maxi cosi cabriofix car seat and base Cosi Pria 85 Convertible Car Seat Review

This car seat has a detachable soft carrier that reduces carrying weight by 50 percent. It is a great option for parents who want to get more use out of their investment.

The seat belt is fitted with a light indicator that changes from red to GREEN to indicate when it has been 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-maxi cosi infant car seat Pria 85 Convertible car seats due to the fact that the head excursion when using the lap belt without tethers in forward facing mode can exceed Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213, "Child Restraint Systems." This will cause your child to be less protected from injury in the event of an accident. To find the model number and date of manufacturing of your child's seat visit their recall website here.

The seat is extremely comfortable, and it has plenty of padding in the headrest area to ensure comfort for your child while riding. It also has torso side-impact safety, which can help to prevent head trauma in the event of an accident. The shell is easier to clean than other seats, since it is open and allows you to wash away grime from the buckle areas as well as the seat back. It comes with two cup holders that have a rubber rim. But, they're too small for larger snacks or sippy cups.

The crotch cover is a challenge to take off, and kids may complain that it pinches them when they sit in the seat. The cover also covers rigid belt stalks that could be difficult for older children to use when buckled in booster mode. This seat has a shorter rigid path than its rivals which makes it more difficult to set up and may require an adult's help.

For rear-facing use, the Pria has three crotch buckles that differ in size and location, but it only allows them to be used with children up to 85 pounds or 52" tall. This is a lot and many children will outgrow the seat before that height limit especially if they're placed in the highest harness position, which requires that their shoulders be higher than the top of the headrest that is fully extended.

It has a line-level on the decal that is for the vehicle's belt, but there is no color coding to indicate if it is at the proper angle for installation or secure enough. It's also extremely top heavy, and it takes some effort to keep it in place when installing. The LATCH anchors were mediocre, while the tether was much easier to use.

Weight

maxi cosi infant car seat base Cosi is a brand known for its luxury and this seat is no exception. The fabrics of this seat are extremely soft and cushioned, making it extremely comfortable to ride on. Even on long rides. (Getting kids to and from the seat can be difficult.) This seat has three ways to adjust both the height of the headrest as well as the harness height. It also comes with harness holders which keep the straps out the way when the child is going in or out. The seat also features two removable, machine-washable cup holders with an open design that can fit sippy cups and bottles that have handles.

The seat has a lower rear-facing limit than most of its competitors, at 40 pounds and 43 inches. This means it's a bit of a squeeze to get most kids to 5 years old in this seat before they are required to change to a high back booster. The crotch strap is only one position for children facing forward and we think that most children will outgrow the seat before they reach the belt-positioning booster.

The seat has a cushioned cover to protect the chest sensors when the crotch strap is used in a forward-facing orientation. It was a little harder to take off than other seats, and we're wondering how it'll last in time. However, it is machine washed and dryer safe. The Pria 85 Max comes with the magnetic ClipQuik chest clips, which are designed to make it easy for caregivers to use but difficult for children to open themselves.

Like the Pria 85 Max has a relatively low rear-facing limit of 39 and 41 pounds" It will be difficult for a lot of kids to get this seat to the 5-year mark before they have to transition to a booster. Also, the crotch buckle is only one forward-facing seat that's very tall. The installation process is easier than most of the other seats we test. The LATCH anchors are easy to use, and the mold-in line on the decal that shows that the seat is placed in the correct angle for installing a belt is helpful for parents who are just starting out.

Head Circumference

This seat is a great choice for kids, with a well-padded SIP and a headrest. We like the fact that it comes with 14 height adjustments for the headrest, allowing you to raise your child's head as they grow. This will help to ensure that their head doesn't get too close to the seat back which could cause serious injuries in the event of a crash. The headrest also has an infant insert that will give extra padding to your child to feel more comfortable.

The fabric of the maxi cosi pebble car seat-Cosi is soft and luxurious. It's more difficult to take off and clean than some of the competitors however it's machine washable with a cold setting. We also like the fact that the user's manual is kept inside the cover, instead of being tacked to the harness straps as this makes it easier for caregivers to access it when installing or using the car seat.

One thing to keep in mind when considering this car seat is that it uses clips to secure the top tether, which is intended to reduce head excursion during an accident. The tether is not required by the iSize regulations, but it can be an important element to your child's safety. The manual does recommend tether use when your child weighs less than 65 pounds and advises caregivers to use harness pads to keep them out of the way during installation.

It is also important to note that the Cosi car seat weighs slightly more than other seats in its class, and its wider width could be a problem for families who are using it in rental cars or taxis. It has two forward-facing recline positions, and the third is more reclined than position 1. This can create an opening between your child's head and the vehicle seat back in the event of a crash.

The seat is a great performer in sled crash tests which is a sign of its overall safety. It is also easy to install and use. It's an excellent option for parents who want to ensure their child's safety in any circumstance.

Neck Circumference

This isn't as big of a concern as head circumference in relation to safety in car seats However, it is important to think about the size of your child's neck. A properly fitted car seat will allow your child to travel with their head in a secure position. You can test this by putting your child's head inside the car seat and seeing whether the top of their head is in contact with the car seat back. If it is, it's time to upgrade to the latest car seat.

The new iSize car seat is different from the older R44/04 car seat in that it relies on length instead of weight to determine the class for a specific seat. This is because children of the same age may differ greatly in height (tall/short) and weight (light/heavy). Using length also takes into account that a child could experience an upward growth spurt at any time and eventually grow out of their current car seat sooner than they would have expected.

The Pria 85 Max is an all-in-one convertible car seats that can be used up to 85 pounds and 52 inches tall. However the crotch buckle may be a little short and can pinch the thighs of children when they are sitting in the seat for extended periods of time. maxi cosi Car seat Cosi has a crotch-buckle cover to ease this issue.

The Pria 85 Max outperformed many of its rivals in sled crash testing. This is a positive indicator that the seat is designed to meet the highest safety standards and will provide your child some extra margin of protection in a frontal collision.

The only drawback of this seat is the lengthy process of installing it. It comes with an ISOFIX base built in however it does not have a locking mechanism. Installing the belt of your vehicle through the lower anchors may be a challenge. It is also a top-heavy. This means that you will have to struggle with the seat in order to keep it straight and then thread the belt through. It's a bit difficult and may take several attempts to master this.