Maxi Cosi Pria 85 Convertible Car Seat Review

The car seat comes with a detachable soft carrier that reduces carrying weight by 50%. This is a great option for parents who want to get the most of their investment.

The seat belt is fitted with a light indicator that changes from red to GREEN to indicate when it is properly tightened. This will ensure that your child will be secured in their seat during an accident.

Height

Dorel Juvenile Group (Dorel) is recalling certain maxi cosi familyfix base compatible seats cosi car seat weight limit [funsilo.Date]-Cosi Pria 85 convertible car seats due to the head excursion when using the lap belt only without tethers in forward-facing mode could exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213, "Child Restraint Systems." This will cause your child to be less protected from injuries in the event of a crash. To find the model number and date of manufacturing of the seat your child is using visit their recall website here.

This seat is extremely comfortable, and it comes with plenty of padding in the headrest to provide comfort for your child when they ride. It also comes with torso side impact protection This is a wonderful feature that can help avoid head injuries in the event of a collision. Its shell is a little more easy to clean than other seats because it's open, allowing you to clean away dirt from the buckle areas as well as the seat back. It does come with two integrated cup holders with a rubber rim that can be a bit small for larger sippy cups or snacks.

The crotch buckle cover is pretty hard to remove and can cause kids to complain that it pinches their thighs whenever they try to use the seat. The cover also covers the lengthy rigid belt stalks, which are tough for older kids to use when they are buckling themselves up in booster mode. This seat also has a less rigid belt path than many of the other models, which means it's harder to install it in a tight manner and may require assistance from an adult.

For rear-facing, the Pria has three crotch buckle slots that vary in size and position, but it only allows the use of children up to 85 pounds or 52" tall. This is a very low limit and many children will outgrow the seat before this height limit.

It has a nice line of a decal for the belt on your vehicle however, there is no color code or lock off that tells you when it's at the right angle to install and is sturdy enough. It is also very heavy and requires some effort to keep it in place while installing. The anchors for LATCH were mediocre, while the tether was a lot easier to use.

Weight

Maxi Cosi is a name synonymous with luxurious seating, and this one certainly lives up to that billing. The fabrics are extremely soft and soft and the seat is comfortable to ride in even on long journeys (though getting kids in and out of it can be a gruelling exercise). The seat comes with three ways to adjust the headrest as well as the height of the harness. It also has built-in harness holders that keep the straps away from the way while getting the kid into and out. This seat comes with two adjustable cup holders that are machine-washable and can be used to hold sippy cups or bottles.

The seat's rear-facing weight as well as height limit is lower than the majority of its competitors, with a maximum weight of 40 pounds. It will be difficult for most children to reach 5 years old in this seat, before they need to change to a high-back booster. The crotch buckle has only one position when facing forward and we believe that the majority of kids will outgrow this seat before reaching the belt-positioning booster stage.

The seat comes with a cushioned harness cover that protects the chest sensor while using the crotch buckle while in forward-facing mode. It was a little harder to take off than other seats, and we are unsure of how it will stand up over time. However, it's machine washable and dryer safe. The Pria 85 Max comes with the magnetic ClipQuik chest clips designed to make it easy for caregivers to operate, but difficult for children to release themselves.

Like the Pria 85 Max, this seat has a low rear-facing limit of 39 pounds and 41 inches. It will be difficult for a lot of kids who want to make it to the 5-year mark before they need to switch to a booster, and the crotch buckle is only one forward-facing seat that's very tall. Fortunately, the install process is less difficult than the majority of other seats we've tested. The LATCH anchors are effective and the molded line that appears on the decal when the seat is correctly angled for vehicle belt installation can be helpful to first-time parents.

Head Circumference

This seat is comfortable for children and comes with a comfortable SIP and a headrest. It comes with 14 adjustments for height for the headrest. This lets you raise your child's head when they get older. This will help ensure that their head is not too close to the seat back, which could cause serious injuries in a crash. It is also beneficial that the headrest has an infant insert that can provide additional padding to help your child be more comfortable.

The fabric of the Maxi-Cosi is soft and luxurious. It feels premium. It's a little more difficult to take off the cover and clean than some of its competitors however, you can wash it on the lowest setting. We also like the fact that the user's manual is kept inside the cover, instead of being attached to harness straps, making it easier for caregivers to access it when installing or using the car seat.

One important thing to remember when you are considering this car seat is that it utilizes clips to secure the top tether, which is intended to reduce head movement during an accident. The tether may not be required by iSize regulations, but it will help to ensure your child's safety. The manual recommends attaching your child to a tether in the event that they weigh less than 65 pounds. It also advises caregivers to keep their hands from getting in the way when putting on the harness.

It is worth noting that the Cosi car seat weighs a bit more than other seats in its class and its larger dimensions could pose a challenge for families using it in rental cars or taxis. It also has two forward facing recline positions and the second is more reclined than position one. This can cause a gap to form between your child's head, and the vehicle seat in the event of a crash.

The seat is a great performer in sled crash tests, which is a sign of its overall security. It's also easy to set up and use. It's a great option for parents who want to ensure their child is protected in any situation.

Neck Circumference

It is not as important as the head circumference for car seat maxi cosi seat safety, but it is still crucial to take into consideration the size of the neck of your child. A properly fitted seat should allow for your child's head to be supported. Check this by placing your child's face in the car and then observing whether their head is touching the back of the seat. If so, it's probably the time to upgrade them to a new car seat.

One of the major differences between new i-Size car seats and the older R44/04 car seats is that i-Size uses length to change the group of children for a particular seat instead of weight. This is because children can differ in height and weight. The length factor also takes into account that a child may experience an increase in height and grow out of their car seat faster than they anticipated.

The Pria 85 Max convertible car seat is designed to hold up to 85 pounds, and can be used by children up to 52 inches tall. The crotch strap can be too long and can be a problem for the legs of children who are in the seat for long periods. maxi cosi car seat and isofix base Cosi provides a crotch-buckle cover to help alleviate this problem.

In sled crash tests, the Pria 85 Max performed better than a lot of its rivals. This is a good indicator that the seat is designed to meet the highest safety standards and will provide your child some extra margin of protection in frontal collision.

The only drawback to this seat is the arduous installation. Although it has a built-in ISOFIX base but it doesn't come with a locking mechanism, and it can be difficult to install the vehicle belt through the lower anchors. It is also extremely top-heavy, meaning you'll need to wrestle with the seat to ensure it is upright when you thread the vehicle belt through the narrow belt route. This can be an issue and may require multiple attempts to get it right.