available at retailers across North America.

Click here to visit Britax.

Now that you’ve seen how Britax has been with my family from day one, I’d love to offer you a chance to win a Parkway SGL of your very own! To enter, simply fill the form below with your qualifying entries. Good luck everybody!

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Comments

  2. Jennifer E.

    I am a HUGE fan of Britax also. I love that the seats have a higher weight capacity then other brands. The SGL looks perfect for after my baby goes out of his infant and toddler seats!

  6. Jessica Parks Wiese

    I love the washable cover, the option to become a backless booster and the belt guides. Looks like a great booster!

  11. Tara

    We have never used anything other then Britax and absolutely love it. We are using the Frontier in one vehicle right now, and the Boulevard in the other vehicle but are looking to upgrade it to a booster. We would love the Parkway! I love the look of it and how it still has all the safety features of the Britax.

  13. Kala

    I love the retractable cup holders and the extra cushion! I have never had a britax but hear they’re the best!

  14. Michelle

    Love that they can’t slide out of the seat belt. It’s the bane of my existence in my current booster.

  15. angela m

    I love that it converts to a backless booster seat
    thanks
    flower_child_23(at)hotmail(dot)com

  16. Amy Brown

    I have the 65 now also and my daughter is starting to outgrow it (it does have life left since she’s only 38lbs though), she complains about the shoulder straps but I want to keep her in the Britax as it seems to be the safest bet. I’d love to move her up to the Parkway SGL! I think the lap-belt would save me a lot of screaming every morning and evening.

  18. LMC1971

    Oh lovely giveaway, would be perfect for us! I love the Quick-Adjust Head Restraint, not only for safety’s sake but also because my guy loves to sleep in the car and this would cradle his head so much better!

    Thanks in advance.

    Best, Lisa

    lisa[_]carboneathotmail[dot]com

  22. Shauna MacKenzie

    My favourite thing about this booster is that it is a Britax – we’re also a Britax family and I trust this brand for their child seating over any other brand out there. You can’t beat their quality and safety!

  27. Kelly Angelo

    My daughter just turned 3 and will be moving to a booster seat soon I would love to win one for her!

  38. Teresa M.

    I think one of the best features of this Britax model is how it grows with the child. Wish this was around when I had my little one. The removeable and washable cover is a must :)

  39. Brandie D

    I like the color coded straps – these things can be so hard to hook up – and most importantly all the safety features – I also have a small vehicle and this would be perfect!

  42. A.Smith

    I love the Color-Coded Vehicle Belt Guides because incorrect positioning can be a problem.

  43. Anne Taylor

    My favourite feature is the Removable Back allows the booster seat to easily convert to a backless booster

  46. Janet W.

    I love that it has Retractable Cup Holders. My grandson’s current seat does not, but he loves to drink water in the car!

  53. Janice K.

    My sister has this seat for her daughter and it is so easy to install, just like all their products. I have two Marathons and recommend them to everyone. Once my kids are IN and buckled, they love them too, always comfortable. :)

  55. Tricha Fraser

    I love the fact that you can remove the back to become a backless booster and the washable cover is a bonus.

  62. Meagan

    My little guy is currently in the Roundabout, can’t wait to upgrade to a booster like the SGL that will take him all the way to his driver’s exam! ;)

  65. KL

    Cute kiddos!!! Your son does need the straps moved up in his marathon though, they should be at or above his shoulders for forward-facing. Just click them up with the grey handle by the “marathon” print on the top of the seat. You are probably aware of this, just trying to be thorough :)

    Wonderful pictures!

  68. Angela M

    I like how the lap belt connector works with the seat belt for extra safety. I haven’t seen a booster seat witht that feature before.

  71. Beverlie Mae

    And the fact that it has the SecureGuard feature gives me peace of min!!d that my little one will be safe

  76. Karla Sceviour

    I like the ” Durable and Washable Cover in mature fashions for the growing child” feature.
    ksceviour at hotmail dot com

  79. e(k)g

    We grow out of carseats way too quickly and as I’d like them to last for more than one kid Britax is def the way to go! Love that it converts and that it is washable.

  83. Samorjj

    I know it should be safety, but really most quality carseats have similar safety features. My favourite is that the cover is durable and washable! I hate how gross the seats can get after some ground in fishy crackers and spilled water bottles.

  91. Nicole

    This is my fav feature:
    – SafeCells designed to compress in a crash, significantly lowering the center of gravity and counteracting the forward rotation of the child seat which normally propels the child toward the front seat

  94. e(k)g

    Love that it is washable & that it converts to a booster. I feel like every time I turn around we are buying the ‘next stage’ of things. Love that it can grow with us…

  97. Angela

    I like the quick adjust head restraint. It looks like it would be a comfortable ride for my tall daughter

  108. Laura Jacobson

    Oh I love that the Armrests help provide a secure fit and a comfortable place to rest tired arms!

  112. Kristen

    I discovered the Britax Parkway SGL when we were moving our son up to a booster. We were so hesitant of this move. I researched and researched and then some more! We decided on the Britax Parkway SGL because of the safety standards in the Britax – but the selling feature for us was the crotch strap for us that made the seat even safer. Love our Britax!

  116. Erika

    I love that the cove is washable, I love that it also converts to a booster. I love EVERYTHING about this child seat, it’s amazing!

  120. Debbie

    We too are a Britax family. This is the perfect next seat for my DS and love that it can convert to backless! And of course how easy the install is!!

