Maxi Cosi I Size Car Seat Review
The seat is huge and soft with a wonderful feel. The fabric is machine washable and dried, which is a great benefit.
The i-Size regulation uses weight instead of height to classify car seats. This allows for better fitment and increased side impact protection.
Use in conjunction with the Isofix base for a simple Click & Go installation. It's compatible with the base from birth to 12 kg. It comes with visual indicators for correct installation.
Safety
The Maxi Cosi i size car seat is a complete car seat designed to adapt to your child's needs from infant to toddler. It can be used in rear-facing (4-40 lbs and 19"-40") forward-facing (2-65 pounds and 29"-49") and as a belt-positioning booster (40-100 lbs and 43"-52"). The seat meets the most current child car safety standards R129/iSize and is compatible with the i-Size ISOFIX base.
It is equipped with a number of impressive safety features, such as Dorel's G-Cell Sideimpact Protection that is integrated into the headrest. This offers superior protection in case of a side-on collision. It is a sturdy but small shell that absorbs energy from an accident to keep your child safe. The car seat comes with side-impact protection for the torso to protect your child's chest in the event of an accident happens.
Dorel Juvenile, which owns Maxi-Cosi and Maxi-Cosi, has a highly advanced Technical Centre to design and test its carseats. This center combines traditional craftsmanship and innovation. The company has been a long-time member of UNECE, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe which assists in the development and establish standards for child safety.
The iSize ISOFIX Base comes included with the car seat i-Size for quick and easy installation. It connects to the vehicle and secures the seat. The base features a rotating feature which allows you to pull your child's seat toward you. The seat itself can be positioned using either lower anchors or the belt of the vehicle.
The seat is cushioned and comes with soft strap covers that provide comfort. The padded liner is also machine washable and dryer safe which makes for an extra plus. The car seat is available in a variety of colors and patterns that will be a perfect match for your baby's personality.
It is important to remember that this car seat is top-heavy and you may have to use towels to support it during installation. It doesn't also have a lock-off for the lower anchors and only has a line on the decal to indicate the correct angle for installation. It is recommended that a child wait until they are at least five years old before transferring to a high-back booster. However this car seat isn't able to get most children to age five due to its low headrest height.
Comfort
The Maxi-Cosi Mica Eco i-Size car seat is among our most comfortable picks. It has multiple reclining positions to ensure your child is always comfortable and has soft padding for fussy babies, and space for older children to stretch out. It also features innovative side impact protection, which absorbs and disperses force from an accident to safeguard your child.
The seat also features a convenient storage pocket to keep essentials close by as well as the cup holders are a great size for holding your child's favourite beverage. It also comes with a UV-protected sun canopy which can be removed easily when not being used.
Its base can be installed using the Isofix anchor points on your vehicle. The indicator lights and audible alerts let you know that the seat is installed correctly. This ensures that you will never leave your home without your child safely secured in the back of your vehicle. We had to be careful when threading the belt since it is extremely heavy and difficult to maneuver.
This seat is on the pricier end of the spectrum for the group 0+ car seat, especially when it is compared to other seats that offer similar safety and comfort features. We believe this is due to the fact that it provides extended rearward facing travel of up to 4 years, something that does not other manufacturers offer.
Maxi-Cosi is part of the Dorel Juvenile Group is home to a state-of-the-art Technical Centre located in France. maxi cosi cabriofix car seat -of-the-art facility gives them the resources needed to develop, construct and test their car seats. This makes them an excellent alternative that is safe for European parents. Their innovative technology and experience means you can count on them to make sure your children are in a seat that's both safe and durable. The company is based in Europe with a strong Scandinavian presence. They have an international distribution network of dealers and distributors, which allows them reach families across the globe.
Design
Maxi-Cosi offers a wide range of car seats that can be used from infants through toddlerhood. Their plush padding and convenient adjustment features ensure that all children are comfortable from infants to older kids.
Many of their baby chairs come with height-adjustable headrests and harnesses that can grow with your child. This feature makes sure that the straps always sit perfectly on your child's shoulders and that you don't need to worry about them becoming loose or falling off during a crash.
Certain car seats have built-in cup holders that can be used to store snacks and drinks. They also have ventilation systems that keep your children cool and comfortable during long journeys. This can help prevent sweat and overheating, especially when traveling in summer.
Maxi-Cosi's car seats are easy to install and use. A majority of their models are compatible with most cars and have easy-to-follow instructions and videos to ensure proper installation. They also provide Isofix anchor points and support legs that eliminate the confusion and provide an extremely secure installation. Some of their car seat models come with angle indicators to ensure the correct incline.
If convenience is key, consider the possibility of a rotating i-size Maxi Cosi car seat. You can turn the seat to face you when you buckle your child. This allows you to easily get in and out of the vehicle. They're also great for traveling on planes, since you can use the lap belt inside the airplane seat to protect your child.
The warranty is another great aspect of Maxi Cosi car seats. They have a one year limited warranty that covers the seat, harness and buckle against defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty also covers the base and ISOFIX connectors for security in the event that they fail during this time period. The warranty is not applicable to misuse or abuse.
Installation
We are a family-owned business with a wealth of experience in the development and testing of car seats for infants toddlers, toddlers, and older children. Our modern Technical Center enables us to design, construct and test child car seats in an integrated modern facility. Maxi-Cosi's car seats are compliant with the highest safety standards, giving you peace of mind when driving.
Maxi-Cosi baby car seats come with clear and comprehensive instructions on installation, adjustment and use, ensuring your child's safety at all times. They also go through rigorous tests to ensure they meet European safety standards, such as the i-Size.
i-Size introduces new, more stringent standards for vehicle fitment and protection from collisions with the sides. The classification of groups in i-Size is determined by height (cm) instead of weight, which allows for better seating positions and greater car compatibility. i-Size includes new side-impact testing protocols that utilize advanced Q-dummies that provide more realistic results to evaluate side impact protection.
The iSize range of car seats includes options that can either be installed using the ISOFIX base, or your vehicle's seat belt. If you opt for an iSize car seat with ISOFIX connectors, you will be able to get a faster and more secure Click & Go installation.
Installing your iSize car seat using the ISOFIX base is as easy as locating the ISOFIX indicators on either the familyFix360 Pro base or the yellow metal bars located behind the rear seat of your vehicle. Push the indicators of the base into the anchorage points and then align the ISOFIX clip until you hear a click sound.
Installing the child's seat in the car is simple with the FamilyFix 360 Pro base, which rotates and slides using the patent-pending SlideTechTM Technology. This is the only infant car seats that you can lock and rotate, slide, and move. This revolutionary car seat base is compatible with the latest convertible car seats, Pearl 360 Pro and Pebble which makes it easier than ever to transfer your child from car to stroller and back.
Installing your iSize car seats with the seatbelt is as simple as threading the seatbelt through the buckle of the car seat and clicking it into the appropriate position. The seat belt will guide you through the correct sizing chart automatically to ensure that your child is always secure and secured.