Maxi Cosi I Size Car Seat Review

The seat is huge and soft with a wonderful feeling. It also comes with the benefit of machine washable fabrics.

The i-Size regulation relies on weight rather than height to classify car seats. This ensures a better fit and side protection from impacts.

Use in conjunction with the Isofix base for a simple Click & Go installation. It is compatible with Isofix base from birth to 12 kg. Visual indicators are included to ensure the correct installation.

Safety

The maxi cosi lie flat car seat Cosi i size car seat is a one-stop car seat designed to adapt to your child's needs from infant to toddler. It can be used as a rear-facing (4-40lbs and 19"-40") or forward-facing (265lbs and 29"-50") and as a booster seat (40-100lbs and 43"-52) The seat meets the most current safety standards for children in the car, R129/i-Size and is compatible with the i-Size ISOFIX base.

It comes with some amazing safety features, including Dorel's G-Cell side impact protection which is integrated into the headrest, and provides superior protection in the event of a side-on collision. It is a sturdy but compact shell that carries the energy of an accident to keep your child safe. The car seat also comes with an torso side-impact protection, which protects your child's chest in an accident.

As the top European brand for baby car seats, Dorel Juvenile (which owns maxi cosi cabriofix i size car seat base-Cosi) has an advanced Technical Center in Europe to design and test their carseats. This center is a blend of both worlds: traditional craftsmanship and technological advancement. The company is a long-time member of UNECE, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe which assists in the development and define standards for child safety.

The i-Size ISOFIX Base is included with the i-Size car seat to make it easy to install. It connects to the vehicle and secures the seat. The base also comes with a rotating feature that allows you to move the seat towards you for easier access to your child. The seat can be put in with lower anchors or belts from your vehicle.

The seat is cushioned and comes with soft strap covers for ease of use. The padded liner is machine washable and dryer safe which adds another benefit. The car seat is available in a wide range of patterns and colors to reflect your baby's personality.

One important thing to remember when using this car seat base maxi cosi seat is that it's top heavy and you might require towels to help keep the seat in place during installation. It doesn't also have a lock-off mechanism for the lower anchors and has a line on the decal to show the appropriate angle to install. It is recommended that a child waits until they are at least five years old before making the switch to the high-back booster. However this car seat isn't able to get most children to age five because of its low headrest height.

Comfort

Car seat comfort is key, and the Maxi-Cosi Mica Eco i-Size is one of the most comfortable choices in our car seat review. It comes with a variety of reclining options to ensure that your child is comfortable at all times. It has a soft cushion for fussy babies and there's plenty space for older children to stretch out. It also comes with innovative side impact protection that absorbs and disperses force from an accident to protect your baby.

The seat also comes with a convenient storage pocket to keep essentials close by and the cup holders are a great size to hold your child's favourite drink. It also has a large UV-protected sun canopy which can be removed easily when not being used.

Its base is simple to install with the Isofix system, which clicks effortlessly into the ISOFIX anchor points inside your vehicle. We really liked the indicator lights and audible alarms to alert you that the seat is correctly fitted to ensure that you do not leave home without your child secured safely in the back of your car. The seat itself is heavy and difficult to maneuver with an attached seat belt, so we had to be quite careful when we threaded it.

The seat is pricey for a group 0+ seat, especially when compared to alternatives that provide similar features in terms of safety and comfort. We believe this is due to the fact that it provides extended rearward facing travel up to 4 years, something that does not other manufacturers provide.

As part of the Dorel Juvenile group, Maxi-Cosi has an advanced Technical Centre located in France. This state-of-the-art facility gives them the resources they need to design, construct and test their car seats. This makes them an excellent, safe option for European parents. Their advanced technology and expertise means that you can trust them to ensure your children are riding in a seat that's sturdy and safe. The company is based in Europe with strong presence in Scandinavia. They have an extensive global network of distributors and dealers which allow them to reach families across the globe.

Design

If you're in search of car seats that can take you from infancy to toddlerhood and beyond, Maxi-Cosi is covered with their vast selection of baby seats. Their soft padding and simple adjustment features ensure the comfort of all ages from infants to older children.

Several of their baby seats have height adjustable headrests and harnesses to suit your child as they grow. This feature will ensure that the straps always sit properly on the shoulders of your child and that you don't need to worry about them becoming loose or falling off in a crash.

Certain car seats have built-in cup holders to hold snacks and drinks. They also have ventilation systems to keep your children cool and comfortable on long drives. This will help prevent sweating and overheating during summer travels.

Maxi-Cosi has created their car seats to be simple to use and install. A majority of their models are compatible with a variety of cars and have easy-to-follow instructions and videos to ensure proper installation. They also offer Isofix support legs and anchor points to eliminate the uncertainty and ensure a secure installation. Some of their car seats have angle indicators for the correct incline and you can be sure that your child is safe in any vehicle.

If convenience is important Consider a rotating i-size Maxi Cosi car seat. They allow you to rotate the seat to face you when you buckle up your child, so it's easier to get them in and out of the car. They're also great for travel on planes, since you can use the seat belt to secure your child.

Another great thing about Maxi-Cosi car seats is the large warranty. The main seat, harness and buckle are covered by a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects or materials. This warranty also covers the base and ISOFIX connectors to give peace of mind in case something goes wrong with them during the warranty period. It is important to note that the warranty doesn't protect against any wear and tear caused through abuse or misuse.

Installation

We're a family-run company with many years of experience designing and testing car seats for babies, toddlers and older children. Our state-of-the-art Technical Center enables us to conceive, build and test child car seats in a unified modern, state-of-the-art facility. Maxi-Cosi's car seats meet the highest safety standards that give you peace of mind when driving.

All maxi cosi car seat swivel-Cosi car seats come equipped with clear and thorough instructions for installation, adjustment and use. This guarantees that your child will always be safe. They also undergo rigorous tests to ensure they meet European safety standards, such as i-Size.

i-Size has new, more stringent standards in terms of vehicle installation and side-impact protection. The iSize group classification is based on height (cm) than weight. This allows for better seating placement and better compatibility with cars. i-Size also includes new side-impact test protocols that utilize advanced Q-dummies that provide more realistic results to assess the side-impact protection.

The i-Size range of car seats includes options that can be fitted either with the ISOFIX base or using your car's seat belt. It is possible to install an iSize car seats faster and more securely with ISOFIX connectors.

To install your i-Size car seat with the ISOFIX base, locate the ISOFIX indicators on either side of the familyFix 360 Pro base, or look for the yellow metal bars on the back of your car's rear seat. Then, push the indicators on the base into the anchorage points of your vehicle and align the ISOFIX clips until you hear the click.

With the FamilyFix 360 Pro base that rotates and slides with its patented SlideTechTM technology, installing your child's car seat is easy. It's the only infant car seat that allows you to lock, spin, slide and go. This revolutionary car seat base is compatible with our latest convertible car seats, Pearl 360 Pro and Pebble which makes it easier than ever to move your child from the 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, then pressing it into the appropriate position. The seat belt guides automatically through the correct sizing guide to ensure your child is always securely secured and ready for the journey ahead.