  121. Lori L.

    Can you believe that after 4 kids, I’ve never tried a Britax? This car seat definitely has some great features & I like that it can be used up to 120 pounds. My daughter said she would use it if we got the pink seat (Livia) Thanks for the contest!

  123. Paul G..

    Where was this product when I could have really used it – guess I’ll pass it on to one of my expecting nieces if I win it..

  128. Lilly

    I love how it is just right for big kids! I know they will feel safe and happy to have a big kid car seat! Would love this! big plus that it’s machine washable!

  132. Chelsea

    There are so many reasons we love Britax, but safety always comes first. I love that the Parkway has true side impact protection to keep the spine aligned.

  141. Janalyn

    I like that it has Quick-Adjust Head Restraint easily adjusts the head restraint for a more comfy fit and enhanced safety.

  149. Jessica Mueck

    I love that it’s a full back version and looks like it fits well in the Mini Cooper :) My husband has had a hard time finding one to fit in the Mini Convertible that is also safe and stylish.

  155. Joanna

    The thing that like about the Britax Parkway SGL is the removable back that allows the booster seat to easily convert to a backless booster.

  157. amy t

    High Density Comfort Foam provides an extra layer of padding to gently cushion your child- W ehad a roll over car accident, and my babes were totally safe in their Britax carseats- they are SAFE!

  173. Lisa KH

    My fave feature is that the removable back allows the booster seat to easily convert to a backless booster.
    rafflecopter name: Lisa K

  174. Nikole H.

    Removable Back allows the booster seat to easily convert to a backless booster while maintaining safety of SecureGuard

  186. stony

    Britax is my favorite brand of carseat and I like that the seats have a higher weight capacity then other brands

  187. darci

    I love many things about it, convertable option is fantastic and being able to wash the cover shows how the company is listening to the needs of parents, thanks for the chance!

  191. Hoa Le

    My favorite feature is the High Density Comfort Foam which provide an extra layer of padding to gently cushion your child.

  192. Laura

    My favorite parts are the:
    Durable and Washable Cover in mature fashions for the growing child and the Removable Back that converts to a backless booster!!

  197. JoAnn F.

    I like “- Side Impact Protection comprised of deep side walls lined with energy-absorbing EPP foam distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, and contains the head, neck and body”
    jofo120 at yahoo dot com

  198. laurel k

    very safe and love the SecureGuard feature , so many features to many to name I have a stroller and it is great

  199. Courtney

    Love that its Britax which is my favourite brand for car seats and strollers. I have a small car also, so I love knowing that it will fit!

  200. Shannon

    My fave feature is definitely the SecureGuard feature. I have been literally searching for weeks to find a good seat for my five year old. I am so torn between seats as I wanted him harnessed but this feature looks really good!

  219. Heather T

    When I hear the name “Britax” the first word that comes to mind is safety. That really seems to be their number one priority. For that reason, we have only Britax carseats, and need a new one, so to win one would be ideal!

  220. Brooke M

    I love Britax products! My daughter had a classic Marathon and is now in a Frontier 85. My son is currently in a classic Marathon. He is almost outgrown in and this would be perfect for him!

  222. Ellie W

    My favorite feature is Removable Back allows the booster seat to easily convert to a backless booster.

  223. Gaye M

    All the safety features are enormously important. This is one that I like most: Integrated Steel Bars strengthen the connection to the vehicle and reduce forward flexing of the child seat

  228. nathania h

    The removable back and how it’s so easy to wash! The side impact is nice to!. In fact all the safety features compared to other car seats is a huge bonus.

  231. Mommyofone Shanna

    fav feature – – Side Impact Protection comprised of deep side walls lined with energy-absorbing EPP foam distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, and contains the head, neck and body

  234. Holly J.

    I love the washable cover, how it converts, the retractable cup holders, how it looks, the reliability of the brand….

    Thank you so much for the chance to win one. :)

  237. Adrienne Bireley

    I like that it converts in to a backless booster. Then I don’t have to buy ANOTHER carseat. :)))

  239. McKim

    Retractable Cup Holders are designed to hold children’s cups and snacks – my grandson’s got to have his cupholders!

  245. Mary Beth Lowman Hewitt

    I like the high weight and height restrictions, the conversion option, and the head restraints.

  256. gina

    True Side Impact Protection
    distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, contains the head and body, and keeps the head, neck and spine “in true” or aligned, to limit injury

  260. Deborah Hogue

    I like that the Britax is washable and that the Removable Back allows the booster seat to easily convert to a backless booster

  264. Peggy Rydzewski

    I like that Side Impact Protection comprised of deep side walls lined with energy-absorbing EPP foam distributes crash forces, shields from vehicle intrusion, and contains the head, neck and body

  267. Kellie Conklin

    I love that it easily converts into a backless booster and that the cover is easy to wash! Plus, being Britax, I feel very safe putting my child into this carseat! Thanks for the giveaway!
    kconklin1028@gmail.com

  271. Kathy Pease

    I love that the Quick-Adjust Head Restraint easily adjusts the head restraint for a more comfy fit and enhanced safety

  290. Stacey

    I like that it’s comfortable and easy to install. I am planning on buying a Britax booster seat soon but would love to win one even more!

  291. Cassandra Eastman

    I like the extra layer of padding, retractable cup holders, and the the back is removeable! It looks like a very safe booster!