Maxi Cosi Pria 85 Convertible Car Seat Review

This car seat features an easily detachable soft-carrier which reduces the weight of the car seat by 50 percent. It's a great option for parents looking to make the most of their investment.

The belt comes with a visual indicator which changes from red to green to indicate that it has been properly tightened. This will ensure that your child's safety the seat during a crash.

Height

Dorel Juvenile Group (Dorel) is recalling certain maxi cosi car seat with isofix base-Cosi Pria 85 Convertible car seats because the head excursion when using the lap belt without tethers in forward-facing mode could surpass Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213, "Child Restraint Systems." This can result in your child being less protected from injuries in the event of a crash. To check the model number and date of manufacture of the seat your child is using, visit their recall site here.

The seat is extremely comfortable and offers plenty of padding on the headrest to ensure your child's safety while riding. It also provides torso side impact protection, which is a nice feature to have that can help avoid head injuries in the event of a collision. Its shell is simpler to clean than other seats because it's open. It's possible to clean grime from the buckle area and the seat back. It does have two integrated cup holders with a rubber-like rim, which can be a bit smaller for larger sippy cups or snacks.

The crotch covers are difficult to remove, and kids might complain that it pinches them when they sit in the seat. The cover also covers the long rigid belt stalks, which are difficult for older children to use when buckling themselves up in booster mode. This seat has a less rigid path than its rivals, making it harder to set up and may require the assistance of an adult.

For rear-facing seats, the Pria has three crotch buckle slots that differ in size and location, but it only allows them to be used with children who weigh up to 85 pounds or 52" tall. That's a bit short, and many children will outgrow the seat well before that height limit, especially if they are using the most upright harness position, which requires that their shoulders be higher than the top of the fully extended headrest.

It has a good line that is level on a decal to the vehicle belt, but no color coding or lock off that tells you if it's on the right angle for install and is sufficiently secure. It's also extremely top heavy, and it takes some effort to keep it in place when installing. It was an average seat for its ease of use using the anchors for LATCH, however the tether anchor was easier to use than most other seats reviewed in this review.

Weight

maxi cosi tinca car seat Cosi is a name synonymous with luxury, and this seat certainly lives up to the billing. The fabric is extremely soft and cushiony and the seat is super comfortable to ride in even for long trips (though getting kids out and in is a bit of a challenge). This seat features three different ways to adjust the headrest height and the height of the harness. It also comes with harness holders that keep the straps out of the way when the child is going in or out. The seat comes with two removable cup holders that can be washed in the machine and can be used for sippy cups or bottles.

The seat has a lower rear-facing limit than most of its rivals, at 40 pounds and 43 inches. It's going to be difficult to get most children to 5 years old in this seat, prior to having to switch to a high-back booster. The crotch strap only has one position for children facing forward We think that most children will outgrow it before they reach the belt-positioning booster.

This seat comes with a padded harness cover that protects the chest sensor while using the crotch buckle while in forward-facing mode. It was a little more difficult to take off than other seats, and we're wondering how it'll stand up in time. However, it's machine washed and dryer safe. The Pria 85 Max comes with the magnetic ClipQuik chest clips designed to make it easy for caregivers to use but difficult for children to open themselves.

Like the Pria 85 Max, this seat has a low rear-facing limit at 39 pounds and 41 inches. It will be an extremely tight squeeze for many kids to make it to the 5-year mark before they have to transition to a booster. Additionally, the crotch buckle has only one forward-facing position that's not particularly tall. The installation process is much easier than the majority of other seats we've tested. The LATCH anchors are simple to use, and the mold-in line on the decal that shows the moment when the seat is at the right angle for belt installation is helpful for first-time parents.

Head Circumference

The seat is well-padded and has a headrest and a SIP area that will be comfortable for children to ride in. We like that it has 14 height adjustments for the headrest. This allows you to raise your child's head as they develop. This will ensure that your child's head isn't too close to the back of the seat which could cause serious injuries in a crash. It's also a benefit that the headrest includes an infant insert which will provide extra padding to help your child stay more comfortable.

The fabric on the maxi cosi car seat weight limit-Cosi is soft and luxurious. It's more difficult to take off and clean than some of the competition however it's machine washable with an ice setting. We also like 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 consider when you are considering this car seat is that it has an attachment for the top tether that is intended to reduce head movement during an accident. The tether isn't required by the i-Size regulations, but it can be a beneficial addition to 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 the harness on.

Another thing to take into consideration is that the Cosi weighs slightly more than the standard car seat in this class. its wider width may be an issue for families who use it in taxis or other rental vehicles. It also offers two recline positions to allow forward facing children, the second one being more reclined than the other. This can create a gap between your child's head, and the vehicle seat in a crash.

This seat has fantastic crash test results on sleds which is a great indicator of its overall safety. It's also easy to install and use. It's a great choice for parents who wish to safeguard their children in any circumstance.

Neck Circumference

It is not as important as the head circumference for car seat base maxi cosi seat safety, but it is important to consider the neck size of your child. A properly-fitted seat should allow your child's head to be supported. Check this by placing your child's head in the car and then observing whether their head is in contact with the back of the seat. If it is, it's time to upgrade to a new car seat.

The main difference between new i-Size car seats as well as the older R44/04 car seats is that iSize utilizes length to determine the group for a particular seat instead of weight. This is due to the fact that children of the same age can differ significantly in height (tall/short) and weight (light/heavy). The length factor also considers that a child could have a growth spurt and grow out of their car seat faster than they had anticipated.

The Pria 85 Max is an all-in-one convertible car seat which is rated to up to 85 pounds and 52 inches tall. The crotch strap may be too short, and it can pinch the legs of children who are in the seat for long periods. maxi cosi tinca car seat Cosi provides a crotch-buckle cover to help alleviate this issue.

The Pria 85 Max outperformed many of its rivals in the sled crash test. This is a sign that the seat is designed to meet the highest standards of safety. It should provide your child with some extra protection in a collision.

The only drawback of this seat is the difficult installation. While it does have an integrated ISOFIX base however, it doesn't have an locking mechanism, and it can be difficult to install the vehicle belt by routing it through the lower anchors. It is also very top-heavy. This means that you'll have to wrestle with the seat to keep it upright while threading the belt through the narrow belt route. This is a bit of a hassle and could require several attempts to make it work.