maxi cosi car seat with isofix base Cosi Pria 85 Convertible Car Seat Review

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

The belt comes with a visible indicator that changes from red to GREEN to show when it has been correctly tightened. This helps ensure your child is secure in the seat during a crash.

Height

Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling certain maxi cosi car seat newborn Cosi Pria85 convertible car seat because the head movement while using the lap belt with no tether could surpass Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 213 "Child Restraint Systems". This could lead to your child's injury in an accident. To find the model number and date of manufacturing of the child's seat visit their recall website here.

This seat is very comfortable and comes with plenty of padding on the headrest to ensure your child's safety while riding. It has torso side-impact protection, which can help to avoid head injuries if there is an accident. Its shell is a little cleaner than other seats, as 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 with an elastomer rim. However, they are too small for larger sippy cups.

The crotch buckle cover is pretty difficult to remove and could cause children to complain that it irritates their thighs when they attempt to use the seat. The cover also covers rigid belt stalks that could be difficult for older children to use when buckled in booster mode. The seat also has a more belt path that is more rigid than some of its competitors, which means it's harder to install it in a tight manner and could require some help from an adult.

For rear-facing, the Pria comes with three crotch buckles which differ in size and location, but it only allows them to be used with children who weigh 85 pounds or 52" tall. That's very short, and many children will outgrow the seat well before the height limit particularly if they are placed in the highest harness position which requires the shoulders to be higher than the top of the headrest that is fully extended.

It has a nice line of a decal for the vehicle belt but there is no color-coding or lock off to tell you if it's at the right angle to install and is sturdy enough. It is also very heavy and requires some effort to keep it upright when installing. It was a standard seat in terms of ease of use with the anchors for LATCH, however the tether anchor was easier to use than most other seats in this review.

Weight

maxi cosi car seat swivel cosi booster car seat (understanding) Cosi is a name synonymous with luxury, and this seat certainly lives up the billing. The fabrics of this seat are extremely soft and cushioned, and it's incredibly comfortable to ride in. Even on long rides. (Getting kids to and from the seat can be a challenge.) This seat has three ways to adjust the headrest as well as harness height and comes with harness holders built-in that keep the straps from getting in the way while getting a kiddo in and out. The seat also features two washable, machine-washable cup holders with an open design that can hold sippy cups and bottles that have handles.

The seat has an upper rear-facing limit than most of its rivals, with a maximum weight limit of 40 pounds and 43 inches. It will be difficult for most children to reach 5 years old in this seat, prior to having to change to a high-back booster. The crotch buckle has only one position when facing forward, and we think most kids will outgrow this seat before reaching the belt-positioning booster stage.

This seat comes with a padded harness cover that protects the chest sensor while using the crotch buckle in forward facing mode. We found it a bit more difficult to remove than the other seats and are curious about how it will stand up to repeated washings, but it's machine-washable and dryer-safe. The Pria 85 Max has the incredibly convenient ClipQuik chest clip, which is designed to be magnetic and easy for caregivers to use but difficult for kids to release on their own.

Like the Pria 85 Max, this seat has a comparatively low rear-facing limit at 39 pounds and 41 inches. It will be an extremely tight squeeze for a lot of kids who want to make it to the 5-year mark before they have to transition to a booster, and the crotch buckle only has one forward-facing position, which isn't very tall. The installation process is much easier than other seats we tried. The LATCH anchors are effective and the molded line that appears on the decal when the seat is properly angled for vehicle belt installation is helpful for parents who are new to the process.

Head Circumference

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

The fabric of the maxi cosi pebble pro i size car seat-Cosi is incredibly soft and high-quality. It's a little more difficult to remove and clean than other brands, but it can be washed in the washing machine with the cold setting. The user manual is also stored inside the cover, instead of being attached to the straps of the car seat. This makes it easier for caregivers to use when installing or using this car seat.

When considering this car seat, it is important to remember that the top tether is secured to a clip. This clip is designed to limit head movement in an accident. The tether may not be required by the iSize regulations but it can aid in ensuring your child's safety. The manual does recommend the use of a tether when your child weighs less than 65 pounds. It also advises caregivers to use harness pads to help keep them out of the way during the installation.

Another thing to take into consideration is that the Cosi weighs a bit more than the standard car seat in this class and its wider width may be an issue for families who are using it in taxis or other rental vehicles. It also has two recline positions for forward-facing children, with the second one being more reclined than the first. This could cause gaps between your child's head as well as the vehicle seat back in the event of a crash.

This seat has great results in sled crash tests which is a sign of its overall safety. It is also easy to install and use. It's a great option for parents who wish to ensure their child's safety in any circumstance.

Neck Circumference

It's not as crucial as the circumference of the head for car seat safety, however it is important to take into consideration the neck size of your child. A properly fitted seat should allow your child's head to be properly supported. You can test this by holding your child's head inside the car seat and seeing if the top of their head is in contact with the back of the car seat. If it is, it's 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 iSize uses length to change the size of a group for a specific seat instead of weight. This is because children differ significantly in height and weight. The length factor also takes into account that a child could have an upward growth spurt and grow out of their car seat faster than they expected.

The Pria 85 Max convertible car seat is rated for up to 85 pounds and can be used by children up to 52 inches tall. However the crotch buckle may be a little short and may pinch children's thighs when they sit in the seat for extended periods of time. maxi cosi pebble 360 car seat and base Cosi has a crotch-buckle cover to help alleviate this issue.

In tests of sled crashes, the Pria 85 Max performed better than many of its competitors. This is a sign that the seat is constructed to the highest safety standards and will provide your child some extra margin of protection in frontal collision.

This seat has only one drawback: the installation process is laborious. While it does come with an built-in ISOFIX base however, it doesn't have a locking mechanism, and it can be difficult to install the belt using the routing through the lower anchors. It is also top-heavy. This means you'll have to wrestle with the seat to keep it upright and then thread the belt through. It is a little difficult and could take several tries to get it right.